Camp Bestival

🗓️ Thursday 25th – Sunday 28th July 2024

Theme for 2024: Intergalactic, Aliens & Space

The annual Camp Bestival in Lulworth is arguably the largest festival on the Isle of Purbeck and brings some of the UK’s biggest names in music to Dorset, including regulars like Sophie Ellis Bexter.

  • Painted elephant sculptures at Camp Bestival
  • Camp Bestival festival-goers
  • Robot art installation at Camp Festival 2022
  • Festival bar at Camp Bestival in Lulworth
  • Glitter face paint at Camp Bestival
  • Orla Gartland on the main stage screen at Camp Bestival

The brainchild of DJ Rob Da Bank and wife Josie, Camp Bestival’s top names for 2024 include Pete Tong, Paloma Faith, James Arthur, McFly and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.

Here’s a snapshot of what to expect:

Known as one of the UK’s most family-friendly festivals, there’s a huge area dedicated to kids with over 100 different activities such as circus skills workshops and special children’s performances.

With a jam-packed programme of entertainment and great atmosphere all weekend, it’s no surprise that Camp Bestival has won a Best Family Festival award on multiple occasions.

Set in the grounds of Lulworth Castle, close to the dramatic Jurassic Coastline, it’s a magical setting for the feast of colour, music and weekend-long party in the parkland.

Expect lots of yummy street food style stalls and loads of entertainment for young and old – check this year’s full line-up and what’s on guide or buy tickets on the Camp Bestival website: dorset.campbestival.net

Line-up for 2024

Friday 26th July

Live music

  • McFly
  • Orbital
  • Hak Baker
  • The Magic Numbers
  • Ellie Sax
  • Old Time Sailors
  • Hip Hop House Band
  • Fred Roberts
  • Mr B Gentleman Rhymer
  • Katie Grace
  • Ukeboxbaby

DJs

  • David Rodigan
  • Gok Wan
  • Daisybelle & Carly Fox
  • Aroop Roy
  • Che Mac

Family Fun

  • Hacker T Dog & Katie Thistleton
  • Joanna Adeyinka-Burford
  • Mister Maker
  • Big Fish Little Fish
  • The Pop Bingo Disco

Saturday 27th July

Live

  • Paloma Faith
  • The Darkness
  • Jake Shears
  • Flowerovlove
  • The Amy Winehouse Band
  • Coach Party
  • Ffion Rebeca
  • Tina Edwards
  • Genevieve Miles
  • Back to the One
  • Ukeboxbaby

DJ

  • Jemma Bolt
  • Dolls House DJ Set
  • Goldierocks
  • Aidan Hammond
  • Rascal Raves

Family Fun

  • Dick & Dom
  • Brainiac Live
  • Mr Tumble
  • Joanna Adeyinka-Burford
  • Junior Jungle
  • Mom Bop
  • Angel Burns

Sunday 28th July

Live

  • Pete Tong: Ibiza Classics with The Essential Orchestra
  • James Arthur
  • Sophie Ellis-Bextor
  • The K’s
  • House Gospel Choir
  • Dagny
  • The Cuban Brothers
  • The Smyths
  • Mitch Santiago
  • Tom Aspul
  • Snayx
  • Ukeboxbaby

DJ

  • Roger Sanchez
  • Graig Charles Funk & Soul House Party
  • Jim8Track

Family

  • Horrible Histories: Rotten Royals
  • Joanna Adeyinka-Burford
  • Angel Burns

Music tents & stages

Camp Bestival Dorset has three main music stages – the main Castle Stage, the classic Big Top and the fantastically colourful Bollywood stage.

Acts play across the weekend, day and night, providing festival-goers with a stellar programme of music and entertainment.

Elvis/Nirvana tribute band playing at Camp Festival 2022
Ireland's Orla Gartland playing at Camp Festival Dorset
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People walking past Lulworth Castle at Camp Bestival
Yellow & red traditional 'big top' tent at Camp Bestival
Outside Camp Bestival's Bollywood tent
People listening to music in the Bollywood tent, Dorset's Camp Bestival

Workshops & entertainment

Whether you’re camping all weekend or just visiting for the day you’ll be spoilt for choice with the range of bookable and drop-in workshops and outdoor performances.

Ferris wheel, Lulworth Castle, Camp Bestival
Circus Raj, Camp Bestival
People dancing to the silent disco at Camp Bestival
Crown-making, Camp Bestival
Kids exploring the 8m-tall robot at 2022's Camp Bestival
Flying chair ride in the park at Lulworth Castle park
Inflatable castle, Camp Bestival
Needle felting tent, Camp Bestival
Silent disco, Camp Bestival
Drumming workshop, Camp Bestival
Drumming workshop at Camp Bestival

Try your hand at basket-weaving, jewellery-making or poetry-writing, and sit down in the sun to watch some amazing street circus acts.

There’s plenty for kids to do too, with traditional fairground rides, dedicated kids areas and the World’s Biggest Bouncy Castle! There’s even a babysitting service so you can drop the little ones off for some grown-up time, or to have a shower uninterrupted.

Food & drink

There’s something for everyone at the many catering vans across the festival site – from healthy handmade flapjacks and even porridge to start your day off on the right food, to indulgent New Orleans-style deep-fried chicken & shrimp.

Camp Bestival event staff making churros
Festival bar at Camp Bestival in Lulworth
Drinks and snacks at Dorset's Camp Bestival
Street food at Camp Bestival by Mister Kebab & Mr Butt Curry Hut
Meat & veg kebabs on the bbq at Camp Bestival
Cheese & onion burger with ketchup at Camp Bestival
Local Dorset Seaside Fish & Chips catering van
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Food stalls at Dorset's Camp Bestival
Toastie van at Camp Bestival
People filling up their water bottles at the free hydration stations at Camp Bestival

At the bar you’ll find a great range of beers, wine & spirits, as well as soft drinks.

There’s also free water at the hydration stations dotted about the park.

Colourful painted elephant sculptures at Camp Festival
People buying official Camp Bestival merchandise
Art installation for Camp Festival 2022
Bar Brasserie in the Caravanserai at Camp Bestival
Camp Bestival decorations
Seating at Camp Festival's Caravanserai

Camping & glamping

There’s various camping options at Camp Bestival – from tent pitches, pre-pitched tents and premium ‘backstage camping’.

Or why not check out the festival’s boutique glamping options – choose from bell tents, yurts, bedouin tents and even country wagons.

Campervans and motorhomes are also welcome and have a dedicated area.

Enjoy access to loos and showers, with plenty of on-site food and drink available.

Find full camping information and booking online: dorset.campbestival.net/camping

Camp Bestival 2024 poster

How to get there & travel information

Postcode for your SatNav: BH20 5QS

đź“ŤLulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Dorset.

You can drive to Camp Bestival, get a direct coach, or take a combination of rail and taxi right to the gate.

By car

If you’re driving the festival will be well signposted from all main directions from both east and from the west of the county.

  • From Bournemouth & the east – Follow the M27 and the A31 toward Bere Regis. The festival will be signposted from Wareham and Wool
  • From Dorchester & the west – Follow the A35 and take the A352 toward Wool/Wareham

Follow the relevant signage for your particular ticket (ie camping, boutique camping, accessible, backstage).

Parking

There’s plenty of parking on-site, but note that you’ll need to pay for a space.

If you book in advance, day parking is ÂŁ10 and weekend is ÂŁ20.

It’s an additional ÂŁ5 to pay on the day.

By public transport

Train & taxi combo

Various rail networks connect to Dorset, with a key route being the London Waterloo – Weymouth line, which stops at both Wareham train station and Wool Station. This line is operated by South Western Railway.

South Western Railway train pulling in to Wareham Station

You can pick up a cab from either station directly to the festival in Lulworth.

Local taxi companies know it’s a popular and busy time across the Camp Bestival weekend and operate a shuttle service to and from the festival from the train stations.

Coach – from London

Camp Bestival works in partnership with provider Big Green Coach – a service exclusive to the festival.

It’s a handy way to travel direct from London Victoria straight to Camp Bestival.

A return ticket for the weekend is just ÂŁ54.

Find out more and book online: www.biggreencoach.co.uk/events/camp-bestival-tickets-coach-travel