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Camp Bestival

 
Start date
28 July 2013
End date
31 July 2013
Cost
Weekend with camping £170; 11-17s with camping £85; under 11s free, ticket needed; day tickets £70; campervans £65
Address
Lulworth Castle Lulworth Cove East Lulworth BH20 5QS
Telephone
+44 (0) 1929 400 352
Directions
By Rail: the nearest train station is Wool, which is four miles (6km) from the castle, with a direct service to and from London Waterloo.
By Road: from Bournemouth and Poole, to the east, take the A35 towards Dorchester, the A351 towards Wareham, then the A352 to Wool. After two miles turn left on the B3070 and follow the signs to the castle.
Camp Bestival. Courtesy of Get Involved Ltd

Main stage headliners this year include Blondie, Mark Ronson and Katy B. The more intimate Insect Stage features an eclectic programme and a full DJ line-up overseen by organiser Rob da Bank.

Medieval-themed shows entertain families, while in the large Kids' Area big top shows, dressing-up tents, bouncy castles and a circus skills area jostle for space. The English National Ballet returns to the festival this year to run a series of workshops.

The festival camping experience comes with sofa-surrounded campfires, self-catering BBQ areas and better shower and toilet facilities. Comedy, spoken word and poetry reading takes place in themed tents, while the Saturday afternoon Mad Hatter's fancy dress tea party is a fun festival highlight.

 

Other Events

 
  • Salisbury International Arts Festival

    25 May

    When Salisbury Festival first started, it was centred around classical concerts in the famous, imposing cathedral. Today the annual event has expanded to fill every nook and cranny of the beautiful Wiltshire town with a wide range of cultural events.
  • Bournemouth Sevens International Rugby, Netball & Music Festival

    01 Jun

    The Bournemouth Sports Club welcomes nearly 200 teams to compete at the annual Bournemouth Sevens rugby tournament. Twenty thousand spectators over the weekend enjoy a mix of sport and family entertainment, including parachute displays and celebrity appearances.

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show

    24 Jul

    The long-standing New Forest and Hampshire County Show, held at the showground in Brockenhurst, showcases traditional country pursuits, new agricultural innovations and demonstrations. Spectators can enjoy a range of equestrian classes and livestock competitions.
  • Swanage Regatta and Carnival

    28 Jul

    Swanage springs to life during the eight-day summer regatta and carnival, as thousands descend on the town to have fun in and around the sea. Several charities benefit from the event and the highlight is the Grand Carnival Procession.
  • Bournemouth Carnival Week

    30 Jul

    Bournemouth Carnival Week, originally known as Bournemouth Regatta Week, has been running since the late 1800s. Activities take place on the beach, in the Pier precinct and the Pleasure Gardens, with contests and competitions for all.
  • Athelhampton House and Gardens

    25 May

    Athelhampton is often cited as one of the finest examples of 15th-century domestic architecture in the country. Essentially a medieval house, it is surrounded by walls and courts, with a great hall, an oriel window and a unique timbered roof.
  • Dorset Cruises

    25 May

    View local landmarks aboard a Dorset Cruise, departing from Bournemouth Pier. Bay tours take in the famous Chines (deep narrow ravines cut into the cliffs) and the rugged Jurassic Coast. Other excursions stop off at the unspoilt Brownsea Island.
  • Mompesson House

    25 May

    Built in 1701 for Charles Mompesson, Mompesson House is an architectural gem near Salisbury's cathedral. A splendid example of Queen Anne architecture, it contains exquisite plasterwork, an original oak staircase and a collection of Turnbull 18th-century drinking glasses.
  • The Rifles (Berkshire and Wiltshire) Museum

    25 May

    The Rifles Museum in Salisbury is the museum of the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiments. The four rooms hold a chronological display of war artefacts from the mid-18th century to 1994.
  • Bournemouth Balloon

    25 May

    The Bournemouth Balloon - a tethered helium balloon - rises 500 feet above the town. It offers panoramic views over the golden coastline of Poole Harbour, the Isle of Wight and the rolling greenery of the New Forest to the north.