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What is Camp Bestival and where does it take place in 2027?
Camp Bestival is one of the UK's best loved family festivals; since 2008, Josie and Rob da Bank have turned the grounds of Lulworth Castle on Dorset's Jurassic Coast into a multi generational holiday destination. Alongside live music, visitors can enjoy comedy, theatre, wellbeing sessions and over a hundred free activities for kids, including archery, bushcraft and tree climbing. The festival has won multiple UK Festival Awards for Best Family Festival.
When is Camp Bestival 2027? Dates at a glance
Camp Bestival 2027 runs from Thursday 29 July to Sunday 1 August 2027, making it a four day festival with camping through to Monday morning. The 2027 dates are officially confirmed; the 2026 edition welcomed around 30,000 festivalgoers to Lulworth Castle.
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How do I get to Lulworth Castle, Dorset?
Lulworth Castle sits on Dorset's dramatic Jurassic Coast (postcode BH20 5QS). The London Waterloo to Weymouth rail line stops at Wareham and Wool, both served by taxis and shuttles to the festival site. For travelers from London, the organizer also runs a dedicated coach service (Big Green Coach) direct from London Victoria. Many campers also drive; car park passes must be booked in advance.
How much does Camp Bestival 2027 cost? Tickets and prices
Early bird weekend tickets for 2027 are already on sale, with an interest free instalment plan available (deposit plus monthly payments from September). For reference, 2026 day tickets cost around 99 to 105 pounds for adults, 52 pounds for teens (13 to 17), 41 and 32 pounds for children (10 to 12 and 5 to 9), and 21 pounds for children aged 2 to 4; babies under one go free. Weekend camping tickets are sold separately from day tickets, with additional camping and hospitality upgrades available.
Program and highlights for the whole family
Camp Bestival pairs international music acts with an enormous kids' program. Recent years have seen Fatboy Slim, Bastille, Self Esteem and Billy Ocean headline the Castle Stage. Beyond the main stage, the festival features the classic Big Top plus themed zones for crafts, science, sport and wellbeing; the 2027 lineup is typically announced in January.
Visitor tips
- Book early bird tickets, as popular camping categories sell out quickly.
- Mobile tickets aren't released until closer to the event, so download them as soon as they're available.
- Pack warm, weatherproof clothing, as the site sits right on the coast.
- Children under five often attend free; check current terms before booking.
- Bring a reusable water bottle, as free water points are available across the site.
