Camp Bestival Dorset
The UK's original and most successful family festival, Camp Bestival combines the fun of a fantastic family camping holiday with an action-packed festival adventure. Designed by families for families at the stunning Lulworth Castle in Dorset. Features themed weekends, fancy dress competitions, and headliners like Fatboy Slim.
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The UK's original and most successful family festival, Camp Bestival combines the fun of a fantastic family camping holiday with an action-packed festival adventure. Designed by families for families at the stunning Lulworth Castle in Dorset. Features themed weekends, fancy dress competitions, and headliners like Fatboy Slim.
Camp Bestival Dorset returns in 2026, running 30 Jul - 2 Aug at Lulworth Castle, Dorset. With a capacity of around 30,000, it sits at the mid-size end of the UK festival calendar. Glamping is available on site if you would rather not pitch your own tent. It is set up to work for families, so all ages are welcome.
Expect a family-friendly, seaside theme, camping holiday feel. Family-friendly multi-genre, Award winning family camping festival at Lulworth Castle mixing big name acts, kids entertainment and creative activities on the Jurassic Coast. fans will feel right at home, with past lineups featuring Fatboy Slim, Bastille, Self Esteem, Billy Ocean, De La Soul, Black Grape.
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