What is it?

A new sister show from the brains behind Bestival. Inspired by the halcyon days of summers past, imagine the 1950s British Holiday Camp with a twist ad you'll get close to what Camp Bestival is all about. Mix in entertainment of the highest order including the legendary Chuck Berry, Brit and NME Award winning Kate Nash and the awesome Flaming Lips, Jestival comedy arena, spoken word and literature, the biggest boutique campsite ever, excellent facilities for the outdoor life and a generous sprinkle of Bestival magic and you'll get the picture. Taking place in the grounds of a magnificent castle by the sea for three midsummer days and nights expect to bask in nostalgia and fits of giggles as the Bestival Blue Coats, with the mighty Miguel from The Cuban Brothers at the helm, round up the troops and lead everyone on a merry jaunt around the most beautiful site in the world.

Fun for all the family is top of the Camp Bestival agenda so expect a super Kids area filled with magic moments and an abundance of neat treats for lil uns of all ages. At Camp Bestival you can stay in luxury and affordable tents, tepees, yurts, bivouacs, airstreams, and gypsy caravans or bring your own world of outdoor living to this delectable Dorset retreat. Hot showers with tea and toast while you wait will warm your cockles and Giant BBQs, Spit Roasts, Farmers market and the finest local and famous food stuffs will ensure hearty meals are indulged in and of course the local WI will be there to attend to your cake and tea needs. So whether you're dancing your socks off or chilling in Restival you'll be having the time of your life.

Where & When?

Camp Bestival takes place in the lush grounds of Lulworth Castle, Dorset on the English Jurassic Coast on 18th, 19th and 20th July.

Who's playing?

Live Acts: Chuck Berry (Friday), The Flaming Lips (Saturday), Kate Nash (Sunday), Hercules And Love Affair, The Imagined Village (audio-visual history of British folk music with live supergroup featuring Billy Bragg, Martin Carthy, Eliza Carthy, Sheila Chandra and Chris Wood), Suzanne Vega, Billy Bragg (solo), Kid Creole & The Coconuts, The Cuban Brothers, Eliza Carthy (solo), Kid Creosote, dan le sac vs Scroobius Pip, The Wurzels, Joe Lean & The Jing Jang Jong, Dub Pistols Sound System, Kid Carpet, Florence & The Machine, Taiwah, Emiliana Torrini, Rod Thomas, Eliza Doolittle, The Hat, Ladyhawke, Ebony Bones, Black Kids, Emmy The Great, Cock'N'Bull Kid, Kitty, Daisy & Lewis, David E Sugar, Gideon Conn, Jon Hopkins, Cut A Shine, The Melodica, The Melody & Me, George Pringle, Imperial Leisure, Rachael Dadd, This Is The Kit, Grand National, Bastila, Christopher D Ashley, Sportsday Megaphone, Alice & The Majesty, Lucky Elephant, Sombrero Sound System, Fear Of Theydon...

DJs: Beyond The Wizard's Sleeve 4hr psychedelic/prog set (aka Erol Alkan & Richard Norris), Andrew Weatherall (rock'n'roll set), DJ Yoda, Kevin Rowland (Dexys Midnight Runners), Gilles Peterson (BBC Radio One), DJ Krust, Rob da Bank (BBC Radio One), Gaz's Rockin' Blues, Maurice Fulton, Idjut Boys, Greg Wilson, The Nextmen, Queens of Noize, Ross Allen, The Shellac Collective, Mungo's Hi-Fi, Greg's Greats, One Deck and Popular

Plus: Strummerville - Campfire Sessions (exclusive fireside acoustic sets by major acts), The Knitting Tent, The Insect Circus Stage & Museum (our Second Stage), Time For Tease, Kamp Karaoke Night, Underbling & Vow Cockney Knees Up, Dorset Cream Tea Appreciation Society, The Institute Of Physics - Physics In The Field (live science experiments & demos), The World's Largest Marching Band, Fancy Dress

How do I get tickets?

Weekend adult tickets are priced £120.00 each and various children's tickets are also available for under 18s. Campervan tickets are priced £50 per vehicle. All prices are subject to booking fees.

Buy Tickets or call 0844 888 4410 (24 hr)

Where can I read more about it?

Check out the official festival site at: www.campbestival.net