What is it?

Camp Bestival is the ‘little sister’ to Isle of Wight’s Bestival which is also curated by Radio 1 DJ Rob da Bank. What makes Camp Bestival different to its namesake is that it’s more family-orientated meaning music lovers with children can still go and sample the festival sensation without having to worry about a babysitter. Camp Bestival won the ‘Best New Festival’ award in its debut year in 2008 has steadily grown since its inception three years ago. There are Bluecoats on site who guide patrons around the site to help them choose between a great mix of music, comedy, spoke word and other forms of entertainment. At last years Camp Bestival, Madness, Calvin Harris and Billy Bragg were amongst the talent on show which won ‘Best Family Festival’ at the UK Festival Awards. The Camp Bestival 2011 line up will include Mark Ronson & The Business International and Blondie as headliners with Laura Marling also performing. Camp Bestival 2011 will, as ever, have a theme for folk to dress for the occasion – medieval.

Where & When?

Camp Bestival takes place on the grounds of Lulworth Castle in Dorset between Thursday 28th July and Sunday 31st July.

Who's playing?

Primal Scream presents Screamadelica, Blondie, Mark Ronson & The Business International, Laura Marling, House of Pain, ABC, Katy B, Clare Maguire, Eliza Doolittle, The Wonder Stuff, The Cuban Brothers, Beardyman, Mr Tumble, Zing Zilas, Ms Dynamite, Wretch 32, Breakage feat Jess Mills, Labrinth, Gentleman’s Dub Club, Fenech-Soler, Frankie and The Heartstrings, Brandt Brauer Frick, Yasmin, Lau, Yaaks, The Nextmen, Lucky Elephant, Smerins Anti Social Club, Two Wounded Birds, Caitlin Rose, The Correspondents, The Selecter, Modestep, Kathryn Williams, The Crayonettes, Ed Sheeran, Jaipur Brass Band, Kawa Circus, Baja and the Dry Eye Crew, The Bad Shepherds, Marcus Foster, The Emerald Guard, The Jellicle Cats, The Sooty Show with Sue and Sweep, The Widowmaker, Rob da Bank, Krafty Kuts, Groove Armada present Red Light, Norman Jay, DJ Yoda, Jaguar Skills, David Rodigan, London Elektricity, Mistajam, Dub Pistols Soundsystem, Channel One Soundsystem, A Skillz, DJ Derek, Reggae Roast, Sunday Best Forum Allstars, Milton Jones, Andrew Maxwell, Marcus Brigstoke, Barry Castagnola, Craig Campbell, Newton Faulkner, Benjamin Francis, Leftwich, Clint Westwood, Doorly, Nero, White Wedding, Sound of Rum, Coopers Rage, Encore, MC Wrec, Police Dog Hogan, Dave Hornby.

How do I get tickets?

Camp Bestival tickets are available now with adult weekend camping tickets priced at £170. Students can buy Camp Bestival tickets at a discounted rate of £160 while 11-17 year olds pay £85. Click to buy Camp Bestival tickets.

Where can I read more about it?

Check out the official Camp Bestival site: www.campbestival.net.