the ultimate family affair. Bringing an all-mod con camping holiday into the heart of an adventure wonderland that caters for all ages – Camp Bestival really is the quintessential family festival.Camp Bestival kicked off the whole family festival boom and has been at the forefront of the action ever since. The new chapter starts at Weston Park, with the launch of Camp Bestival Shropshire (18 – 21 August) featuring an incredible line-up to match, including music headliners Fatboy Slim, Rag’n’Bone Man and Becky Hill alongside family fun acts such as Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors and Brainiac Live: Remixed!.
Specifically designed by parents with the family in mind, it’s no exaggeration to say that Camp Bestival really does have something for everyone. Pleasing thrill-seekers of all ages, festival go-ers can spend the day roaming the Dingly Dell and the vast Kids Gardens and chance upon enchanting discovery play and an abundance of amazing activities. With soft play, cardboard castles, circus skills, drum workshops, dance classes, bushcraft, tree climbing, mud pies, science shows and Swing Boats there are screen-free creative kids capers galore to fire up the imagination. Be entertained by story time, theatre shows, acrobatic spectaculars, and kids’ TV tearaways. Indulge in delicious festival fare from simple favourites and delicious drinks to incredible artisan street food and a lip-smacking medley of decadent dishes.
Looking for some family downtime? From ice baths to meditation and much more, Camp Bestival Shropshire has everything on-site to guarantee a weekend of wellness and recuperation in amongst the festival excitement. Breathing expert and performance coach Stuart Sandeman, founder of Breathpod, will run self-empowering coaching and breath sessions throughout the weekend whilst legendary Jaime Amor of Cosmic Kids Yoga will host special sessions for little ones. Other wellness offerings include mindfulness sessions, meditation, fire ceremonies and boot camps. The inaugural Camp Bestival Shropshire will also host Wild Swimming and Paddleboarding in Weston Park’s iconic lake.
Everything is done and dusted by midnight and with camping options that range from the almost elemental to the truly opulent, thrill-seekers can choose just how comfortable they want to be. Whether party goers are looking for high octane fun, family frolics or gentle joys, Camp Bestival by day has got the kind of adventure parents and kids will remember forever.
From disco-lit, big-name bands in the Big Top and scintillating showstopping headline acts on the main stage, to the shimmering beauty of the Dingly Dell, the brilliant Big Wheel and circus commotion in Caravanserai, a dazzling array of festival jewels come alive, and a new world of dusky twilight descends across our wonderland.
As if this wasn’t enough, amazing music across the weekend comes courtesy of Mae Muller, Sasha, Heather Small and 808 State also join the line-up whilst Britpop legends Shed Seven and Scouting For Girls will bring their pop-rock singalong sounds. The fun doesn’t stop there as DJs Gok Wan and the unstoppable force and Camp Bestival favourite, Jodie Harsh, will deliver glitteringly spectacular sets the whole family will remember for a lifetime. Renowned for his party bangers, Example returns to the Camp Bestival stage and kings of the feel-good hit, The Proclaimers will be sure to rouse crowds and Faithless (DJ Set) will be on hand with a very special DJ set led by the iconic Sister Bliss.
BBC Radio 2 DJ, Sara Cox, will also perform and spearhead a no-holds-barred fancy dress free-for-all on Fancy Dress Saturday. Circus Raj and The Grand Indian Art Bazaar also lands in Shropshire this year and will be home to elite street circus performers from this fascinating region’s legendary entertainment communities, who combine their amazing skills in performing breath-taking acts of courage and bravery. The Feast Collective is a celebration of exceptional, artisan food producers from across the UK curated by the one and only Fred Sirieix. Camp Bestival has hunted down the best independent chefs, street vendors, and creative food makers, bringing them together to present the ultimate outdoor feasting experience at Camp Bestival.
So, whether families are looking for vintage beats and sonic treats in Pig’s Big Ballroom, reliving some rave moments in Bollywood, or channel hopping to find the biggest singalong chorus of the night at the Silent Disco, it’s sure-fire fun, and they’ll all be back in bed early enough to do it all again tomorrow. And with a truly breath-taking Son et Lumiere Fireworks Spectacular following Sunday night’s headliner, Camp Bestival will give you unforgettable, glittering good times, guaranteed.
Tickets for Camp Bestival Shropshire are on sale now. Adult weekend camping tickets start from £190 (+ booking fee) and child weekend camping tickets from £75 (+ booking fee).
For tickets and details please visit: shropshire.campbestival.net
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