Posted By: Editor
June 9, 2023
Camp Bestival Dorset Announce Day Splits and Tickets
It’s nearly party time! The UK’s favourite family festival is turning 15 this year and will return to Lulworth Castle, Dorset (27 – 30 July 2023) with a birthday bash to remember. Camp Bestival has today announced the highly anticipated day-by-day line ups, as well as day tickets for the four-day weekender.
A handful of limited early bird day tickets will go on sale at 10am on Thursday 30 March, with adult tickets prices from £70 for a day whilst families looking for a full day out can bag a pass from £180*. With over 100 free activities and shows included in the ticket price, the festival makes for a perfect staycation holiday for all the family!
Speaking on Camp Bestival Dorset’s day split announcement, Camp Bestival curators Josie & Rob da Bank said: “Roll up roll up! Due to popular demand, we are ready to rock and roll with our Day Tickets for both Camp Bestivals. We create the festivals with love for a 4-day experience with camping but know that for various reasons some of you just want to come for the day. We have some epic day splits for your delectation and can’t wait to see you all in the fields”.
The birthday extravaganza begins on Friday 28 July with headline acts spanning from indie favourites The Kooks, to pop stars Ella Henderson and Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Also joining the party are crowd favourites Scouting for Girls and the iconic Elvana: Elvis Front Nirvana. The ‘world’s first time travelling’ DJ Hot Dub Time Machine will join fellow DJs Roni Size and David Rodigan on the decks. Families can also expect appearances from Fearne Cotton, Caity Baser, CMAT, Sam Tompkins, Mister Maker and Splash Test Dummies, with a session of Bongo’s Bingo too – all on the Friday of the bash.
The party continues on Saturday as the iconic, pioneering queen of pop, Grace Jones headlines the main stage with a huge back catalogue of hits. The nation’s favourite Space Man Sam Ryder and DJ legends Gok Wan and Fat Tony also appear whilst Woody Cook of the ‘Fatboy Slim’ DJ dynasty, DJ Jaguar Skills and English hip hop/electronic dance group Stereo MCs will continue the party vibes. Tribute band The Bootleg Beatles will take over the main stage, while East 17’s Christmas Special promises to be the singalong moment of the weekend. The Cuban Brothers will likely impress with both tunes and legendary outfits, and families can also look forward to appearances from Chris Packham, Dick & Dom, Mr Tumble and many more.
The special weekend will be closed by Craig David Presents TS5, Confidence Man and Jo Whiley’s Festival Anthems. The decks will see Todd Terry join all the way from across the pond, as well as Camp Bestival favourites Dub Pistols and Junior Jungle. Families can also experience a workout session with Mr Motivator, immerse themselves in Dolly Parton’s music with The Dolly Show, or try Cosmic Kids Yoga – Live with Jaime. 90s Pop star Melanie C is also set to perform, before the weekend closes with a fireworks spectacle.
This is not even all of it – as the weekend will also bring a range of activities and workshops for all ages, including Extreme Bikes, Textile & Fashion World, African Drumming, Ice Baths, Silent Discos, Woodland Tribe’s Big Build, Wild Fire Cooking and science and circus schools. For those who want to push their limits, organisers will bring The World’s Biggest Bouncy Castle, and an all-new Roller Disco. Also added into the mix is a Spinney Hollow Craft Village, Cirque
Bijou’s Night-time Spectaculars, Drag Storytime, Giant Sandpits, Bushcraft, Den-Building, Soft Play Tent, Yoga & Meditation, and so many more unforgettable family experiences.
A festival for every family, Camp Bestival has entertained crowds for 15 years with genre spanning line-ups combined with comedy, activities, firework finales as well as a dedicated Slow Motion wellbeing area filled with everything from yoga to ice baths – all located in the beautiful, spacious environment of Lulworth Castle.
Camp Bestival Dorset takes place at Lulworth Castle, 27 – 30 July 2023, for more info and for tickets visit dorset.campbestival.net.
