Rob Da Bank Launches Camp Bestival!

The people behind Bestival are putting on a brand-spanking-new sister festival called Camp Bestival, for early next summer.

The 10,000 capacity event takes place in the stunning surroundings of Lulworth Castle in Dorset from July 18-20. It will complement Bestival itself, which, as always, takes place in early September.

Organisers promise that Camp Bestival is inspired by the seaside holidays of yesteryear, saying: “Imagine the 1950s British Holiday Camp with a twist and you’ll get close to what Camp Bestival is all about. Mix in entertainment of the highest order, splendid music, the biggest boutique campsite ever, excellent facilities for the outdoor life and a generous sprinkle of Bestival magic and you’re in our world.”

As always Rob Da Bank will be curating the live music line up, which promises to be highly eclectic with a Main Stage, the Tree Stage, a Balearic Bollywood arena, the Rock n Roll tent and the Spiegel tent for “Come Dancing dance offs.”

There’s also comedy, theatre, fireworks, kids areas and an abundance of other activities planned.

Da Bank said of the inaugural event: “It’s gonna be a big old family campsite with what we reckon will be the best facilities of any festival from custom furnished tepees and yurts to campfires, maintained barbeques, a massive kids area and our Bestival Bluecoats on hand 24 hours a day to cater for your every need … and then there’s the music – not so much an afterthought as just one part of the whole shebang. Roll on July.”

A limited number of early bird tickets went on sale today at £110 for the three days. Normal ticket price is £120.