If you’re a Bestival lover and fancy doing something with the kids this year, why not consider Camp Bestival (26th – 29th July).
The family friendly festival held by Lulworth Castle is less hedonistic than Bestival, catering more for the future generation of festival-goers (ie. nippers), but still with plenty to keep the more mature among us entertained.
There’s a whole host of things to see and do over the four days. Not only great live music, but comedy, spoken word, author readings, meditation, dance lessons, Olympic activities and loads more.
Already confirmed for Camp Bestival are Happy Mondays, Hot Chip, Kool & The Gang, Jimmy Carr, Chic, Earth Wind & Fire, Adam Ant, Rolf Harris, Mr Scruff and Dodgy (plus loads more).
Twelve new things for Camp Bestival
As well as that organisers are introducing 12 Brand New Things for Camp Bestival 2012. Bestival HQ tell us more, in their own words.
1. Young British foodies tent (UK festival exclusive)
We’ve got the country’s finest young chefs, street food vendors, bakers and mixologists all under one roof! Winners of the nationwide search for the most talented Young British Foodies will be joined by the YBF all-star foodie judges to create a never-been-done-before spectacular eating experience.
2. Olympic-tastic!
Bang on theme, we’ll be hosting our own Olympic shindig with a screening of the opening ceremony live in the Big Top on Friday night complete with a Camp Bestival torch! Plus catch Silly Olympic antics throughout the weekend with our favourite wallies Lost & Found as the Camp Bestival Bluecoats.
3. Wall of Death
Hold onto your hats! Our daredevil ‘Hell Riders’ will astonish you with their terrifying motorbike tricks, zooming in circles around their vertical Wall of Death whilst barely holding on! Jaw droppingly amazing!
4. It’s showtime!
Prepare for an awesome line-up of exclusive shows, including an operatic Fantastic Mr Fox, mischievous duo The Bopps, our very first Camp Bestival Summer Panto and the brand new Roundhouse Street Variety Show!
5. Big love inflatable church
Love is in the air! Get hitched at Camp Bestival in our big blow up church! Ceremonies come complete with wedding outfits, barmy bridesmaids, mental mother-in-laws and a good old knees up for everyone at the end of the night. Marriage has never been so much fun.
6. Come Dancing (in a Spiegeltent)
Our beloved Come Dancing sessions have moved to a beautiful Belgian Spiegeltent! With a posh wooden floor, twinkly mirrors, plush drapes and cosy booths, you’ll be so amazed that you’ll forget your cha-cha steps.
7. Soul bird gardens
For a glorious oasis of calm, look no further than our newly expanded healing area! With massages, wood fired hot tubs, relaxation and mediation with the David Lynch Foundation, this is our favourite place to shake off the world and unwind.
8. Rob da Bank’s music club
Are you a rock star in the making? Head to Rob da Bank’s Music Club to find out! This project, set up in partnership with the Isle of Wight Youth Trust, is coming to Lulworth to offer up a brilliant selection music and arts workshops.
9. The secret emporium
Some seriously classy retail therapy! With the hottest milliners, jewellers, fashion designers and artists this side of Jupiter, head to the Secret Emporium to hand pick some goodies from some of the best British designers.
10. Circus tricks
All under the age of 18, the extraordinarily talented Wookey Hole Circus will be wowing us with their magic acts, aerial feats and juggling mayhem. And don’t miss Square Peg Circus’ dusk performance of their spectacular new outdoor show ‘Rime’.
11. Morris dancing
We’ve got dancing with bells on! Hot-stepping around Lulworth Castle, catch our troupes of Morris Dancers jingling and stick bashing in trad English stylee.
12. The underground farmers market
Gather up a delectable selection of edible goodies for making your camp meal or having a Castle Field picnic! From cheeses, chutneys, sausages and fresh bread, this gypsy style encampment, curated by MsMarmitelover, will be your ultimate onsite grocery stop!
