Camp Bestival takes over the grounds of Lulworth Castle from Thursday 29 July to Sunday 1 August 2027. The 2026 edition brought together 30,000 festivalgoers for four days of live music and family entertainment.
The 2027 line-up has not been announced yet. The organisers pitch it as a family festival at the castle by the sea, and the weekend is built around children as well as adults.
Visitor information
Dates: Thursday 29 July to Sunday 1 August 2027.
Venue: Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Dorset.
Tickets: Weekend tickets are sold in tiers, and Early Birds and Tier 1 have sold out. A 12% deposit secures a booking, and interest-free instalment plans are available on the main ticket types, with payments starting on 1 November.
Getting there: Lulworth Castle sits between Bournemouth, Dorchester and Weymouth. From the east, drivers follow the M27 and A31 to Bere Regis and then the signs for Wool. From the west, take the A352 from the Dorchester bypass towards Wool and Wareham. The organisers ask drivers to follow their event signs rather than a sat nav on the final approach. Wareham and Wool are the nearest railway stations, with taxis on to the site.
Where to stay
West Lulworth is the village at Lulworth Cove, a short drive from the castle, with Durdle Door along the coast. Browse places to stay near West Lulworth if you would rather sleep in a bed than a tent.
