This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. When we said it was a busy week for festivals, we weren’t kidding: alongside WOMAD and Latitude 2024, Camp Bestival’s Dorset iteration begins later this week (July 25 2024.
) Taking place once again at the formiddable Lulworth Castle in Dorset, Camp Bestival 2024 is set to be headlined by McFly , Paloma Faith and Pete Tong spinning what is being referred to as a “classic Ibiza anthem set.” So hopefully, the weather has that Iberian feel to it come his set. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Yorkshire Evening Post, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
But with last-minute planning and packing no doubt taking place over the next two days, there’s some discussion about what time is ideal to arrive at the campgrounds in Dorset this year; is it a similar situation to Glastonbury , where a car park is open but the camp grounds aren’t for a number of hours? What is Camp Bestival Dorset’s policy also on bringing items into the campgrounds and the main arena? Some festivals have outright banned disposable vapes and interestingly, Camp Bestival has banned one luxury item that’s a regular feature in your kids bedroom to sit on. But above all else - are you going to need some extra hayfever pills for your few days camping this week, or is the weather just going to be kind enough to avoid running eyes and noses ruining your festival experience? Gates open at different times throughout the duration of Camp Bestival Dorset 2024; we’ve broken down some of the key times including when you can arrive to camp and last entries into the main arena of the festival. Advertisement Advertisement Regular festival attendees know the score by now what not to bring, but for those who are heading to Camp Bestival Dorset for their first festival experience, here’s a list of what not to bring with you.
There are bag searches on site, and any items that may be used in an “illegal or offensive manner” will be taken from you, with no responsibility from the organisers to return any confiscated items. So if you’ve a favourite bean bag to bring - don’t chance it; it’s on the prohibited items list (really!) Posession of illegal substances are prohibited, including laughing gas , as Camp Bestival has zero tolerance for drug use. If you’re found with any, you may be arrested.
Prepare for a wet start to Camp Bestival Dorset 2024 setting your tent up: the Met Office has forecast light rain changing to mist in the afternoon on Thursday, but the remainder of the festival looks to be dry. Advertisement Advertisement The Met Office’s long-range forecast for the Lulworth area reads: “Sunny spells and showers, some of which could be heavy and thundery, are expected on Saturday, together with below average temperatures. By Sunday drier weather is likely to develop, with spells of sunshine across most parts and temperatures close to normal.
” There are still a limited number of tickets, including a range of camping/glamping options across the weekend; for more information or to pick up a last-minute ticket, visit Ticketmaster UK to make your choice . Are you heading to Camp Bestival Dorset, or waiting for it’s Shropshire edition later this year? Let us know if you’re heading along by dropping a comment down below or email [email protected] if you want to share your experiences from the festival’s history..
