Festival profile30 Jul - 2 Aug 2026 · Lulworth Castle, Dorset

Camp Bestival Dorset

Fatboy Slim, Bastille & Self Esteem headline. UK original family camping festival at Lulworth Castle, Dorset, 30 Jul - 2 Aug 2026.

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★ ON THE BILL30 Jul - 2 Aug 2026
Fatboy Slim/Bastille/Self Esteem/Billy Ocean/De La Soul/Black Grape

Headliners for Camp Bestival Dorset 2026 — more acts on the official line-up, subject to change.

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Camp Bestival Dorset returns in 2026, running 30 Jul - 2 Aug at Lulworth Castle, Dorset. With a capacity of around 30,000, it sits at the mid-size end of the UK festival calendar. Glamping is available on site if you would rather not pitch your own tent. It is set up to work for families, so all ages are welcome.

Expect a family-friendly, seaside theme, camping holiday feel. Family-friendly multi-genre, Award winning family camping festival at Lulworth Castle mixing big name acts, kids entertainment and creative activities on the Jurassic Coast. fans will feel right at home, with past lineups featuring Fatboy Slim, Bastille, Self Esteem, Billy Ocean, De La Soul, Black Grape.

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Details

Capacity30,000
CampingYes + Glamping
Family FriendlyYes

Weather odds

80%
Chance of rain
1mm+ on at least one day
0%
Washout risk
20mm+ in a single day
3%
Scorcher odds
a day of 28°C or hotter
20.6°C
Typical high
average daily max

Based on 30 years of historical weather (1995-2024) for this festival's own site and dates — odds, not a forecast. Weather data by Open-Meteo.

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Word on the field

“I didn't see a single sign of violence, drugs or even any drunk people. Just lots of families enjoying really good times”
What's Good To Do · 2024 ↗
“The atmosphere was just electric and every single person I spoke to was super friendly.”
What's Good To Do · 2024 ↗
“Toilets, hmmmm compared to other festivals I was the least impressed with the toilets”
What's Good To Do · 2024 ↗

Short excerpts from independent reviews and attendee posts, each linked to its source — not Fezzy’s opinions.

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