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Your ultimate guide to camping festivals across the UK
The UK's festival scene thrives on camping culture. Here's your complete guide to the best camping festivals in 2026.
The Camping Festival Big Three
Glastonbury Festival
📍 Pilton, Somerset | 📅 June 2026 | 👥 210,000 | 💰 £340
The mother of all camping festivals. Six days of music, art, and culture.
Facilities: Showers, toilets, food vendors, medical center
Mud factor: Extremely high
Boomtown Fair
📍 Matterley Estate, Hampshire | 📅 August 2026 | 👥 60,000 | 💰 £270
Sustainability-focused festival with incredible art installations and eco-facilities.
Facilities: Eco-toilets, solar showers, recycling stations
Green Man Festival
📍 Glanusk Park, Wales | 📅 August | 👥 15,000 | 💰 £245
Boutique festival with stunning scenery and excellent facilities.
Facilities: Luxury camping options, hot showers, family areas
Camping Essentials
What to Bring
Shelter:
- 4-season tent
- Groundsheet and footprint
- Extra pegs and mallet
Sleeping:
- Sleeping bag rated for UK nights
- Inflatable mattress or camp bed
- Eye mask and earplugs
Personal:
- Wellies (essential for mud!)
- Waterproof jacket
- Portable phone charger
- First aid kit
Camping Tips
- Arrive early for best spots
- Avoid low-lying areas (flood risk)
- Near facilities but not too close to stages
- UK weather changes quickly — be prepared
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