A BLAST from the past is coming to Shropshire later this year.

The line up for the first ever Camp Bestival has been announced and features Fatboy Slim, alongside Rag’n’Bone Man and Becky Hill as headlines.

The stellar sister show to the UK’s favourite family festival is coming to Weston Park in August with an incredible line-up to match.

From Cosmic Kids Yoga and Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors to Brainiac Live: Remixed! there’s something for everyone.

Camp Bestival curator’s Josie and Rob da Bank said: “It’s been so exhilarating to announce a new festival and always exciting to announce the first line up.

"Camp Bestival is not a straight up music festival - it’s a living, breathing art, food, wellness and theatrical extravaganza over four days where the tiny leftfield acts playing on are as important as the heavy hitting headliners like Fatboy Slim and Becky Hill.

"Throw in a stunt motorbike and fire field, world beating comedy, laughter yoga, a huge emphasis on dressing up, inclusivity and accessibility for all and we literally can’t wait to unveil it all in August.

"See you in the fields!”

 

So who else will be there?

BBC Radio 2 DJ, Sara Cox, will also be performing and spearheading a no-holds-barred fancy dress free-for-all on Fancy Dress Saturday, while Faithless (DJ Set) will be on hand with a very special DJ set led by the iconic Sister Bliss.

Pioneers of the acid house movement, 808 State also join the line-up whilst Britpop legends Shed Seven will inject some indie disco into the weekend and Scouting For Girls will bring their pop-rock singalong sounds.

It wouldn’t be Camp Bestival without The Cuban Brothers who will make an appearance across the weekend, while Heather Small will thrill the crowds with M People sing along anthems including ‘Moving On Up’ and ‘One Night In Heaven’.

Renowned for his party bangers, Example returns to the Camp Bestival stage and kings of the feel-good hit, The Proclaimers will be sure to rouse crowds with the infamous anthem I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles).

The fun doesn’t stop there as DJs Gok Wan and the unstoppable force and Camp Bestival favourite, Jodie Harsh, will deliver glitteringly spectacular sets the whole family will remember for a lifetime.

Multi award-winning British comedian and writer Dom Joly, heads up the comedy line-up for Shropshire which will also see performances from the likes of Comedy Club 4 Kids and Man vs Baby with many more still to be announced.

 

Is it family friendly?

And if the fun-filled festival line-up wasn’t enough, families can get lost in four days’ worth of theatre, wellbeing workshops, circus spectacles, comedy, a mouth-watering array of exquisite food and drink, and healthy pursuits including Water & Stone Wild Spas, Ice Baths, Wild Swimming, Paddle-boarding, Breathwork & Yoga, a Sleep Retreat and more besides – all located in Weston Park’s immaculate grounds designed by England’s greatest gardener, Capability Brown.

Camp Bestival Shropshire will host a wonderland of expansive green spaces, luxuriant lawns, verdant parkland, and enchanting woodlands and will provide a judgement-free zone for parents and a weekend of fun for everyone.

With food stalls and cuisines galore, you can forget lukewarm porridge out of a pan, and what’s more, the sheer volume of activities on offer means children (and parents!) will be guaranteed a good night’s sleep no matter what.

 

How can I find out more?

Tickets for Camp Bestival Shropshire which takes place at Weston Park, between August 2022 18 and 21, are on sale now.

Head to shropshire.campbestival.net for more info and for tickets.