Festival Information
South West
Overview
Buddhafield Festival is a five-day camping festival rooted in Buddhist values and open to people of all backgrounds and beliefs. Music, dance, meditation, yoga, crafts, talks and rituals form part of a family-friendly gathering centred on community and connection with the land.
The festival is alcohol- and recreational-drug-free, and its cafés serve vegan food. Activities range from Buddhist teachings and shared ceremonies to live music, creative workshops and play.
Line-up
Explore the official festival page for music, workshops, teachings and programme updates.
Festival Attendance: ≈ 4,000
This is an approximate indication of the gathering's scale, based on reported attendance. It is not a confirmed licensed site capacity, and attendance can vary between editions.
First held: 1996
Location
Buddhafield Festival takes place at Trickey Warren Ln, Culmhead, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7DY.
Travel Info
See the festival's official Frequently Asked Questions for location and travel links, parking and arrival information.
Festival Venue
The outdoor site is spread across four fields on the gently sloping sides of a valley. Paths can be uneven and gravelly, and become muddy in wet weather. The main camping field is around a ten-minute walk from the car park.
Tickets
Basic Price Range: £40 - £240
This approximate range covers paid child, young-person and adult admission, including camping and booking fees. Check the official festival page for current prices and availability.
Tickets for Buddhafield Festival can be purchased through the booking form on the official Festival Page. Admission covers the full festival and includes camping; day and weekend-only tickets are not offered.
Options include:
- Full-festival adult tickets, including camping
- Concession tickets for eligible students and benefit recipients
- Young-person and child tickets
Children aged 0–2 attend free but require a ticket. Visitors needing accessible camping, vehicle passes or essential companion tickets should use the access registration process before booking.
Upgrades and Extras:
- Car parking passes
- Live-in vehicle passes for campervans, motorhomes and caravans
- Sauna passes
Important Ticket Information
Only purchase through booking links provided by the festival. Ticket-name changes are managed through Citizen Ticket. Check the official ticket FAQs and booking terms for current admission, refund and transfer conditions.
Accommodation
Camping is included with festival admission. Visitors bring and pitch their own tents, or stay in a campervan, motorhome or caravan with a separate live-in vehicle pass. Each person still needs a festival admission ticket.
Campsite Options:
- Tent camping with visitors' own equipment
- Live-in vehicle pitches booked separately
- Compost toilets, sinks and water taps
- Hot showers and separately ticketed saunas
Camping equipment must be carried or wheeled from the car park; cars cannot be driven into the camping fields to unload. See the official camping and live-in vehicle FAQs for facilities, vehicle requirements and campsite rules.
Packing Checklist:
Ensure you are fully prepared for your festival adventure with Festival Calendar UK's Packing Checklist.
Accessibility
Buddhafield Festival provides accessible camping, essential companion tickets and eligible free vehicle passes through an advance registration process. Visitors requiring these arrangements should apply before buying through the general ticket shop.
The site has sloping fields and uneven paths, which can be difficult for wheelchair users in wet weather. Support includes accessible toilets, a quieter lounge at the Info Point, welfare spaces and limited help with putting up tents and beds.
Wheelchair-accessible showers, electric-wheelchair charging and medication refrigeration are not available. No area is guaranteed to be completely quiet.
Read the official Accessibility information for facilities, eligibility and registration, or discuss individual requirements with accessibility@buddhafield.com.
