Festival Information
North West
Overview
Kendal Calling is a music and arts camping festival at Lowther Deer Park near Penrith. Indie, rock and pop share the programme with DJs and emerging artists, while woodland installations, comedy and family activities give visitors plenty to explore between performances.
Beyond the main stages, Lost Eden’s illuminated woods and smaller venues are part of the festival’s character, alongside film screenings, food stalls and late-night entertainment.
Line-up
Explore the official line-up page for artists and programme announcements.
Festival Attendance: ≈ 40,000
This is an approximate reported festival audience, rather than a verified licensed capacity including staff and crew. Attendance can vary between editions.
First held: 20062027 edition: 22nd
Location
Kendal Calling Festival takes place at: Lowther Deer Park, Hackthorpe (nr Penrith), Cumbria, CA10 2HT.
Travel Info
See the official travel page for directions, parking, coach services and arrival information. Penrith North Lakes is the nearest railway station, with a ticketed festival shuttle connecting the station and site.
Festival Venue
Lowther Deer Park combines open parkland with woodland areas, including Lost Eden’s illuminated paths and installations. The festival covers sloping ground, with grass between many of the stages and campsites; wet weather can make routes muddy.
Tickets
Basic Price Range: £13 - £300
This approximate range covers child and adult weekend admission, including Thursday entry at the upper end and booking fees. Check the official ticket page for current prices and availability.
Tickets to Kendal Calling Festival can be purchased from the festival's official Tickets Page (Seetickets).
Options include:
- Weekend tickets — Friday to Sunday, including standard camping
- Thursday entry add-on — requires a weekend ticket
Separate ticket bands apply to adults aged 16+, teens aged 11–15, children aged 6–10, and children aged five and under. Every visitor needs a ticket. Day tickets are not offered.
Upgrades and Extras:
- Car parking — select the pass for your campsite
- Green Room — a separate lounge area with seating, private bars, flushing loos and a screen showing the main stage
- Soap Opera — hot showers, flushing loos and a pamper area
- Shuttle bus from Penrith railway station
- Big Green Coach travel
- Optional carbon-offset contribution through Onboard Earth
Campsite upgrades, live-in vehicle pitches, Deer Lodge glamping and Tangerine Fields pre-pitched tents are booked separately from admission. See Accommodation below for the differences between these options.
Important Ticket Information
Buy only through booking links provided by the festival and check the official ticket terms before booking. Tixel is the festival’s authorised resale platform.
Visitors under 16 must attend with a parent or guardian aged 21 or over; each accompanying adult may bring up to two teens aged 11–15. Visitors aged 16–17 attending without an adult should bring proof of age.
Accommodation
Standard camping is included with weekend admission; bring your own tent and equipment. A Thursday entry ticket is needed to arrive and camp a day earlier.
For additional facilities or somewhere already set up, choose from the campsite upgrades and accommodation options on the official tickets page.
Accommodation Extras:
- Emperor’s Fields and Great Plains — bring-your-own-tent campsite upgrades with hot showers, extra camping space and dedicated arena entrances
- Live-in vehicle pitches — for campervans, caravans and other permitted camping vehicles; The Frontier is a separate area farther from the arena
- Tangerine Fields — pre-pitched tents, with equipment packages available
Deer Lodge Glamping:
Deer Lodge offers furnished glamping accommodation with hot showers, flushing loos and a pamper lounge. The organiser requires visitors staying here to arrive by car, rather than public transport, taxi or drop-off.
Parking is separate: book the correct pass for your chosen campsite. See the official camping information for facilities, inclusions and vehicle requirements.
Packing Checklist:
Ensure you are fully prepared for your festival adventure with Festival Calendar UK's Packing Checklist.
Accessibility
Accessible facilities must be requested in advance using a Nimbus Access Card or the free Kendal Calling Digital Access Pass, followed by the festival’s access application. Eligible visitors can apply for a free essential-companion ticket; wait for approval before booking a ticket for your companion.
Provision includes a campsite with accessible facilities, accessible showers and loos, and a Changing Places unit. The site includes hills and grassy routes that can become muddy, so consider the terrain when planning your visit.
See the official accessibility information for eligibility, applications, facilities and help with individual access requirements.
