Festival Information
East Midlands
Overview
Vegan Camp Out is an international vegan camping festival that brings together thousands of attendees from across the UK and beyond. With visitors travelling from more than 40 countries, the festival has developed a global reputation for combining activism, community, and celebration within a shared vegan ethos.
Across the weekend, Vegan Camp Out offers a wide-ranging programme including talks, workshops, live music, yoga and meditation sessions, after-parties, and a large street food village showcasing vegan traders from across the UK. Camping is central to the experience, creating a temporary community focused on ethical living, learning, and connection in a natural setting.
Line-up
View the
official line-up here.
Note: Line-ups can evolve/change closer to the event — check back regularly to stay up to date.
Festival Capacity: ≈ 7,500
Vegan Camp Out previously operated at a larger scale, with reported attendance peaking at around 12,000–13,000 in earlier editions. In 2025, the festival was intentionally scaled back to a capped capacity of approximately 7,500 attendees, a move described by organisers as a focus on sustainability, comfort, and site experience. No official capacity figure has yet been published for the 2026 edition at Walesby Forest, but current organiser communications and ticketing context suggest a continuation of this reduced-capacity approach rather than a return to previous peak numbers.
Location
Vegan Camp Out Festival takes place at: Walesby Forest, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9NG, a large woodland and outdoor activity site in Nottinghamshire.
Festival Venue
Walesby Forest is a well established outdoor adventure activity centre near Sherwood Forest, perfectly suited to host Vegan Camp Out with ample space for performance areas, food traders, workshops, and camping zones.
Travel Info
The nearest train station is Retford, around 1 hour 20 minutes by direct train from London, with a dedicated festival shuttle bus operating between the station and the festival. For further travel information please see the festival's FAQ page.
Tickets
Basic Price Range: £75 - £150
This price range aims to give a rough idea of the lowest and highest prices typically available, including child tickets. Always check the official ticket page for current pricing.
Most festivals release tickets in phases: Early Bird, General Release, and Final Release. Generally, tickets are more expensive the closer it is to the festival start date.
Tickets can be purchased directly from the Vegan Camp Out Tickets website. Children aged 0-3 go free.
Options include:
- Weekend Pass (16+) + Camping
- Child Weekend Pass (4 – 15) + Camping
- Child Weekend Pass (0 – 3) + Camping
Day tickets may become available closer to the time of the festival, this depends on capacity availability.
Upgrades and Extras:
- Extra day pass - come from the Thursday
- VIP add-on (16+)
- Car Parking Pass (per vehicle)
- Caravan/Campervan Pass – No electric (per vehicle)
- Caravan/Campervan Pass – Electric Hook Up (per vehicle)
- Walesby Forest Activity Pass - indoor climbing, archery, kayaking, etc
Important Ticket Information
Only purchase tickets from the official seller listed on the festival’s website. Most festivals do not allow ticket transfers between individuals, and resale is typically only permitted through official resale platforms (when available). Please review the festival’s official ticket terms and conditions before purchasing, as policies on refunds, exchanges, age restrictions, and entry requirements vary between events and activities.
Accommodation
Vegan Camp Out is a camping festival, please bring your own equipment.
Families
There is a family camping field, away from loud stages and after-parties. Only those with kids are allowed entrance to the family camping field. There are fun things to do including games, arts & crafts, face painting, and a bouncy castle.
Food
At Vegan Camp Out, with over 60 vendors, there is an amazing assortment of food available. The number of options are endless: pizza, kebabs, smoothies, juices, Indian, ice cream, cakes, Chinese, burgers, raw and gluten-free options too. You certainly won't be searching for that one vegan food van!
Campsite Options:
- Glamping Options
- There is a designated Quiet Camping field, you don't need a special ticket for this.
- For campers and caravans there is a designated place to park. Passes can be bought when you book your ticket and you'll have an option if you require electric hook up.
Basic Campsite Regulations:
- No fires.
- No camping stoves or BBQs.
- Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times, and are not allowed in music tents or at afterparties.
Ensure you're fully prepared for your festival adventure with our Essential Packing Checklist.
Accessibility
Vegan Camp Out is committed to making the festival accessible, including measures such as dedicated parking, accessible camping, accessible toilets, and selected events with viewing areas or BSL interpretation.
The venue is a greenfield site which can become muddy in wet weather, so please bear that in mind. For more information, please see the Vegan Camp Out FAQ page, or if you have a specific enquiry email info@vegancampout.co.uk.
