In a nutshell, Kendal Calling has a number of campsite areas adjacent to the arena. All campsites surround the arena. Click below to find out more about each campsite and it’s facilities.

general CAMPING

General camping is included within the price of your weekend ticket, bring your own tent and pitch up for the festival. The general campsites are as follows:

Great Holmes / 24 Hour Party People: Handily close to the carpark and the Village Green. Home to those who want to stay up late and keep the party going!

The Shire: A more laid back camp than Great Holmes / 24 Hour Party People for those who want a sound nights sleep.

Haye Parks: Mountain views located to the left of the live-in vehicle field.

Family Camping / Saddleback View: As it says on the tin! Our family campsite comes with fantastic views of the Lake District and is perfect for those looking to bring their kids along for the weekend!

Quiet Camping: For those looking to get a solid nights sleep in!

All campsites are filled on a first come, first served basis, there aren’t allocated pitch spaces for your tent. The maximum tent size we allow is an 8 man tent.  

We want to ensure that you will be able to secure a space in the fields with your friends and family to be able to enjoy the weekend. Our campsite teams will be roaming around to let you know which campsites still have space in once you arrive, and we’ll be tweeting this out on our @inthefieldsLIVE Twitter account, the hub for all essential festival information so be sure to give us a follow!

All the general campsites have water points and standard festival toilets. Showers are not provided as standard in general camping however you may purchase a ticket for the Soap Opera which has hot showers, flushing loos and a pamper lounge. There is also the Posh Privy tickets available, however these tickets are only valid for the Posh Privy located in the arena.

Please do not bring gazebos or portable toilets with you, we just don’t have the space! Still have questions? Please read our FAQs below:

faqs

What campsites can I use with a general admission weekend ticket?

General admission weekend tickets include access to general camping, if you wish to use our upgraded camps such as Great Plains, Emperors Field, Tangerine Fields or Deer Lodge, you will need the relevant upgrade ticket.

Our general campsites are:

Great Holmes/24 Hour Party People – for those who like to party the latest!

Saddleback View/Family Camping – for those who are camping with young children and families

Haye Parks – A campsite with a mountain view located to the left of the Live-in Vehicle field.

The Shire – More relaxed and quieter than Great Holmes

Quiet Camping – For those looking to get an early night with some good kip!

Once on-site you can choose your campsite, please note the earlier you arrive the better spot you can get as camping is allocated on a first come, first served basis

Are there toilets and showers in General Camping?

There are plenty of regular festival loo’s ranging from portaloos to compost loos in all campsites however we do offer a Posh Privy upgrade which allows access to some more luxury flushing loo’s located in the arena.

For showers, there is the Soap Opera. This is a paid add on we offer for those who want the extra home comfort of a shower across the weekend. Tickets can be bought from our ticketing page.

Unfortunately, we do not offer free showers In general camping.

Water points are also located in each of the campsites.

What other facilities are available in the General Campsites?

We have the village green which has a Café and the Soap Opera, a welfare tent and a festival info point alongside other food and coffee traders. We also have an on-site store for all those festival essentials. Water points are also located in each of the campsites. Please note, we do not have hot water or washing up facilities in the campsites, all water points are cold drinking water.

Can I bring animals?

Only registered assistance dogs are allowed at the festival.

Can I bring chairs/gazebos?

Chairs are very welcome in the campsites. Please don’t bring gazebos, They take up valuable tent space in the campsites.

EMPEROR’S FIELDS

Emperors Field is now SOLD OUT for 2023.

Emperors Field is one of our upgraded campsites, it requires an additional ticket and it includes perks such as free hot showers, a complimentary parking pass and it’s own arena entrance. Emperor’s Fields is split into three sections which can be chosen on arrival; Late Night Owls, Early Risers and Family Fun. Please note, no access will be granted to Emperors Fields without an Emperors Field ticket/wristband. This means if you have friends in general camping, you may go visit their camp however they will not be able to join you in Emperors Field. This is to ensure the facilities here are kept for the use of those with Emperors Field tickets.

Emperors Field is broken down into the following ticket types:

  • Adult 16+ Emperor’s Fields
  • Teen 11-15 Emperor’s Fields
  • Child 6 – 10 Emperor’s Fields
  • Infant 5 and Under Emperor’s Fields*

*NOTE: By purchasing an Infant Ticket you are confirming that you are either the parent or legal guardian of the child for whom you are purchasing.

Emperors Field is located a few mins walk to the arena, the shortest of all our campsites.

There are no live-in vehicles permitted in Emperors Field.

Emperors Field has it’s own car park, separate to the general car park. Complimentary parking passes are added to your basket automatically when purchasing Emperor’s Field tickets. You are granted one free parking pass per booking. Any additional cars will need additional parking passes, available for purchase from our ticketing page.

You will only be able to park in the Emperor’s Field Car Park if in possession of an Adult Emperor’s Field ticket with a car park pass – no exceptions!

If you have a Thursday entry ticket in conjunction with your full weekend ticket, this allows you to arrive from Thursday and use the Emperors Field campsite.

The showers in Emperors Field can get busy in the mornings, if you do not wish to queue for the showers, we’d recommend using them at night when they are much quieter.

Please note that Emperors Field Tickets do NOT include entry into the festival. Each person will also need to be in possession of a Full Weekend Festival Ticket.

faqs

What is Emperors Field?

Emperors Field is an upgraded campsite we offer, you still bring your own tent however the field is located right next to the arena and much closer to its own dedicated car park, meaning there is less hassle when getting yourself set up for the festival.

What do I need to camp in Emperors Field?

As Emperors Field is an upgraded camp, you must have a weekend ticket and an Emperors Field ticket. These must be used in conjunction with each other and must be for your correct age at the time of the festival. Each member of you party must have both a weekend ticket and an Emperors Field upgrade ticket for the correct age group.

What is included in Emperors Field?

Emperors Field has access to free hot showers, its own dedicated arena entrance, extra camping space and a complimentary parking pass. Toilets and a water point are included in all campsites along with a trader offering breakfast and coffee. Bliss.

I need an additional parking pass. What can I do?

Emperors Field has it’s own car park, separate to the general car park. Complimentary parking passes are added to your basket automatically when purchasing Emperor’s Field tickets. You are granted one free parking pass per booking. Any additional cars will need additional parking passes, available for purchase from our ticketing page under the ‘Emperors Field’ drop down on the ‘Accomodation’ tab.

Can I bring chairs/gazebos?

Chairs are very welcome in the campsites. Please don’t bring gazebos, They take up valuable tent space in the campsites.

GREAT PLAINS

Great Plains is now SOLD OUT for 2023.

Great Plains is one of our upgraded campsites and includes access to free hot showers, a complimentary parking pass and it’s own arena entrance. Great Plains is located close to the arena, only a short five minute walk from gate-to-gate. Please note, no access to Great Plains will be granted to those without a Great Plains ticket/wristband, this does mean that if you have friends in general camping, you may go visit their camp but they won’t be able to join you in Great Plains. This is to ensure the facilities are kept for the use of those with Great Plains tickets.

Great Plains is broken down into the following ticket types:

  • Adult 16+ Great Plains
  • Teen 11-15 Great Plains
  • Child 6 – 10 Great Plains
  • Infant 5 and Under Emperor’s Fields*

*NOTE: By purchasing an Infant Ticket you are confirming that you are either the parent or legal guardian of the child for whom you are purchasing.

Great Plains is located roughly 5 minutes from the arena, gate-to-gate up a slight incline.

There are no live-in vehicles permitted in Great Plains.

Great Plains has it’s own car park separate to the general car park. Complimentary parking passes are added to your basket automatically when purchasing Great Plains tickets. You are granted one free parking pass per booking. Any additional cars will need additional parking passes, available for purchase from our website.

You will only be able to park in the Great Plains Car Park if in possession of an Adult Great Plains ticket with a car park pass – no exceptions!

If you have a Thursday entry ticket in conjunction with your full weekend ticket, this allows you to arrive from Thursday and use the Great Plains campsite.

The showers in Great Plains can get busy in the mornings, if you do not wish to queue for the showers, we’d recommend using them at night when they are much quieter.

Please note that Great Plains tickets do NOT include entry into the festival. Each person will also need to be in possession of a Full Weekend Festival Ticket.

faqs

What is Great Plains?

Great Plains is an upgraded campsite we offer, you still bring your own tent however the field is located next to Deer Lodge, our boutique camping and has its own dedicated car park, meaning there is less hassle when getting yourself set up for the festival.

What do I need to camp in Great Plains?

As Great Plains is an upgraded camp, you must have a weekend ticket and a Great Plains ticket. These must be used in conjunction with each other and must be for your correct age at the time of the festival. Each member of you party must have both a weekend ticket and a Great Plains upgrade ticket for the correct age group.

What is included in Great Plains?

Great Plains has access to free hot showers, its own dedicated arena entrance, extra camping space and a complimentary parking pass. Toilets and a water point are included in all campsites. Great Plains ticket holders also have access to the food traders and a bar in the Deer Lodge reception for a late night tipple.

I need an additional parking pass. What can I do?

Great Plains has it’s own car park separate to the general car park. Complimentary parking passes are added to your basket automatically when purchasing Great Plains tickets. You are granted one free parking pass per booking. Any additional cars will need additional parking passes, available for purchase from our website under the ‘Great Plains’ drop down on the ‘Accomodation’ tab.

Can I bring chairs/gazebos?

Chairs are very welcome in the campsites. Please don’t bring gazebos, They take up valuable tent space in the campsites.

Can I buy food / drink from the co-op and bring it back to the camp?

Yes, you may bring food and drink back to the campsite from the Co-op, with the exception of alcohol. This is due to having to pass through the arena en-route. In order to go through the arena with your shopping, you must keep a hold of your receipt to show at the arena gate.

LIVE-IN VEHICLES

Bring along your home from home! Our live-in vehicle field has only gotten more popular as the British staycation is increasingly in demand. All campervans, caravans, converted vehicles or trailer tents require a live-in vehicle pass. Unsuitable vehicles, such as unconverted vans & cars will not be allowed entry to the live-in vehicle site. Only cars towing caravans will be permitted entry. These vehicles will be redirected to the festival carpark where sleeping in vehicles is prohibited as it is contrary to our license. Suitable vehicles are those that have living accommodation with fitted sleeping facilities and either fitted cooking or washing facilities.

One ticket is required per vehicle, not per person and must be used in conjunction with a valid weekend ticket. With your live-in vehicle ticket, you are allocated a pitch on a first come first served basis, these pitches are 7m x 5m maximum. All vehicles and cars must fit within this area. If your live-in vehicle is larger than 7m x 5m, you must purchase two live in vehicle passes. If you’re wanting to pitch near friends, we’d recommend arriving in convoy as we cannot save pitches next to each other.

The live-in vehicle field is located adjacent to the general campsites and is roughly 10-15 mins walk from the arena depending on ground conditions and mobility.

The live-in vehicle field has toilets, a water point and a chemical disposal point.

If you have a Thursday ticket, this allows you to arrive on the Thursday with your live-in vehicle.

If you have friends in general camping, they may visit you in the live-in vehicle field and vice versa.

FAQS

What is a live in vehicle?

Broadly speaking this is either a Campervan, Motorhome, Caravan or other fully converted vehicle.

Which ticket do I need for a live-in vehicle in the regular live-in vehicle field?

You will require a Live-in Vehicle ticket alongside your weekend ticket.

What is the difference between Live-in Vehicle and The Frontier Live-in Vehicle?

These tickets correspond to two different campsites within the festival. The regular Live-in Vehicle ticket is for the Live-in Vehicle campsite located closer to the arena entrance whereas The Frontier is our off-site Live-in Vehicle campsite located around a 20-25 minute walk to the arena. The facilities are the same in both, the only difference is the distance.

What facilities are available in the Live-in Vehicle field?

The live in vehicle field comes equipped with toilets, a water point, a chemical disposal point and of course, weekend parking for your home from home, your live-in vehicle.

My live-in vehicle is bigger than the pitch size. What should I do?

You will need to order a second live-in vehicle ticket. This will give you access to an additional pitch.

Are awnings allowed?

Yes, awnings and tents are allowed as long as they fit within your pitch size.

Are cars allowed in the Live in Vehicle Field?

The only cars allowed to park in the Live in Vehicle Field are those that have towed your caravan in and these must fit in the pitch you have purchased. Unfortunately, we cannot allow any other cars in the fields.

We have friends who are joining us in our live-in vehicle but are travelling separately. Is this ok?

Yes, this is fine, they will however need to park up in the general car park and walk through to the live-in vehicle field to join you. We’d recommend where possible, taking their items in the live-in vehicle to reduce the effort carrying bags up to the live-in vehicle field.

Can I sleep in my car?

No, sorry! With all the great campsites above, why would you?!

Live-In Vehicles – The Frontier

A quieter home for more live-in vehicles. Located off-site, enjoy a serene and secluded experience with stunning views to match! Our Frontier campsite for live-in vehicles is located in front of Lowther Castle. The pitch space is 7 metres x 5 metres with toilets, water point and chemical disposal point. All campervans, caravans, converted vehicles or trailer tents require a live-in vehicle pass. Unsuitable vehicles, such as unconverted vans & cars will not be allowed entry to the live-in vehicle site. Only cars towing caravans will be permitted entry. These vehicles will be redirected to the festival carpark where sleeping in vehicles is prohibited as it is contrary to our license.

It is a 5-10 minute walk from The Frontier to the entrance of the original Live-in Vehicles field, which is itself 20-25 minutes walk from the arena, depending on ground conditions and mobility. To assist we will be laying on a land train to shorten the route, running back and forth between The Frontier and the Live-in Vehicle field. Timings for this will be confirmed closer to the festival.

One ticket is required per vehicle, not per person and must be used in conjunction with a valid weekend ticket. With your live-in vehicle ticket, you are allocated a pitch on a first come first served basis, these pitches are 7m x 5m maximum. All vehicles and cars must fit within this area. If your live-in vehicle is larger than 7m x 5m, you must purchase two live in vehicle passes. If you’re wanting to pitch near friends, we’d recommend arriving in convoy as we cannot save pitches next to each other.

If you have a Thursday ticket, this allows you to arrive on the Thursday with your live-in vehicle.

faqs

What is a live in vehicle?

Broadly speaking this is either a Campervan, Motorhome, Caravan or other fully converted vehicle.

Which ticket do I need for a live-in vehicle in The Frontier?

You will require a The Frontier – Live-in Vehicle ticket alongside your weekend tickets.

What is the difference between Live-in Vehicle and The Frontier Live-in Vehicle?

These tickets correspond to two different campsites within the festival. The regular Live-in Vehicle ticket is for the Live-in Vehicle campsite located closer to the arena entrance whereas The Frontier is our off-site Live-in Vehicle campsite located around a 20-25 minute walk to the arena. The facilities are the same in both, the only difference is the distance to the arena.

What facilities are available in the The Frontier Live-in Vehicle field?

The Frontier comes equipped with toilets, a water point, a chemical disposal point and of course, weekend parking for your home from home, your live-in vehicle.

We also operate a Shuttle Bus for The Frontier. The shuttle bus goes back and forth between The Frontier Live In Vehicle field and the regular Live-in Vehicle field. This reduces the walking distance between this campsite and the main arena. This operates from 16:30 – 20:30 & 23:00 – 03:30 on Thursday and then 10:00 – 20:00 & 23:00 – 03:00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

My live-in vehicle is bigger than the pitch size. What should I do?

You will need to order a second live-in vehicle ticket. This will give you access to an additional pitch.

Are awnings allowed?

Yes, awnings and tents are allowed as long as they fit within your pitch size.

Are Cars allowed in The Frontier – Live in Vehicle Field?

The only cars allowed to park in The Frontier – Live in Vehicle Field are those that have towed your caravan in and these must fit in the pitch you have purchased. Unfortunately, we cannot allow any other cars in the fields.

We have friends who are joining us in our live-in vehicle but are travelling separately. Is this ok?

Yes, this is fine, they will however need to park up in the general car park and walk through to The Frontier Live-in Vehicle field to join you. We’d recommend where possible, taking their items in the live-in vehicle to reduce the effort carrying bags up to the live-in vehicle field.

Can I sleep in my Car?

No, sorry! With all the great campsites above, why would you?!

DEER LODGE

Indulge yourself at Kendal Calling this year with a luxury stay in The Deer Lodge. We will have a range of accommodation structures available to book to accommodate 2, 4, 6 and 8 people!

Facilities within each of the accommodation vary, so please check out Deer Lodge page for specifics on each individual accommodation option.

Included with your tickets and as part of the camping field is a complimentary parking pass, compost loos, free hot showers, access to a dedicated food outlet, bar and free phone charging in the reception tent. Deer Lodge has it’s own car park, separate to the general car park. You will need a Deer Lodge booking to be able to park here. You will get one free complimentary pass with your booking, any additional cars will need to book additional passes which will go on sale closer to the festival date.

You only need one Deer Lodge ticket for your party. I.E. one 4-person bell tent for 4 weekend ticket holders. Please note, that the prices of Deer Lodge do not include weekend tickets, they are strictly for the boutique accommodation and must be used in conjunction with weekend tickets.

faqs

What is Deer Lodge?

Deer Lodge is our luxury boutique campsite offering those extra touches to make for an unforgettable weekend! We understand not everyone likes to ‘rough it’ in a field for the weekend so we have a variety of boutique accommodation for all budgets available. From the standard bell tents through to the sheer luxury of a full-scale Indian Shikar.

What do I need to camp in Deer Lodge?

As Deer Lodge is a boutique accommodation booking, you must have a weekend ticket and a Deer Lodge booking. These must be used in conjunction with each other. Each member of your party must have a weekend ticket, while only one Deer Lodge booking is necessary for your party. For instance, if you wish to book a 4 man bell tent, you will need four weekend tickets and one 4 berth bell tent booking.

What is included in Deer Lodge?

Deer Lodge is a boutique campsite and the facilities do range depending on what accommodation you book however the camping field itself is home to compost loo’s, free hot showers, a dedicated food trader, free phone charging in the reception tent and access to an exclusive bar as well as a complimentary parking pass.

I am coming in a car. Which parking pass do I need?

Deer Lodge has its own car park and as such requires Deer Lodge parking passes. As part of your booking, you are granted one free Deer Lodge parking pass. If you require more parking passes, you will need to purchase additional parking passes. Please book your additional parking pass from our ticketing page under the ‘Deer Lodge’ tab.

Can I bring chairs/gazebos?

Chairs are very welcome in the campsites. Please don’t bring gazebos, They take up valuable tent space in the campsites.

Does the price of accomodation include tickets to the festival?

No. You will need weekend tickets alongside your accommodation booking.

My friends are also staying in Deer Lodge, can we be pitched together?

I DON’T HAVE A DEER LODGE BOOKING, Can I VISIT MY FRIENDS STAYING IN DEER LODGE?

Only those with a Deer Lodge or Tangerine Fields booking are allowed inside of the Deer Lodge campsite, however those with Deer Lodge wristbands can enter General Camping to visit friends.

Can I buy food / drink from the co-op and bring it back to the camp?

Yes, you may bring food and drink back to the campsite from the Co-op, with the exception of alcohol. This is due to having to pass through the arena en-route. In order to go through the arena with your shopping, you must keep a hold of your receipt to show at the arena gate.

My friends and I are arriving at different times – what’s the best way to ensure smooth entry?

Is deer lodge suitable for those with accessibility requirements?

tangerine fields

Tangerine Fields is a range of pre-pitched standard tents for those who simply don’t wish to do all the carrying and setting up of their tent. Ranging from 2 berth to 8-berth, Tangerine Fields is perfect for those who are looking to simplify their festival experience. Tents are available in furnished and un-furnished options. The Tangerine Fields campsite is located next to Deer Lodge on the south side of the festival site. It shares an arena entrance with Deer Lodge and Great Plains.

2 PERSON DOME TENT

Spacious dome tent, with storage porch. Available furnished (airbeds/bedding) and unfurnished.

4 PERSON DOME TENT

2 sleeping rooms, with central area high enough to stand in. Available furnished (airbeds/bedding) and unfurnished.

6-8 PERSON DOME TENT

4 sleeping rooms, with very spacious central area high enough to stand in. Available furnished (airbeds/bedding) and unfurnished.

4 PERSON TANGERINE BELL

Our high quality 100% cotton canvas bell tents WITH thick insulating zip in groundsheet and A frame entrance. They come equipped with large rug, welcome mat, table and lighting.

6 PERSON TANGERINE BELL

Our high quality 100% cotton canvas bell tents WITH thick insulating zip in groundsheet and A frame entrance. They come equipped with large rug, welcome mat, table and lighting.

What is Tangerine Fields?

Tangerine Fields is a pre-erected camping field. They offer a variety of different standard tents, both furnished and unfurnished. They offer tents from 2 berth to 8 berth. Tangerine Fields is perfect for those who want to minimise the hassle of the festival by arriving to an already set up tent with all the essentials there for you, saving lugging all your gear in.

What do I need to camp in Tangerine Fields?

As Tangerine Fields is an accommodation booking, you must have a weekend ticket and a Tangerine Fields booking. These must be used in conjunction with each other. Each member of you party must have a weekend ticket, while only one Tangerine Fields booking is necessary for your party. For instance, if you wish to book a 4 man dome tent, you will need four weekend tickets and one 4-man dome tent booking.

What is included in Tangerine Fields?

Tangerine Fields is a pre-erected tents field and so your accommodation depends on which tent you have booked and whether you have opted for furnished or unfurnished. Tangerine Fields also includes a pamper parlour to spruce yourself up each day. There are no free showers available in this campsite. Tangerine Fields campers also have access to free hot showers in Deer Lodge, alongside access to the food offering and bar found in Deer Lodge also. Please note, posh loos are not available in Tangerine Fields or Deer Lodge, you will require a Posh Privy ticket to access the posh loos in the arena.

Does the price of accomodation include tickets to the festival?

No. You will need weekend tickets alongside your accommodation booking.

Can you place us next to one another?

To request that your Tangerine Field tents be placed next to one another, please contact the Tangerine Field team at info@tangerinefields.co.uk with the subject ‘Kendal Calling’ and include booking names and numbers associated with the tents.

I am coming in a car. Which parking pass do I need?

Tangerine Fields has it’s own dedicated car park. Tickets for which can be bought from our website under the ‘Tangerine Fields’ drop down on the ‘Accomodation’ tab.

I DON’T HAVE A TANGERINE FIELDS BOOKING, Can I VISIT MY FRIENDS STAYING IN TANGERINE FIELDS?

Only those with a Tangerine Fields booking are allowed inside of the Tangerine Fields campsite, however those with Tangerine Fields wristbands can visit friends in General Camping.

Can I buy food / drink from the co-op and bring it back to the camp?

Yes, you may bring food and drink back to the campsite from the Co-op, with the exception of alcohol. This is due to having to pass through the arena en-route. In order to go through the arena with your shopping, you must keep a hold of your receipt to show at the arena gate.

My friends and I are arriving at different times – what’s the best way to ensure smooth entry?

ON-SITE FACILITIES

SOAP OPERA AND POSH PRIVY

Soap Opera is our hot showers, real flushing toilets and pamper station, available to those in general camping, located in the Village Green. This is open from 9AM Thursday and 7AM Friday, Saturday & Sunday. The showers are open until 9PM with toilets open until 11PM. Please note, the facilities are not open on Monday morning.

Posh Privy is located in the arena and is our flushing toilets, open during arena opening times.

If you wish to use the flushing loo’s in Soap Opera, you will need a Soap Opera pass. You cannot access the flushing loo’s in Soap Opera with a Posh Privy pass, Posh Privy tickets are only valid for the Posh Privy facilities in the arena.

Please note, you do not need a Soap Opera pass if you are in Deer Lodge, Emperors Field, Tangerine Fields and Great Plains. These campsites have hot showers already and the Soap Opera would be a fair walk from those campsites.

other ONSITE FACILITIES

  • The Co-op festival store is available for all your essentials..
  • Safe storage is available on site at the Village Green to keep your valuables safe. We have standard and large options available to book in advance.
  • Food traders that offer a variety of cuisines from around the world. We aim to cater for all dietary requirements including gluten free, vegetarian and vegan.
  • We have a wide selection of bars offering everything from real ales to cocktails. Please note, these are card only.
  • Our Info Point is open throughout the weekend in the Village Green.
  • Free water points and toilets in every campsite and plenty throughout the arena.