We hope to answer all your burning questions about Kendal Calling in the below set of FAQs! Everything from campsite facilities to prohibited items and so forth.
KEY INFORMATION
MY PARKING PASS SAYS FRIDAY – SUNDAY BUT I’ve got a thursday ticket?
Not to worry, if you have a Thursday ticket, your parking pass will also cover you for the Thursday too. This is also true of any campsite upgrades such as Emperors Field, Great Plains, Deer Lodge or Tangerine Fields. Once you have a Thursday ticket, all your other tickets are then valid from Thursday too.
When is Kendal Calling?
Kendal Calling takes place from 21st July to 3rd August 2025. An additional Thursday ticket is required to enter on the 31st July.
Where is Kendal Calling?
Kendal Calling takes place at Lowther Deer Park in the Beautiful Lake District. It’s a picturesque location that lends to an incredible festival experience. We’re so lucky to be able to host a festival in such a wonderous part of the world but please do bare in mind, that there is the odd hill and a bit of walking involved – it’s all part of the experience!
How old do you have to be to go to Kendal Calling?
All ages are welcome at Kendal Calling! You must ensure that you have the correct ticket type for your age when the festival begins. We do have a few rules to bear in mind though:
- Anyone 16 or over is welcome to attend the festival without an adult. You will need to provide proof of age on entry upon request.
- Ages 11 – 15 Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (21+). Each parent/guardian can accompany up to two children. Please remember to bring a valid from of ID.
- Anyone aged 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (21+).
- We operate a challenge 25 policy and so it is advised brings proof of age for the purchase of alcohol. We operate a challenge 25 policy. 16 and 17 year-olds need to bring proof of ID to enter unaccompanied by an adult.
When are tickets sent out?
All tickets are e-tickets apart from parking and live-in vehicles, which are sent out in the post. E-tickets will be sent out via email a week or two before the show. If you have any issues relating to e-tickets, please contact SeeTickets through their customer service portal.
When will i recieve my parking / live-in vehicle hanger?
Parking and Live-in Vehicle tickets will be sent out from the 1st July. This process takes a few weeks to complete so please be patient while SeeTickets distribute them all.
GENERAL QUESTIONS
I no longer need my tickets, can i resell them?
Yes! We’ve partnered with Tixel to provide safe fan-to-fan resale! If you have excess tickets or tickets you no longer need, please do list them here via our official resale page!
When are tickets sent out?
All tickets are e-tickets apart from parking and live-in vehicles, which are sent out in the post. E-tickets will be sent out via email a week or two before the show. If you have any issues relating to e-tickets, please contact SeeTickets through their customer service portal.
When will i recieve my parking / live-in vehicle hanger?
Parking and Live-in Vehicle tickets will be sent out from the beginning of July. This process takes a few weeks to complete so please be patient while SeeTickets distribute them all.
What is the alcohol policy?
Alcohol is allowed into the campsite on your first trip only, this is to reduce the searching times on re-entry. We ask that each person only brings a reasonable amount for themselves to enjoy (note, no glass bottles as the festival is home to many deer, so please, protect the deer park).
Alcohol is not allowed to be taken into the arena. We apologise to those who think this is unfair however the festival is subsidised by the profits made from the bar and without it we simply would not be able to bring you all the great acts and entertainment on offer without drastically increasing the ticket price (which we don’t want to do!)
As always, we like to keep our bar prices within the arena in line with other festivals (often a bit cheaper on locally sourced ales!) and offer our festival goers good value.
Do I need cash?
Kendal Calling is entirely cashless, accepting all major debit and credit cards alongside contactless payments including Apple Pay and Google Pay. We have made this move in an effort to provide a safer environment for all Kendal Callers.
What is Kendal Calling doing about sustainability?
We’re so fortunate to have Kendal Calling take place in such a beautiful part of the world and so we’d love to help keep it this way! That’s why last year we launched the Leave Nothing But Memories campaign to encourage our festival goers to make sustainable choices and we were so pleased with the results. At Kendal Calling 2024, 98.93% of festival goers took their tents home, a drastic improvement on previous years!
We have operated a number of new initiatives including a reusable cup scheme and a ban on the sale of single use plastic among other things. Find our more info here.
Can I volunteer at kendal calling?
You can indeed! Festaff applications are now open, here
Can I charge my phone?
We will have phone charging facilities available on-site for an extra cost. More details on this will be available in due time.
Do you sell real ale?
We love a good pint! Our friends at Lancaster Brewery among other guest brewers join us on site each year. We’d recommend a pint of Kend’ale!
Do you have ATMs on site?
No, Kendal Calling is entirely cashless – including the Silent Disco! You can use all major credit and debit cards alongside Google Pay and Apple Pay.
Do you sell day tickets?
No, we do not sell day tickets.
What time do the headliners finish?
The headliners finish at 11pm with the late night entertainment going on until 3am.
What time does the music start on Thursday and Friday?
The main stage will be live from approx. 5pm on Thursday and 12.00pm on the Friday morning. Why not grab a Thursday ticket so you’re all ready to go early Friday morning!
Where is best to stay updated with all things Kendal Calling?
Our socials are always your best port of call – you can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok – @KendalCalling
Is the festival family friendly?
The festival is a safe and family friendly festival. We have a dedicated kids area with everything from a mothers and babies tent to workshops for teens and all ages. As part of the standard ticket, we have a dedicated Family Campsite. As well as that, we recommend the Emperor’s Fields campsite to families as it is smaller in size and has all the facilities in one place. However, we must remind all that kids remain the responsibility of their parents & guardians and not the festival.
What are the bar prices like at Kendal Calling?
As always, we try and keep the bar prices in line with other festivals and offer good value for our festival goers.
Do you have storage available at Kendal Calling?
No, we do not have any storage available on site.
DOES THE FESTIVAL OPERATE CCTV?
For the safety of all festivalgoers, we operate CCTV throughout the festival site.
What is the festivals policy on drugs?
Our drugs policy is simple – the same rules apply at Kendal Calling as anywhere else. We work hard to prevent illegal drugs getting on site, pursue anyone suspected of supplying drugs and protect our festival family.
Can we leave on the Sunday night?
While the entertainment rolls on until 3am on Monday morning, you may leave on the Sunday night should you wish to get home, ready to return to the normal world for Monday.
What ID do you accept?
We accept driving licenses, provisional or full, passports and Citizenship cards as forms of ID. This ID will need to be valid and in date. We do not accept photocopies or birth certificates.
Can I park a trailer in the car park?
We do not allow trailers on-site unfortunately.
TICKETS
When are tickets sent out?
All tickets are e-tickets apart from parking and live-in vehicles, which are sent out in the post. E-tickets will be sent out via email a week or two before the show. If you have any issues relating to e-tickets, please contact SeeTickets through their customer service portal.
MY PARKING PASS SAYS FRIDAY – SUNDAY BUT I’ve got a thursday ticket?
Not to worry, if you have a Thursday ticket, your parking pass will also cover you for the Thursday too. This is also true of any campsite upgrades such as Emperors Field, Great Plains, Deer Lodge or Tangerine Fields. Once you have a Thursday ticket, all your other tickets are then valid from Thursday too.
When will i recieve my parking / live-in vehicle hanger?
Parking and Live-in Vehicle tickets will be sent out from the beginning of July. This process takes a few weeks to complete so please be patient while SeeTickets distribute them all.
Can I change the address on my order?
You can change the address listed on your order by logging into the customer service area on SeeTickets here.
When do tickets go on sale?
Tickets are on sale now here!
How do payment plans work?
Payment plans are an easy way to spread the payment of your ticket over a series of months. Just select all your tickets and on checkout, select ‘Installment Plan’ and you can choose how many months you’d like to split your payments over. If you are booked on a payment plan, please ensure to check that the money is leaving your account each month – if for some reason it doesn’t – please reach out to SeeTickets to check the status of your booking.
What are ticket tiers?
Ticket tiers differ in price only. We like to reward those who support the festival by purchasing tickets well in advance by making these tickets cheaper.
Who are your official ticket outlets?
SeeTickets are our main provider for Kendal Calling 2025 tickets. Tixel are our official re-sale partner.
Will Tickets from secondary outlets like Viagogo be accepted?
No, they will not. We strongly advise people not to purchase tickets from any outlet other than SeeTickets and our official resale platform, Tixel.
When do you send out e-tickets?
E-tickets will be sent out in the week or two before the festival, this is to prevent fraudulent tickets being sold on the secondary market. Parking passes and live-in vehicle tickets will be sent out in the post.
I need help with my ticket/have a question/need to alter my order about my order?
Please get in touch with SeeTickets via their customer service portal, here https://kendalcalling.seetickets.com/customerservice
I want to arrive on Thursday, which ticket do I need?
You will need a Thursday ticket to access anywhere on-site from Thursday 31st July, this includes the campsites. If you have an upgraded camping booking, these will be available from Thursday 31st July at no extra cost as long as you have a Thursday ticket.
I’m a local resident, how do I apply for a residents ticket?
Resident tickets will be made available later this year.
PAYMENT PLANS
HOW DOES THE PAYMENT PLAN WORK FOR KENDAL CALLING?
In order to help with the cost of weekend tickets, a number of our festival tickets are available on a payment plan.
- This spreads the cost of your tickets over a number of months, dependant on when you purchase them.
- Once you’ve signed up to this an automatic payment is taken by See Tickets each month.
- Booking fees are charged with the first payment.
- Please note that the Face Value price of the tickets listed is only the initial payment and not the total amount you will be paying.
- After you have selected your tickets you will have to agree to certain terms relating to Kendal Calling.
- Please note: if you miss a payment due to a lost card or lack of funds SeeTickets will contact you weekly via email. You are then given 20 days to pay it off by entering card details. A deadline date for the payment will be stated clearly within this email after which time your tickets will be cancelled.
- If you are booked on a payment plan, please ensure to check that the money is leaving your account each month – if for some reason it doesn’t – please reach out to SeeTickets to check the status of your booking.
Before purchasing, the payment plan clearly displays the deposit amount and subsequent payment amounts and dates they will be taken.
WHEN ARE MY PAYMENTS DUE FOR MY INSTALMENTS?
Automatic payment will be taken on the first Sunday of each month. If you miss a payment on your instalment plan, due to insufficient funds or an invalid card you will be notified via email. You are then given 20 days to pay it off by entering card details. A deadline date for the payment will be stated clearly within this email. If you are booked on a payment plan, please ensure to check that the money is leaving your account each month – if for some reason it doesn’t – please reach out to SeeTickets to check the status of your booking.
CAN I CHANGE THE CARD DETAILS ON MY INSTALMENT PLAN?
The payment card used to pay an instalment cannot be changed, however should the original payment card fail to charge, SeeTickets customer service team will be in touch for new card details. This new card will then be stored for further payments until the ticket / package has been paid in full.
I HAVE MISSED AN INSTALMENT, CAN I STILL PAY FOR IT?
If you miss a payment on your instalment plan, due to insufficient funds or an invalid card you will be notified via email. You are then given 20 days to pay it off by entering card details. A deadline date for the payment will be stated clearly within this email after which time your tickets will be cancelled.
Please note: if you miss a payment due to a lost card or lack of funds See Tickets will contact you weekly via email.
I HAVE A MONTHLY INSTALMENT TICKET CAN I PAY THE REST OF THE PAYMENTS OFF IN FULL?
Unfortunately this is not possible, the payments will be taken on the first Sunday of each month.
Please track your order here to view the amount that will debited. Please use your order number from your confirmation email as your reference number.
OPENING TIMES
What time do the campsites open?
This will be confirmed closer to the time in the festival info pack however for now, the campsites will open at 9am on Thursday and 9am on Friday with last entry at 9pm. On Saturday and Sunday, the campsites will open at 9am with last entry at 9pm.
What time do the car parks open?
The car parks will open at the same time as gate times, although where possible we do try to open them slightly earlier.
When does the festival finish?
The arena closes at 3am on Monday morning after our final acts. The campsites will close on the Monday at 2pm.
Can I leave the site over the weekend?
Yes, you can. However you may only re-enter the site during opening hours. Please make sure to keep your parking pass in your rear view mirror as you re-enter the car parks to avoid being charged again for parking.
GENERAL CAMPING
What campsites can I use with a general admission weekend 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 here. 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 cafe 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 welcome in the campsites. Please don’t bring gazebos, They take up valuable tent space in the campsites.
emperors field
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 ‘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
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 along with 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.
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.
tangerine fields
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 access to the free hot showers available a short walk away in Deer Lodge alongside a pamper parlour. It also includes access to the food offering and bar in Deer Lodge.
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 under the Tangerine Fields tab on our ticketing page here.
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?
Tangerine Fields tickets come as one e-ticket per booking. It is always best if your group arrives together for a smooth entry however if this isn’t the case – whoever is arriving second, please fill out the form here and this will inform our gate managers that your group is arriving at separate times. Then, when you arrive, you just need to flag that your friends have already arrived and you have filled out the Separate Arrivals form and they will be able to get you wristbanded.
deer lodge
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 clean compost loo’s, free hot showers, a dedicated food trader and bar as well as complimentary parking.
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. These can be purchased under the ‘Deer Lodge’ tab of our tickets page.
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?
Tangerine Fields tickets come as one e-ticket per booking. It is always best if your group arrives together for a smooth entry however if this isn’t the case – whoever is arriving second, please fill out the form here and this will inform our gate managers that your group is arriving at separate times. Then, when you arrive, you just need to flag that your friends have already arrived and you have filled out the Separate Arrivals form and they will be able to get you wristbanded.
live-in vehicles
Are live-in vehicle tickets sold out?
Yes, both the regular live-in vehicle field and The Frontier are now both sold out.
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?
You will require either a Live-in Vehicle ticket or a The Frontier – Live-in Vehicle 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 minute walk to the arena. The facilities are the same in both, the difference is the distance. The pitch size is 7m x 5m.
What facilities are available in the Live-in Vehicle and The Frontier Live-in Vehicle fields?
Both come 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 general campsites. This reduces the walking distance between The Frontier and the main arena. This operates from:
Thu: 21:00-00:30
Fri: 11:00-15:00 / 18:30-20:30 / 22:00-00:30
Sat: 11:00-15:00 / 18:30-20:30 / 22:00-00:30
Sun: 11:00-15:00 / 18:30-20:30 / 22:00-00:30
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, an awning or one tent per live-in vehicle is 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?!
SOAP OPERA & POSH PRIVY
WHAT IS SOAP OPERA?
The Soap Opera is a sectioned off shower and pamper lounge located in the Village Green for use by those holding a Soap Opera wristband looking for a little bit of sanctuary in the fields.
WHAT IS INCLUDED WITHIN SOAP OPERA?
Hot individual showers, pamper/makeover area, straighteners, hair dryers, mirrors & flushing toilets. Plus chilled out tunes and a little bit of sanctuary!
WHAT are the opening times of SOAP OPERA?
Soap Opera will be open from 14:00 – 20:00 on Thursday. 07:00 – 20:00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Please note, the facilities are not open on Monday morning.
WHAT is the best time to visit the soap opera?
The peak hours for Soap Opera are between 8am and 12pm. If looking to avoid a queue, we would recommend visiting the Soap Opera outside of these times.
WHAT is posh privy?
Posh Privy is our flushing toilets facility located within the arena nearby to The Green Room, offering a more traditional toilet experience to the festival staple of portaloos!
WHAT DOES MY POSH PRIVY TICKET INCLUDE?
Posh Privy tickets include access to the Posh Privy toilets within the arena nearby to The Green Room. Please note, Soap Opera tickets do not include access to Posh Privy as standard however the two can be booked together as a discounted package.
WHAT are the opening times of posh privy?
Posh Privy is open from Friday – Sunday from 10am until 11pm.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
One ticket required per customer. Children aged 5 & under are free with a ticket holding parent.
Deer Lodge, Emperors Field and Great Plains all have their own hot showers included in the respective campsites, while Tangerine Fields campers have access to the free hot showers in Deer Lodge. Soap Opera is for general camping festivalgoers only.
travel
Can I travel by coach?
Yes, coach tickets will be available from across the country.
Can I travel by train?
Yes, we’d welcome this green way to travel! Please travel to Penrith station where you can then use the shuttle bus (tickets available from our website for £15 return) to get to the festival site.
Can I travel by car?
While we’d recommend public transport as it is kinder to the environment, you are of course able to come to Kendal Calling by car. Parking passes are available here. Please note, general parking is for general camping – upgraded campsites such as Tangerine Fields, Deer Lodge, Emperors Field and Great Plains have separate car parks and require a different parking pass. These parking passes are available to purchase under their respective tabs on our ticketing page.
If you have booked in a boutique experience in Deer Lodge or have booked one of our upgraded campsites such as Emperors Field or Great Plains, you will be entitled to one complimentary car parking pass per booking.
Can I leave the site over the weekend?
Yes, you can. However you may only re-enter the site during opening hours. Please make sure to keep your parking pass in your rear view mirror as you re-enter the car parks to avoid being charged again for parking.
When and how often does the shuttle bus run from Penrith Station?
The shuttle bus runs from Penrith Station to the festival site from 10:00 – 18:45 on Thursday and 08:00 – 19:15 on Friday operating a service every 30-45 minutes.
On the Monday, the shuttle runs from 06:00 – 13:15 from the festival site to Penrith Station.
There is no shuttle bus service on Saturday and Sunday.
Can I get picked up/dropped off?
Of course! We do have a designated pick up and drop off point on site located at Green Gate, this is signposted on your way into the site.
Can I get a taxi to the festival site?
Yes, you can however we’d recommend booking in advance as services can often get booked up! Please ensure to direct your driver to the Pick Up / Drop Off point which is signposted en route to the festival.
Can I bring my campervan?
You would need a Live-in Vehicle ticket. Live-in vehicle tickets are now all sold out.
WORK AT THE FESTIVAL
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prohibited items
| ITEMS | CAMPSITE | ARENA |
| AEROSOLS | YES | NO |
| ALCOHOL | YES | NO |
| ANIMALS (EXCEPT ASSISTANCE DOGS) | NO | NO |
| AUDIO/VISUAL RECORDING EQUIPMENT | YES | YES |
| BARBEQUES (DISPOSAL) | YES* | NO |
| BLOWTORCHES | NO | NO |
| CHINESE LANTERNS | NO | NO |
| CAMPFIRES | NO | NO |
| CANS | YES | NO |
| CHILDREN UNDER 16 (UNSUPERVISED) | NO | NO |
| FIREWORKS | NO | NO |
| FLARES | NO | NO |
| GLASS | NO | NO |
| BOTTLE OF PERFUME / AFTERSHAVE | NO | NO |
| GAZEBOS | NO | NO |
| GAS STOVES | YES – CANISTERS LIMITED TO 230G | NO |
| ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES | NO | NO |
| KNIVES FOR COOKING | YES | NO |
| SMALL HAMMERS | YES | NO |
| SOFT DRINKS | YES | YES (SEALED SOFT DRINKS IN PLASTIC OR CARTONS ONLY, 500ML & UNDER) |
| WEAPONS | NO | NO |
| DRUGS INC. LEGAL HIGHS | NO | NO |
| LIQUID FUELS | NO | NO |
| SELFIE STICKS | NO | NO |
Whilst we know this could be disappointing it will also mean it’s warm and sunny!
