Camp Bestival Dorset
Lulworth Castle, Lulworth, England
A festival built for families, with a real castle, a giant sandpit and a kids field that never quits.
How the Dad Score breaks down
Scored July 2026- Together time20/20
- Den building to dancing at the front: the whole weekend is built for the pair of you.
- Low faff15/20
- Festival camping with a child is a project; the family infrastructure softens it.
- Value18/20
- Weekend pricing, but it replaces a holiday rather than a day out.
- Age span20/20
- Designed top to bottom for families, baby to teenager.
- Weatherproof17/20
- Tents, big tops and a castle give real cover when Dorset turns.
Editorial, never paid. How the Dad Score works
Camp Bestival is the original family music festival, set in the grounds of Lulworth Castle on the Dorset coast. Alongside the main stage there is a huge dedicated kids garden, science tents, a circus, fancy dress and a fireworks finale. Camping turns it into a proper weekend adventure. 2026 dates to be confirmed.
Why it works for a dad and child
It is designed so a dad and child can both have the best day, from den building to dancing at the front. The castle and the giant sandpit are pure magic for little ones.
When is Camp Bestival Dorset?
Camp Bestival Dorset runs 29 Jul to 1 Aug 2027 in Lulworth, England.
Is Camp Bestival Dorset worth it with kids?
girl.dad gives Camp Bestival Dorset a Dad Score of 90/100. A festival built for families, with a real castle, a giant sandpit and a kids field that never quits.
What should we plan for at Camp Bestival Dorset?
It is a music event at Lulworth Castle in Lulworth. Best age on the listing is All ages, and the price band is £££.