CampingFor 2011 we have the following camping fields available:
We know that at festivals people like to camp with their friends. Unfortunately, camping space is always at a bit of a premium at Solfest and we need to fill our fields sequentially. This means that we cannot allow people to "save" space for their friends. The only certain way to guarantee that you will be camping together is to arrange to meet up a few miles away and travel onto the site in convoy. This is what we recommend that you do. As keen festival enthusiasts ourselves, we know that if the main entertainment finishes early in the evening, it is all too common for people to return to their own tents and create their own entertainment, often, at the same time disturbing other people who are trying to sleep. To combat this, we aim to keep the main festival area running as late as possible – all be it at a reduced volume, so that those who want to sleep can do so in peace, and those who are not yet ready to drift into slumber can continue to socialise in the dance tent, enjoy a late night pint of “Solfest Ale” in the bar or check out the late night entertainment in the acoustic area. No private sound systems or petrol driven generators will be permitted on site. Please respect people’s right to a good nights sleep, especially if they are camped in the quiet/family camping area, but also please remember that wherever you are camped, it is unreasonable to expect absolute silence all night – it is a music festival after all!
FacilitiesAll camping facilities will be basic but clean. Toilets will be of the 'portaloo' type and will be professionally cleaned several times a day. Toilets with disabled access will be available - please ask a steard for directions to the nearest one. There will be lighting and fresh water supplied in all camping areas, but it might be an idea to bring your own water container and fill it up last thing at night to avoid queuing at peak times. All camping facilities will be provided and maintained in accordance with the Government HSE guidelines on Event Management, but remember, Solfest is a festival and not a 4* hotel Once again, there will be a very limited number of showers available this year! We do our very best to keep the facilities in tip top condition but if you discover a problem please let one of the stewards know and whilst they might not be able to solve the problem immeidatly you can be certain that a team of 'festival fix it faries' will wing thier way just as soon as they can VehiclesWhen entering the festival arena in a vehicle you will need to show a ticket for each of the occupants in the car, failure to do so will mean the traffic stewards will need you to pull over whilst you find them causing you a delay in getting onto the site and begining your festival. So make sure that you don't put your ticket at the bottom of your rucksac but keep it to hand - then you can drive straight on, set up camp and begin the party! As a ticket holder, your vehicle will be permitted on site and you may camp next to your vehicle. If you bring a camper van you may erect a tent or awning next to it. We want you to stay for the duration of Solfest and also for the purposes of safety need to restrict traffic movement around the site. Therefore we request that once parked, people do not move their vehicles except in emergency. Once again, we will be running a minibus shuttle service from the train and bus stations in Aspatria on Friday and Monday. This service will be free on production of your Solfest ticket. More details can be found on the Location page. You are welcome to bring your caravan to Solfest at no extra cost!
Camping FeesUnlike most festivals, there is no additional charge for camping at Solfest. However, we would ask people to respect the camping area and share lifts where possible. This is in the interest of managing congestion on the site and also limiting the pollution in the environment. If we all work together to ensure the camping area is a success, we can continue with this policy in future years. There is a small charge that we make if you wish to arrive on Thursday evening - this is to cover costs and we do not make a profit on this. Yurts Squrts and CloudhousesYurts Squrts and Cloudhouses are returning to Solfest for their third year, so book early to avoid disappointment. Cosy, handmade, quirky festival accommodation together with lovely helpful staff guarantee to make your festival an extra special experience. Yurts are our 4 person nomadic structures originating from central Asia where they have been used for thousands of years, now they are used for authentic, super cosy festival accommodation across the UK. Squrts are fun and quirky miniature 2 person yurts, designed and hand-made by Justine and Simon in their workshop in rural Northumberland. All basic yurts and squrts are supplied with a fully fitted watertight groundsheet . All furnished yurts and squrts come with the fitted groundsheet which we cover with cosy rugs, fluffy sheepskins, a scattering of cushions a small handmade table and tea light lantern (with a good supply of tea lights). 12ft 4 Person Yurt unfurnished: £429 12ft 4 Person Yurt furnished : £585 9ft 2 Person Squrt unfurnished: £235 9ft 2 Person Squrt furnished : £319 (All prices listed here are inclusive of VAT and are subject to change)
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