At the 2026 festival we had to tighten our camping and fire policies in order to avoid fire risk on site in one of the driest years on record. For the 2027 festival we will be monitoring fire risk ahead of time; this policy is subject to change and is guided heavily by

If conditions are dry again next year, we may need to restrict or outright ban the following:

• Disposable BBQs
• Hibachi‑style or low‑to‑ground BBQs
• Any charcoal, wood, or ember‑producing BBQs (including those with legs)
• Any burning of charcoal in any container
• Open fires, fire pits, log burners, or anything producing embers

What is still permitted

We know that many of you look forward to the festival each year. So camping stoves are generally permitted under conditions such as:

• Must be placed off the ground on a stable, non‑flammable surface (bricks/paving slabs are great!)
• Must be operated by a competent adult
• Must be used outside, never inside tents or awnings, and at a reasonable distant from tents (which are highly flammable).
• Must be supervised at all times
• Must be turned off immediately after use
• No liquid lighting fluids (solid firelighters only)

These rules are mandatory and apply to all guests. If a guest refuses to comply, festival organisers will use safe means to extinguish the fire or stove. We also reserve the right to ask guests to leave the site and no refund will be offered.

We know barbecues are a valued part of what makes the festival accessible; we are continuing to ensure on-site caterers offer solidarity meals at £10 per person plus our Kids Area crew run a vibrant pizza-making workshop for the little ones.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.