bluedot is made up of six campsites consisting of:
- Standard Camping
- Family Camping (a family-only area located within the standard campsite)
- Tangerine Fields (pre-pitched dome tents located within the standard campsite)
- Live-In Vehicles
- Accessible Camping
- The Colony – Boutique Camping
Camping is only available with a weekend ticket and standard campsites are included in the price of your ticket. For all campsites excluding pre-bookings (boutique, Tangerine Fields and live in vehicles) spaces are on a first come first served basis.
THE COLONY (BOUTIQUE CAMPING AREA)
We have a number of boutique structures available to purchase located within The Colony, our boutique campsite.
The Colony must be booked in advance and is only valid with a full weekend camping ticket. If you have a weekend camping ticket and have also purchased a Thursday upgrade you will be able to access your boutique structure from the day you arrive.
The boutique campsite will include free to use showers, dedicated boutique campsite toilets, free phone charging and access to a dedicated food and drink stall.
The prices are per unit not per person and do not include the price of a full weekend ticket.
To view our full range of accommodation products and to book your stay please click here.
Pay As You Go Showers
In addition to our luxury Meteor Showers and Toilets in association with Lush, we have also introduced some basic pay as you go showers in the campsites for those just looking for a quick wash. These are a basic, no-frills option in the same compound as the luxury Meteor Showers, and are priced £7 per use.
LIVE IN VEHICLES
Live-in vehicles require 1 ticket per vehicle, not per person.
All vehicles will be in our Live-in Vehicle Campsite, this is the only campsite where festival ticket holders can sleep in vehicles.
Pitch size per vehicle is 7 x 6 metres
Unsuitable vehicles, including uncovered vans with live in vehicle tickets will not be permitted entry to the Live-in Vehicle Campsite.
We allow converted vehicles in the campsite if they have living accommodation with fitted sleeping facilities and either fitted cooking or washing facilities. Trailer tents are also permitted.
Live-in Vehicle tickets are only valid with a festival weekend camping ticket
Live-in vehicle tickets must be purchased in advance. There will be no on the day sales.
No tents are to be erected between vehicles. Awnings are permitted.
There is no re-entry for live-in vehicles that leave the site during the event.
There is NO water/electricity hook up available.
METEOR SHOWERS
Clean off the cosmic debris in our Meteor Showers, located in the standard campsite. Featuring hot showers, real flushing toilets and a pamper lounge with straighteners, salon quality hair dryers and make-up mirrors. Enjoy the creature comforts of home in your weekend stay with us under the stars.
Opening Times
Thursday 20th July – 12:00 – 21:00
Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd July – 07:00 – 21:00
Monday 24th July – Closed
Please note last admission to the Meteor Showers is at 20:30.
Tickets
Please note you can either book a peak or off-peak ticket for Meteor Showers.
A peak ticket allows use of the showers on any day at any time.
An off peak ticket allows use of the showers from 14:00 – 21:00 daily.
Book Meteor Showers tickets here.
CAMPSITE VILLAGE FACILITIES
Phone charging – open Thursday from midday and Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 7am until 11pm daily.
General Store – Supplying vitals such as milk, toothpaste, water and toilet roll.
Safe storage – open Thursday from midday and Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 7am until 11pm daily.
Food – A full curated bill of delicious world cuisine including organic, vegan and vegetarian dishes.
Drink – A wide selection of alcoholic and soft drinks will be available
Info Point – our info point will be open daily from 9am – 9pm where our firendly staff will be happy to answer any enquiries you have about the festival
First Aid and Welfare
Merchandise – Located in the Main Arena
FAQS
bluedot campsites are open unti 12l midday on the Monday after the festival.
The only showers available in the standard campsite at bluedot are our Meteor Showers. These require a paid for, physical ticket to access which you can purchase here.
There are free water points across the site in our campsites and arena.
Disposable BBQ’s can be used in the fire lanes.
Camping stoves are allowed but limited to those that have up to 220g gas canisters.
Campfires are prohibited.
The campsite is for weekend ticket holders only.
If you have a Thursday entry ticket for weekend customers, this means you can camp from
Thursday in the standard campsite, live-in vehicle field, The Colony or in your pre-pitched tent.
Cheshire is a beautiful place. Green fields and untouched landscapes are what make it beautiful. It is not acceptable to litter and abandon possessions while you are at Jodrell Bank.
Please make sure you take your tent home with you at the end of the event.
FESTIVAL SAFE
Festival Safe is a cross-industry initiative designed by festival organisers and industry professionals. It is a central resource to share useful information and advice with festival goers in a fun and engaging way before you head to the festival. Get prepared with essential advice and handy tips before you join us to discover the bluedot.
Whether you’re a festival first-timer or a loyal festival veteran, Festival Safe is a platform for everyone. It includes valuable sections on:
Festival first-timer: What tent do you buy? How can you cope with the toilets? What do you pack? All your questions answered to avoid any #FestivalFails.
Camping: Which campsite will be right for me? Whether you’re the Bear Grylls survival type or the glamping kind, Festival Safe gives you a survival guide to be a happy camper.
Families: An essential guide for those taking little explorers to the festival, with some suggestions and key tips to get your prepared beforehand to pack for the both of you.
Wellbeing: Festivals can sometimes be a test of endurance with the mix of sunshine and downpours, but stay on top form with your physical and mental health!
Alcohol & other drugs: Be sure not to overdo it – know the facts and stay safe. Visit Festival Safe HERE
