Facilities

The Field

Our campsite is a permanent, well-drained field surrounded by beautiful mature trees.

Around the field you’ll find compost toilets, sinks, a hot shower block and water points for your convenience.

There are multiple large marquees for workshops, activities and dance sessions located on the field.
There is a map at the Welcome Area and all venues have name signs at their entrances.

When you arrive, you are welcome to drive onto the field to unload and set up;
afterward, all cars are moved to the parking area near the entrance to the site.

Sacred Arts Camp has a culture of camping in circles, see below.

We have limited space for live-in vehicles. If you plan to bring one, please book it in
advance so we can allocate a spot along the hedge line. Live-in vehicles which
haven’t been booked in will need to remain in the main car park.

View Campsite Guidelines

The Welcome Area

Our Welcome Area is located right by the entrance to the field.
When you arrive, the Welcome Team will be there to greet you warmly from midday on Friday and throughout the weekend until Sunday evening.

Upon arrival, you’ll receive a timetable of events. Anyone aged 13 or over will also have the chance to sign up for Karma Yoga—a way to support the smooth running of the camp by offering 4 hours of your time during the week. Karma Yoga roles might include helping in the café or shop, assisting with children’s activities, chopping wood for the showers, cleaning, or other simple tasks that keep our camp community
thriving.

Throughout the week of Sacred Arts Camp the Welcome Area is the place to go for information, guidance, and a supportive listening ear whenever you need it.

The Welcome Area is also where the contact details of the on-call First Aider will be clearly displayed on the board. There is also a basic first aid kit which you are welcome to access if required, although we always recommend that you bring your own supplies to keep with you at your tent.

The Cafe

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The Café is a friendly place to relax whether you are eating or not. It is a fabulous place to meet up with friends, play games or read.

Zizi and the team will be treating us to plenty of delicious food and drink throughout the week.

The café opens for the first time on Saturday at 2pm, serving cakes and drinks only.
Bring your own crockery and cutlery.

From Sunday to Friday, the café will be open with the following schedule:

• Breakfast (8–10am): Fried breakfast baps, toast, or porridge with a choice of tasty toppings
• Baguettes available from 12pm
• Lunch (1–2pm)
• Drinks & Cake (8am–5pm)

Please note: Evening meals are not provided by the café.

We hope each circle will create a warm, shared space by preparing and enjoying evening meals together, depending on what you decide as a group.

The cafe is cash only however you are welcome to put money on a tab at the beginning of camp so that you don’t need to carry cash during camp.

The Shop

There is a shop onsite that opens twice a day selling food and essentials.

8.30-9.15 and 12.45-1.45

The shop team are also happy to order in food items you require.
The shop is cash only however you are welcome to set up a tab at the beginning of camp.

The Village Green

In front of the Cafe and Shop is the area we call the Village Green.
It serves as a focal point for many of the activities that take place at the camp, particularly involving children and teens. Various sports and games happen here. This is also where you will find the space for under 5's and their carers.

There is a sandpit and a selection of toys. There are also some organised activities to get involved in.

The Sauna

We had a popular sauna at last year’s camp and we are hoping, through community collaboration, to provide one again for the camp this year.

Camping in circles

Circles of tents (usually between 8-14) are formed organically as people arrive and select a space in which to set up. A fire is made in the middle of the circle with wood provided.

Circle members share collecting and chopping wood, keeping a supply of water at hand and tending the fire.

The evening meal and washing-up is something that is usually shared with the whole circle.

Depending on the size of the circle, you may cook either once or twice during the week and always with the help of others. If you do not feel confident to plan and cook a meal you can team up with someone who is happy to have a fire tender, vegetable chopper, pot stirrer and companion toshare in the meal preparation.

A talk during Circle Sharing time will establish how you wish to operate.

If you would like help finding a circle to join just ask the Welcome Team.

Your circle is the first place to look for company, friendship, practical help and
emotional support.
Some thoughts: do you want to camp with families with children, if so what ages?

Do you want to be near certain facilities e.g. the Creativity Area, the climbing frame, or the main marquee? Do you want to camp with others with plenty of experience of camps willing to share their knowledge and cooking equipment?

As most circles cook communally, size is another factor; would you rather cook more
often for less people or vice-versa?

We encourage first-time campers to arrive as early as you can on Arrivals Day as it can be difficult trying to join circles who consider themselves to be complete!

We expect circles to be open and welcoming to new campers and we actively discourage holding spaces for other people.