What to expect from an accessible campsite

Accessible campsites are provided at festivals to make camping as accessible as possible for Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent customers. 

Where will the accessible campsite be located? 

The exact location of an accessible campsite will vary from festival to festival but it is likely to be situated in a location that considers: 

  • How easy it is to park, or drop-off belongings close to the campsite 
  • How easy it is to get into the arena from the campsite  
  • Where any paths are on the festival site 
  • Where the festival can put toilets and showers so that they can be cleaned on a regular basis 
  • Which areas of the site are likely to be most resistant to adverse weather conditions 

What will be in the accessible campsite? 

There will be differences at each festival and you should find out more information on the festival’s access information page. 

Things that Attitude is Everything expect to see in accessible campsites include: 

  • Accessible toilets 
  • Accessible showers 
  • Accessible water points 
  • Charging points for access equipment 
  • Access lanes are marked out so that there is clear space for disabled people, including wheelchair users, to get in and out of their tent and around site   
  • An information tent, with access team members  
  • At medium or large festivals, a mobile high dependency or changing places toilet 

Accessible campsites are often stewarded more carefully than general camping and other customers may not be allowed into the site unless accompanied by a disabled customer. They can often feel safer and more community-focused than general campsites. 

Will it be quiet?  

Accessible campsites are not usually designated as quiet camping. Attitude is Everything’s experience is that many Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent customers want to enjoy the community and social aspects of being at a festival as well as the music. Additionally, the fact that accessible campsites are often closer to the main arena means that late night entertainment in the arena can be heard from the campsite.  

If you do need peace and quiet to sleep at night, we recommend bringing earplugs with you (these can also be very useful when watching bands if you want to protect your hearing!). If your main access requirement is a need for a quiet space rather than access to the campsite facilities than you might choose to consider asking the festival about quiet camping options.