Wimborne Folk Festival
Wimborne Folk Festival is the largest of the folk festivals in the south of England, and has been an annual event since 1980.
Every June Wimborne hosts the festival, a variety of acts perform celtic and tradtional English music and dance in and around the area of Wimborne Minste. Childrens entertainment is provided throughout the town during the festival along with workshops.
The festival is now so large it attracts usicians, morris dancers and folk acts from all over the UK. For those that would prefer to camp in the area a campsite is set up especially for the event. You can have the option of booking a season ticket to include camping or just a season ticket for the festival, these will give you unlimited access to all of the events during the festival.
Alternatively you can buy individual tickets though book them early to avoid disapointment. Accommodation in the area must be booked in advance unless you are willing to travel daily from other locations within Dorset.
On offer throughout the festival you will have the opportunity to buy from the many stalls including crafts, charity and local traders supplying local produce so you can help support the local businesses of the area.
Every June Wimborne hosts the festival, a variety of acts perform celtic and tradtional English music and dance in and around the area of Wimborne Minste. Childrens entertainment is provided throughout the town during the festival along with workshops.
The festival is now so large it attracts usicians, morris dancers and folk acts from all over the UK. For those that would prefer to camp in the area a campsite is set up especially for the event. You can have the option of booking a season ticket to include camping or just a season ticket for the festival, these will give you unlimited access to all of the events during the festival.
Alternatively you can buy individual tickets though book them early to avoid disapointment. Accommodation in the area must be booked in advance unless you are willing to travel daily from other locations within Dorset.
On offer throughout the festival you will have the opportunity to buy from the many stalls including crafts, charity and local traders supplying local produce so you can help support the local businesses of the area.
Friday 12th - Sunday 14th June
Further details can be found on the website http://www.wimbornefolkfestival.co.uk/index.php
Travelling by rail
The nearest railway stations are:
Bournemouth Central and Poole.
Services 101 / 102 / 103 / 104 are the most frequent.
Travelling by road
From London and the Home Counties the M3, M27 and A31 provide direct access. From the Northwest the M6, M5 and then the A6. From the Midlands the M40, M25, M3 and M27. From the West the A35 and A31.
Camping
The Festival Campsite is for weekend festival ticket holders only. It is approx. 8 minutes walk from the town centre at the Q.E. School Playing Field (follow the AA road signs) and opens from 3pm on Friday and closes at 10am on Monday.
Other Campsites Nearby
Charris Caravan & Campsite
1.4 Miles
Mrs J Watson & Miss J Chapman
Candys Lane
Corfe Mullen
Wimborne
01202 885970
www.charris.co.uk
The nearest railway stations are:
Bournemouth Central and Poole.
Services 101 / 102 / 103 / 104 are the most frequent.
Travelling by road
From London and the Home Counties the M3, M27 and A31 provide direct access. From the Northwest the M6, M5 and then the A6. From the Midlands the M40, M25, M3 and M27. From the West the A35 and A31.
Camping
The Festival Campsite is for weekend festival ticket holders only. It is approx. 8 minutes walk from the town centre at the Q.E. School Playing Field (follow the AA road signs) and opens from 3pm on Friday and closes at 10am on Monday.
- Fully stewarded and night time security
- Good regularly serviced toilets
- Showers available at nearby Q.E. Leisure Centre during opening times
- Tents, Motor Homes and Caravans
- Sorry NO Dogs allowed
Other Campsites Nearby
Charris Caravan & Campsite
1.4 Miles
Mrs J Watson & Miss J Chapman
Candys Lane
Corfe Mullen
Wimborne
01202 885970
www.charris.co.uk
Springfield Touring Park
1.4 Miles
S & J Clark
Candys Lane
Corfe Mullen
Wimborne
BH21 3EF
01202 881719
Wilksworth Farm Caravan and Camping Site
1 Mile
C G Purchase & Son Ltd
Cranborne Road
Wimborne
BH21 4HW
01202 885467
For Hotels and Guest Houses:
Wimborne Tourist Information Centre
29 High St
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 1HR
Tel: 01202 886116
Fax: 01202 841025
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