Our festival campsite is the perfect place to stay if you want to be at the heart of the action.
We provide toilets, showers, and fresh water, but please make sure you bring your own camping equipment! Camping tickets include camping on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night.
Click here to book your camping tickets.
If you prefer a more luxurious stay, why not try glamping? We are partnering with Yippee Tents to offer glamping in our boutique campsite on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. Head over to Yippee Tents to book now.
CHECK-IN
Our campsite will be open from 5pm on Thursday night so that you can get set up and ready for the festival site opening on Friday morning. You’ll be able to check in to the campsite at the following times:
The campsite will close at 16:00 on Sunday 14th September. Please make sure you take all your belongings with you.
Yippee Tents are our glamping partner this year. Head on over to the Yippee Tents page to book your We Have Ways Festival 2026 glamping now.
Earliest Check in from Thursday 10th September at 5pm
Latest Check out Sunday 13th September 3:30pm.
Please note, all the occupants of Yippee Tents’ Boutique tents (including children) must hold one Camping Ticket per person. This ticket includes three nights of camping within the festival site on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.
When you arrive, please follow the signs to live-in vehicle parking. Caravans and motorhomes will be in a separate area to tent camping, within a short walk of the facilities and main festival site.
Pitches are approximately 7m x 8m, and your entire camp including any vehicles and awnings must fit within this pitch. Please note, freestanding tents are not allowed within the live-in camping area.
Chemical waste disposal is available onsite.
Remember, if you are bringing a live-in vehicle, you need to book a Caravan/Motorhome Pitch Fee per vehicle in addition to your Camping Tickets.
BBQs, campfires and fire pits are not permitted on the campsite. Camping stoves using small, disposable gas canisters are permitted. Please only bring enough gas canisters for your needs over the weekend.
There are toilets, showers, and water available on the campsite. There may be queues for facilities during peak times.
We do not provide electric hook ups in the campsite, and personal generators (including on board generators) are not permitted.
Free parking is available to all ticket holders. When you arrive at Blackpit, follow the signs to the car park. Remember, you can’t drive onto the campsite with your car.
The following items are NOT permitted into the festival or the festival campsite. Any person found with any of these prohibited items may have the item(s) removed by a member of the staff:
Campfires, firewood and fire starters
Chinese lanterns
Fireworks
Gas Cylinders exceeding 15kg
Generators
Glass. All liquids must be decanted into plastic containers before arrival. All glass bottles will be removed and disposed of by staff on arrival
Kites
Offensive weapons
Paddling pools / swimming pools / hot tubs etc.
Radio controlled aircraft / drones / etc.
Restricted and illegal substances
Sound systems capable of creating excessive noise
Any and all items that are deemed dangerous, offensive or unsuitable for the safe environment of the festival and campsite.
Can I stay on for an extra night after the festival?
No. For safety reasons, all camping equipment and campers must be off site at the end of the event.
Can I bring my motorhome or camper van?
Yes – you can bring a caravan or motorhome to We Have Ways Fest, but we’ll direct you to park up in a separate field, NOT the camping field.
Can I drop off camping equipment with my car?
For safety reasons, we cannot allow vehicles to enter the camping field. You’ll be directed to park in the festival car park, which is next to the camping field.
Are there electric hook ups?
There are no electric hook ups at the festival.
Am I allowed a campfire?
No. For safety reasons, no fires are allowed on site.
Am I allowed a disposable BBQ?
No. Disposable BBQs need a live flame, and for safety reasons, no fires are allowed on site.
Can I bring a gas cylinder?
Yes, as long as it’s smaller than 15kg.
Will there be potable (drinking) water on site?
Yes, we’ve arranged a water supply for you.
WE HAVE WAYS FEST 2026 | 11 – 13 SEPT 2026
The UK’s No. 1 Second World War Festival
Want to take part in We Have Ways Fest 2025?
Military exhibitors and traders can contact us now.
WE HAVE WAYS FEST 2026 | 11 – 13 SEPTEMBER
The UK’s No. 1 Second World War Festival
Want to take part in We Have Ways Fest 2025?
Military exhibitors and traders can contact us now.
Steve is the Regimental Researcher at the Green Howards Museum and a battlefield guide. With an MA in British First World War Studies from Birmingham University, Simon’s research credits include titles such as John Powell’s 2018 study of General Sir Edward Bulfin, Hugh Sebag-Montefiori’s 2016 look at fighting on the Somme and Terry Finnegan’s 2015 assessment of the American battlefield experience during the First World War.
GREEN HOWARDS ON SICILY – SATURDAY THE ARSENAL
Also known as Alexandra, Princess of Wales’s Own Yorkshire Regiment, the Green Howards made their mark on Sicily in 1943. Steve Erskine has worked with the Green Howards Regimental Museum for several years, and now takes us out to Sicily….
