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Information
Please see our frequently asked questions for more information
- Opening Times
- Camping
- Family campsite
- Respecting the Deer
- Rubbish
- Toilets
- Cash machine
- Vitals – tobacco, skins, water, toilet roll.
- Showers
- Sound-Systems
- Parking
- Coaches
- Trains
- Shuttle bus
- Location
- Drive Times
- Programming policy
- Places of interest
- Festibarrow - World’s first wheelbarrow service for festival goers
Opening Times
| Friday | |
|---|---|
| Campsite: | 9am opening |
| Arena: | 12 noon til 3 in the morning! |
| Saturday + Sunday | |
| Campsite: | 24 hours |
| Arena: | 10:00 til 3 in the morning! |
| Monday | |
| Campsite: | Time to go home and recover |
Camping
This years Kendal Calling has 4 campsite areas adjacent to the arena;
- Loud camping (adjacent to the arena)
- Quiet camping (Furthest from the arena)
- Family camping
- Campervan field
As regular festival goers ourselves we are aware that some of the most memorable festival experiences take place in the campsites. Because of this we will be keeping a few late night areas open such as the Holy Quail and Café Serren. Please have respect for people in the Family and quiet campsite and keep noise down.
- Weekend camping is included within the weekend ticket price.
- Day camping is not available.
- Campervans are welcome but require an additional ticket.
Family campsite
We know how much kids love coming to festivals, but we’re also aware that it can sometimes be quite a struggle for parents – especially those with younger children. In an effort to ease the burden, in 2010 we will be bringing in a new family camping area to the West of the arena. You’ll only have a quick minutes walk through the trees until you’re in the arena. We’ll also be offering baby changing tents and separate toilets.
Respecting the Deer
Kendal Calling takes place in a 1,000 year old Deer Park. The site is home to a herd of Deer who were originally a present from The King. We are thrilled that we have the opportunity to host the event in such an outstanding natural setting.
However we need your help to assure that we can have a future on this site without affecting the Deer and wildlife who’s home it is the rest of the year.
NO GLASS BOTTLES of any kind are allowed in the Deer Park as smashed glass does not mix well with young Deer and hoofs.
Litter of any kind can cause a danger to the wildlife too. Please use bins provided at all times.
DO NOT climb any trees. They are in the most part ancient and protected.
Rubbish
The Lake District is a beautiful place. Green fields and untouched landscapes are what make it so breathtaking. It is not acceptable to litter and abandon possessions while you are in Lowther Deer Park. We all want to have a magical time in wonderful surroundings and that involves each person taking responsibility for their own mess.
We will be supplying many more bins within the arena and campsite this year and we are massively increasing the amount of people working to keep the site clean. YOU are responsible for working with them to keep the site clean.
Please be sure to take your tents with you at the end of the weekend. We will also be providing rubbish bags on arrival to keep the campsites green. Vandalism and littering are not the nature of our event and will not be tolerated.
Toilets
We must hold our hands up to anyone who attended last year’s festival and say that the toilets were not to our credit. We are well aware of this and have been working with a special company to bring you some amazing toilets for this year’s event as an apology. More news will follow but we assure that both the amount of toilets and amount of servicing will be dramatically increased.
Cash machine
We’re happy to say we have ATM cash machines on site. We’d still recommend bringing enough money for the weekend though as even a few minutes wasted queuing for cash is a few minutes wasted from a blinding weekend.
Vitals – tobacco, skins, water, toilet roll.
Our General Store will stock all the sorts of festival vitals that we’ve learnt you can’t do without.
Showers
Following feedback form 2009 we’ve invested in upgrading the water supply to the site and will be able to bring you showers this year. There will be a small cost to cover the instillation but I’m sure you will all find it worth it on the final day.
Sound-Systems
For everyone’s enjoyment sound levels in the family camping area will be enforced to a reasonable degree and no private sound-systems or generators will be allowed onto site.
Parking
Our carpark is adjacent to the campsite, however the later you arrive the further away you will have to park!
To encourage people to share vehicles and reduce the impact of cars on the Deer Park we have a small charge for parking. Each vehicle will need a £5 parking ticket which can be purchased on entry to the site car park.
Once parked you will not be able to leave the car park and return. We have a pickup and drop off point for those people only giving someone a lift.
Trains
We’re fortunate to be 10 minutes down the road from Penrith Train Station on the West Coast mainline – so direct trains from Manchester and Edinbrough are easy.
Train travel tickets available at www.virgintrains.co.uk
Coach Travel direct to Kendal Calling
Big Green Coach are providing all of the coaches to Kendal Calling:
Return coach travel direct to the festival site from 19 locations from only £15 return.
Coach ticket and festival ticket packages available as well as travel only option.
Check the times and fares and secure your seat.
Shuttle bus from train station
Big Green Coach are providing the shuttle bus between Penrith Train Station and Kendal Calling - special advance price of £8 return (can also be purchased with a festival ticket) - £10 return price payable on the day.
Shuttle Bus operating dates and times: 30th July 9am to 10pm. 2nd August 7am to 5pm.
Book the shuttle bus at the discounted £8 return fare (£10 on the day).
Location
Kendal Calling is held at:
Lowther Deer Park, Hackthorpe, CA10 2HN
The new home of Kendal Calling is 25 minutes north of Kendal up the M6 and South down the A6 from Penrith. (yes, we’re aware it’s closer to Penrith than Kendal..!). Click here for an exact pinpoint in Google maps
Drive Times
- Manchester - 1 hour 30 mins
- Newcastle - 1 hour 30 mins
- Leeds - 2 hours
- Liverpool - 2 hours
- Edinburgh - 2 hours 25 mins
Programming policy
From its inception the festival has been a combination of the cream of the local crop billed alongside national (and international) talent.
We build special moments and performances in the spirit of originality so you've got more to take home with you than just a T-shirt!
Places of interest
The Lake District is home to some of England’s finest scenery and a fine place for those of us with a more active persona. If you fancy making more of your trip to Kendal Calling then we say Go Lakes is well worth the visit
Festibarrow
The world’s first wheelbarrow service for festival goers.
You and your party have got cabin fever, sitting in traffic jams for what seems like forever. The Festival car parks are almost full and you’ve found parking space light years away from the Campsite. Out you scramble, excitement and big tunes in the air, desperate to beat the hoards of revellers to a good pitch. So it’s pile everything onto your body time...
THE PREHISTORIC FESTIVAL GOER
Rucksacks, tents, sleeping bags, clothes, Macs, wellies, sun cream, wet ones, speakers, booze and bog roll.... On the second trek back from your pitch, you’ve had to leave your valuables unattended. As you make it back to the car to collect the remaining 4 trays of cans, your favourite band’s already started... There’s still 20 minutes of weaving through the car park and then another 20 up a muddy hill in the hope your tent’s still there!
THE FUTURE FESTIVAL GOER
Some kind person hands you a complimentary voucher for 10% off your first Festibarrow experience. And the pick up point is a stone’s throw away. But if you can’t be faced with the simple map you were handed, just make for the giant helium Festibarrow in the sky!
A Festigoer Best Friend awaits you, and a minute later, you’re stacking your lightweight but rock solid barrow with your weekend’s supplies, and there’s even enough space for your mates’ gear too… One easy trip to your pitch and job done. It Folds away neatly ready for the trip back. But that’s a whole weekend away!
