Bestival 2012

We have a range of ticket packages which represent great value, whether you are taking a vehicle or not.

Important Travel Information

Please be advised that owing to a large number of passengers travelling to the Bestival, all passengers including foot passengers wishing to travel are strongly advised to make an advanced booking. Passengers without a confirmed booking could be subject to severe delays.

Please read our Important Notes section before booking tickets

By Car/Motorbike

On Foot

The above ticket packages are available for Adults, Students (full-time students only. Valid NUS or ISIC ID required at the box office, no other student ID accepted), Teens (age 13-17) and Children (age 12 & under).

Book online or call 0871 376 1000 (calls cost 7p per minute plus network extras)

Looking for Bestival tickets but don't need ferry travel..?

Then call 0871 376 1000 (calls cost 7p per minute plus network extras)

For more details on the Bestival Official Website click here

All prices including handling fees. All bookings are subject to a £7.50 special delivery postage charge per booking. 

Regrettably we cannot post to addresses outside of the UK. If you are purchasing tickets from outside of the UK they will be available for collection at the Ticket Office on the day of your departure.

You will receive confirmation of your booking but please note that your tickets/wristbands will not be dispatched until nearer the time.

Buy your bus ticket, parking and Campervan permit before you go!

We can now add your bus ticket, parking and Campervan permit onto your package with one of the following options:

- Shuttle bus - £10.00 return from the ferry to the Bestival site and back

- Advanced Car Parking - £10.00 (or £15 in cash on arrival)

- Campervan permit - £90.75

Just ask when you buy your ticket package from us.

Important Notes  

Please read carefully before booking tickets

Validity & Travel Restrictions:

Valid for ferry travel Thursday 6 - Tuesday 11 September 2012. Vehicle inclusive tickets are valid for travel at anytime at the weekend. Car tickets are valid for a car up to 6m long and 2.25m high. Foot passenger tickets are valid at all times between these dates.

Please be advised that owing to a large number of passengers travelling to the Bestival, all passengers including foot passengers wishing to travel from Lymington on 6 & 7 September and from Yarmouth on 10 September are strongly advised to make an advanced booking. Passengers without a confirmed booking could be subject to severe delays.

Motorhomes/ Caravanettes:

Motorhomes/caravanettes can travel on car tickets up to 6m in length and 2.25m in height if buying a ticket. HOWEVER a campervan ticket will need to be purchased in advance, you can purchase a campaervan permit from Wightlink Reservations as part of a package or alternatively contact Ticketline 0844 888 441.

Campsite:

The campsite opens on Thursday 6 September and closes on Monday 10 September 2012.

Booking:

Tickets are available Wightlink Reservations on 0871 376 1000 (calls cost 7p per minute plus network extras) or by booking online

Tickets:

Maximum 6 Bestival tickets per transaction. Multiple bookings and group bookings are not permited. Festival & ferry tickets are non-refundable, and strictly non-transferable.

Charges:

The rates quoted above include all booking fees and special delivery postage of £6.00 will be added to each booking.

Children & infants:

Teens aged 13 - 17 years and children aged 12 and under on 06/09/12 qualify for discounted rates. Teen/child and infant tickets will not be sold without an adult ticket.

Students:

Must be in possesion of a valid NUS or ISIC ID card

Foot Passenger Transport:

Please be aware that bus connections are available at Ryde and Yarmouth but no direct public transport connections are available at the Fishbourne Terminal.

Disabled Info:

For details please visit www.bestival.net

Gates open times:

0900-0000 daily

Wristbands:

Wristbands are strictly non-duplicate if stolen, lost or destroyed in error.

Bestival Ticket Terms & Conditions
- Proof of age may be required for all ticket types. Please ensure that  you have ID with you in case you are asked. Failure to provide such ID  may result in you being asked to leave the festival.
 
- Adult Tickets can only be used by persons age 18 or over. Teen (age 13-17) Tickets can only be purchased by persons over the age of 30. By purchasing a Child (age 12 & under) Ticket or a Teen (age 13-17) Ticket you are confirming that you are either the parent or legal guardian of the teen or child for whom you are purchasing.
 
- Child and Teen ticket holders can only enter the festival with the person who purchased their ticket i.e. their parent or legal guardian.  Any Teen Ticket holders attempting to enter the festival without this person will be denied entry to the festival. For safety reasons, any  persons attempting to enter the festival with a Child Ticket holder that they are not the parent or legal guardian will be denied entry.
 
- Each adult attending can accompany up to a maximum of 2 Teen Ticket holders. Teen Ticket holders must camp in the same location as their families.   Teen Ticket holders are not allowed in the arena field unaccompanied after 10pm. Teen ticket holders must be accompanied by their parent/guardian at all times after 10pm.
 
- Child Ticket holders are not allowed in the arena or campsites unaccompanied at any time.