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The Big Spring Gathering 2027: affordable family music festival and camping in Hampshire, 1-11 April 2027

THE SPRING ONE

THE SPRING ONE

CAMPSITE OPEN 1ST TO 11TH APRIL 2027

Earlybird rate limited to first 200 . Join us in the Hampshire countryside to start your 2027 camping season in the best way possible... With us.

Expect easy days, good company & a daily line-up of free family-friendly , crafts, live music & shows.

Outdoor Qi Gong session

Wellness & Movement Classes

Open-air Qi-Gong, dance fit sessions & K-pop demon hunter routines for the kids.

Programs designed to get all ages & abilities moving.

Tie dye craft workshop

Create, Discover & Learn

Free crafting workshops offering immersive hands-on activities.

Curiosity & imagination runs wild here.

Our Music

Unwind at your pitch or head to the entertainment arena to join the fun. Kick-start the weekend with DJ Woodstock on Thursday night, followed by outstanding live music and entertainment all weekend long.

Great music. Great atmosphere. Something for everyone.

Entertainment

Our 2027 live music line-up is here! Click on Friday or Saturday to see who's playing. The daytime workshops show the free fun you enjoyed in 2026, and you can expect more of the same in 2027.

2027 Line-Up

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Opening Times

Gates open at 9am on the 1st April for pre-main event camping (Earlybird rates: Per night - Adults £8, 5-16yrs £3, Under 5's Free). They close at 9pm and then subsequently open 9am - 9pm for the duration of the event.

The main event tickets (Earlybird rates: Adults £60, 5-16yrs £12, Under 5's Free) cover you for Fri-Sun camping. Gates open for main event campers on the 9th April. The event closes at 3pm Sunday the 11th April. Please be ready to depart site and leave your pitch as tidy as you found it. Thank you.

Location

Access is simple here, we're just off of the A33 & next to the M3. Coordinates 51°10'33.8"N 1°12'53.8"W

Vicarage Farm Park, Woodmancott Lane, Woodmancott, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 3BL

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All Included

Tents, vans, campervans, caravans and motorhomes are all welcome at no extra cost, and everything below is included in your ticket.

  • Spacious Pitches
  • Clean Toilets
  • Disabled Facilities
  • Water Points
  • Elsan Points
  • Rubbish Points
  • Splash Showers
  • Firepit Area
  • Gated Access

We have so there is a perfect pitch for you. No need to pre-book, just tell the gate staff when you arrive.

Ready-pitched glamping bell tentNo tent?Glamping from £227Posh Bells pitch a bell tent for you, for the whole event or your stay.
Smiling dog - pets camp freeAlways freePets camp freeFriendly, well-behaved dogs are welcome on a lead and under control.
Campers in fancy dressOptionalSparkles Friday & Fancy Dress SaturdayDress up or don't - as long as it's family friendly.

Staying a while? Free off-grid guides:BatterySolarHeaterFridge

Ready when you are

Book Your Place

Friday to Sunday: £60 adults · £12 for 5–16s · under 5s free

Extra nights £8 adults and £3 for 5–16s. Stay between 2 and 10 nights. Earlybird price for the first 200 bookings, until 30th November.

Coming Events

We have 5 fabulous events throughout the school holidays every year.

Come along for the weekend, or enjoy the whole event. It's up to you.

The Big Spring Gathering Hampshire 2027 Easter Special Family Music Festival 1st - 11th April
HAMPSHIRE
Staffordshire Rocks 2027 Family Music Festival 28th May - 6th June
STAFFS LAKES
North Nibley 2027 Family Music Festival 25th July - 1st August
COTSWOLDS
Camper Live North Wales Family Music Festival 2027 8th - 15th August
NORTH WALES
Lincolnshire Summer Sounds 2027 Family Music Festival and lakeside campsite 23rd - 29th August
LINCS LAKES

Questions & Answers

Your questions about our Easter family festival and camping in Hampshire, answered.

When is The Big Spring Gathering 2027?

The campsite is open from 1st to 11th April 2027, with the music festival weekend on 9th and 10th April. Gates open 9am – 9pm each day and the event closes at 3pm on Sunday 11th April.

Where is The Big Spring Gathering?

Vicarage Farm Park, Woodmancott Lane, Woodmancott, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 3BL – just off the A33 and next to the M3. The what3words location is ///piled.trending.diverts.

How much are tickets?

Earlybird main event tickets cover Friday to Sunday: £60 adults, £12 for 5–16 year olds and under 5s free. Extra nights are £8 adults and £3 for 5–16s. You can stay between 2 and 10 nights, with no hidden charges. The earlybird deal ends 30th November or once the first 200 are gone.

What is there to do?

A daily line-up of free family-friendly entertainment: open-air Qi-Gong, dance fit and K-pop demon hunter routines for the kids, free crafting workshops, DJ Woodstock on Thursday night and live music all weekend.

Can I bring a tent, campervan, motorhome or caravan?

Yes. Tents, vans, campervans, caravans and motorhomes are all welcome at no extra cost. There is no electric hook-up, so have a look at our free battery, solar, heater and fridge guides to stay powered, warm and cool all week.

What facilities are on site?

Spacious pitches, clean toilets, disabled facilities, water points, Elsan (chemical toilet) points, rubbish points, splash showers and a firepit area are all included in your ticket.

Is there a bar or food stalls? Can I bring my own food and drink?

Wild Fest is completely non-commercial, so there are no food vendors, bars or inflated festival prices. Bring your own food and drink – there are communal BBQ and cooking areas in the entertainment area, so you can cook while you watch the bands.

Are dogs allowed?

Yes. Friendly, well-behaved pets are welcome at no extra cost. Please keep them on a short lead and under control at all times, pick up after them, keep barking to a minimum and don’t leave them unattended.

I don’t have a tent – can I go glamping?

Yes. Our friends at Posh Bells offer ready-pitched glamping bell tents at all of our campsites, from £227 for the whole event or the length of your stay. See Affordable Glamping.

Is there a quiet area for families with young children?

Yes. We have 6 camping zones – Family, Glamping, Sanctuary, General, Solo’s and Party. The Family zone is set in a quieter spot with no noise from 9pm to 9am, so little ones can settle at bedtime, surrounded by other parents. There’s no need to pre-book a zone, just tell the gate staff where you’d like to be when you arrive.

Is there fancy dress?

It’s completely optional. Friday is Sparkles Friday – wear anything glittery or sparkly – and Saturday is an open fancy dress party. Come in whatever you like, as long as it’s family friendly.