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Camping is at the heart of the WOMAD Charlton Park experience for many festival goers. You'll find information here on the camping facilities at the event and some further options to bring a touch of luxury to your time in the heart of the English countryside.
We've got further information for those interested in Disabled Camping facilities and those looking for other Camping Options to enchance the experience at Charlton Park, which include Boutique Camping, Tangerine Fields, Podpads, Hearthworks, Joe Bananas and the WOMAD Spa

Camping Options

Family Camping The Family Camping area is within the main campsite - please ask stewards for directions on arrival.

Caravans, Campervans & other Live-In Vehicles You will need to purchase a Campervan Ticket if you plan to stay in a sleep-in vehicle or caravan.

• A Campervan/Caravan Ticket gives access to space in the Campervan/Caravan field.
• We recommend that you purchase a Campervan ticket if you are bringing a trailer tent. As cars are not allowed to enter the camping area, it will be difficult to separate your car and trailer. The car and trailer can stay together in the Campervan area.
• All vehicles without a Campervan ticket will be parked in the car parking areas of the campsite, and you will not be allowed to camp in your vehicle.

Guidelines for the campervan field. If your vehicle does not adhere to these rules you will not be allowed access into the campervan/caravan field.

• Your campervan/caravan must have purpose built fitted sleeping facilities and either fitted cooking or washing facilities.
• Any converted vehicles must clearly be live-in vehicles. (Unfortunately, a van with a piece of foam cut to size for a bed and bucket for washing does not qualify.)
• A team of campsite staff and security will be checking each vehicle's live in facilities.
• Those in unsuitable vehicles, including unconverted vans, with tickets for the campervan fields will be denied entry and asked to park in the festival car parks. Security patrols will not permit sleeping in any vehicle in these car parks.
• There is space for one car to be parked beside the caravan. Any other member of your party arriving by car will need to park in the festival car parks.
• A trailer tent must be purpose built and manufacturer made.
• All vehicles longer than 7 meters must purchase two campervan/caravan field tickets to cover the extra space required.
• One small/medium tent can be pitched next to your campervan/caravan within your allocated space.
• The pitching of tents with campervans is discouraged for safety reasons, however if your family group is too large to fit into your campervan or caravan, you may pitch one small tent immediately beside the vehicle.

The Campervan Ticket charge is to help to cover the costs of fire stewarding this separate area and ensuring that Health & Safety guidelines with regard to petrol containing vehicles are followed.

From Car Park to camping spot In common with all other major festivals and in order to comply with Health and Safety regulations, cars and tents will be separated. However, the campsite layout is designed specifically so that you should be able to park within a reasonable distance of your camping spot, but please bear in mind that the actual distance cannot be absolutely guaranteed.

Be considerate with space Please be considerate when pitching your tent. We receive many complaints about groups of campers who deliberately arrange their tents, gazebos and wind-breaks to take up the maximum possible amount of space for their own group. Please bear in mind that if people pitch inconsiderately then space for others is severely restricted.

Toilets There are plenty of toilets on site, all emptied and cleaned regularly over the weekend by a dedicated hygiene team.

Showers There will be a 48-head hot shower unit, which will be attended to regularly by a dedicated hygiene team. We are asking people to use eco-friendly products at the festival to protect the local wildlife and ecosystems.

Water There will be plenty of drinking water points on the campsite, each with a cluster of taps. We recommend that you bring supplies of bottled drinking water with you for convenience.

Power There are no power points available in the main camping areas or the Campervan field.

Fires Because of the risk of fires spreading out of control, OPEN FIRES ARE BANNED everywhere on site. Please familiarise yourself with Fire Exits and Fire Towers.

Noise. No sound systems or amplified music allowed on site. Those who disregard this regulation will have their equipment confiscated. Drumming: We know this is a WOMAD festival where drumming is part of the entertainment but please do not drum on the campsite between 8pm and 8am. We have more complaints from campers and local residents about drumming than any other issue. Please take this seriously, our licence depends on it. We reserve the right to ask persistent drummers to leave the festival site.

Crime Prevention Advice We recomend you follow the Police Safety advice at WOMAD 2009

Campers Lock-Up This is the place to leave any valuables that you don't want to leave in your tent or car or carry around. Please check with Lock-Up staff or at the Info Tent for opening times. Items can be left or collected between these times only. Mark items with your telephone number/postcode/house number if possible. There is a charge of £1 per item for this service.

DISABLED CAMPING

In order to guarantee a camping space in the disabled camping area you must pre book by returning the registration form to us. Download the form (pdf)

• Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
• The disabled campsite is located in front of the manor house, on the East side of the campsite area. Our experienced campsite manager and team of helpful stewards who will be on hand to assist you with any help or issues you may have.
• Due to increasing numbers of applicants and limited space we do ask that each disabled customer have a maximum of 3 others camping with them (this includes your personal assistant, if applicable). If you wish to camp in a larger group, you are of course free to do so in any of the public campsites.
• Due to limited space, 4 person tents will be the largest allowed with no provisions for awnings/extension tents to motor homes, campers/vans or tents. If this does not meet your access requirements please contact us directly.

Bringing Campervans into Disabled Camping We understand that some people would be unable to attend the festival without the use of their caravan/campervan. So that we can accommodate those people who it is essential for, we do ask people to think quite carefully about their needs before applying for a space.

There is also a general public camper and caravan field.

Toilets & Showers There are disabled toilets within disabled camping are and at locations throughout the arena.

Adapted showers will be available within the disabled camping area.

General Assistance at the Festival At the disabled campsite the staff can advise you of specific arrangements on site, are in radio contact with other staff and will be your main point of contact at the festival.

OTHER CAMPING OPTIONS

Park and Camp- New to Charlton Park this year A Park and Camp ticket will allow you to park one car within 10 metres of your tent. All persons in the car must hold a valid weekend ticket and a Thursday Camping ticket per person if using the site on Thursday 23 July.

• There are a limited number of these tickets available
• Distance from camping spot will be 1-10m
• Size of camping pitch will be 8m x 8m
• One car space is provided

You can enhance the Charlton Park camping experience with the following camping companies.

• Boutique Camping www.charltonpark.com/tents.php Transform your festival experience by staying in our Royal Maharaja Shikar Tents You will be amazed at the luxury that this campsite can offer. With morning papers presented as breakfast is served in the private dining area, access to the VIP bar, luxury toilets and showers and dedicated security. This exclusive area will be situated approximately 300m from the main production area in a beautiful walled garden in the grounds of the Grade I listed Mansion house. Each tent features a double bedroom with twin bed and a second children's bedroom/dressing room. They are all equipped with a table, chairs, clothes rail, coffee table, cushions, a small sink and lighting. And when you didn't think it could get any better, this year Boutique campers will be given a complimentary weekend pass for access to the WOMAD Spa
  
  
  
• Tangerine Fields www.tangerinefields.co.uk
  Leave your tent at home. Imagine not lugging tents and camping gear around for hours until you find a spot to pitch. No struggling to put up a tent in the dark. No calling for your mates across a pitch black campsite. Tangerine Fields is what you're dreaming of. And it's here at the Womad Festival 2009. Tangerine Fields have ready-pitched and fully equipped tents for hire. All you have to do is book and turn up. Tents are available in 2, 4 and 6 man sizes. Better still, book with your friends and we'll make sure you're all camped together. And for that added bit of luxury and piece of mind, we have our own toilets and showers in a secure area with 24 hour stewarding
  
  
  
• Podpads www.podpads.com Your own little hobbit-house built from weatherproof plywood all ready and furnished for your arrival. Your 'podpad' comes decorated and with a solid floor, fitted carpet, shelving, interior strip-light and additional 12v power socket, a vanity mirror and a lock on the front door. Single, double or twin beds (with airbeds) are standard for increased comfort, so creating useful storage space underneath. Three sliding tinted windows with curtains provide for ventilation and light, allowing you to look out whilst restricting vision in. Eco-friendly, the 'podpads' are solar-powered by the fabulous iconic sunflower solar panels. 'Podpads' are weatherproof, relatively soundproof, secure, safe and cosy. At WOMAD Charlton Park 2009 'podpads' will be situated in a secure area with 24/7 stewards and dedicated toilets and showers.
  
  
  
• Joe Bananas www.joe-bananas.co.uk
  Not got your camping gear sorted? Pre-order it from Joe Bananas and have it waiting for you to collect and assemble at the festival. Joe Bananas offer fantastic deals but do not appreciate wasteful behaviour so ask that you take your newly-acquired camping equipment home with you. Simply book online at www.joe-bananas.com.
• Hearthworks www.hearthworks.co.uk Just imagine a Tipi or Yurt ready and waiting for your arrival at Womad 2009. The opportunity to experience Tipi and Yurt living is available through Hearthworks, providers of the finest selection of Tipis and Yurts at UK events. These traditional nomadic tents benefit from spacious interiors, aesthetic design, and optional furnishings including rugs, cushions, sheepskins, table, and lanterns. Staying in a Tipi or Yurt is perfect for families or groups of friends. The Tipis and Yurts are situated in a secure private camping area, close enough to the entertainment, but a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of the markets and stages. The Tipi and Yurt Area includes reception staff to settle you in and a maintenance crew to make sure your stay goes smoothly. Of course there are full campsite facilities such as showers and toilets.
  
  
  
• WOMAD Spa returns for a second year at Charlton Park, where you can enjoy luxury showers or pampering yourself in a Jacuzzi. Make the most of the makeup mirrors and hair dryers to freshen up and look great. Enjoy the help of our on hand staff, have a refreshing drink in the café or something a little stronger in the cocktail bar and check out the luxury treatments available. As a special offer for WOMAD 2009, buy a weekend ticket for the spa and get access to the WOMAD Backstage Bar.
  Saturday and Sunday Day Spa tickets now sold out
  Friday Day and Weekend tickets still available
  See the 'Other Info' tab for more information