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Camping & Other Accommodation Options
Everything you need to know about camping at Valhalla Viking Festival and nearby accommodation and shops.
Camping is part of the full weekend Valhalla experience. Please read this page carefully before arriving so you know what to bring, where to go, what is allowed and how to help us keep the campsite safe, respectful and enjoyable for everyone.
Camping pitches for 2026 are now fully allocated. Please be considerate with space and bring a tent suitable for the number of people staying in it.
Camping At A Glance
The key camping details in one place.
- Camping is included with Weekend Tickets only
- Camping pitches for 2026 are now fully allocated
- Thursday Early Arrival is available
- Thursday parking opens from 16:00
- Thursday check-in opens from 17:00
- Main Campsite and Quiet / Family Campsite available
- Campervan pitches require a separate upgrade
- Toilets available on both campsites
- Showers available on the Main Campsite
- Dogs and pets are welcome, but must be kept under control
- No cars are allowed on the campsites
- Bring your own tent and camping equipment
Thursday Early Arrival
Arrive the evening before the festival opens and set up camp early.
Thursday Early Arrival allows you to arrive the evening before the festival opens, set up camp and relax before the main crowds arrive.
Parking Opens
16:00 on Thursday
Check-In Opens
17:00 on Thursday
Campsite Access
From 17:00 on Thursday
The festival itself is not open on Thursday. Early arrival is intended for setting up camp and enjoying a relaxed evening before the festival begins.
Camping Space & Tent Sizes
Please help us make the best use of the available camping space.
Camping for 2026 is now fully allocated and space is limited. We want everyone to have enough room to camp comfortably, so please be considerate of your fellow Vikings when choosing your pitch.
- Bring a tent that is appropriate for the number of people staying in it
- Please do not bring oversized tents that are not needed
- Avoid leaving large unused gaps between tents
- Follow the campsite team’s guidance if asked to adjust your pitch
- Keep paths and access routes clear
If our campsite team ask you to adjust your pitch slightly, please work with them. It helps ensure everyone can be accommodated safely and comfortably.
Campsite Areas
Main Campsite, Quiet / Family Campsite and campervan areas.
Main Campsite
The Main Campsite is best for campers who want to stay closer to the social atmosphere.
No amplified music is allowed after 23:30 due to venue noise restrictions.
Quiet / Family Campsite
The Quiet / Family Campsite is intended for campers who want a quieter surrounding to rest in.
No loud noise, amplified music, acoustic instruments, drums or horns are allowed after 22:00.
Campervans
Campervans have a dedicated area and require a separate upgrade.
There are no electric hook-ups and no chemical waste disposal facilities.
You cannot switch from Quiet / Family Camping to the Main Campsite for capacity reasons.
Facilities
Basic campsite facilities available during the festival.
Toilets
Toilets are available on both campsites.
The general public will not have access to campsite toilets.
Showers
Showers are available on the Main Campsite only.
Water
Free drinking water points are available on site.
Please bring a reusable water bottle and stay hydrated.
Water is allowed throughout the festival site. Personal food and other drinks are only allowed on the campsites.
What To Bring
Recommended camping equipment for the weekend.
- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping mat or air bed
- Warm clothing for the evenings
- Waterproof clothing
- Torch or lantern
- Power bank
- Reusable water bottle
- Camping chair
- Toiletries
- Ear plugs if camping on the Main Campsite
July can be hot during the day but surprisingly cool overnight, so prepare for both sunshine and rain.
Campsite Rules
Please read these carefully so everyone can have a safe and enjoyable weekend.
Fires & Cooking
NO DISPOSABLE BBQs are permitted on the campsites.
Open camp fires for cooking are allowed as long as they are raised off the ground and do not damage the grass.
The area must be left as found and any fire must be managed responsibly.
A communal BBQ area will be available on the Main Campsite. Please bring your own charcoal and fire-lighting equipment and leave the area clean for the next group.
Alcohol
If you are camping, you may bring your own alcohol onto the campsite.
You may NOT bring your own alcohol or drinks onto the main festival site under any circumstances.
Anyone found bringing outside drinks onto the festival site may be removed from the festival area.
Glass bottles are to be taken away with you at the end of the festival, they're not permitted in the festival bins.
Noise
Main Campsite
- No amplified music after 23:30
- Socialising is welcome
- Acoustic instruments are permitted when used responsibly
Quiet / Family Campsite
- No amplified music after 22:00
- No acoustic instruments after 22:00
- No drums, horns or loud late-night gatherings after 22:00
- If you want to continue socialising late into the evening, please move to the Main Campsite
Repeat offenders may be removed from the Quiet / Family Campsite by security.
Please remember that noise complaints can affect our ability to continue using the venue in future years.
Gazebos
Gazebos are not permitted on the campsites.
They present both a fire risk and a safety risk during high winds.
Any gazebos erected on site will be asked to be taken down.
Waste & Recycling
Please use the bins and skips provided.
Remember that volunteers clear the site after the festival, so please dispose of rubbish responsibly.
NO GLASS BOTTLES MAY BE LEFT ON SITE OR PUT INTO FESTIVAL BINS.
If you bring glass bottles, you must take them home with you and dispose of them through your local recycling facilities.
Glass placed in festival bins can result in entire waste loads being rejected and additional costs being charged to the festival.
Unwanted Camping Equipment
Please do not throw away usable tents, chairs, bedding, tables, camping equipment or BBQs.
If you have camping equipment that is still usable but you no longer want, please pack it down and bring it to the Front Entrance Tent before leaving.
Any suitable items will be donated to a homeless shelter or local charitable causes.
Please help us reduce waste and make sure useful equipment finds a second life.
Pets
Dogs and other pets are welcome.
Pets must remain under control and dogs must be kept on leads while on festival grounds.
Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their animals.
The festival accepts no liability for incidents involving pets.
Respecting The Land
Valhalla exists because we are trusted to use this beautiful countryside each year.
Leave It Better Than You Found It
Please help us leave the site in a condition we can all be proud of. Every year we are able to return because we look after the land and the people around us.
Respect The Environment
Use the bins, skips and recycling facilities provided.
Do not leave rubbish, tent pegs, cable ties or broken equipment behind.
Take all glass bottles home with you.
Avoid damaging trees, hedges and vegetation.
Keep fires controlled and only use approved fire areas.
Leave your pitch as you found it.
Respect The Community
Valhalla is built by volunteers, traders, performers, staff and attendees working together to create something special.
Please be respectful to your fellow Vikings, our neighbours, the venue staff and the landowners who make the festival possible.
Leave No Trace
Before leaving, take a few minutes to check your pitch.
Remove tent pegs, cable ties, food waste, broken equipment, bottle caps, cigarette butts and any other rubbish.
The best campsite is one where, after everyone has left, it is difficult to tell anyone was ever there.
Please respect our neighbours, especially late at night. The future of Valhalla at this venue depends on maintaining good relationships with the local community.
Nearby Shops & Supermarkets
If you are staying for the weekend and need extra supplies, these are some of the closest options.
Personal food and drinks, except water, are allowed on the campsite only. No outside food or drinks are allowed on the main festival site.
Honesty at Dummer
Walking distance — by the Quiet Campsite.
Small farm shop offering a variety of wonderful essentials.
Tesco Express
6 minutes by car
1 Hounsome Drive, Basingstoke RG23 7QX
Lidl
9 minutes by car
Warren Retail Park, Hatch, Wallop Drive, Basingstoke RG22 4TT
Sainsbury's
10 minutes by car
3 Wallop Drive, Basingstoke RG22 4TW
ALDI
12 minutes by car
Unit 1, St Michael's Retail Park, Basingstoke RG22 4AZ
Camping Not Your Thing?
There are nearby accommodation options if you would rather not camp.
Holiday Inn Basingstoke
Special discounted festival rate may be available.
Quote “Viking Festival” when calling to book, or use code EZ5 when booking through the group rate section of their website.
Grove Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3EE
Tel: +44 (0) 1256 310014
Camp Well, Feast Well, Leave Well
Thank you for helping us keep Valhalla safe, welcoming and respectful. The better we look after the land, the campsites and each other, the stronger the festival becomes.