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Our first event was way back in 2001, take a look at our events below.

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Vans by the bay

Annually: May Bank Holiday (1st -4th May) 2026
Budle Bay, Northumberland

NEW FOR 2026! Previously known as VW Campout, this beloved gathering has been reimagined as the sister event to Vans In The Valley. Set overlooking Holy Island in Northumberland, this unique campout offers three nights of relaxed camping and two evenings of live entertainment, all in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. All makes and models of vans are welcome!

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Mighty Dub Fest

18th-21st June 2026
Alnwick, Northumberland

Award winning music festival In Northumberland. Created for the vanlife and VW community, but everyone is welcome!

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Vans In The Valley

2nd - 5th July 2026
Reeth, North Yorkshire

A campout for the vanlife community set in the beautiful valley in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Chill out with acoustic music on Friday and Saturday night. Plus an onsite bar and good food.

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Dinky Dub Fest

23rd-26th July 2026
Druridge Bay Country Park, Northumberland

The chilled-out campout weekend, set in the beautiful ground of one of the countries best country parks. Live music Friday and Saturday night.

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Beach Gathering

28th-31st August 2026 Budle Bay, Northumberland

The chilled-out weekend, camper vans, beach and good old-fashioned family fun. 4 days 3 nights camping for the whole family. With toilets and showers. Everyone is welcome!

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Van Wild

30th July-2nd August 2026
Hedley On The Hill, Northumberland

Live music, traders, bar, things to do & camping. ALL MAKES AND MODELS WELCOME

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Druridge Bay Festival

10th-13th September 2026
Druridge Bay Country Park, Northumberland

Set in the beautiful ground of one of the country's best country parks. Live music Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, circus workshops, yoga and much more. We even do a beach clean which anyone is welcome to join!

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Dubs in t'Dales

24th-27th September 2026
Thorp Perrow, Bedale, Yorkshire

Join us for the end of year campout in Yorkshire. A weekend of fun with live music, family entertainment and camping.

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Looking at filling up your calendar even more?
We've partnered up with the following festivals.

VW Festival, Leeds
VW Spring Social
Glampfest, Harrogate