You’re in for a treat if you’ve got Wilderness Festival 2026 tickets – it’s all about nature, wellbeing, art and music at this popular Oxfordshire event. Every summer, Cornbury Park welcomes people of all ages looking to escape, unwind and enjoy themselves – think wild swimming in the lake, yoga in the grass, live talks in tents and much more. Watch popular artists perform before grabbing a bite to eat from the chef’s table or partying in the club house! Best of all, we have great value hotels near the Wilderness Festival for those looking who don’t want to miss out on a great night’s sleep, power shower and free Wi-Fi!
Wilderness Festival 2026
If you’re looking for places to stay near the Wilderness Festival, look no further than our great value hotels with free Wi-Fi! Our Witney hotel and our Chipping Norton hotel are closest – roughly a 20-minute drive away from the venue – followed by our Oxford Kidlington (Airport) hotel, our Bicester hotel and our Oxford Botley hotel.
Don’t just enjoy a great night’s sleep with us – treat yourself to some mouth-watering meals in our restaurants too! Visit The Longwall Beefeater, our Oxford Kidlington Beefeater or our Bicester Brewers Fayre for a delicious dinner after watching your favourite artist perform, or come and join us in the morning for our famous Premier Inn Breakfast after a long night.
History of Wilderness Festival
Originally, Cornbury Park was the location of the Cornbury Music Festival. Then in 2011, that festival moved to Great Tew Park and the Wilderness Festival was born. Ever since, it’s been a haven for music, art and nature lovers looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and spend a weekend in the forest. Famous faces such as Laura Marling, Dane Baptiste and Dame Mary Berry have made appearances, but at this unique festival, it’s less about seeing who turns up than it is about discovering something new about yourself!
Four things to know about Wilderness Festival
Wilderness Festival dates & lineup
Wilderness Festival dates: 30th July - 2nd August
Wilderness Festival lineup: Lineup TBC.
Getting to Wilderness Festival
Charlbury is the closest station if you’re thinking of getting to the festival by train, or why not go by coach? Wilderness has partnered up with Big Green Coach to help festival goers get to and from Cornbury Park. Alternatively, if you’ve booked rooms in Oxfordshire, you could always cycle there – our hotels are bike friendly!
Duration of Wilderness Festival
This four-day celebration of art, music and nature runs from Thursday to Sunday, which should give you plenty of time to enjoy all the festival highlights.
The size of Wilderness Festival
Roughly 10,000 people attend this popular summer event in Oxfordshire. Its multiple venues and stages are spread across 5000 acres, so whether you’re watching headliners perform, relaxing by the lake or taking the kids to the Family Field, there’s plenty to keep you entertained here.
Wilderness Festival FAQs
How much will it cost to go to Wilderness Festival 2026?
General, family and non-camping tickets for Wilderness cost around £278, but boutique options will cost more. Alternatively, book one of our Oxfordshire hotels near the festival!
Does Wilderness Festival sell day tickets?
No. Thanks to its unique location and offering, Wilderness likes to think of itself not just as a festival, but as a weekend-long experience, so if you want to go this Oxfordshire event, it’s all or nothing!
Where to stay for Wilderness Festival?
A summer festival followed by a hot shower and a great night’s sleep on a comfy bed – what’s not to love? Our Oxfordshire hotels are a perfect base for getting to the Wilderness Festival, and you can take your pick from our Witney hotel, our Chipping Norton hotel, our Oxford Kidlington (Airport) hotel, our Bicester hotel and our Oxford Botley hotel.
Where is Wilderness Festival in the UK?
Wilderness Festival takes place in Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire, just a five-minute drive from Charlbury train station and a 15-minute drive from our Chipping Norton hotel. Plus, there are plenty of other fun things to do in Oxfordshire besides going to the Wilderness Festival – visit Chastleton House, enjoy exciting activities near the Cotswolds or head into the historic heart of Oxford.