Basecamp

Our legendary tented Basecamp Village is the heart of the Festival – and it's bigger than ever! Free to enter and wheelchair accessible, you can find Basecamp in the Abbot Hall Park, just a 3 minute walk from the Brewery Arts Centre.

Basecamp is our social hub, where our partner organisations bring their stories to life – as well as the interactive stands, we have three stages hosting over 70 free talks, from everyday adventures to the icons of the world of mountaineering and exploration. There is endless excitement from being surrounded by a whole bunch of people that love and cherish the outdoors!

Basecamp is also where you’ll find the Info Desk, Book and Merchandising Shop, inside the main marquee. Our friendly team will be able to provide updates on the talks on the Basecamp Stages, directions to venues, programme changes, and help with any general questions you might have.

Basecamp Village opening hours: 

Friday 21st Nov: 9.30am to 7pmSaturday 22nd Nov: 9.30am to 7pmSunday 23rd Nov: 9.30am to 5pmOutside our Basecamp tents, visit our Food & Drinks village – the perfect place to refuel between sessions.

BOTHY STAGE

The Bothy Stage hosts brand athletes, explorers and adventurers. Fun conversations with superstars hosted by our favourite presenters.

Adventure Stage

The Adventure Stage is a space to celebrate everyday adventure - inspiring stories from our local adventurers and community!

Gallery Stage

A cosy, no-frills space under the stretch tent, perfect for slowing down and connecting. Get inspired by personal stories and practical insights from adventurers and experts.

Basecamp Food and Drink

Need a break from all the films and talks? Then head outside to the food area at the Basecamp, grab a drink and relax. With a big canopy to protect you from the elements and plenty of outside brand entertainment it is the perfect place to rest and get ready for the events ahead.

Our cafes and bars are open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in-between. We work with a range of vendors to provide lots of options, including vegetarian and vegan dishes. To see a full list of our 2025 vendors, please visit our Food & Drink page. 

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