location
The Watts Russell Arms
Hopedale
Alstonefield
DE6 2GD
Camping
There are some great camping options near the festival. It's a bit too far to walk so there will be a shuttlebus between the festival and the main campsites. Choose the site that suits you and book directly with them – please let them know that you are going to Lost in the Hills when you make your booking!
Barracks Farm Camping and Caravanning Site
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£5 per person, per night, and £2 per vehicle
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Tents and small campervans
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Toilets, washing up facilities, showers. Bring some coins for the showers, and loo roll
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Contact to book here - if they don't answer, don't worry, just leave a message!
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Prices vary depending on how many people are camping, but for example:
£28 per medium tent, per night, inclusive of 2 people
or £40 per medium tent, per night, inclusive of 4 people
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Tents and campervans, and electric hook ups available
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Underfloor heating in toilets, free showers, washing up facilities, fridges/freezers, free wifi, onsite shop
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Contact to book here
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£8 per person, per night
Children under 5 free
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Tents
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Toilets, washing up facilities, but no showers. Doesn’t take bookings in advance so call on the day to check availability.
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Link to website here
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£34 per tent, per night, inclusive of 2 people
Extra adult £8 per person, per night
Extra child £4 per person, per night
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Tents and campervans, glamping options, and electric hook ups available
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Great views, green ethos, underfloor heating in toilets, washing up facilities, accessible toilet, free wifi, play area, miniature ponies!
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Contact to book here
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£25 per tent, per night, inclusive of 2 people
Extra adult £10 per person, per night
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Tents, campervans, glamping options and electric hook ups available
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Closest campsite to festival site (20 mins walk away), good shower and toilet facilities
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Contact to book here
travel
Public transport
The Watts Russell Arms is in a beautiful, isolated location (you really will be lost in the hills). We have organised some public transport options for you (see below).
Travelling from the South, East, Derby, Nottingham, Sheffield or Birmingham:
ASHBOURNE
Moorlands Connect bus is an advance-booking-only service that can take you from Ashbourne or Buxton. There are limited spaces and you MUST BOOK IN ADVANCE here (minimum 48 hours). You can book up to one month ahead.
MATLOCK BATH & WIRKSWORTH
Derbyshire Connect - this is a booking only service. YOU MUST BOOK IN ADVANCE (minimum 48 hours). You can book up to one month ahead. Please ring 01335300670 to book a journey. This service will take you to Alstonefield, a 10 minute walk from the Watts Russell Arms, the Lost in the Hills festival site.
Travelling from the North, Manchester or Liverpool
BUXTON
Moorlands Connect bus is an advance-booking-only service that can take you from Buxton. There are limited spaces and you MUST BOOK IN ADVANCE here (minimum 48 hours). You can book up to one month ahead.
Travelling from the West, Stoke or Staffordshire
LEEK
Moorlands Connect bus is an advance-booking-only service that can take you from Buxton. There are limited spaces and you MUST BOOK IN ADVANCE here (minimum 48 hours). You can book up to one month ahead.
Car Sharing
We would encourage you to car share where possible. If you’re driving to the festival, please try and fill your car. If you get a lift please chip in for fuel and running costs! Check out our Facebook group to link up with car-sharing.
Cycling
If you cycle to the festival we'll give you two drinks vouchers or a meal voucher. Just email us at creativepeaksart@gmail.com to let us know and then share a photo, video or some words about your journey on social media (and tag us in the post).
Alternatively why not join in with this amazing offer from
parking
Please don't park on the verges!
Parking can be found at:
MILLDALE CAR PARK
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festival information
ROAD CLOSURE
The road between Milldale and the Watts Russell Arms (it doesn’t have a name) will be closed for the festival. To get to the festival or the campsite you MUST approach via Alstonefield or Ilam. Do not drive via Milldale.
DOGS
Dogs are welcome at the festival as long as they’re well behaved.
NO SHOPS
Please be aware that there are no shops in the vicinity, so make sure you have everything you need for the time you’re here.
NO WI-FI or PHONE SIGNAL
There is no Wi-Fi on site (and very limited phone signal). It will be a digital detox -a chance to clear your head and get away from the stresses of modern life. If you need to make an important call or text you can usually get a signal if you walk up one of the surrounding hills! In an emergency contact our festival staff.