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Big Camp

Enjoy a night under canvas in the centre of Guildford. This is an overnight event.

  • Booking essential

Come and share a fun night event with other campers at Dapdune Wharf - listen to the sound of the river, sleep under the stars and count the bats flying overhead. We'll have a bonfire for toasting marshmallows and a barbecue available for you to cook your own food. Bring your own tents and food. Bacon butties and hot drinks will be available on the Sunday morning at an extra charge. You will need to pack up and leave by 10.30am on Sunday.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All per pitch£26.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for children.

Meeting point

Meet at the visitor reception at Dapdune Wharf.

What to bring and wear

You need to bring your own tent. A Campers' guide will be sent out to everyone who books giving you more detail on what to bring.

Accessibility

The event is held in a hilly field and is not easily accessible for anyone with walking difficulties

Other

When you have booked, we will send you an email with the Campers' pack, and we will ask you questions such as : what is the size of your tent? Names of friends you would like to be near (if part of a group)

Upcoming events

Event

May Half Term trail and activities with a 1940s twist. 

This May half term (26-30 May) at Dapdune Wharf, get exploring with our photo spotter sheet trails on the Wharf or along our towpath into town and embrace the VE day spirit with 1940s themed crafts, games and the Charleston Stroll.

Event summary

on
26 May to 30 May 2025
at
11:00 to 17:00
+ 4 other dates or times
Event

Cyanotype Photography workshop 

Discover the natural beauty of cyanotype photography with local, award-winning photographer, Sam Ivin, on 27 May. Unsure what cyanotype is? Then this is the perfect workshop to introduce your children to this timeless style of photography.

Event summary

on
27 May 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
Event

Pompom Bees 

Make a buzz on Wednesday 28 May by making your very own fuzzy pompom bee for just £4 with local artist, Sarah Rawlins.

Event summary

on
28 May 2025
at
11:00 to 17:00
Event

Guided walk: Waggoners Wells 

A rather strange and wonderful place - what were those three ponds at Waggoners Wells about? We don't promise any answers, but you'll get a good walk if you join us...

Event summary

on
1 Jun 2025
at
10:30 to 13:30