Imagine losing yourself in a completely immersive forgotten world hidden deep in an abandoned forest in Lincolnshire. Prepare yourself for the most surreal four day music festival – Lost Village. It's one of my favourites in the UK and perfect for fans of BoomTown Fair, Shambala and Secret Garden Party. It's the perfect way to end the summer with a bang for the bank holiday weekend and escape the cities for some fun in the countryside.
The festival welcomes a vibrant array of musicians and DJ sets that will keep you dancing long into the night with twisted stages, festival sets deep in the woods, hidden rooms and ghost trains. Line-ups include the likes of Arc De Soleil, Ben UFO, The Blessed Madonna, Bombay Bicycle Club, Horse Meat Disco, Maribou State, SBTRKT and many more. It's one of those festivals where you can't tell who is part of the festival entertainment and who is just a bit odd.
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Sound interesting? Read on my festival guide to Lost Village Festival in Lincolnshire and find out everything you need to know before you visit, including how to plan your stay.
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What is the vibe like at Lost Village?
Imagine a festival full of the loveliest bunch of Northerners you've ever met, where everyone instantly feels like a friend and everyone is there with the same intention and love of music. I absolutely loved the vibe of Lost Village, it felt so welcoming and fun as a festival, really well laid out and with great infrastructure including really clean toilets and good food options. It had a great mix of DJs and live music, plus talks, discussion panels and comedy, banquets, plus loads of areas to chill in the woods, join in arts and crafts, shop for festival attire and much more.
I've seen a quote in an article describing Lost Village as a "Michelin-star rave in a field" and honestly, I think they've hit the nail on the head. It really is reminiscent of a day-centric rave with lots to do and a lot of thought put into every detail. It's a tiny festival at just 18,000 people and I LOVE that about Lost Village – it creates such a sense of community and makes it easier to meet people. We kept seeing the same faces again and again which was so lovely throughout the weekend. "Those on the outside will never understand…" – and it's oh, so true.
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Get Tickets For Lost Village
Lost Village 2024 tickets have now sold out but there are still resale tickets available for £330. They are expensive tickets, but honestly, when you see the festival and the line-up, you'll understand why. It is an expensive festival to put on due to the high level of production but that shines through the quality of the festival when compared to other larger events. If you fancy a crazy weekend of dancing in discarded airport cockpits, lounging in bumper cars and heading to the infamous arcade and bowling alley, Strike Alley, it's worth every penny!
Here's the ticket prices for recent years, please note prices may change year-on-year:
- Weekend Ticket: Pay Outright – £305.00 + booking fee
- Weekend Ticket: Payment Plan – £160.00 x2 + booking fee
- Pre-pitched Camping – from £165.00
- Boutique Sanctuary – from £895.00
Everything You Need To Know For Lost Village
Can you take alcohol into Lost Village?
Yes but only a small amount for personal use – however unlike many festivals, you are allowed to take the alcohol into the actual festival and not just to the campsite. You are allowed 8 cans of beer/lager, cider, or pre-mixed cocktails/spirits OR 1 bottle of wine per person. No spirits or glass bottles are allowed, and all alcohol must be decanted into plastic bottles.
Is Lost Village a sustainable festival?
Since 2019, Lost Village Festival have offset their carbon footprint to plant over 14,000 trees, reforesting 11.35 hectares of land, and capturing 2506.64 tonnes of CO2 across Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Senegal, Tanzania and the UK.
How many stages are at the Lost Village festival?
You'll find 11 stages at Lost Village, each with their own unique look and sound. Dance into the dawn to an impressive selection of acts with a focus on house, techno and alternative dance music. The festival was founded in 2015 by four friends who wanted to create a new creativity-led festival experience.
How To Get To Lost Village
Lost Village takes place every year in a privately owned woodland in the Lincolnshire countryside, halfway between Newark and Lincoln, in an area called Norton Disney. The festival has a real focus on sustainability so please consider this when planning your journey to the event.
Driving to Lost Village
The festival do discourage festival-goers from driving in a bid to reduce their carbon footprint as much as possible, if you can't avoid driving they advise you to drive with a full car. You can use the postcode LN6 9HN in your Sat Nav and then switch to following the yellow festival signs as you get closer. If you’re driving to Lost Village it’s essential you purchase a parking pass in advance to offset your CO2 emissions. >> Click for Google Maps
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Travelling by Coach to Lost Village
The official coach and shuttle provider for Lost Village is National Express and they provide a more sustainable and affordable option for accessing the event from locations across the country. Coaches are available from £47 with return tickets available from London Victoria, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham, Cambridge, Leicester, Loughborough, Brighton, Leeds, Sheffield, Nottingham and Wolverhampton among other cities.
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Trains & Shuttle Buses to Lost Village
The most environmentally-friendly option for travel – you can catch the train to Newark Northgate where shuttle buses by National Express will be waiting to drive you to the festival which is around 20-25 minutes away. You can also catch the train to Newark Castle, Lincoln and Grantham stations, but there is no shuttle service operating from these stations. Always check the trains for any delays or cancellations before you travel.
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Where to Stay and Camping at Lost Village
Camping at Lost Village
Lost Village offers a range of camping options for various budgets:
- Standard weekend camping is included in the ticket price
- Pre-Pitched Camping starts from £180 for a one-person tent
- Boutique Sanctuary starts from £735 for a two-person lodge (tipis, bell houses, nests and suites available)
- Camper vans are not allowed.
Where to stay near Lost Village
Don't fancy camping or staying within the festival? Your wristband gives you daily access but you will be searched each time upon re-entry. Here's some options for accommodation close to the festival:
- Eco-friendly Cabins – 2 miles from the festival
- Finest Retreats - The Hayloft at Greystones – 2 miles from the festival
- Dorado Lodge – 3.4 miles from the festival
Festival Fashion and Essentials for Lost Village
Lost Village is a playground when it comes to festival fashion so let your inner festival fairy go WILD. Anything goes and I had so much fun there walking around in some of my most out-there outfits. Lots of people dress fairly casual and then add glitter or accessories, there's a lot of party shirts, but then there are a lot of people who go all out – it's a great mix. Here's my festival essentials for Lost Village:
- Festival boots – I really recommend – even when it was a super hot weekend, some parts of the woods were really muddy so go prepared and don't wear white trainers like I saw some fools do! >> Shop my fave festival boots
- Festival hat – I had so many comments on my "sparkly captain" hat – including getting rinsed by Russell Kane in the comedy tent. They really stand out and if you get the goggles too – they're perfect for exploring the woods at night! >> Shop my fave festival hat
- A fabulous sparkly outfit! If you've ever dreamed of wearing something – this is the place to do it! Go skimpy, go out there, go crazy and have fun! >> Shop my fave sparkly festival outfit
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SIM Cards in Lost Village
Don't you hate when you get crappy phone signal at a music festival and you can't get hold of your friends? It's so frustrating, but one hot tip I can give you for avoiding this issue is to get a SIM or an eSIM for the mobile phone provider who is sponsoring the festival. Or, if it's a smaller festival like Lost Village, just look up the best phone signal for the area where it is being held:
- Get a temporary SIM card which you just use for the weekend
- Get an eSIM with Airalo to use during the festival
eSIMs are super quick and easy to use, you can find out more about how to install and use them in this extensive guide:
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