Camping At Sanctuary

This page is for people who would like to camp at Kelham during  Sanctuary.

We are delighted to be able to offer a limited number of camping pitches at Kelham Hall for Sanctuary over the weekend of 28th-30th August 2020

Each pitch is suitably distanced from those around it and is sized for a single motor home, caravan or large tent.

The site owner is prepared to offer these on a two night stay basis only. This can be Friday and Saturday night or Saturday and Sunday.

Access for set up is from 1600 on Friday or 1000 on Saturday.  If you arrive or wish to depart between 1030 and 1730 on Saturday or Sunday this will require you to have a foot escort which you can obtain from the information point.

Electric hook up is an option.

The site is a full time dedicated caravan and camping site with toilets etc.

You must have tickets for Sanctuary in addition to your camping fees.  

Please remember that your safety is our paramount concern. The event is designed to mitigate as much risk around Covid-19 as we possibly can whilst still allowing people to come together to celebrate steampunk.

Kelham Hall and park are fabulous and gives us more than 40 acres of grounds for a perfectly socially-distanced steampunk gathering.

Come along in your finery to promenade. See and be seen as you perambulate around the grounds. Picnic in style - we will have spot awards for the best looking picnics. Shop to your hearts content as you explore the traders trail. Selected steampunk vendors spread throughout the park with a trail map to make sure you don’t miss any of them.

Steampunk is a scene which has long promoted polite and considerate behaviour. This is especially important today and we will expect considerate conduct from all attendees particularly around our mutual safety.

We will require EVERYONE attending to have a clear face shield or cloth or surgical style mask which covers mouth and nose for wear where the 2m social distancing may not be easy to observe. e.g. in the toilets. Spot prizes will again be given for stunning masks.

All activities and features are being designed taking these safety measures into consideration. Keep watching as we announce features.

If you are shielding or simply too far away then don’t forget our virtual festival too which will be free to access.

Attendance in person. (Hopefully this answers your questions...)

1. Numbers are strictly limited due to safe capacity.

2. Attendance is by prebooking only. No admission on the day.

3. Only single day tickets are available priced at £10 each.

4. Paying adults may also book free tickets for children aged 15 and under. Everyone must have a ticket.

5. As a thank you to Asylum indomitable wristband holders you will be able to claim a Sanctuary medal from the event free of charge if you book your wristband for Sanctuary before August 1st.

6. Sanctuary medals and other merchandise is available to pre order for collection here: MERCHANDISE

7. Tickets will go on sale on Sunday July 5th at 1700. The ticket tailor links will be publicised in advance.

8. Initially tickets for 10am - 5.30pm Saturday or Sunday will be launched. If these sell out quickly then we will offer Monday too.

9. There will be opportunities for exhibitors with features suitable for outdoors. For these enquires ONLY (No trader enquiries) please email tinker(at) ministryofsteampunk.co.uk.

10. Trader bookings are handled entirely by VSS Markets and invitations will be going out very shortly.

11. There is ample parking at the venue. There is no facility for overnight parking without special arrangement. We are sorry but there is currently no provision for general attendee camping.

12. The site is flat and level. Access is generally good but please remember this is a country park. The paths etc are generally fine but grassed areas and woodland may not be easy to access for people with mobility difficulties. We will be spreading out the layout for safety reasons.

13. The event is wholly outdoors. You should dress to suit the weather conditions.

14. This is the event as planned on June 28th. It is however subject to change as required by the situation and circumstances beyond our control.

Important: In the event of a second spike of Covid 19 requiring the event to be cancelled all tickets will be refunded.