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✈️How to get to Beautiful Days Festival
Planning your trip to Beautiful Days Festival? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Exeter International Airport (EXT), about 9 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: Cardiff International Airport (CWL), about 70 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 13 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Exeter, Devon or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Beautiful Days Festival
Accommodation near the Beautiful Days Festival site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Exeter, Devon, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Exeter, Devon.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Beautiful Days Festival 2026 weather
Weather in Escot Park in August 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 44% of days
| 2025 | Overcast | 22° / 10° | no rainy days |
| 2024 | Rain | 18° / 12° | 2 rainy days |
| 2023 | Rain | 21° / 16° | 2 rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near Beautiful Days Festival
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Beautiful Days Festival. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Exeter, Devon and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Beautiful Days Festival 2026: psychedelic festival at Escot Park, United Kingdom
Nestled in the Devon hills, Beautiful Days Festival takes over Escot Park each year, near Exeter in southwest England, from August 20 to 23, 2026. Founded by members of The Levellers, this family-friendly festival cultivates a relaxed and festive atmosphere in a rural setting.
The 2026 edition brings together four artists spanning indie, psychedelia and post-punk: The Beta Band, legends of folktronica and psychedelic pop, Big Special, Dug and Gurriers.
The programme navigates between alternative rock, indie rock, psychedelic rock and touches of indietronica and trip hop. An eclectic sound palette true to the festival's open-minded spirit, valuing both classics and new voices.
From August 20 to 23, 2026, Escot Park hosts this summer edition. Browse the full line-up and book your tickets.
❓FAQ
How many stages does Beautiful Days have?
This festival in England (Devon) offers entertainment across 6 stages (including the Main Arena, the Big Top and the Theatre Tent), plus the Magic Teapot, site art installations, a huge Children's Area and the Kanga Wellbeing space.
What are the dates and how long is it?
Beautiful Days takes place at Escot Park, Devon. The site opens for camping from 12 noon on Thursday 20 August 2026, with performances running Friday 21 to Sunday 23 August. The weekend ticket includes 4 nights of camping (Thursday to Monday).
Is camping included?
Yes, Beautiful Days is a camping festival: the weekend ticket gives access to the campsites from Thursday to Monday. Campervan and caravan pitches are available, as well as yurts, tipis and Bell Tents to hire.
Which station is nearest and are there shuttles?
The closest station is Feniton, linked free of charge to the site's Red Gate by a shuttle bus running throughout the weekend. Stagecoach buses also run from Exeter St Davids station.
Is the festival family- and child-friendly?
Yes, it is a family-friendly festival with a huge Children's Area. Child tickets are priced by age band (under 5, 5 to 10, 10 to 16), and all under-16s must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.
What facilities are there for disabled visitors?
There is an Accessible Campsite next to the site (with a 24hr marquee, medicine fridge and charging points), accessible parking spaces, viewing platforms in the Main Arena and the Big Top, accessible toilets and a free shuttle bus linking the Accessible Campsite to the Medical Centre all weekend. Assistance dogs are welcome.
When was the festival founded?
Beautiful Days was founded in 2003 by the band Levellers and is organised by DMF Music. It is fully independent, with no sponsorship or advertising.
What food is available on site?
The site features real ale bars from Otter Brewery and a vast selection of carefully chosen food and craft stalls.
