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✈️How to get to Boardmasters Festival
Planning your trip to Boardmasters Festival? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY), about 2 km from the venue.
- Allow about 3 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Newquay 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 Boardmasters Festival
Accommodation near the Boardmasters 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 Newquay, 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 Newquay.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Boardmasters Festival 2026 weather
Weather in Trebelsue Farm in August 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 67% of days
| 2025 | Light drizzle | 19° / 14° | 1 rainy day |
| 2024 | Drizzle | 19° / 16° | 4 rainy days |
| 2023 | Drizzle | 16° / 14° | 5 rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near Boardmasters Festival
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Boardmasters Festival. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Newquay and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Boardmasters Festival 2026: surf and music festival in Cornwall, UK
A festival combining surf, skate, and music, Boardmasters Festival takes over Trebelsue Farm in Cornwall, United Kingdom. On August 5, 2026, an eclectic lineup blends indie rock, alternative pop, and electronic in a spectacular coastal setting, with parallel surf competitions.
This edition celebrates British surf culture. Check the lineup and join the Cornish beaches.
❓FAQ
How long does Boardmasters last?
Five days, from 5 to 9 August 2026 in Newquay, Cornwall (UK), across two sites: Watergate Bay (the main music site) and Fistral Beach (surf competition and skateboarding).
Is there a campsite?
Yes, camping is paid and included in the Weekend Camping tickets (3, 4 or 5 days). There is also General Camping, VIP Camping, Pre-Pitched, Live-Ins, plus Chilled Camping and Family Camping (new for 2026, with an 11pm noise curfew).
When can I arrive with my ticket?
The 5-day ticket grants entry from Wednesday 5 August, the 4-day from Thursday 6, the 3-day from Friday 7; all campsites must be vacated by 12pm on Monday 10 August.
Is the festival family-friendly?
Yes: free entry for ages 0-5 (no ticket needed), child tickets (6-12) from £35 and teen tickets (13-15) from £183. Family Camping (within Chilled) is free for under-15s.
What accessibility facilities are available?
Boardmasters offers a dedicated Accessible Camping (accessible toilets and showers, a Changing Places unit, a 24-hour charging point, a fridge for medication), accessible RADAR-lock toilets at every block in the Main Arena, two High Dependency Changing units with hoists, complimentary Essential Companion tickets and free Accessible Parking (requested via the Access Request Form, reviewed from March 2026).
How do I get to the festival?
A Newquay Shuttle Bus (from £12.50, unlimited) runs to Newquay Town Centre, a 15-20 minute walk from Fistral Beach; the shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible. Coach bundles and parking (from £50 camping, £25 day) are also available.
