Book your place for Big Shakeout Festival 2025; our end of summer party and the best outdoor weekend of the year.
Expect a weekend of outdoor activities, camping, courses, live music, films, talks - and of course great food, great beer and great company.
What is Big Shakeout Festival?
Big Shakeout is a non-profit celebration designed to make the outdoors accessible to everyone - with all proceeds going to Alpkit Foundation.
Try something different. Gain a new skill. Be inspired by adventurers' tales and watch jaw-dropping films.
Fantastic food, even better beer. Chill out, have fun. Then bring the party into the night with live music from a huge range of artists.
Find adventure on and off site
Street food and a well stocked bar.
Full lineup coming soon
Your guide to get Shakeout-ready
Individual tickets available for Adults, 16 - 18s and under 16s. Or bundle and save with our Family or Friends group tickets.
Bringing a vehicle? You'll need a car or campervan parking pass. Limited spaces available - buy now to avoid disappointment.
Alpkit Foundation runs a packed programme of outdoor courses over the festival weekend. Try something new, get close to nature and step out of your comfort zone. There's something for every festival goer to find their own challenge.
Camping for the weekend is included in your entry ticket. Don't want to camp? Upgrade to a pre-pitched teepee or bunkhouse room to dial up the comfort.
Get set up for a good night's sleep and be ready for adventure in the morning. Shop tents, camping equipment, outdoor clothing and more.
Explore our range of 1 - 6 person tents
Wake up ready for adventure
Outdoor clothing for every activity
"With loads going on for families and adventurers of all ages, The Big Shakeout is a great weekend. Don’t forget to allow a bit of time to soak up the vibe and chill out with like-minded folk, as well as making the most of all the great activities and new skills you can learn... A lovely event."
- Rob Slade, Wired for Adventure
"We absolutely love living in the Peak District with all the outdoor adventures and stunning family walks on our doorstep... But for those families who live in towns and cities who want to cram as much outdoor adventure into a weekend as possible, Alpkit’s Big Shakeout Festival is a must."
- The TraveLynn Family
The Big Shakeout takes place atThornbridge Outdoorsnear Great Longstone in the Peak District.
Sorry no. Pets are not allowed on site.
No. You must have a valid Big Shakeout weekend ticket to participate in any School of Adventure Activities. Any orders for activities without a Big Shakeout weekend ticket will be cancelled and refunded.
We will do everything we can to make sure your chosen activity goes ahead, however in some circumstances a course may have to be cancelled due to weather or lack of numbers. In these cases we will either offer you a place on an alternative activity or refund.
You will receive an email confirmation with an order reference number upon completing your order. Your order number is your unique reference number, bring it along with you and present it at registration.You will need your order reference number to register on arrival.
There are no dedicated disabled weekend activity tickets, however some activities may be suitable with additional instruction. Please contact us with your requirements to see how we can tailor the experiences accordingly.
Tickets will be available for on-site parking. If you are in a campervan, please buy a campervan ticket for the Big Shakeout festival, there will be a designated campervan space available for you. If the ground is unsuitable due to conditions, parking will be along the public road.
We do not reserve tickets for group bookings. Everyone in your group needs to register and purchase tickets in the same way as anybody else buying tickets.
Under 18 year-olds must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult. Proof of age / photo ID may be required for entry.
We cannot give refunds unless the event is cancelled or substantially altered. Tickets cannot be transferred to another name.
This is a weekend event - no day or evening tickets are available for purchase.
We know you'll be eager so start arriving from 2pm on the Friday to access the car park and pitch up. Access to the full site will be from 4pm. The last course is scheduled to end at 2pm on Sunday, so we'll be clearing away the site from then.
Prohibited items include, but are not restricted to:
Glass bottles, naked flames, drugs/illegal substances, guns, crossbows, generators, fireworks, chinese/flying lanterns, flares
