Stunning Peak District Loction
Thornbridge Outdoors, Great Longstone, Derbyshire
26th - 28th of September 2025, Great Longstone, Derbyshire
A weekend of adventure and entertainment since 2009
Lovingly brought to you by everyone at Alpkit
The UK's Original Adventure Festival Since 2009
Your guide to get Shakeout-ready
Your entry gets you 2 nights complimentary camping, heaps of free onsite activities and full access to music and talks. Car parking, onsite lodge accommodation and 'School of Adventure' courses are extra.
Bringing a vehicle? You'll need a car or campervan parking pass. Limited spaces available - be quick as car parking can often sell out.
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.
"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 is held on the last weekend of September: 26-28 September 2025
The Big Shakeout takes place atThornbridge Outdoorsnear Great Longstone in the Peak District.
The Big Shakeout is run by the team at Alpkit. For 52 weeks of the year we run an outdoor brand. Then for one weekend we find our inner Eavis and put on a festival that makes us proud.
Yes please. Every year about 20 people volunteer to help our. Our Shakermakers, as we're affectionately known, work tirelessly behind the scenes to help put on the show.
If you're interested in volunteering at this years show then please email support@alpkit.com
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