Theme Camps at Burning Nest 2026: Not Actual Size
Theme camps are participant-run camps that create an interactive space for others: a bar, a lounge, a game zone, a workshop hub, a mini venue, a tea shrine, a cuddle dojo… you get the idea.
Registrations close Sunday 15th March
New camps for 2026!
Bangers & Mash
Trekking the glade for salvation, our potato pilgrimage halted – a field of melted butter blobs ensnaring us. Voices from the deep yellow bade us: “construct a masher, a shrine to the great queer potato”. It said, “Go forth, entertain, and feed the masses”. Day turned to night. Crowds gathered. The message rang out: PLAY BANGERS & SERVE MASH!
Come be potatoes with us as at Bangers and Mash sunset(ish) onwards Tuesday to Saturday to eat some mash and dance and play only to songs you know the lyrics to 😊 Got a performance? Got an instrument? Anything you wanna put on display? All are welcome!! Just tap our ‘DJs’ or vibe check crew on the shoulder.
Camp size? 11-20
Accepting new members? No
Space for others to use? ABSOLUTELY YES. In the night time/sunset time, anything that compliments the bangers. When running this at Afrikaburn we’ve had people rock up with trombones, cabaret performers start a performance to Pink Pony Club, Singers jump up to sing Amy winehouse. That’s spontaneous, but we also love planned collaborations. As a food-provider camp at Afrikaburn we had multiple other food-gifting camps come at the same time for ‘Friday Food Hall’ at midnight Saturday, we’ve had daytime genre/artist-specific sets from guest ‘DJs’, and people enjoying our music space with crafting in the day. Anything in the day from others who need access to a sound system with low-supervision requirements from the camp. Contact Kiki Tetley at k.tetley92@gmail.com, or just approach any potato person during Burn.
Camp Easy Peeler
Camp Easy Peeler
We gotta whole lotta juice, believe it
Like no other
Before you know it you’ll be having a squeeze
Camp size? 6-10
Accepting new members? No
Space for others to use? No
Fusion Fantasies on Fire
Imagine a place where tantra, sexuality, kink, ENM and more in the realm of sex positivism (S+) come together. Fusion Fantasies community co-creates magical events where all sorts of sensual and sexual pleasures can be explored.
Camp size? 11-20
Accepting new members? Yes. Via www.fusionfantasies.com or email fusionfantasies@gmail.com
Space for others to use? Open workshops focused on connection and intimacy. Email: fusionfantasies@gmail.com
Permacult
PermaCult are a rag-tag collection of crusty hippies, off-gridders, punks and dirty little field gremlins; hell-bent on bringing some much needed bass, filth and chaos to the Glade.
Expect immersive theatre shenanigans, drag nights, moshing, silliness, storytelling, dirt, off-grid hacks, a free-party rig, dirt, connection, up-cycling, and…. yep, you guessed it! More dirt!
Camp size? 21-35
Accepting new members? Yes. Fill in this form >>
Space for others to use? Yes, if it’s not in use and the event/workshop fits our vibe. Email info@untamed-events.co.uk.
SaunaLicious
SaunaLicious. Come stretch, sip, sing and share stories with us while sweating in the SaunaLicious dome.
Camp size? 15
Accepting new members? No
Space for others to use? Performance and meditation and anything else folk can think of that would be suitable in a sauna. Contact via Theme Camp Liaison.
The Hearth
A chill space where you are invited to slow down, take it easy, and get comfortable. Comes with cosy vibes and friendly humans.
Camp size? 21-35
Accepting new members? No
Space for others to use? We are happy to consider hosting people who need a cosy space, for example crafts, acoustic music, meditations, … Daytime and evening time. Contact The Hearth’s Thomas via the Nest 2026 Signal group.
The Radical Exclusion
DPW petting zoo, a chance to observe the DPW crew in their native habitat. (sitting down drinking tea).
Camp size? 2-5
Accepting new members? No
Space for others to use? Maybe. Contact via Theme Camp Liaison.
Returning camps!
Big Thing Little String
Are you at the end of your tether? Is your time all tied up and your existence in knots? Then follow the line to Big Thing, Little String, where small strands occasionally lead to surprisingly big things.
Within this gently tangled corner you’ll find a place to pause, perch, coil up, and watch the festival spin by. Curious wanderers, late-night philosophers, and those who simply need somewhere soft to land are all welcome to drift through.
If you listen carefully you may hear the quiet hum of questionable ideas, creative mischief, and the occasional moment of unexpected interconnectedness.
There will be rope, silliness, workshops, and places to sprawl.
Some workshops will be 18+.
Satellite spinning area suitable for all ages — bring and borrow spinning props.
Translation: Big Thing Little String — camp of rope, spinning, comfort and chaos.
Camp size? 11-20
Accepting new members? No
Space for others to use? Open for crafting activities and similar, especially string related ones. Application form TBC. Contact via Theme Camp Liaison in the meantime.
The Antiquarian Speakeasy
The Antiquarian Speakeasy is your convivial hangout space for lovers of the spoken (+ written!) word, with occasional exotic liquor tastings! Enjoy our 24/7 “bar” open for connecting conversation and deepening dialogue from our menu of interesting questions. Browse through our relics and artefacts from bygone eras and hold literal 18th century documents in your burnery hands! Also known for coffee and Wordle and an assortment of random offerings throughout the week!
Camp size? 2-5
Accepting new members? Yes, email biodanzaniraj@gmail.com
Space for others to use? Yes, anything wordy/nerdy – email biodanzaniraj@gmail.com
Buildy McBuildface
Welcome to Buildy McBuildface — a small-but-mighty theme camp at Burning Nest dedicated to building things, skills, confidence, community, and occasionally wildly unnecessary siege engines.
We are a loose-knit collective of cheerful ne’er-do-wells who believe that if something is worth doing, it’s worth doing with tools, enthusiasm, and only moderate adult supervision.
== What Do We Actually Do? ==
1. The Tool Library
Need a drill? A saw? A thing that makes another thing happen? We bring a generous pile of tools for communal use. Borrow boldly. Return vaguely cleaner.
2. The Big Ridiculous Build
Each year we construct something large, interactive, and slightly concerning. Previous triumphs include:
— 2023: A Climbing Wall of Sex Toys
— 2022: Water Balloon Trebuchets
— 2024: A 12-Person Sauna
— 2025: The Wheel of Death
— 2026???? A mystery. Probably structurally “technically functional.”
3. Skill Shares & Shenanigans
From welding to wand-making, knot-tying to plug-rewiring, baraoke to public humiliation pillories — if you can teach it, demo it, or accidentally invent it, we’re in. We value practical skills, interpersonal skills, absurd skills, and the sacred art of trying anyway.
4. Radical Inclusion, Zero Mansplaining
We welcome humans of all genders, orientations, neuro-spiciness levels, and skill sets (hammers or ham sandwiches). Patronising behaviour is banned unless explicitly booked in advance.
== Vibe ==
* Small camp (around 30 humans). * High silliness. * High patience. * High immediacy.
* Camp motto: “It’s technically functional — we’ll fix it tomorrow.”
If you’d like to build something — physically, socially, emotionally, questionably — come join us.
We’ll fix it tomorrow.
Camp size? 21-35
Accepting new members? Yes. Apply (or conduct light espionage) here: 👉 http://bit.ly/Buildy2026
Bring tools. Bring curiosity. Bring a willingness to say “yes” before you know how.
Space for others to use? Yes, open spaces. Contact buildymcbuildfaces@gmail.com
Camp Costume Camp
Camp Costume Camp will be bringing hundreds of costumes and a makeup station to set up a fashion hub in the lush green fields!
Packed the wrong things for the entire marvel you are faced with at Nest? Come and see us and we’ll find you something wonderfully unsuitable! Are you looking for inspiration and pieces for your fabulous walk over the grounds? Come and see us for combinations beyond your wildest fashion dreams. Sparkly and unique garments made of the finest fabrics that have all been preloved! Is your mood changing throughout the day and your outfit no longer represents how you feel inside? Come and see us and we’ll transform you to align with your new vibe in no time!
In the night we light up and open our curtains for party punters who would like to take their costumes dancing!
Camp size? 36-50
Accepting new members? TBC
Space for others to use? We can have performances taking place in front of our camp and we have a lounge that can be used for workshops as well. We like to have some fashion related shows. Catwalk, vogue dancing, hoelahoep, etc. Application form TBC – contact via Theme Camp Liaison in the meantime.
Camp Cream Teas(e)
We are an ephemeral theme camp that only exists weekday afternoons for the purpose of spreading the joys of scones, jam and clotted cream to fellow Nestlings. We are a non residential theme camp, and camp dues are paid in homemade scones.
Camp size? 6-10
Accepting new members? Yes. Email mfthirlwall@gmail.com – our Facebook group
Space for others to use? We would welcome performers at our afternoon events, but we don’t have special space. Email mfthirlwall@gmail.com
Camp Crumpet
Come to Crumpet for the banging tunes …. or just the banging. Camp Crumpet is a queer led, co-created space where we will be playing excellent music and burning twinkly lights. Nothing is compulsory, almost everything is permitted as long as it’s not bothering anyone else. Adults are welcome to join us for dancing, chilling, and play. We will be hosting workshops during the daytime so check the WWW or our notice board for more information. As always, we work hard to ensure a safe and inclusive space for visitors wanting to engage in consensual play and intimacy, especially for members of the LGBTQIA+ & neurospicy communities. Our trained camp members are on hand whenever the play space is open to ensure everyone’s consent is being respected.
Camp size? 40-60
Accepting new members? Yes. Application form TBC.
Space for others to use? Open to anyone 18+ hosting workshops on a variety of topics. Form TBC.
Consent Camp
The Consent Camp is a dedicated space for Consent Team members to camp and is adjacent to consent services (the Consent Cafe and Consent Response: Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm).
We plan to have a self service kitchen (gas stoves, pots, pans, utensils, washing up) as well as a camp shower.
Camp size? 21-35
Accepting new members? Yes. Apply here >> Any questions to consent@burningnest.co.uk
Space for others to use? We welcome anyone wishing to run small scale consent activities within the Consent Cafe (Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm), we will also consider requests outside of this time (5-8pm would be suitable). The space holds around 8 people maximum. Contact consent@burningnest.co.uk
Deadly White Shade
A haven of shade and bunting, the (Grateful) Deadly Daemon Dive Bar, singalongs and cheese.
Camp size? 21-35
Accepting new members? No
Space for others to use? Yes, email michelle@clarisinda.co.uk
F.U.K.C. (Free Use Kitchen Camp)
A working kitchen in the glade. We offer space for Nestlings who want to do some communal cooking (10+ servings) and also food offerings at various points throughout the event.
Camp size? 11-20
Accepting new members? Yes. Apply here >>
Space for others to use? We are open to hosting food events. Contact via the Theme Camp Liaison.
Flim Flam
Twitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy is a small but mighty intergalactic outpost where cosmic exploration meets the wonderfully eccentric world of birdwatching. Inspired by the quirky brilliance of Bill Oddie and the spirit of absurd sci-fi adventure, our camp reimagines twitching as an astral pursuit.
At the heart of our space sits a giant, squishy nest, a tactile, welcoming centrepiece that pulses gently with rhythm and light, drawing in curious travellers from across the glade. Around it, you’ll find a mini bar serving “twitcher fuel,” a decorative bird cage for the more domesticated species among us, and plenty of room to flap, strut, and spiral around the dance floor.
Expect wax jackets, binoculars, alien plumage, and spontaneous outbreaks of bird call mimicry.
Camp size? 36-50
Accepting new members? No
Space for others to use? Yes. Email flimflamcamp@gmail.com
Forest of Wild Love
The Forest is an ecstatic, soberish space, both gentle and wild. We explore embodiment, connection, pleasure, play and love in all their forms. We offer a spectrum of re-wilding activities, such as ecstatic dance, contact improv, yoga, breathwork, authentic relating, nature immersion, fooling, comedy, ritual, magick, sacred intimacy, lgbtq+ explorations, sex+ and body positivity… and also taking the mick out of it all! Embodied awareness and authenticity are at the root of all we do.
Camp size? 36-50
Accepting new members? Yes. We delight in welcoming new Forest creatures each year! Application form >>
Space for others to use? Yes! Submission form >> for anything related to:
💃 Ecstatic dance 🌀 Contact improvisation 💞 Authentic relating 🤗 Conscious touch & cuddle puddles 🔥 Sacred sexuality workshops & temple nights 🤡 Fooling & Clown 🎭 Experimental theatre & play 🕺 Improv music 👯 Partner dance 🤲 Massage 🧘♂️ Exotic meditation 🌬️ Breathwork 🥊 Play fighting 🌿 Nature appreciation 👐 Sensory play ⚡ Energy work 🔮 Magick
Hot Mess
A collective of artists and makers who bring fire art to beguile and enchant. From dusk, see flames dance in time to music, rake patterns in flaming sand or lie down and let yourself be mesmerised by the rolling curls and whorls of our upside-down fire.
Camp size? 21-35
Accepting new members? No
Space for others to use? Maybe?
La Conejita Chiquititísima
A home for the silly, the surreal and the (Hi)spanic. A knock-off ‘Alice in Wonderland’, dubbed in Spanglish, played at 2.5x speed. Bonus points for neurodiversity.
Camp size? 21-35
Accepting new members? ¡Sí! Email hola@laconejablanca.xyz
Space for others to use? ¡Sí! Always happy to be contacted. Email hola@laconejablanca.xyz
Pampers Campers
Located in the campsite we provide brunches and booze for all comers.
Camp size? 6-10
Accepting new members? Yes – if you feel the need to pamper some campers and add to our general chaos then please contact us on pamperscampers@mail.com
Space for others to use? Yes, email pamperscampers@mail.com
Panravia
A camp that aims to create conscious connection, to oneself and between burners. A welcoming, calm space to get away from the hecticness of Nest. A place to stop and recharge.
We aim to embody this vision in our interactions (with each other and visitors) and through the activities run in our space, such as: tea service, meditation, craft, yoga, fires, massage, cacao ceremonies, cuddle puddles, discussions, truth circles, etc.
Camp size? 28-30
Accepting new members? Yes – Come speak with current members at Burning Pub and other socials and tell us about yourself. Application form >>
Space for others to use? Connected to crafting, yoga, meditation, mindfulness. Contact via Theme Camp Liaison.
Psychedellyfish
Come one, come all, and be enthralled in the Psychedellyfish dome.
Wave your tentacles to wobbly tunes on a wonky dancefloor or submerge yourself amongst the cushions of our spangolarium squish space. From live music to workshops and shenanigans, we’re open all week.
Camp size? 36-50
Accepting new members? No
Space for others to use? Yes to daytime craft, discussion, performance, music, workshops, yoga, etc but maybe less suited to something that requires quiet or privacy. We are not available for playspace or sexy workshops. Music applications welcome but we are usually limited on the number of free DJ slots. Programming form >>
The Flamin’ Merkin
The Flamin’ Merkin has been improving the Margarita-to-dust ratio since 2013. We create a space** where the more interaction and silliness – and tequila – the better! Traditionally, we gift large quantities of top-quality Margaritas during our traditional happy hour* every day, and the rest of the time serve assorted boozeyness (bring a bottle to donate if you’d like), philosophical conversation, serious ridiculousness and new friends***.
Pop on over for some kick-ass tunes, top quality drinks, seriously silly shenanigans and as much snark as you can throw at us whilst we dance together under the Merkin sails.
*tends to never be just the hour…
**beware of surprise takeovers!!
***see **
Camp size? 21-35
Accepting new members? No
Space for others to use? TBC