# The party of the year comes to the Cotswolds! Revellers flock to 5,000 acre estate in Oxfordshire to enjoy a weekend of indulgence and hedonism (and there’s not a screen in sight!)

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-party-of-the-year-comes-to-the-cotswolds-revellers-flock-to-5000-acre-estate-in-oxfordshire-to-enjoy-a-weekend-of-indulgence-and-hedonism-and-theres-not-a-screen-in-sight/
- Published: 2026-07-30T16:20:35+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-30T16:33:15+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/lifestyle/article-16016299/Is-poshest-festival-Britain-Cotswolds-crew-flock-middle-class-gathering-boasts-wood-fired-saunas-champagne-tap-cricket-match-streaking-encouraged.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Art, Culture, World

## Key points

- Wilderness Festival expects 30,000 visitors in Oxfordshire.
- Music, wellness and luxury experiences feature prominently.
- Standard weekend tickets start from £288.

## Summary

Wilderness Festival, a three-day event held at Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire, is expected to attract around 30,000 people for its fifteenth edition. The festival combines live music, food, wellness activities and theatrical events, and is notable for attracting both affluent attendees and families despite its reputation for luxury and hedonism.

The 5,000-acre estate near Charlbury will host performances by Annie Lennox and Scissor Sisters, alongside wine tastings, martini classes and lake swimming. Tickets start at £105 for a day and £288 for a general weekend pass, while premium boutique camping options can exceed £7,000; activities also include wood-fired saunas, a champagne marquee and an annual fancy-dress cricket match.

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