Join us at Bearded Theory

Bearded Theory is a multi-award winning creative and performing arts festival set in the beautiful grounds of Catton Hall in the heart of the National Forest.

Podpads will be pre-pitched in a bespoke camping area with a reception service staffed by our friendly team who will be there to welcome you when you arrive. In the Podpads area you will find:

Pamper parlour with hairdryers and straighteners.
Reception area with free tea and coffee at designated times.
Free phone charging facilities.

Toilets and showers are a short walk away and will be shared with other campers.

Guests will be able to check in from 9am on Thursday, 21st May and stay until 10am on Monday 25th May.

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Accommodation Available

Podpad

Sleeps 2

The Podpad is our tried and tested signature product, leading the way in the boutique fields for over a...

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Luxpad

Sleeps 2

The Luxpad offers increased floor space and head height, bringing you home from home comforts including electricity,...

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Bunkpad

Sleeps 4

The Bunkpad offers all the advantages of the Luxpad and includes wooden bunk beds together with 240v electricity

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Octopad

Sleeps 4

The Octopad is a huge communal space for living and sleeping, combining sleeping under canvas with a solid wooden...

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Basic Bellepad

Sleeps up to 6

Stay under canvas in a beautiful canvas bell tent, supplied with groundsheet and carpet but no beds.

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Standard Bellepad

Sleeps up to 6

Stay under canvas in a beautiful canvas bell tent, supplied with groundsheet, carpets, camp beds and fitted...

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Deluxe Bellepad

Sleeps up to 4

Stay under canvas in a beautiful canvas bell tent. Wooden beds, foam mattresses, electricity, lights,...

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XL Bellepad

Sleeps 6 or 8

The XL Bellepad is a large canvas twin poled bell tent providing a gigantic internal space of 40 square metres with...

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Don't take our word for it, see what our guests say about Podpads

“The Luxpad is great, I'm 6ft 3", I could stand up in the middle - It's a tardis !!”
— CW
“Absolutely loved it.....brilliant in every way.....great facilities and staff!!!”
— DH
“Podpads makes for a great experience and you don't have carry tents and bedding!”
— CK
“This was our first Festival together. We have a combined age of 113 but felt like teenagers again in our beautiful Bellepad. We had a wonderful time !”
— AC
“We had an amazing weekend. Getting into the guest area was a great benefit which added to our overall experience. Cheers!”
— PM
“I used Podpads last year and this year encouraged friends to join me too.!”
— LM