Gottwood – Anglesey, Wales 2026
Overview
Gottwood Festival marks its 15th milestone edition as a critically acclaimed underground electronic music retreat, immersing 5,000 attendees in a psychedelic woodland wonderland on the Carreglwyd Estate in Anglesey, North Wales, from June 11–14, 2026. Founded in 2010 by Future Noise Ltd, it champions house, techno, disco, and experimental sounds with a curated lineup of global DJs and live acts, art installations, and a strong community ethos that prioritizes safety, spontaneity, and raving over commercial excess.
Set deep in ancient Welsh forests, Gottwood evokes a fairytale escape with natural amphitheaters, hidden clearings, and immersive visuals, blending music discovery with cultural depth. As an adults-only (18+) boutique event, it fosters intimate connections amid the trees, earning raves for its balanced programming and environmental harmony, making it a perennial favorite for electronic purists seeking authentic, otherworldly vibes.
Event Highlights
- Main activities or performances: Underground electronic sets across house, techno, disco, and experimental genres on multiple woodland stages; past headliners like Jamie Jones, Hot Natured, and Disclosure set the tone—2026 lineup announcement imminent, promising similar trailblazers with sunrise sessions and back-to-back DJ pairings.
- Special traditions or features: The “forest rave” ethos with spontaneous art pop-ups, sound system clashes, and a no-main-stage policy to encourage organic exploration; annual commitment to safer spaces via welfare teams and community guidelines.
- Unique attractions for visitors: Psychedelic installations and visual arts in forest glades, secret cinema screenings, late-night Big Top clubbing, and eco-workshops; plus artisan markets for vinyl, crafts, and sustainable fashion amid the trees.
About This Event
- Gottwood, launched in 2010, has become the UK’s go-to boutique electronic fest, retracing festival roots by empowering attendees with balanced music, art, and nature since its Anglesey inception.
- The Carreglwyd Estate’s 100-acre woodland provides a magical, low-impact setting with natural acoustics, capping at 5,000 for intimacy and ease.
- Strictly 18+ to cultivate a mature, uninhibited atmosphere, it’s renowned for launching underground talents and fostering a “rave again” spirit.
- Sustainability is integral: zero-waste policies, solar-powered stages, and forest protection, partnering with local conservation for minimal footprint.
- Hailed by Resident Advisor as a “special fairytale,” it blends auditory discovery with communal purpose, drawing global electronic devotees year after year.
Why Attend
Gottwood is a woodland whisper to the wild within, where ancient Anglesey trees cradle hypnotic beats and fleeting connections, dissolving the everyday into a haze of house harmonies and dawn dances. It’s the electronic escape for souls craving depth over decibels—wander hidden glades to unearth secret sets, ignite creativity amid installations, and surrender to the forest’s pulse, emerging enchanted and alive.
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Beyond the basslines, it’s a purposeful paradise: safer spaces nurture vulnerability, eco-practices honor the land, and the intimate scale sparks serendipity. Whether a seasoned selector or curious explorer, Gottwood’s milestone magic guarantees transcendence—timeless raves in timeless woods, leaving echoes of euphoria that linger like morning mist.
Date & Duration
Dates: June 11 – June 14, 2026
Duration: 4 days
Venue / Location
Carreglwyd Estate, Llanfaethlu, Anglesey, LL65 4HH, United Kingdom (A 100-acre historic woodland estate on Anglesey Island, North Wales, featuring natural clearings for stages, forested trails, and coastal proximity for an immersive, secluded vibe.)
Ticket Information
- How tickets are sold: Online via gottwood.co.uk and partners like Skiddle; £70 deposit secures spot, balance due later; latest release closed—sign up for next via site for SMS alerts and pre-sale access.
- Whether admission is free or paid: Paid event; 18+ only, no under-18s.
- Ticket pricing in USD: Approximate (£1 ≈ $1.30); Weekend (Early Bird Deposit): $91 (£70 GBP); Full Weekend: $260–$325 (£200–£250 GBP + bf); Boutique Camping Add-on: $130 (£100 GBP).
- Any special seating or VIP options: No formal VIP; general admission with accessible viewing platforms; boutique camping upgrades include powered tents and priority parking.
- Minimum and maximum ticket pricing: Minimum: $91 (deposit); Maximum: $325 (full weekend with add-ons).
- Additional info: Tiered pricing advances with demand; includes camping; non-refundable per terms, resale via official; lineup early access for sign-ups.
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Contact Information
- Email: Not specified; use the website form for inquiries.
- Phone: Not specified; direct via site.
- Website: https://gottwood.co.uk.
- Social Media: @gottwoodfestival (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X).
- Key Staff: Future Noise Ltd (organizers); general form for all.
- Press/Volunteers: Press via site; volunteer opportunities TBD for 2026.
- Note: Response time ~24–48 hours; English/Welsh support; SMS sign-up for alerts.
Getting There
- Nearest airports: Anglesey (VLY, ~15 miles/30-minute drive) or Liverpool John Lennon (LPL, ~100 miles/2-hour drive); Ryanair/EasyJet.
- Public transport: Train to Holyhead Station (from London Euston ~4.5 hours via Avanti West Coast), then bus/taxi to the estate (~20 minutes); festival shuttles from Bangor.
- Parking: On-site passes ~$39 (£30 GBP); carpool encouraged; arrive early for woodland spots.
- Other access: A55 North Wales Expressway; cycling from Llanfaethlu; Uber/taxis (~$20–$30 from Holyhead).
Accommodation Options
- Boutique camping: $130 (£100 GBP) add-on for powered tents/yurts in wooded glades; includes facilities and priority entry.
- General camping: Included with weekend tickets; bring gear to forest fields with composting toilets/showers.
- Campervans: Separate passes (~$52, no hook-ups); designated areas with water points.
- Nearby hotels: Llanfaethlu B&Bs (~$80–$130/night); Holyhead options like The Pier House (~$100–$150).
- Other: Glamping via partners (~$200–$300); off-site Airbnbs in Anglesey (~$90–$140).
Reviews
- Gottwood’s forest alchemy was spellbinding—hypnotic sets in ancient woods, art that breathes, left utterly transported.
- Intimate electronic Eden; secret stages sparked magic, community unbreakable—Wales’ woodland rave pinnacle.
- Psychedelic perfection: dawn house under canopies, visuals vivid, vibes pure—milestone edition will eclipse all.
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FAQ's
What's the vibe and lineup for Gottwood's 15th edition?
Gottwood's essence is underground electronic immersion—house, techno, disco in a psychedelic forest fairytale, 18+ for uninhibited raving. 2026 lineup drops soon via sign-up; expect trailblazers like past Jamie Jones, with B2B sets across glades until dawn. Stages hidden in trees foster discovery—no main stage, all spontaneity. It's intimate (5,000 cap) for bonds and breakthroughs; announcements promise milestone magic blending legends and risers.
How accessible is Gottwood for disabilities?
Inclusive woodland design: level paths to key stages, accessible platforms, free companion tickets, BSL-interpreted sets, and quiet zones amid trees. Composting facilities adapted, shuttles from Holyhead accommodate mobility; register via site for support. Forest terrain noted, but eco-trails eased—it's thoughtful access, ensuring everyone raves equitably in the groves.
What sustainability practices are at play?
Zero-impact forest guardian: solar stages, composting toilets, zero-plastic (reusables only), and biodiversity monitoring to protect ancient woods. No fires/drones, carpool incentives, post-event clean-ups. Help by public transport (shuttles from Bangor) or biking; proceeds aid local conservation. It's raving in harmony—your choices preserve Anglesey's enchantment.
What food and drink options fuel the fest?
10+ stalls with global fusion: vegan curries, gluten-free tacos, local Welsh cheeses—~$10–$15/meal. Bars pour craft ciders, Anglesey gins, non-alc elixirs in glade pop-ups; BYO water refills free. Ethical, diverse bites support island producers—no outside booze in arenas, but camp-friendly. Graze amid the trees, sustaining the all-night flow.
Can I bring my dog, and pet policy?
Well-behaved dogs welcome on leads in non-stage areas, but woodland crowds/noise may stress—register at entry for band, use relief zones with bags. No pets in food/art zones for safety; anxious pups better boarded nearby. Vets in Holyhead (~10 miles). Festival loves the furry familiars but prioritizes welfare—high-energy better home for serene sleeps.
