The Bournemouth 7s festival will offer a dedicated Women’s Only camping area when it returns to Christchurch, Dorset, for the May bank holiday weekend in 2026. The fenced-off zone, returning for 2026, is designed to provide extra privacy and security for female attendees staying on-site during the three-day sport and music event.
The campsite will be open from midday on Friday, May 22, until midday on Monday, May 25, 2026. The Women’s Only area will have a secluded fenced-off section within the main campsite with private toilets and showers. (Vanity facilities such as mirrors and hair dryers are advertised for the Glamping/V.VIP areas, not specifically the Women’s Only camping.)
Organisers say the area will have its own 24-hour security, and space in the section is available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be pre-booked, so people are encouraged to arrive early to get a spot.
The move aligns with the Association of Independent Festivals’ Safer Spaces campaign, which provides industry guidance and a charter of best practice to tackle harassment and improve safety at festivals. The event takes place at the Chapel Gate (Bournemouth University Sports Campus) sports complex and expects to host around 30,000 people for sports including netball, hockey and women’s football.
With tickets and campsite bookings already on sale, local residents and visitors can check the latest rules and details on the Bournemouth 7s website. Note the campsite is strictly for Over‑18s only; under‑18s are not permitted to camp on site.
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