SPIRAL: The Big Unwind is a gathering for people who enjoy the connection between film, music, and nature. This is a winding journey into the self and out towards others, as friends are made and a community grows.
Over two days, an intimate collective of 120 people will meet atop a roundhill to take in the views, dance under the stars, and experience the transporting power of cinema.
The spiral draws a line between the past and the present, the here and now, you and us.
Get twisted.
Gates open at 14:00 on Friday 14th June.
We ask that everyone is offsite by 12:00 midday on Sunday 16th June.
This is a camping event. You may arrive and set up camp from 14:00 on Friday 14th June.
There will be portaloos in the camping area, as well as x2 flushing toilets inside the Barn.
Please note: There is only 1 shower available at this event, accessible in the Barn from 7am to 10:30am only. You are welcome to bring a camping shower, bucket, bathe in the River Avon, or indulge in nature’s aromas until Sunday.
There is limited space for camper vans, please get in touch via e-mail if you'd like to bring one.
Extra things to bring:
- reusable water bottle
- a mug for tea/coffee
- head torch
- contactless phone/bank card for cashless payments across the site
- yoga kit if wanting to do yoga
- waterproofs
The site is a working farm — leave no trace.
You are welcome to bring your own alcohol, but there will be an affordable bar open from the afternoons, running into the night. There will be coffee and tea available Saturday daytime.
Whilst you are welcome to bring your own campsite cooking gear, the following stalls will be available to purchase meals from:
Friday dinner 5pm - 10pm: Tara Rasoi
Sustainable, vegetarian Indian food, carefully sourced and full of flavour. Tara Rasoi work with local suppliers to find seasonal ingredients for their dishes.
Saturday brunch & lunch 9am - 3pm: Catering by Robbie Tack
Loaded breakfast baps, huevos rancheros, and tacos taking you from breakfast to lunch.
Saturday dinner 5pm - 10pm: Biddle’s Bread
The Suffolk based sourdough maker will be serving up delicious pizza, as well as soup and bread.
Set in the Somerset countryside, the festival takes place at Kelston Roundhill, with views stretching for miles.
At the centre of the site is THE STONE BARN where we will gather for films, music and dancing.
Adjourning the main performance space is ROOM 2, a shoeless horizontal screening space and ambient music destination.
On top of the hill and underneath the canopy of a small woodland clump is THE BARROW, a special place high over the rolling hills of south west England.
Further afield, a short ramble will bring you to the River Avon.
By Car: Parking is limited onsite, so we are asking that everyone car-share if they can. Better for nature, better for petrol costs. Get in touch via e-mail if you'd like help filling any empty seats or if you're looking for a lift.
By Train: Bath Spa is the nearest train station, only 15 minutes by taxi to the festival site.
By Bicycle: If you want to come by bike, you can let us know and we will try to group you with any others doing the same.
Please note: From the turnoff to the Barn from the A431 is a farm track, not tarmac, but is still possible for small cars to do.