With a line up including headline sets from ALICE COOPER and BEHEMOTH, Norwegian Black Metal superstars DIMMU BORGIR's  only UK show of 2012, as well as over 100 bands including ANVIL, PARADISE LOST, WATAIN, ORANGE GOBLIN, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER and Swedish metal merchants GRAND MAGUS, there is no more metal place in the UK than BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR.

Given the VIP cast, it's only fitting that the weekend is a true VIP experience, and there’s no better way to enjoy the most METAL weekend of the year than by camping in the SERPENTS LAIR.  From the minute you arrive you will be met by our event management staff and hostesses who will direct you to your camping area to set up camp or show you to your exclusive furnished accommodation whether you chose one of our new, SQURTS, YURTS, DELUXE YURTS or PRE-ERECTED TENTS. 

Enjoy the many benefits Serpents Lair VIP camping has to offer such as:   

• Access to Arena and Campsite from Midday Thursday to Monday   

• Private Entrance with FREE parking close to your camping area  

• Complimentary ‘hot’ showers and private rest rooms facilities  

• 10% Discount Voucher on Bloodstock merchandise purchased at the festival
• FREE Serpents Lair T-shirt and Goody bag
• Access to the Hospitality Area including the Serpents Lair ‘VIP’ bar with over 40 Real  Ales to choose from   • Priority Access to the bands signing tent.
• Private Cash Food facilities  • Campsite Information Hub
• Event Management Staff, Hostesses and Security on hand 24 hours a days 

But please hurry as there is limited availability and all of 2011’s VIP camping tickets sold out.

Serpents Lair weekend camping tickets are available from £225.00 per person and if you have already purchased your standard weekend ticket you can still have the option to upgrade from £110.00 per person! BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2012 takes place at Catton Hall August 9th - 12th. Tickets for the 2012 event are on sale now HERE