Biggest Peace Encampment in Europe for 2025

Originally published by Lakenheath Alliance For Peace

Hi to all you peace-loving folk supporting the Lakenheath peace camp April 14 -26^th 2025.

Three weeks to go and word is spreading and more people are coming… including lots of XR drummers on Blockade day. There’s a busy programme of events and workshops every day.

For those of you coming to the peace camp here is the information you’ve all been waiting for…about the campsite, the shuttle bus, how to get to Lakenheath, and more.

CAMPSITE:    Karma Farm, 8 Fen Bank, Isleham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5SL 

 

Essential Campsite Information, a must read, is attached below. Here are a few excerpts…

Karma Eco Campsite is a lovely 22 acre site 20 minutes drive from Lakenheath. We have sole use from 14^th to 28^th April. Cost £10/person/night for each person staying overnight in tent, yurt, bell tent or camper van, with more for yurts and bell tents. Pay on arrival by bank transfer, cash or cheque, but please note –  no payment by bank card.

 

There is a big covered shed where we can eat, people have volunteered to cook, please bring your own mug, bowl, plate and cutlery. All the food is vegan with gluten-free options, and is provided on a donation basis.

 

There is a large toilet block with showers, electricity and water as well as a bird hide… it’s a lovely place, and Will, the owner has been very generous in letting us use it. We will keep it beautiful throughout our stay, and return it to him ….in even better shape than we found it.

 

SHUTTLE BUS lifts  see Transport Information attached below

The Shuttle Bus is a 7 seater rental car with a wheelchair ramp and powered winch.  Wendy coordinates the volunteer drivers, and more drivers are needed…. please contact Wendy on wjsmith2905@gmail.com if you can help, particularly on April 16^th, 22^nd and 26^th, even half a day is good.

 

Kim is taking requests for the Shuttle Bus lift service which will run from 10am to 5pm and is free to all. It will give lifts to and from Brandon train station, the campsite, the base main gate and other scheduled events. Text Kim with your request on 07599 443 545 as soon as you know your travel arrangements.

 

Outside these hours and during especially busy periods there will be volunteer drivers with their own vehicles providing lifts. These requests can also be made by texting 07599 443 545.

HOW TO GET TO LAKENHEATH on public transport

Brandon is the nearest station, about 15 mins drive from Lakenheath and 35 mins from the campsite. Thetford Interchange is the nearest coach stop, a short train ride from Brandon.

Details of local trains and buses, national trains and coaches from London are here on the LAP website. Included are links to timetables and ticketing – tickets can be much cheaper using Trainsplit.

There are also locally organised coaches from Sheffield  16^th April , Birmingham 18^th April and Manchester, London  and Cambridge on Blockade Day, 26^th April. Details for booking your seat are on the website Getting to the peace camp

24/7 VIGIL at the base main gate – this takes place all day and night from 3pm on 14^th April to 7pm on 26^th April. Please volunteer to do at least one 4 hour stretch and put yourself in the rota by contacting Carol at archer_carol@yahoo.co.uk  She will need to know the date and time slot you are volunteering for, your name, email and mobile number. Time slots are from 11pm – 3am;  3am – 7am;  7am – 11am;  11am – 3pm;  3pm – 7pm;  and  7pm – 11pm.

ACCESSIBILITY – we want the peace camp and the events to be as accessible as possible for everyone. If you have queries about access, or have specific needs, please contact Sian at wellbeing@extinctionrebellion.uk

WELLBEING – Everyone coming is asked to read our wellbeing statement and join with us in working against oppression. Please read it, it’s how we work to co-exist and live together and is important. We ask too, that people listen to each other and show respect – even when we disagree!

 

INTERNATIONAL PEACE CONFERENCE  – West Row – Thursday 24th April. Analysing and Resisting US Nuclear Expansion.  West Row Village Hall, Chapel Road, West Row, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8NY. The programme is finalised and on the website.  You can book your free ticket via Eventbrite on the ‘Get your Ticket now! button next to the programme.

BENEFIT GIG – Wednesday April 16^th 7.30pm at the Hunter Club Bury St Edmunds. We are so lucky to have Seize the Day and Robb Johnson (plus choir members from the Choir Day) performing for us that evening. It’s a fantastic opportunity to hear them – and join in. Tickets £10 via Eventbrite  here on the website. Please spread the word and bring your friends and family.