IF YOU’RE INTO DANCING
Sacred Arts Camp
WHEN 22 - 30 May
INFO: sacredartscamp.org
A week long family camp that gives the opportunity to reconnect to the rhythms of the earth and sky from a beautiful site in Oxfordshire. An “unplugged” week of song, dance, laughter and community and a celebration of the spiritual richness of our world. Sacred Arts Camp is also an alcohol and drug free camp - come and give it a go!
“WIN A family ticket”:http://thegreenparent.co.uk/articles/read/win-festival-tickets-2015/
Whirl-y-Fayre
28-30 August
WHERE: Somerset
INFO: whirl-y-fayre.co.uk
Amidst ancient wood carvings, within a circle of magical symbols, you’ll find a Tipi Village with spontaneous music jams, free cups of tea and a colourful fancy dress procession. Overnight party DJ’s carry the flame forward while the children sleep, touching the heart strings with chilled and vibey dance music, ebbing into early morning with messages of freedom and unity. Energised by the latest cutting edge dance tunes played live by artists from around the world, expect a cosmic party from beginning to end.
Wildcraft and Creativity Camp
22-27 May
WHERE: Scarborough
INFO: thegaiatribe.co.uk
The camp will run over five days. It will again be a gently exuberant camp, which combines the vitality of live music and dance with relaxation, green living skills, friendship, fun and play. It is set in a beautiful sheltered meadow in North Yorkshire. In amongst the singing, dancing, drumming, green living, wildcraft and artistry, ther’s the chance to gather and find ways to build a sustainable culture.
IF YOU’RE INTO HEALING
Sun and Moon Festival
Plumpton, Sussex
WHEN 16-23 AUGUST
INFO: sunandmoonfestival.com
This year there’s a new family wellbeing festival taking place near Brighton in the South Downs. Based at Plumpton College, it benefits from having actual buildings to house hundreds of workshops and activities on offer – which also means real toilets and showers too! In fact they have 160 bedrooms as well as camping, and on top of that 3 dance studios, 2 yoga studios, 12 workshop rooms and 3 outdoor marquees.
“WIN One of 10 tickets”:http://thegreenparent.co.uk/articles/read/win-festival-tickets-2015/
Peace in the Park
WHEN 24 - 26 July
WHERE: Oxfordshire
INFO peaceintheparkfestival.org
A unique mix of music, talks, fun and meditation pavilions – all with an enchanting atmosphere of peace and relaxation. This year there are new woodland activities for children and adults, an open air chill-out meditation lounge, sacred music in the grounds, and the hugely popular ‘Meditation & Music for the World’ event.
Summer Gathering
WHEN 5 - 9 August
WHERE Dorset
INFO gauntshouse.com
A summer celebration of music, healing and dance. Jam packed with workshops, sound and gong baths, yoga and meditation, talks, therapies and stalls, the site is surrounded by trees. Each year Gaunts House aim to gather people together to celebrate, learn and most importantly have fun, in a spiritually charged location within the peaceful Dorset countryside. Green-field camping and delicious on-site food.
IF YOU’RE INTO FOOD
Bristol Harbour Festival
17 -19 July
WHERE: Bristol
INFO: bristolharbourfestival.co.uk
If you are a fan of arts, circus, dance, music, boats, nautical capers, good food and drink and general enjoyment - make sure you put that weekend in your diary.
JIMMY’S FARM
25-26 July
WHERE Suffolk
INFO jimmysfarm.com
Sausage & Beer Festival is back! Explore all the food on the farm at Jimmy’s Festival, which runs from 11am-11pm on both days. Camping is available from Friday to Monday if you’d like to stay on the farm for the weekend.
IF YOU’RE INTO MUSIC
Sunrise Celebration
21-24 May
INFO sunrisecelebration.com
On top of the welsh hills is an underground four day extravaganza of non stop trance, dance, hip hop and reggae, jungle beats and urban street, cabaret, circus, sherpas and divine healers all to delight, amaze and transfix your senses. Sunrise Celebration is a grand celebration of life – a vibrant, dynamic, foot-stompingly fantastic medley of music and delight, bringing together a diverse miscellany of diverse cultures. It is also a beacon of sustainability.
Wychwood Festival
Cheltenham, Glos
WHEN: 29-31 May
INFO: wychwoodfestival.com
Wychwood is one of the UK’s best loved family festivals, set in the Gloucestershire countryside. Across the weekend the festival will showcase timeless heritage artists including, Ali Campbell’s UB40, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and The Proclaimers, festival favourites Craig Charles and Andy Kershaw, plus the best in fresh-faced talent including Lucy Rose, Ghostpoet and Plastic Mermaids. On top of the music there is an innovative and packed programme of activities and events for all the family including yoga, crafts, comedy, children’s workshops, craft beer festival and Wychwood’s famous headphone disco for late night revellers!
“WIN A family ticket”:http://thegreenparent.co.uk/articles/read/win-festival-tickets-2015/
Chagstock
WHEN 17-18 July
WHERE Devon
INFO chagstock.info
Originally this was a private event for less than a hundred people. A few friends started in 2003 by inviting a load of people down to Devon and holding a micro-festival in the garden. Now it’s held on 70 acres of farmland with glorious views over the northern edge of Dartmoor and bands booked this year include New Model Army.
“WIN A family ticket for the full weekend”:http://thegreenparent.co.uk/articles/read/win-festival-tickets-2015/
CAMP BESTIVAL
30 July – 2 August
WHERE: Dorset
INFO: campbestival.net
Set in the majestic grounds of Lulworth Castle, Camp Bestival is jam-packed with entertainment, from stellar musical morsels and cultural delights to stunning sideshow attractions and lashings of family fun. Camp Bestival’s amazing music line-up is curated by renowned music specialist Rob da Bank whose penchant for eclecticism has seen the legendary likes of Chuck Berry, Basement Jaxx, Madness & Blondie on the main stage. You can hire the most gorgeous tipi accommodation to make your festival experience even more fun from Eve’s Tipis. Find her luxurious fully furnished spaces (think sheepskins, comfy mattresses and bedding) at many festivals this summer – more at eves-tipis.co.uk.
BOOMTOWN (pictured)
13 – 16 August
WHERE: Hampshire
INFO: boomtownfair.co.uk
Headliners for 22 Main Stages hosting a massive range of genres including; ska, reggae, folk, world, hip-hop, drum n bass, jungle, garage and loads more! BoomTown aims to be a playground for little and big and for the levels of amazement to be utterly breath-taking no matter what age you are! The main part of the Fair is suitable for families and hosts a plethora of folk, reggae, blue-grass and swing, along with walkabout performances, relaxing areas, dozens of yummy food stalls, craft areas and heaps more.
STANDON CALLING
31 July – 2 Aug
WHERE Herts
INFO standon-calling.com
Set in the stunning grounds of Standon Lordship, the line-up provides a memorable soundtrack to a weekend filled with sunshine, new experiences and a healthy dose of unexpected surprises, in a festival big enough to lose yourself in, but small enough to feel like a private party. By day soak up the sun in the green fields in front of the main stage, watch the chaos of our annual dog show and take a dip in our swimming pool, by night, seek out our legendary nightclub in a Cowshed and host of secret hideaways to ignite your hedonistic dreams.
“WIN A family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children”:http://thegreenparent.co.uk/articles/read/win-festival-tickets-2015/
IF YOU’RE INTO OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
THE WILDERNESS GATHERING
WHEN: 13 to 16 August
INFO: wildernessgathering.co.uk
Over the last twelve years, The Wilderness Gathering has grown into an event with something for all the family with stories and music by the campfire in the evenings and skills workshops and activities throughout the three whole days of the festival. There are Bushcraft clubs for all age groups plus den building and wilderness skills classes. The woodland and open field camping facilities (with hot showers) giving you the option to visit for the whole weekend or just to attend as a day visitor.
WILD TREE FAIR
29-31 May
WHERE Norfolk
INFO: wildtreefair.co.uk
Experience a weekend of bushcrafts, bonfires, magic and music. Set on a beautiful site that includes woodlands, nature walks and climbing walls, there’s heaps for the whole family. Have fun getting your hands dirty, building dens and dreamcatchters, making fires, skinning rabbits, and all manner of nature led workshops. In the Sustainable Futures Area, start to create the future we want for ourselves and our kids.
IF YOU’RE INTO CREATIVITY
THREE WISHES FAERY FEST
WHEN 19-21 June
WHERE: Cornwall
INFO faeryevents.com
For three fairytastic days and nights of faery delights, humans and faerie folk can walk (or fly!) side-by-side in perfect harmony, in celebration of the magical time of the summer solstice and midsummer’s eve. Step into the fairy ring portal and into the realms of the Fae. Glimpse into fairyland, and experience how the ‘little people’ celebrate their love of the sacred land, for they are the guardians and carers of our earth. Expect fairytale performers, fairy school, fire faeries, trapeze, workshops, a mermaids and pirates party and Eartheart café serving vegetarian and vegan food.
“WIN one of five sets of family tickets”:http://thegreenparent.co.uk/articles/read/win-festival-tickets-2015/
Latitude Festival
WHEN 16-19 July
WHERE Suffolk
INFO latitudefestival.com
It’s the tenth anniversary of latitude this year and family festivalgoers can expect everything from pond dipping and astronomy to pizza making, a night-time disco to a zip wire suspended in the trees above the site. Portishead, Manic Street Preachers and Seasick Steve are some of the acts planned so there’s plenty to inspire everyone!
Wildcraft and Creativity Camp
North Yorkshire
WHEN: 22 - 27 May
The camp will run over five days. It will again be a gently exuberant camp, which combines the vitality of live music and dance with relaxation, green living skills, friendship, fun and play. It is set in a beautiful sheltered river meadow in North Yorkshire. In amongst the singing, dancing, drumming, green living, wildcraft and artistry, there are spaces to explore deeper concerns and to find ways to build a sustainable culture. There are marquees, warm cosy spaces, sauna, wood, and camp fires, some play equipment and creative materials. The Peacecake cafe will provide wholesome vegetarian lunches and evening meals, drinks and cakes.
OAK CAMP: MAGIC OF STORIES
WHEN: 21-30 August
WHERE: Somerset
INFO: oakdragon.org
Oak Dragon Camps are for anyone between the ages of 1 and 100. The theme for 2015 is how stories can and do create magic in our lives. Enjoy listening to stories of wonder, share parts of your own stories and explore the roles that we have played so far. Over the ten days you’ll be invited to create a collective story that will free you from any limitations that you are ready to let go of.
SuperSpirit
21 – 31 August
WHERE: Forest of Dean
INFO: superspirit.co.uk
Vibrant and family-friendly, there’s plenty to do for all ages. There’s a craft area for creative adventures, a fabulous children’s area, with a host of child-centred shennanigans, a healing area with fabulous practitioners, lots of music, dance, laughter, campfires and marshmallow toasting. There’s a wood-fired sauna and showers, Café Fantastico for food, and a whole host of eclectic happenings and magical moments.
HARLEQUIN FAYRE
6-8 August
WHERE: Norfolk
INFO: harlequinfayre.co.uk
Music & Performance, Circus, Dance, Shows and Entertainments! Throughout the weekend across a host of performance areas we offer great shows! Fancy dress your thing? Best costumes win prizes every night! Bring out the Fool in you!