From live music and delicious food to thrilling rides and exciting activities, family-friendly festivals are a staple of the summer calendar. They are a great way to create memories and who doesn’t love music and dancing? So grab your sunscreen as we explore top family festivals in London and beyond.
BST Hyde Park
There is just one more week left of London’s iconic festival which is now in its 9th year. You can catch the legendary singer Bruce Springsteen on Thursday 6 July and Saturday 8 July. Soft rock crooner Billy Joel will play his only European date on Friday 7 July and songstress Lana Del Rey closes the event on Sunday 9 July. From Tuesday 4 July to Wednesday 5 July, families can enjoy Open House which offers free entry and has something for everyone from All Things Orchestral to Yoga in the Park to a Family Rave.
Visit: www.bst-hydepark.com/line-up/
Price: From free
Camp Bestival
Camp Bestival is one of the UK’s best family-friendly festivals full of action-packed adventures and family fun. It takes place in two stunning locations in England. From July 27 to July 30, it will take place in the majestic grounds of Lulworth Castle, Dorset and from August 17 – August 20 in Shropshire’s Weston Park.
Now in its 15th year, the festival is celebrating with an ‘Animal Snap’ themed bash to remember, so get inspired by the animal kingdom for your outfits, find your twin flame, match with your mini-me or find those festival goers who are your creature counterparts.
There’s a plethora of site-wide attractions for the whole family to enjoy from comedy and theatre to stellar headliners on the Castle Stage that include Craig David, Grace Jones, Sister Sledge, The Kooks, Ella Henderson, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Scouting for Girls and many more. And to help keep the kids entertained the likes of Mr Tumble, Horrible Histories, Dick and Dom and Mr Maker will be on hand to give them a weekend to remember.
Visit: www.campbestival.net
Price: From £82.00
The Big Feastival
Enjoy the picturesque Cotswolds at Camp Bestival/Supplied
The popular annual festival is held at Alex James’ idyllic Cotswolds cheese farm and brings together music from the UK’s biggest artists, Michelin star chefs, and an array of family activities for everyone to enjoy an action-packed weekend with an unrivalled programme of entertainment.
Little festival-goers will be wowed with the highest calibre of enchanting performances, wild workshops, crafting, meet & greets with some of their favourite characters, and so much more.
Revellers will be able to enjoy headline sets from Norwegian singer-songwriter Sigrid, Bedford’s very own Tom Grennan and Lancashire pop band The Blossoms.
Visit: www.thebigfeastival.com
Price: From £95.50
