UK Summer festivals: our top 13
Maybe you’ve done your time wading about knee-deep in mud – or are you a festival virgin? Whatever the case, you’ll find a whole different experience at our favourite UK Summer festivals with a chilled-out vibe
1
Cornbury festival
What: Summer festival-cum-country fayre with music, comedy, Festival of Words and kids’ area with workshops and shows
Who: Tom Jones, Billy Ocean, Lulu, Razorlight, Martha Reeves
Where: The Great Tew Park, Oxfordshire
When: 10 to 12 July 2015
How much: Weekend ticket £182, teens £94, children £30
www.cornburyfestival.com
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Who: Tom Jones, Billy Ocean, Lulu, Razorlight, Martha Reeves
Where: The Great Tew Park, Oxfordshire
When: 10 to 12 July 2015
How much: Weekend ticket £182, teens £94, children £30
www.cornburyfestival.com
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2
Larmer Tree festival
What: Celebrating 25 years this year, small, unique and independent, with music, theatre, comedy and zones for children and teens
Who: Tom Jones, Jimmy Cliff, Bill Bailey
Where: Larmer Tree Gardens on Wiltshire/Dorset border
When: 14 to 19 July 2015
How much: 5-day from £190, 4-day from £170, 3-day from £140
www.larmertreefestival.co.uk
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Who: Tom Jones, Jimmy Cliff, Bill Bailey
Where: Larmer Tree Gardens on Wiltshire/Dorset border
When: 14 to 19 July 2015
How much: 5-day from £190, 4-day from £170, 3-day from £140
www.larmertreefestival.co.uk
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3
Into the Wild
What: Small countryside music festival on a secluded estate between a lake and a forest and a child-free zone – over-18s only
Who: Skinny Lister, Mark Morriss (of The Bluetones), Treetop Flyers
Where: Hounslow Hall Estate, Buckinghamshire
When: 10 to 12 July 2015
How much: Weekend £55
www.intothewildfestival.co.uk
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Who: Skinny Lister, Mark Morriss (of The Bluetones), Treetop Flyers
Where: Hounslow Hall Estate, Buckinghamshire
When: 10 to 12 July 2015
How much: Weekend £55
www.intothewildfestival.co.uk
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4
Latitude
What: Its reputation as Britain’s most relaxed festival comes from a woodland location, lakeside stages and, er, celebratory multi-coloured grazing sheep – expect music, theatre and comedy, plus a Wellness area with yoga and seaweed baths.
Who: Manic Street Preachers, Lara Marling, Noel Gallagher, Alan Davies, Blake Morrison, John Cooper Clarke
Where: Southwold, Suffolk
When: 16 to 19 July 2015
How much: Weekend ticket £200.50, teenagers £140.40, children £8; day ticket £84.50, children under 12 £6.70
www.latitudefestival.com
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Who: Manic Street Preachers, Lara Marling, Noel Gallagher, Alan Davies, Blake Morrison, John Cooper Clarke
Where: Southwold, Suffolk
When: 16 to 19 July 2015
How much: Weekend ticket £200.50, teenagers £140.40, children £8; day ticket £84.50, children under 12 £6.70
www.latitudefestival.com
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5
WOMAD
What: World of Music Arts and Dance is an eclectic mix of World Music, international food, a steam fair, yoga, art and a World of Kids zone with activities and a children’s parade
Who: De La Soul, Laura Mvula, Ghostpoet
Where: Charlton Park, Wiltshire
When: 24 to 26 July 2015
How much: Weekend £165, teens £80, children under 13 free
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Who: De La Soul, Laura Mvula, Ghostpoet
Where: Charlton Park, Wiltshire
When: 24 to 26 July 2015
How much: Weekend £165, teens £80, children under 13 free
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6
Camp Bestival
What: Boutique festival in the grounds of a castle on the idyllic Jurassic Coast, winner of Best Family Festival a whopping four times; music, arts and a huge kids area with activities and shows
Who: Kaiser Chiefs, Underworld, Alyson Moyet, Level 42, Soul II Soul, Cat in the Hat
Where: Lulworth Castle, Dorset
When: 30 July to 2 August 2015
How much: Weekend £195, teens from £88, kids £20, 4 and under free
www.campbestival.net
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Who: Kaiser Chiefs, Underworld, Alyson Moyet, Level 42, Soul II Soul, Cat in the Hat
Where: Lulworth Castle, Dorset
When: 30 July to 2 August 2015
How much: Weekend £195, teens from £88, kids £20, 4 and under free
www.campbestival.net
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7
Green Man
What: Folky and chilled out, with a ‘Little Folk’ area for kids activities and a fairground, holds big kudos for its ethical vibe
Who: Super Furry Animals, Calexico, St Vincent
Where: Glanusk Estate, Brecon Beacons
When: 20 to 23 August 2015
How much: Weekend £165, teens £100, kids £15, 4 and under free
www.greenman.net
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Who: Super Furry Animals, Calexico, St Vincent
Where: Glanusk Estate, Brecon Beacons
When: 20 to 23 August 2015
How much: Weekend £165, teens £100, kids £15, 4 and under free
www.greenman.net
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8
Beautiful Days
What: Grown from a small start – luckily not too much – offering alternative music, theatre, crafts and large area for kids
Who: Happy Mondays, Levellers, Dropkick Murphys, Wilko, Eddi Reader
Where: Escot Park, Devon
When: 21 to 23 August 2015
How much: Weekend £135, teens £65, kids from £35
www.beautifuldays.org
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Who: Happy Mondays, Levellers, Dropkick Murphys, Wilko, Eddi Reader
Where: Escot Park, Devon
When: 21 to 23 August 2015
How much: Weekend £135, teens £65, kids from £35
www.beautifuldays.org
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9
Tribfest
What: A tribute music festival, small but perfectly formed and aimed at families
Who: The Cheatles, The Joshua Tree, The UB40 Experience, The Beautiful Couch
Where: Sledmere House, East Yorkshire
When: 20 to 23 August 2015
How much: Weekend £85, teens £65, children under 16 £45
www.tribfest.co.uk
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Who: The Cheatles, The Joshua Tree, The UB40 Experience, The Beautiful Couch
Where: Sledmere House, East Yorkshire
When: 20 to 23 August 2015
How much: Weekend £85, teens £65, children under 16 £45
www.tribfest.co.uk
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10
Port Eliot
What: Stylish and eclectic music and arts festival in the grounds of a Cornish stately home run by Lord and Lady St Germans
Who: Archie Bronson Outfit, Stealing Sheep
Where: St Germans, Cornwall
When: 30 July to 2 August 2015
How much: Weekend £165, teens £70, children 7 and under free
www.porteliotfestival.com
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Who: Archie Bronson Outfit, Stealing Sheep
Where: St Germans, Cornwall
When: 30 July to 2 August 2015
How much: Weekend £165, teens £70, children 7 and under free
www.porteliotfestival.com
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11
Big Feastival
What: Jamie Oliver’s festival of music and food for families
Who: Groove Armada, Paloma Faith, Dizzee Rascal, Gizzi Erskine and The Fabulous Baker Brothers
Where: Alex James’ Farm, The Cotswolds
When: 28 to 30 August 2015
How much: Weekend £154.50, teens £79.50, children under 12 £21.15; day tickets from £47.25
www.jamieoliver.com/thebigfeastival
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Who: Groove Armada, Paloma Faith, Dizzee Rascal, Gizzi Erskine and The Fabulous Baker Brothers
Where: Alex James’ Farm, The Cotswolds
When: 28 to 30 August 2015
How much: Weekend £154.50, teens £79.50, children under 12 £21.15; day tickets from £47.25
www.jamieoliver.com/thebigfeastival
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12
Festival No 6
What: Funky and cool music and arts in a coastal location
Who: Belle & Sebastian, Grace Jones, Badly Drawn Boy, Dom Joly, Maxine Peake
Where: Portmeirion, Wales
When: 3 to 6 September 2015
How much: Weekend £165, teens £80, children 10 and under free
www.festivalnumber6.com
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Who: Belle & Sebastian, Grace Jones, Badly Drawn Boy, Dom Joly, Maxine Peake
Where: Portmeirion, Wales
When: 3 to 6 September 2015
How much: Weekend £165, teens £80, children 10 and under free
www.festivalnumber6.com
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13
OnBlackheath
What: A family friendly festival with food, music and a kids play area - all in a central London location.
Who: Elbow, Kelis, Manic Street Preachers and headling Sunday night - Madness!
Where: Dartmouth Field, Blackheath, London SE3
When: September 12th and 13th
How Much: An adult weekend ticket is £89 and child £54.50 but under 12s go free.
http://www.onblackheath.com
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Who: Elbow, Kelis, Manic Street Preachers and headling Sunday night - Madness!
Where: Dartmouth Field, Blackheath, London SE3
When: September 12th and 13th
How Much: An adult weekend ticket is £89 and child £54.50 but under 12s go free.
http://www.onblackheath.com
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