There are so many family-friendly summer festivals & events taking place this year. You may already have your favourite planned, or perhaps you’re wondering which festival to head to?
 
To help you make your choice, here’s a handy guide to our top family-friendly summer festivals that are happening this year.
 
Don’t fancy camping this summer? Our wonderful selection of handpicked self-catering holiday cottages can provide the ideal base for you, your friends or family. What better way to relax after a day of al fresco fun? You can recharge and return smelling beautiful and refreshed after a comfortable night’s sleep!

Wychwood Festival

Wychwood Festival by deargdoom57

When: June
Where: Cheltenham Race Course, Cotswolds
Why we love it: Wychwood Festival is a very family-friendly festival, blending world, roots and contemporary music, and encouraging new collaborations. There’s also comedy, workshops, and more.
Where to stay: We offer a wide selection of Cotswolds holiday cottages nearby.

Cornbury Music Festival

Cornbury Music Festival

When: July
Where: The Great Tew Park, Cotswolds
Why we love it: Cornbury Music Festival is an eclectic and family-friendly festival. Star-studded music lineups come hand-in-hand with comedy, theatre, workshops and more, as a beautiful corner of the English countryside hosts one of the best multi-tainment festivals around.
Where to stay: Check out our Cotswolds holiday cottages to find your perfect festival bolthole.

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival by Sam Saunders

When: July
Where: Bristol
Why we love it: A cornucopia of musical and performance acts to be showcased and enjoyed – free of charge – around the city’s sights. Highlights are the kids’ activities aboard the Brunel SS Great Britain, the acoustic concerts on the city’s Cascade Steps and the special Happy City Zone.
Where to stay: We have a great selection of holiday cottages near Bristol.

Festival at the Edge

When: July 15 – 17 2016
Where: Alderford Lake, Whitchurch, Shropshire
Why we love it: Surrounded by breathtaking views of Alderford Lake and the North Shropshire countryside, Festival at the Edge is the longest running annual Storytelling festival in Britain, and promises the best stories and storytellers from all over the world. There is also an amazing array of live music taking place over the weekend plus workshops and much more.
Where to stay: Take a look at our stunning Shropshire holiday cottages and start planning your getaway.

Port Eliot Festival

Port Eliot Festival by john

When: July
Where: St Germans, Cornwall
Why we love it: Taking place in the woodland gardens and park of a stunning 12th century house and mediaeval monastery from which it takes its name, the Port Eliot Festival offers a creative experience like no other. A magical combination of books, food, music, art, comedy, fashion, films, flowers, wildlife and water, you won’t forget this unique family-friendly festival in a hurry.
Where to stay: Our holiday cottages in south Cornwall are ideally placed for Port Eliot.

Wilderness Festival

Wilderness Festival by Amy Bradley

When: August
Where: Cornbury Park, Charlbury, Cotswolds
Why we love it: Wilderness Festival isn’t your ordinary music festival! This multi-award winning 4-day festival is filled with music, food, performance and festival magic. Set on a lakeside, the event has a remarkably relaxed vibe making it ideal for those swapping their usual summer holiday for a music festival. The line-up’s excellent and there’s a whole range of activities for children and loads on offer for the outdoorsy types.
Where to stay: Stay in one of our Cotswolds holiday cottages nearby.

Beautiful Days Festival

Beautiful Days Festival by Brian Marks

When: August
Where: Escot Park, Devon
Why we love it: A small but popular festival in a lovely location. With an average attendance relatively small at around 15,000, it’s a good option for first-timers. It’s very family-friendly, with six stages, site art, a huge children’s area, comedy, theatre, family camping, licensed real ale bars & a great choice of food and craft stalls. The music is perfect and it’s very down-to-earth and easy to get out to the shops in Honiton.
Where to stay: Our East Devon holiday cottages are ideally situated – start planning your festival getaway today!

The Big Feastival

© The Big Feastival

When: August
Where: Cotswold Farm Park, Cotswolds
Why we love it: The Big Feastival, presented by Jamie Oliver and Alex James, is a three-day family-friendly festival combining food from some of the country’s top chefs with a top drawer selection live music acts. Fun for all the family, the festival is set on Alex’s idyllic Cotswolds farm.
Where to stay: Choose a wonderful place to stay from our collection of Cotswolds holiday cottages. 

Looe Music Festival

Looe Music Festival

When: September
Where: Looe, Cornwall
Why we love it: This ‘last of the summer festival’ is in a dramatic, magical location. Expect a fun family-friendly weekend of music, entertainment and culture. Looe Music Festival takes place in the heart of town with the main stages on the beach and around the bustling harbour. Wherever you look there are amazing views, intoxicating music, side streets to explore, and pubs to lose a day in.
Where to stay: Looe Music Festival accommodation is easy when you stay at one of our quality holiday cottages nearby.