Festival season is here, and there’s no need to leave the kids at home (tempting though it may be). Across the UK, more events are putting families front and centre – offering live music, creative workshops, adventure zones, and even baby-changing tents that don’t look like they belong in a war zone.
So, wellies at the ready – here’s a brilliant selection of family-friendly UK festivals happening this summer that are perfect for all ages.
1. Camp Bestival – Dorset
This one’s the big hitter for families. Held at Lulworth Castle from 31 July to 3 August 2025, Camp Bestival combines a top-tier music line-up with circus shows, soft play, wild workshops, and more glitter than your child will ever be allowed to wear again. There are separate toddler and teen areas, wellness tents for parents, and even fancy loos (a rare festival luxury).
📍 Lulworth Castle, Dorset
🎟️ campbestival.net
2. The Big Feastival – Oxfordshire
From 22 to 24 August 2025, food meets fun on Blur bassist Alex James’s farm. Expect Michelin-starred chefs sharing the stage with top music acts, plus a Little Dudes’ Den filled with kid-friendly entertainment. There’s plenty of space to roam, tractor rides, and yes – cheese. A feast for the taste buds and the senses.
📍 Kingham, Oxfordshire
🎟️ bigfeastival.com
3. Latitude Festival – Suffolk
While it’s best known for indie music and spoken word, Latitude is quietly brilliant for families. Running 24 to 27 July 2025, it includes a dedicated kids’ area, Enchanted Garden, woodland crafts, science experiments, and even a baby sensory tent. There’s also a Family Camping zone with slightly less carnage and more early nights.
📍 Henham Park, Suffolk
🎟️ latitudefestival.com
4. Deer Shed Festival – North Yorkshire
From 25 to 28 July 2025, Deer Shed offers a perfectly balanced mix of music, comedy, science, and sport. This is a true family-first festival, where everything is designed to be shared between grown-ups and kids. Think coding, yoga, water fights, and drag bingo – it’s the good kind of weird.
📍 Baldersby Park, Topcliffe
🎟️ deershedfestival.com
5. Green Man Festival – Wales
Set in the lush Brecon Beacons from 14 to 17 August 2025, Green Man offers a more laid-back festival experience. The ‘Little Folk’ area is packed with stories, crafts, climbing, and puppet shows. Meanwhile, adults can soak up the indie, folk, and experimental music – and the scenery is simply stunning.
📍 Crickhowell, Wales
🎟️ greenman.net
6. Wilderness Festival – Oxfordshire
Wilderness is what happens when a festival drinks a green smoothie and practices mindfulness. Running 31 July to 3 August 2025, it combines big-name music acts with lakeside swimming, outdoor theatre, and a brilliant Family Field featuring kids’ yoga, circus workshops, and glitter stations galore.
📍 Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire
🎟️ wildernessfestival.com
7. Gone Wild Festival – Devon
Hosted by Bear Grylls (yes, that Bear Grylls), Gone Wild runs 21 to 24 August 2025 and is all about outdoor adventure. Think fire-starting, obstacle courses, wild swimming, climbing, and survival workshops – all with a backdrop of live music and good food. Perfect for families who love the outdoors and don’t mind getting muddy.
📍 Powderham Castle, Devon
🎟️ gonewildfestival.com
8. Gloworm Festival – Nottinghamshire
Created especially for families with kids aged 0–13, Gloworm returns 8 to 10 August 2025 with performances from children’s TV favourites, immersive play zones, creative workshops, and a whole lot of glitter. It’s bright, it’s busy, and it’s beloved by children who don’t know what a lie-in is.
📍 Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire
🎟️ glowormfestival.co.uk
9. Rock Oyster Festival – Cornwall
Cornwall’s coolest food and music festival runs 24 to 27 July 2025 and blends Cornish coastline beauty with big-name music, chef demos, family workshops, yoga, and wellness. There’s a dedicated Kids’ Zone, and plenty of opportunity to dip toes in the sea between bands and bites.
📍 Near Padstow, Cornwall
🎟️ rockoysterfestival.co.uk
10. Deva Fest – Cheshire
Set in the grounds of Cholmondeley Castle from 7 to 10 August 2025, Deva Fest is one of the North West’s best-kept festival secrets. With free funfair rides, themed days (like Pirate Takeover!), a family rave, and a great selection of food and drink, this is a fab choice for a relaxed but lively family weekend.
📍 Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire
🎟️ devafest.co.uk
Festival Tips for Families
Before you grab your glitter and camping chairs, a few survival tips:
- Noise-cancelling headphones or ear defenders for little ones are a must.
- Snacks. All of the snacks. Festival food can be fab, but pricey.
- Layer up. British summer doesn’t always get the memo.
- Wipes, sunscreen and hand sanitiser – your new best friends.
- Plan in naps and chill-out time. It’s not a military operation (unless you forget the snacks).
Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventure, foodie fun, or a little bit of live music with your mini mosh pit crew, these family-friendly UK festivals offer the perfect mix of excitement, discovery, and summer joy. Happy tent pitching!
