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Festival fun
By Kate Donoughue on 08/04/2011 12:27:30
Take in a child-friendly festival this summer
OFF THE TRACKS FESTIVAL MAY 27–29Donington Park Farmhouse, Castle Donington, Derbyshire (www.offthetracks.co.uk) Capacity 1,500What’s the vibe Small is beautiful is the mantra of this intimate twice-yearly affair. Musical interludes Headliners
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Music festivals
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 14:40:21
All the music without the mayhem – these are the best festivals for all the family in 2010
1. JUNE 4-6 Wychwood, Gloucestershire Nominated best family festival (every year!), the line up here includes the Levellers, The South and King Creosote. There will also be over 100 events and workshops including circus skills, puppet shows
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Eat the festival spirit!
By Catherine O'Dolan on 09/07/2012 14:16:55
Bring a ray of sunshine to your festival festivities with these yummy cookies from Biscuiteers
Oh my goodness. We saw the pictures of the mudbath that was T In The Park and just thought we needed to bring a little colour back into the festival season (and not just muddy brown).This little box of delights from those master cookie
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Compendium: Festival essentials
By Kate Street on 02/05/2012 17:02:31
Take centre stage with these festival-friendly accessories
Cowboy Tipi, £75 by Cath Kidston
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Five Festival Rules
By Catherine O'Dolan Photography by David Handley at Burning Man Festival (www.burningman.com) on 17/06/2011 16:08:58
Make the most of the summer festivals with our top tips (rule one: don't lose your kids!)
RULE 1 Like everyone at a festival, children need to drink lots of water and keep hydrated and keep their energy levels up. If they dislike the taste of bottled water, mix in a little fruit juice, but don't give them juice or soda all the time. Bag
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The Family Festival Guide 2012
By Catherine O'Dolan on 04/05/2012 10:16:32
Junior's pick of the most fabulous family-friendly festivals around
Off The Tracks Festival, Donington Park, DerbyshireMay 25–27Small is beautiful is the mantra of this twice-yearly affair with a mix of world music, roots, folk, dance and trance set across three stages. There’s also plenty of arts, crafts
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The Family Festival Guide 2013
By Sophie Westnedge on 22/05/2013 10:30:00
Junior's pick of the most fabulous family-friendly festivals around
Wychwood FestivalWhen May 31–June 2Where Cheltenham RacecourseCapacity 10,000What’s the vibe? Now in its ninth year, this boutique family festival places an emphasis on great music and fun.Musical interludes The eclectic line-up includes Soul II
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Junior's advice on festivals
By Junior on 31/08/2011 10:15:53
Here are some useful tips when searching for a fun family-friendly festival
While most festivals now offer dedicated children’s events, there are still some crucial questions to ask:- Are children allowed? Some festivals are still adults-only, so confirm that children can go before booking tickets. - How far is the walk
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Bloomsbury Festival 2012
By Fiona McKim on 15/10/2012 13:01:00
A free, family-friendly festival taking place this weekend
traditions, the sixth Bloomsbury Festival will be taking place from October 19-20 with over 150 free events taking place in a variety of venues across the neighbourhood.Many of the events will be housed in unusual and rarely opened venues and will cover a
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Family festivals in the UK
By Junior on 12/08/2011 17:31:31
What could be further removed from the daily routine than the chance to let your hair down at a family festival?
Stay for the whole weekend and, if you feel like getting down and dirty, you can pitch-your-own in true camper style. However, most festivals now offer glamping alternatives, so you can sojourn in the boutique area in anything from a yurt, gypsy
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