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The Best Family Festivals 2011
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/06/2011 15:55:35
Check out Junior's Guide to the hottest, coolest, funkiest fabbest family festivals for summer 2011
Off The Tracks Festival June 3–5 Donington Park Farmhouse, Castle Donington, DerbyshireWychwood Festival June 3–5 Cheltenham Racecourse Eden Festival June 10–12 Raehills Meadows, Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway Blissfields Festival June 30–July 3
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Edinburgh Festival 2011
By Fiona McKim on 28/07/2011 11:07:09
Our pick of the best family-friendly shows at this year’s Edinburgh Festival
Each year during the month of August, the Scottish capital becomes a vibrant cultural hub as it plays host to the biggest arts festival in the world. With everything from one-man Shakespeare monologues to stand up ventriloquists and urban ballet
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Family festivals for 2011
By Catherine O'Dolan on 26/09/2010 07:58:56
A round-up of our favourite family festivals for summer 2011. Book now to make the most of Early Bird offers
Chill out at Camp Bestival – and book early for 2011.A CHANGE IS as good as a rest, so they say, and what could be further removed from the strictures and routines of daily family life than the chance to let your hair down at a festival? Cool
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Joe Blogs at Just So festival
By Joe on 15/09/2011 17:37:31
Smart Boy About Town revels at the Just So festival
Hi, it's me, Joe.I know everyone is back at school and all, but I'm still reliving those heady summer festival days! I've been so busy I haven't even had a chance to tell you about the Just So festival – let's just call it Just So Fantastic festival
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LARMER TREE FESTIVAL: JULY 1-3
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/06/2011 14:21:06
Junior Festival Guide checks out the Larmer Tree Festival 2011
Larmer Tree Festival is at Larmer Tree Gardens, Tollard Royal, near Salisbury, Wiltshire Capacity 4,000 What’s the vibe Celebrating its coming of age (the first festival was in 1990), Larmer Tree is a laid-back escape-from-it-all fest
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Essential kit for your festival bag
By Kate Street on 01/06/2010 15:47:49
Before you set off for a summer festival, make sure you have these vital accessories
festivals will have first-aid facilities, but it’s sensible to pack a first-aid kit including antiseptic spray, antibacterial hand gel and plasters.■ Large floppy hat Not only does it keep the sun off your face, but it’s ideal for covering up “festival” hair
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JUST SO FESTIVAL August 19–21
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/06/2011 14:07:21
Junior's Guide to the Best Family Festivals checks out the Just So Festival
JUST SO FESTIVAL August 19–21 is Near Leek, Staffs Capacity 6,000 What’s the vibe A boutique, weekend-long festival of creativity for families. Musical interludes There’s music, dance and street theatre, plus the chance for your family to take part
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OFF THE TRACKS FESTIVAL: MAY 27-29
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/05/2011 15:15:16
Junior's Family Festival Guide kicks off the season with the Off The Tracks festival
OFF THE TRACKS FESTIVAL MAY 27–29 is at Donington Park Farmhouse, Castle Donington, DerbyshireCapacity 1,500What’s the vibe Small is beautiful is the mantra of this intimate twice-yearly affair. Musical interludes Headliners for the spring festival
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WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL: JUNE 3-5
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/05/2011 15:48:33
Junior's Festival Guide checks out Wychwood 2011
WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL JUNE 3–5 is at Cheltenham Racecourse Capacity 10,000 What’s the vibe Nominated Best Family Festival for every year since its launch, this is a leading boutique family festival with the emphasis on music and fun. Musical interludes
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Joe Blogs final festival of the season
By Joe on 28/09/2010 11:51:39
First it was Camp Bestival, then Harvest At Jimmy's. Now it's the, er, Archway Feelgood Festival. And Smart Boy About Town is loving it!
Check out the weird three-toed monster Big FootHi, it's me, Joe.There's a sense of Autumn in the air, and the festival season is nearing its end. It's been a great summer of love – and last weekend, there was a festival closer to home: The Archway
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