. For the kids A range of free musical, artistic and energetic pursuits, including seaside fun on an artificial beach, junk modelling and badge-making and, for the musically minded, ukelele workshops. Added extras Greentop Circus Cabaret in the Big Top, a

good mix of arts, crafts, activities and entertainment, plus circus workshops and funky light shows; don’t forget to pack jazzy outfits for the fancy-dress night too. Nice flat terrain with no steep hills also makes it buggy-friendly.Added extras

and fun craft activities, plus circus skills. There’s also 11 acres of gardens to explore – look out for the resident peacocks and macaws –  and an adventure playground.Added extras Take part in the carnival procession, 150 free workshops, theatre

Blondie, ABC, Mark Ronson, Eliza Doolittle, The Wonder Stuff, Miss Dynamite and more. For the kids The Kids Gardens host storytelling and fun workshops, and the Circus Field has performances by Mr Tumble (again) and Zing Zillas. Children love the parade

.For the kids A good mix of arts, crafts, activities and entertainment, plus circus workshops and funky light shows; don’t forget to pack jazzy outfits for the fancy-dress night too. Nice flat terrain with no steep hills also makes it buggy-friendly.Added extras

the resident peacocks and macaws), circus skills workshops, and movie clubs for all-round family entertainment.  This year look out for piano playing comedian Tim Minchin plus Jools Holland, his Blues Orchestra and some very special guests.Latitude, Henham

programme of children’s entertainment, including The Gruffalo, den-building in the woods, face painting, animal tours, cooking lessons, craft workshops, and a butterfly house. Added extras Plenty of fine foods and foodie chefs demonstrating their talents

Blissfields is at The Park, Vicarage Farm, Woodmancott, Winchester, Hampshire Capacity 2,200 What’s the vibe Awarded 2007 Best Small Festival accolade, this year’s theme promises to be a sci-fi-tastic “Out Of This World” experience

A strong line-up includes The Charlatans, Robyn Hitchcock, Ian Anderson, Cornershop, The Waterboys, and, er, The Wurzels. For the kids CBeebies favourite and seasoned festivaller Justin Fletcher will be performing, alongside all manner of workshops

Back in our childhoods, the homemade jams and shabby stalls of the village fête might have been a highlight of the summer, but these days there’s a host of festivals around the country, each one packed with more fun activities and music than you can