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Wild Fest - affordable family festivals and camping holidays in the UK school holidays

Welcome

Welcome to Wild Fest

Wild Fest is a family campsite, a music festival and, above all, a community of friends who return year after year. We would love for you to join us.

We’ve got five Spring & Summer school holiday events, with live music, and free activities for all ages, every day of your stay.

Earlybird's Ending Soon

These are our lowest earlybird prices for all events, but only for the First 200 Bookings.

Week-long events from...

£60Adults
£12Children 5–15
FREEUnder 5s

Family of 4 from £120 – £144

HAMPSHIRE

THE BIG SPRING GATHERING

MUSIC FESTIVAL 9th & 10th APRIL CAMPSITE OPEN 1st-11th APRIL

Start your camping season with a proper break. Escape to our woodland retreat, pitch up and settle in for fresh air, open space, music and a fabulous time together.

Stay between 2 or 10 nights.

LICHFIELD

STAFFS ROCKS

MUSIC FESTIVAL 4th & 5th JUN CAMPSITE OPEN 28th MAY - 6th JUN

Our beautiful lakeside site is a favourite for everyone. Bring the kayaks, SUP boards and sun cream, then settle into a relaxed break with space to explore, compete, play and enjoy the long evenings together.

Stay between 2 or 9 nights.

COTSWOLDS

NIBLEY FARM FEST

MUSIC FESTIVAL 30th & 31st JULY CAMPSITE OPEN 25th JULY – 1st AUGUST

Join us at Nibley Farm Fest for a week of Cotswolds countryside camping, live music and family friendly entertainment.

LIMITED TO 200 AT THIS PRICE

Up to 7 nights of festival camping for just £60 adults, £12 5-15yrs and free under 5's!

NORTH WALES

CAMPER LIVE

MUSIC FESTIVAL 13th & 14th AUGUST CAMPSITE OPEN 8th–15th AUGUST

Up to a week of camping and great entertainment in beautiful North Wales. A 20 minute drive from some of the most stunning beaches in the UK.

LIMITED TO 200 AT THIS PRICE

Up to 7 nights of festival camping for just £60 adults, £12 5-15yrs and free under 5's!

LINCOLNSHIRE

LINCS SUMMER SOUNDS

MUSIC FESTIVAL 27th – 28th AUGUST CAMPSITE OPEN 23rd-29th AUGUST

Lincs Summer Sounds is once again packed full of live music & entertainment, but this time we've got a lake to paddle. Don't forget your SUP's & Kayaks.

LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN

6 nights of festival camping for just £70 adults, £15 5-15yrs and free under 5's!

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Always free

No Hidden Prices

One ticket price, whatever you bring and whoever comes along. No pitch fees, no pet charges, no surprises at the gate.

Pets Stay Free

Friendly, well-behaved dogs are welcome at no extra cost. Short lead, under control and picked up after, please.

Tents No Extra Cost

Pitch your family tent for the same ticket price - no pitch fees added on top.

Caravans No Extra Cost

Tow it in and set up home. Caravans stay for the same ticket price as everyone else.

Motorhomes No Extra Cost

Big or small, motorhomes roll in at the same price. Elsan and water points are included.

Campervans No Extra Cost

Campervans and self-build vans are welcome, with nothing extra to pay at the gate.

Double Deckers Welcome Too

Yes, really. Converted double decker buses are welcome at no extra cost.

NON COMMERCIAL

NON COMMERCIAL

No commercial stalls means no constant “Can I have this?” from the kids.

Wild Fest is completely . No £12 burgers, £8 pints or inflated festival prices. Bring your own food and drinks, even fire up the in the entertainment area while you enjoy the bands.

Good people, community, great music, and a weekend that won’t empty your wallet.

Surviving Non Commercial

Whether you're in a tent, a campervan or a motorhome, our guides show you how you can plan to cope without electric hook up for a week or more. Keep the food cold, phones charged and van cosy for your whole stay.

Camping Zone Rules

We've 6 different zones to ensure there's a perfect pitch for you to enjoy Wild Fest exactly how you want to.

No need to pre-book, just advise the gate staff where you want to be when you arrive.

Family Glamping Sanctuary General Solo's Party

Family Camping

NO NOISE – 9pm – 9am

Perfect for families with children, this area is set away in a quieter spot so little ones can settle down easily at bedtime.

You’ll be surrounded by other parents too, making it a relaxed place to unwind.

Gather around the firepit, share stories and enjoy time together — with friends old and new.

Glamping Zone

NO AMPLIFIED MUSIC – 11pm – 9am

If you’re lucky enough to have one of our Posh Bells glamping pods for the event, you’re in for a treat.

This is a balanced family & general zone where you can meet new friends, relax with neighbours, & still enjoy the festival atmosphere.

Please be considerate: keep noise at a reasonable level & respect those around you.

The Sanctuary

NO NOISE – 9pm – 9am

Love the atmosphere, but want to get away from it all when you've had enough?

This area is usually a walk away from the late-night buzz, giving you the perfect spot to rest & recharge for another full day at the festival.

No music, children or reactive dogs here please.

General Camping

NO AMPLIFIED MUSIC – 11pm – 9am

This is the heart of the campsite, perfect for those of you that want to be close to the entertainment.

A lively yet balanced zone where you can meet new friends, relax with neighbours, & enjoy the festival atmosphere.

Please be considerate, keep amplified music at a reasonable level, & respect those around you.

Solo's Camping

NO AMPLIFIED MUSIC – 11pm – 9am

Perfect if you're arriving on your own, or alone with children?

This welcoming space makes it easy to meet other parents and fellow campers while still having your own space.

It’s the same rules as the general zone – be respectful & kind to other arrivals.

Party Zone

NO AMPLIFIED MUSIC – 11pm – 9am

If you're here for the late nights & campsite festival energy, this is the zone for you.

Guitars, acoustic instruments, singing, talking & probably cackling laughter are to be expected at any time here.

No drumming or amplified music after 11pm please.

Questions & Answers

Everything families, campers and music lovers ask before booking an affordable UK family festival with us.

What is Wild Fest?

Wild Fest is a series of affordable family music festivals and pop-up campsites in the UK school holidays. Each event is a campsite and a festival in one, with live music, free entertainment and activities for all ages every day of your stay. We’ve been running since 2016 and families come back year after year.

Where and when are the Wild Fest family festivals in 2027?

We have five Spring and Summer school holiday events in 2027:

Come for the weekend or stay for the whole event.

How much does a family festival ticket cost?

Earlybird tickets start at £60 for adults and £12 for 5–15 year olds, and under 5s go free – around £120 to £144 for a family of four. Earlybird prices are for the first 200 bookings, on sale from 1st October to 30th November or until they sell out. Lincs Summer Sounds is £70 adults and £15 for 5–15s for six nights.

Is Wild Fest good for families with children?

Yes – it’s built for families. There are free daily activities for kids and grown-ups such as yoga, Wild Wanders, tie dying, story telling, spoon carving, shelter building, nature crafts, marshmallow toasting, face painting and kids’ games, plus a quiet Family camping zone from 9pm to 9am.

What music is there?

Each event has an open mic and a DJ night with DJ Woodstock on Thursday, then live bands on Friday and Saturday, and jamming around the fire pits in the evenings. You can see the 2027 line-ups on each event page.

Is there a bar or food stalls? Can I bring my own food and drink?

Wild Fest is completely non-commercial, so there are no food vendors, bars or inflated festival prices. Bring your own food and drink – there are communal BBQ and cooking areas in the entertainment area, so you can cook while you watch the bands.

Can I bring a tent, campervan, motorhome or caravan?

Yes. Tents, vans, campervans, caravans and motorhomes are all welcome at no extra cost. There is no electric hook-up, so have a look at our free battery, solar, heater and fridge guides to stay powered, warm and cool all week.

Are dogs allowed?

Yes. Friendly, well-behaved pets are welcome at no extra cost. Please keep them on a short lead and under control at all times, pick up after them, keep barking to a minimum and don’t leave them unattended.

I don’t have a tent – can I go glamping?

Yes. Our friends at Posh Bells offer ready-pitched glamping bell tents at all of our campsites, from £227 for the whole event or the length of your stay. See Affordable Glamping.

What facilities are on site?

Spacious pitches, clean toilets, disabled facilities, water points, Elsan (chemical toilet) points, rubbish points, splash showers and a firepit area are all included in your ticket.

Is there a quiet area for families with young children?

Yes. We have 6 camping zones – Family, Glamping, Sanctuary, General, Solo’s and Party. The Family zone is set in a quieter spot with no noise from 9pm to 9am, so little ones can settle at bedtime, surrounded by other parents. There’s no need to pre-book a zone, just tell the gate staff where you’d like to be when you arrive.

Can I come for just a weekend?

Yes. Come for the weekend main event or enjoy the whole event – it’s up to you. Book your tickets on the event page and they’ll be emailed straight to you. More help is on our Information page.