Secret Garden Party

“The magical bubble I have floated around in for 3 days eventually bursts and I say goodbye to this extraordinary place. For those who have not yet been, be aware that SGP raises the bar so high that you may never look at festivals the same way again.” Artrocker Read our 2014 review of Secret […]

Angel Gardens 2014

Angel Gardens create magical family spaces at festivals.  We consist of a huge team of dedicated volunteers, children’s loos, cosy caravans and lots of beautiful Bell Tents. This year Angel Gardens have looked at everything that parents need to help them get children through a weekend in a field as well as ensuring we have […]

Best festivals for kids

Here at Festival Kidz we’re always asked ‘what is the best family festival’? It’s almost impossible to answer as so much depends on what you are looking for out of a festival. What are the best festivals for kids? For some parents, it’s all about the line-up, whilst others seek relaxation and reconnecting with the […]

Naomi Jones

Naomi took over the running of Festival Kidz in October 2013. She was accidentally recruited when she entered our competition and won tickets to Summer Breeze.  It was the first time she had braved a festival with all 3 of her children but she had such a positive experience that she felt compelled to write […]

Oliver Bear

This is Oliver Bear.  Oliver Bear will be going to Bearded Theory, Blissfields, Wilderness, Glastonbury, Secret Garden Party and Latitude this summer. Within Angel Gardens, kids can hear the story of Oliver – a Bear who lived at home with a boy, but boy grew up leaving Oliver feeling unloved and lonely.  On meeting Trixie […]

Festival Kidz Team: Our Picks 2013

Every year we face the same dilemmas – Do we go to our favourites, the ones we know and love, where the kids feel at home? Or do we try out some new ones, potentially discover something amazing, and widen our knowledge of great festivals to recommend to all you lovely families out there? We’re […]

UK Festival Awards 2012

Thousands voted, shortlists were drawn up, and last night the winners were revealed at the UK Festival Awards… The award for Best Family Festival 2012 went to…

Our pick of the Festivals 2012

Choosing from the hundreds of excellent family-friendly festivals out there is really really tough. Many families will place a different importance to different aspects.  Personally I don’t like my festivals too crowded, I like quality music but I’m not so bothered by big names, and most importantly I like a good range of workshops and […]