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Common People
Twitter @cpeoplefest
Common people is a new festival for 2015 and is curated by the Bestival family. It is a metropolitan, city based festival and takes place on the May Bank Holiday in the leafy surroundings of Southampton Common.
Bestival’s creative team will be flexing their visionary muscles, taking the spirit of Bestival to the heart of Southampton, transforming the common into a world of wonder with a host of fantastical fun, daytime diversions, amusements and good times for one and all. Read more…
Croissant Neuf Summer Party
Discontinued
Location: Near Usk, Monmouthshire
Website: www.facebook.com/Croissant-Neuf-Summer-Party-6092664258
There will be no more Croissant Neuf Summer Parties
An announcement in January 2015 on their Facebook page says:
Hi Croissant Neufers – Just a quick note to sat that there will not be a CNSP again this year. . sorry folks . . We would love to be able to say otherwise but the truth is we just can’t make it pay and , not being rich peeps, we can’t afford to work 8 months for nothing. We know our festival was unique and we all miss doing it very very VEEERY much…
The greenest and one of the most family friendly festivals in the UK – with all the entertainment of a great festival but none of the crowds, plus a huge amount for the children to do.
CNSP is a big family! The dedicated team that puts all this together have been friends for 20 years – some of them for longer. Their kids have grown up together in festivals, and today they are the main driving force of the event. Most of them have known each other all their lives and we hope the real warmth and friendship and our crazed obsession with building great parties shines through. Read more…
Camp Bestival Shropshire 2023 Review
Camp Bestival veterans Adam and family were invited along to check out the 2nd edition of Camp Bestival Shropshire, the midlands-based spin off of the Grandaddy of family festivals Camp Bestival Dorset.
Set amongst the rolling tree lined hills and sparkling lakes of Weston Park, the backdrop was just as beautiful as the site dressing.
This year the site and capacity had grown somewhat since its first edition, as such the arena had moved to a new area of the park and a new activity lake was waiting to be explored.
Read more…Camp Bestival 2019 Review
This year I took my son to our eighth Camp Bestival. It’s testament to just how much we love the festival that we’ve not missed a single one since we first went back in 2012.
An absolutely incredible amount is on offer for families. Everyone who goes to Camp Bestival has a unique festival experience. No matter how much you jam pack into your days, you’ll only experience a small sample of all the treats on offer because there is just so much!
Read more…
Starry Skies 2018 Review
There is always a risk in returning to something you’ve loved. Could Starry Skies 2018 live up to our memories from two years ago? Our children are that little bit older (and with one more than last time they now out number us). So could we still find that same magical escape from the world at Starry Skies’ new site?
Shambala 2016 Review
One of the things I love about Shambala is that the organisers obviously love it as much as I do. The extra thought given to details at this festival is simply incredible.
This year they put on so many extra little stages and acts that I’ve decided to concentrate on the new things! If you want to see what else is on offer – I would love it if you would go and read my other reviews. I reviewed Shambala in 2013, 2014 and 2015 as well (this is how much I love this festival).
Camp Bestival 2016 Review
This was my fifth year at Camp Bestival. The 2016 theme was Outer Space, and I think it may well have been my favourite so far. Read more…
Camp Bestival 2014 Review
31st July- 3rd August
Luworth Castle, Dorset.
For many festival goers Glastonbury is their spiritual home, but for me and my daughter it is Camp Bestival.
It was our second visit to Camp Bestival, set in the amazingly beautiful setting of Lulworth Castle, Dorset. First time was our first festival with our daughter and I was pregnant, this time was very different with the children being of the age where they could immerse themselves in things much more.
Guilfest 2014 Review
Guilfest 18th to 20th July 2014
Great to see Guilfest back for 2014.
Very much a music festival there’s lots of variety with a mix of main stream, rock and punk.
Nibley 2014 Review
Nibley Festival Sat 5th July 2014 – North Nibley, Gloucestershire
Nibley Festival
Reviewed by Anna Waldron and family
Nibley Festival is a one day festival with camping set in the pretty village of North Nibley on the edge of the Cotswolds.
This festival is clearly well supported, appreciated by and benefitting the local people and community groups. As such the marshals are friendly and pleased to welcome you into the festival site. Read more…
Common People
Twitter @cpeoplefest
Common people is a new festival for 2015 and is curated by the Bestival family. It is a metropolitan, city based festival and takes place on the May Bank Holiday in the leafy surroundings of Southampton Common.
Bestival’s creative team will be flexing their visionary muscles, taking the spirit of Bestival to the heart of Southampton, transforming the common into a world of wonder with a host of fantastical fun, daytime diversions, amusements and good times for one and all. Read more…
Camp Bestival Shropshire 2023 Review
Camp Bestival veterans Adam and family were invited along to check out the 2nd edition of Camp Bestival Shropshire, the midlands-based spin off of the Grandaddy of family festivals Camp Bestival Dorset.
Set amongst the rolling tree lined hills and sparkling lakes of Weston Park, the backdrop was just as beautiful as the site dressing.
This year the site and capacity had grown somewhat since its first edition, as such the arena had moved to a new area of the park and a new activity lake was waiting to be explored.
Read more…Starry Skies 2018 Review
There is always a risk in returning to something you’ve loved. Could Starry Skies 2018 live up to our memories from two years ago? Our children are that little bit older (and with one more than last time they now out number us). So could we still find that same magical escape from the world at Starry Skies’ new site?
Camp Bestival 2016 Review
This was my fifth year at Camp Bestival. The 2016 theme was Outer Space, and I think it may well have been my favourite so far. Read more…
Guilfest 2014 Review
Guilfest 18th to 20th July 2014
Great to see Guilfest back for 2014.
Very much a music festival there’s lots of variety with a mix of main stream, rock and punk.
Croissant Neuf Summer Party
Discontinued
Location: Near Usk, Monmouthshire
Website: www.facebook.com/Croissant-Neuf-Summer-Party-6092664258
There will be no more Croissant Neuf Summer Parties
An announcement in January 2015 on their Facebook page says:
Hi Croissant Neufers – Just a quick note to sat that there will not be a CNSP again this year. . sorry folks . . We would love to be able to say otherwise but the truth is we just can’t make it pay and , not being rich peeps, we can’t afford to work 8 months for nothing. We know our festival was unique and we all miss doing it very very VEEERY much…
The greenest and one of the most family friendly festivals in the UK – with all the entertainment of a great festival but none of the crowds, plus a huge amount for the children to do.
CNSP is a big family! The dedicated team that puts all this together have been friends for 20 years – some of them for longer. Their kids have grown up together in festivals, and today they are the main driving force of the event. Most of them have known each other all their lives and we hope the real warmth and friendship and our crazed obsession with building great parties shines through. Read more…
Camp Bestival 2019 Review
This year I took my son to our eighth Camp Bestival. It’s testament to just how much we love the festival that we’ve not missed a single one since we first went back in 2012.
An absolutely incredible amount is on offer for families. Everyone who goes to Camp Bestival has a unique festival experience. No matter how much you jam pack into your days, you’ll only experience a small sample of all the treats on offer because there is just so much!
Read more…
Shambala 2016 Review
One of the things I love about Shambala is that the organisers obviously love it as much as I do. The extra thought given to details at this festival is simply incredible.
This year they put on so many extra little stages and acts that I’ve decided to concentrate on the new things! If you want to see what else is on offer – I would love it if you would go and read my other reviews. I reviewed Shambala in 2013, 2014 and 2015 as well (this is how much I love this festival).
Camp Bestival 2014 Review
31st July- 3rd August
Luworth Castle, Dorset.
For many festival goers Glastonbury is their spiritual home, but for me and my daughter it is Camp Bestival.
It was our second visit to Camp Bestival, set in the amazingly beautiful setting of Lulworth Castle, Dorset. First time was our first festival with our daughter and I was pregnant, this time was very different with the children being of the age where they could immerse themselves in things much more.
Nibley 2014 Review
Nibley Festival Sat 5th July 2014 – North Nibley, Gloucestershire
Reviewed by Anna Waldron and family
Nibley Festival is a one day festival with camping set in the pretty village of North Nibley on the edge of the Cotswolds.
This festival is clearly well supported, appreciated by and benefitting the local people and community groups. As such the marshals are friendly and pleased to welcome you into the festival site. Read more…