Larmer Tree Festival
Kids Festival T-shirts
The coolest clothes for festival kids!
You want clothes that are unique, stand out, look cool, make a statement, and make you smile. But you also want clothes that are ethically sourced, really well made, and wash well… it’s a tall order…
but one company that we think ticks all these boxes is
Rockabye Baby
The beautiful Larmer Tree Gardens…
The Larmer Tree Gardens are stunning at any time of year, but while the Larmer Tree Festival is taking place they come alive with the most gorgeous lighting effects and magical artistic treasures, just waiting to be discovered. Each year my family heads straight to the Lostwood as soon as dusk falls to see what creative genius will await us amidst the trees…
In 2011, an exciting new and special site art project was commissioned, not just for the five-day annual festival, but as a permanent installation…
Larmer Tree 2011 review
Festival Kidz goes to Larmer Tree Festival 2011
Wednesday: An hour before we planned to leave and we start packing… well obviously we weren’t nearly ready in an hour so ended up leaving 2 hours later than planned! Oops! What is it that makes me think I would be more efficient at packing for a family of four by now?! I seriously overestimate my packing abilities sometimes… Anyway by the time we arrived at Larmer Tree later that evening we had 2 very excited girls squealing in the back of the Campervan. This really is their favourite festival.
Larmer Tree Festival 2011 Review
2011 Larmer Tree Festival Weather: Heavy rain showers on Friday eve, Saturday and Sunday.
Read our in-depth review here. Parent’s reviews are below:
Review by: Anne Salway Luxford (with a nearly 3 year old)
Getting to the festival and setting up camp:
We got in almost straight away. I couldn’t fault the organisation. The car park is separate from the camping area, but we had brought our own wagon (which we also used to transport our boy, especially at night as he could lie down in it) and a pushchair and that helped a lot with transporting all our stuff – I’d definitely recommend bringing a wagon or wheelbarrow (or hiring a wagon from “Mr Trolley” on site, if you don’t mind paying).
Interview with Larmer Tree Festival Director, James Shepard
It’s Sunday, the final day of Larmer Tree 2011
It’s Sunday, the final day of Larmer Tree 2011I’m tired, slightly hungover, muddy and more than a tad dishevelled… I’m thinking there are better days to meet the co-director of your favourite festival, but the opportunity to have a chat with such a busy person on their home turf doesn’t arise that often so I slap on some mascara, grab my notebook and drag myself off to the Press Garden.
Festival Dos and Don’ts for Families
Based on an interview we did for Made For Mums:
Taking a baby, toddler or your whole family to a festival? Here’s your vital checklist of equipment to take and pitfalls to avoid from FestivalKidz founder Romany Greatrex
Taking your baby or toddler camping can be fun as well as easy!
FestivalKidz believe that having children shouldn’t put a stop to having fun at festivals and camping out with all the family – however young.
How young a baby can you take to a festival?
No age is too young – as long as you’re prepared. In fact, I’d say younger babies are even easier than toddlers, especially if you’re breastfeeding. It’s much easier at a festival than bottlefeeding. You can carry your baby in a sling to breastfeed and don’t have the worry of sterilising bottles.
Larmer Tree: Kids Shows and Workshops 2011
If you’ve never been to Larmer Tree before then maybe it’s about time you tried it!
Children aged 0-10 will be endlessly amused by eleven acres of magical gardens to explore, a huge adventure playground and our Children’s Area on the Larmer Lawns, with shows, hands on activities and workshops to get stuck into from 2pm Thursday through to Sunday afternoon.
Read more…
Larmer Tree Festival 2010 Review
Our friends at LittleStuff.co.uk have kindly let us share this great review of Larmer Tree Festival 2010:
The Larmer Tree Festival Review – what we really thought
by Emma, on behalf of Littlestuff
When Laura asked on Wednesday if I wanted to take her place at the Larmer Tree Festival for five days she didn’t have to ask twice. I imagine she chose me because I had easy access to four enthusiastic children. What she might not have considered was my previous experience working at numerous festivals in the past, delighting children with a huge inflatable bouncy dragon, and more recently taking my own children to experience the fun for themselves.
Kids Festival T-shirts
The coolest clothes for festival kids!
You want clothes that are unique, stand out, look cool, make a statement, and make you smile. But you also want clothes that are ethically sourced, really well made, and wash well… it’s a tall order…
but one company that we think ticks all these boxes is
Rockabye Baby
Larmer Tree 2011 review
Festival Kidz goes to Larmer Tree Festival 2011
Wednesday: An hour before we planned to leave and we start packing… well obviously we weren’t nearly ready in an hour so ended up leaving 2 hours later than planned! Oops! What is it that makes me think I would be more efficient at packing for a family of four by now?! I seriously overestimate my packing abilities sometimes… Anyway by the time we arrived at Larmer Tree later that evening we had 2 very excited girls squealing in the back of the Campervan. This really is their favourite festival.
Interview with Larmer Tree Festival Director, James Shepard
It’s Sunday, the final day of Larmer Tree 2011
I’m tired, slightly hungover, muddy and more than a tad dishevelled… I’m thinking there are better days to meet the co-director of your favourite festival, but the opportunity to have a chat with such a busy person on their home turf doesn’t arise that often so I slap on some mascara, grab my notebook and drag myself off to the Press Garden.
Larmer Tree: Kids Shows and Workshops 2011
If you’ve never been to Larmer Tree before then maybe it’s about time you tried it!
Children aged 0-10 will be endlessly amused by eleven acres of magical gardens to explore, a huge adventure playground and our Children’s Area on the Larmer Lawns, with shows, hands on activities and workshops to get stuck into from 2pm Thursday through to Sunday afternoon.
Read more…
The beautiful Larmer Tree Gardens…
The Larmer Tree Gardens are stunning at any time of year, but while the Larmer Tree Festival is taking place they come alive with the most gorgeous lighting effects and magical artistic treasures, just waiting to be discovered. Each year my family heads straight to the Lostwood as soon as dusk falls to see what creative genius will await us amidst the trees…
In 2011, an exciting new and special site art project was commissioned, not just for the five-day annual festival, but as a permanent installation…
Larmer Tree Festival 2011 Review
2011 Larmer Tree Festival Weather: Heavy rain showers on Friday eve, Saturday and Sunday.
Read our in-depth review here. Parent’s reviews are below:
Review by: Anne Salway Luxford (with a nearly 3 year old)
Getting to the festival and setting up camp:
We got in almost straight away. I couldn’t fault the organisation. The car park is separate from the camping area, but we had brought our own wagon (which we also used to transport our boy, especially at night as he could lie down in it) and a pushchair and that helped a lot with transporting all our stuff – I’d definitely recommend bringing a wagon or wheelbarrow (or hiring a wagon from “Mr Trolley” on site, if you don’t mind paying).
Festival Dos and Don’ts for Families
Based on an interview we did for Made For Mums:
Taking a baby, toddler or your whole family to a festival? Here’s your vital checklist of equipment to take and pitfalls to avoid from FestivalKidz founder Romany Greatrex
Taking your baby or toddler camping can be fun as well as easy!
FestivalKidz believe that having children shouldn’t put a stop to having fun at festivals and camping out with all the family – however young.
How young a baby can you take to a festival?
No age is too young – as long as you’re prepared. In fact, I’d say younger babies are even easier than toddlers, especially if you’re breastfeeding. It’s much easier at a festival than bottlefeeding. You can carry your baby in a sling to breastfeed and don’t have the worry of sterilising bottles.
Larmer Tree Festival 2010 Review
Our friends at LittleStuff.co.uk have kindly let us share this great review of Larmer Tree Festival 2010:
The Larmer Tree Festival Review – what we really thought
by Emma, on behalf of Littlestuff
When Laura asked on Wednesday if I wanted to take her place at the Larmer Tree Festival for five days she didn’t have to ask twice. I imagine she chose me because I had easy access to four enthusiastic children. What she might not have considered was my previous experience working at numerous festivals in the past, delighting children with a huge inflatable bouncy dragon, and more recently taking my own children to experience the fun for themselves.