Stowaway
Stowaway Festival
18th - 20th August 2023
Location: Stowe, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5LJ
Size: 5,000
Website: stowawayfestival.co.uk/
Stowaway Festival is a new three-day festival with camping launching in 2022 and is still a relative secret on the festival scene.
Set in picture-perfect, rolling countryside with ancient woodland and lakes, Stowaway a little hidden gem in the independent festival scene. Dance the night away under the stars with internationally renowned musicians and DJs. Feast on award-winning street food. Chance upon a hidden party in the woods. Blow away the night’s cobwebs with a refreshing dip in the lake while the kids paddle past in a canoe.
Made by friends, for friends; Stowaway is a new secret world for you to discover. All children’s activities are included in the ticket price at Stowaway so no hidden expenses and you can really relax. This includes the funfair rides, workshops, classes & tree climbing!



Impressive music headliners at the inaugural Stowaway included Orbital, The Staves, Quantic (DJ Set) and Elder Island, and DJ’s include Nightmares On Wax, Norman Jay MBE, Erol Alkan, Roni Size, and Luke Una. With the Comedy Stage welcoming Russell Kane and Suzi Ruffell and the Meadow Theatre stage hosted live theatre, comedy, dance, poetry, spoken word and storytelling.
Amazing Street Food from onsite vendors plus bottomless brunches hosted by Bristols finest, Seven Lucky Gods.



For wellness and relaxation there is a wild swimming and paddle-boarding on the idyllic on-site lake, wood-fired Lakeside Hot Tubs, Woodland Yoga and Disco Yoga.
Half party, half boutique, The Provibers’ Parlour offered an immersive shopping extravaganza with a treasure trove of treats from independent traders, while Stowaway’s Kids Kingdom hosted free activities to fire your kid’s imagination, including Tree Climbing, Bushcraft & Circus Workshops, plus a Roller Disco and a Vintage Funfair.
All this plus a Hidden Speakeasy, Car-aoke (a karaoke booth in the woods), Drag Queen Story Hour and yet more hidden delights to discover.



Best Family Friendly Festivals 2023
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These are our top picks for 2023, with the ticket prices, headliners and some of the activities on offer to help you choose.
We have also added the themes to help you get to work on your costumes now!
Festivals are listed in alphabetical order.
All prices quoted are for weekend tickets with camping (including booking fee) unless stated otherwise, and are correct at time of publishing. Many festivals offer tickets in increasing Tiers, so check the festival’s website for current prices.
Check out our map, calendar and A-Z list for full details of 2023 festivals.
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18th - 20th August 2023
Location: Stowe, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5LJ
Size: 5,000
Website: stowawayfestival.co.uk/
Stowaway Festival is a new three-day festival with camping launching in 2022 and is still a relative secret on the festival scene.
Set in picture-perfect, rolling countryside with ancient woodland and lakes, Stowaway a little hidden gem in the independent festival scene. Dance the night away under the stars with internationally renowned musicians and DJs. Feast on award-winning street food. Chance upon a hidden party in the woods. Blow away the night’s cobwebs with a refreshing dip in the lake while the kids paddle past in a canoe.
Made by friends, for friends; Stowaway is a new secret world for you to discover. All children’s activities are included in the ticket price at Stowaway so no hidden expenses and you can really relax. This includes the funfair rides, workshops, classes & tree climbing!



Impressive music headliners at the inaugural Stowaway included Orbital, The Staves, Quantic (DJ Set) and Elder Island, and DJ’s include Nightmares On Wax, Norman Jay MBE, Erol Alkan, Roni Size, and Luke Una. With the Comedy Stage welcoming Russell Kane and Suzi Ruffell and the Meadow Theatre stage hosted live theatre, comedy, dance, poetry, spoken word and storytelling.
Amazing Street Food from onsite vendors plus bottomless brunches hosted by Bristols finest, Seven Lucky Gods.



For wellness and relaxation there is a wild swimming and paddle-boarding on the idyllic on-site lake, wood-fired Lakeside Hot Tubs, Woodland Yoga and Disco Yoga.
Half party, half boutique, The Provibers’ Parlour offered an immersive shopping extravaganza with a treasure trove of treats from independent traders, while Stowaway’s Kids Kingdom hosted free activities to fire your kid’s imagination, including Tree Climbing, Bushcraft & Circus Workshops, plus a Roller Disco and a Vintage Funfair.
All this plus a Hidden Speakeasy, Car-aoke (a karaoke booth in the woods), Drag Queen Story Hour and yet more hidden delights to discover.



Best Family Friendly Festivals 2023
All the info on one page!



These are our top picks for 2023, with the ticket prices, headliners and some of the activities on offer to help you choose.
We have also added the themes to help you get to work on your costumes now!
Festivals are listed in alphabetical order.
All prices quoted are for weekend tickets with camping (including booking fee) unless stated otherwise, and are correct at time of publishing. Many festivals offer tickets in increasing Tiers, so check the festival’s website for current prices.
Check out our map, calendar and A-Z list for full details of 2023 festivals.
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