The Best Family-Friendly Festivals in the UK (and Why Kids Onesies Are a Festival Essential)
Festivals aren’t just for adults anymore. Across the UK, more and more events are welcoming families with open arms—offering music, creative workshops, outdoor adventures and plenty of fun for kids of all ages
The UK has a growing number of festivals to suit all ages, from small gatherings to larger events and a family-friendly festival is the ideal way to spend quality time with your kids this summer. For parents, they’re a great way to introduce children to live music, nature and new experiences whether it’s a day event or a long camping weekend, there’s something special for everyone.
Many festivals nowadays have areas dedicated to kids with a choice of crafts, music and dance, storytelling, carnival games, fairground rides and educational workshops on offer allowing them to create lasting memories to treasure.
It’s also the perfect opportunity to go camping and have a memorable outdoor adventure. But if you’ve ever taken kids camping at a festival, you’ll know preparation is everything. Between unpredictable weather, late nights and early mornings, comfort matters—and that’s where kids onesies become a festival game-changer.
Here’s a look at some of the best family-friendly festivals in the UK, plus why packing a few cosy onesies should be top of your checklist.
1. Teddy Rocks, Dorset
Teddy Rocks may be small, but it’s packed with music which spans across multiple stages and there is plenty of family-friendly fun, including fairground rides, comedy tents and even axe-throwing.
The festival was set up to raise awareness and funds for children’s cancer charities with 100% of profits going to charities supporting children with cancer and research, meaning that you are donating to a great cause by buying tickets and attending the festival.
When: 1 to 3 May 2026
Where: Charisworth Farm, Blandford, Dorset. It has three campsite areas, including a quiet campsite.
Tickets can be purchased from the official website with various ticket types available including options for camping tickets.
2. Wychwood, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Voted The Best Festival for Families by The Independent and winner of Family Festival of the Year at the esteemed UK Festival Awards, this small but fun festival really packs a punch with an exciting mix of music and creativity for all ages.
Set at the renowned Cheltenham Racecourse in the middle of the Cotswolds, this festival is known for its family festival vibe, live music, comedy and free workshops.
Top draw acts this year include Craig Davis, Kaiser Chiefs and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
When: 29 May to 31 May 2026
Where: Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Rd, Cheltenham GL50 4SH
Tickets: There are plenty of ticket options available to suit everyone. They use a tiered ticket system, meaning the sooner you buy, the lower you pay.
3. Latitude Festival (Suffolk)
Another winner of the UK Festival Awards’ Best Family Festival, Latitude has grown into one of the UK’s best festivals for families thanks to its huge variety of activities and this year it celebrates its 20th year.
Alongside music stages, you’ll find literature tents, comedy, theatre and an entire kids’ area with creative workshops.
Family friendly fun is spread across four areas so there is something for everyone, the kids’ zone has been described as a festival within a festival, the enchanted garden, Camp Greenpeace which has many nature focused activities, and the Inbetweeners Tween Stage.
The 2026 line-up features Lewis Capaldi, Teddy Sims, and David Byrne.
When: 23 to 26 July 2026
Where: Henham Park, Suffolk
Tickets: Day Tickets, Full Weekend and Family Camping Tickets are all available. Check out the website for prices and details.
4. Camp Bestival (Dorset & Shropshire)
If there’s one festival built with families in mind, it’s Camp Bestival. Held at Lulworth Castle, it is designed by families for families and combines big-name music with family entertainment, fancy dress parades, storytelling, science shows and adventure playgrounds.
The 4-day event is set in the gorgeous castle grounds and combines a camping holiday with an unforgettable festival adventure for around 30,000 visitors. It’s so good, that they do two events, one based in Dorset and the other in Shropshire with Bestival remaining one of the most loved and original family festivals.
When: 30 July to 2 August 2026 (Dorset)
Where: Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QS
Weston Park, Weston-under-Lizard Nr Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 8LE
Tickets: Tickets are for the full weekend, and there is a variety of different camping options which can be purchased including boutique camping if you fancy camping in style! Remember kids under 5 years old go free for weekend camping.
5. Wilderness, Oxfordshire
This mid-sized festival is billed as a cosmic family-friendly dreamland for those of all ages. A gateway to a weekend of boundless escapism, adventures and joy.
The festival includes sensory raves, games and dance sessions, family theatre, circus, clowning, performance and play, meaning that there’s something for everyone.
There is also a dedicated nanny service to book for parents who fancy some child-free time!
So, if you are looking to celebrate individuality, creativity an the thrill of the unexpected, or just seeking some moments of serenity then this is the festival for you.
When: 30 July to 2 August 2026
Where: Cornbury Park, Charlbury, Oxon, Oxfordshire. Has family and quiet campsites.
Tickets: A variety of tickets available which include day tickets, weekend tickets or tickets with camping options, all available on the website.
6. The Big Feastival (Cotswolds)
If food is your thing, then this is the festival for you.
Hosted on at musician Alex James’s picturesque farm in the Cotswolds, The Big Feastival blends food, music and family entertainment. Expect to taste food from Michelin-star chefs and award-winning street vendors, and see cooking demos,
There’s plenty of space for little ones to explore and families can enjoy an array of cooking activities and workshops. All alongside headline acts such as Basement Jaxx, The Streets and Bastille.
When: 28 to 30 August 2026
Where: Kingham, Oxfordshire, OK7 6UP
Tickets: Day tickets, Weekend tickets and Weekend Tickets with Camping are all available and priced accordingly which can be purchased on their website. Remember under-fives can go free!
Why Kids Onesies are a festival must-have
Even in summer, UK festival nights can get surprisingly cold. Kids can often go from running around in the sunshine to getting cold quickly once the evening sets in.
Our onesies are perfect for keeping kids warm when heading back to the tent and is an easy layer to throw on over pyjamas after a long day of fun. Nothing beats changing into a warm onesie before climbing into a sleeping bag.
Many of the festivals have themed days and fancy-dress events so one of our Animal themed onesies can also double up as a fancy-dress outfit. Bright colours, animal designs and playful prints make kids onesies great for festival vibes and memorable photos.
They are also comfortable enough for lounging around the campsite and ideal for keeping kids cosy during outdoor movie nights.
Final Festival Packing Tip
Alongside wellies, waterproofs and sun cream, make sure kids onesies are on your festival packing list. They’re practical, comfortable and perfect for keeping little festival-goers warm after a big day of adventure.
With the right preparation, family festivals can become some of your most memorable adventures—and a cosy onesie might just be the secret ingredient to happy campers.
