Festivals don’t have to mean wading through mud and sleeping in soggy fields. Try these fab events and live it up in style!
WORDS: PATRICIA-ANN YOUNG
Rewind North, Cheshire, England (August 2-4)
Rewind North is the perfect festival for those of us who love throwback tunes. This year’s line-up is stacked with talent including Billy Ocean, Gabrielle, Boyzlife and Squeeze. There are also lots of activities on offer like silent discos, funfairs, VIP sections and a “kidzone” for young ones.
Pitching up in a mucky campsite is not for everyone, so there are plenty of options available to make your stay more comfortable including a deluxe camping package that allows up to eight people to sleep in a spacious bell tent.
If you are on a budget, the festival offers packages that include standard tents, too, meaning you have a cosy place to sleep without having to spend h morning pitching up.
If you are only going for a day, a “When Nature Calls” wristband gets you into a luxurious tent with warm running water and clean, flushing toilets, plus hairdryers and straighteners in case your “do” needs a pick-up, too!
Gate To Southwell Festival, Nottinghamshire, England (July 4-7)
This charming festival on the outskirts of picturesque Nottinghamshire is sure to win your heart. It’s an international roots and acoustic music festival, allowing for a happy and relaxed atmosphere throughout the weekend. Music is not the only thing on offer, with comedy, dance and kids’ events too.
In the campfire area, cooking demos, drop-in games and crafting events are held throughout the weekend. There’s even songwriting and guitar workshops if you fancy brushing up your musical skill set.
You can pitch up your own tent or bring along a motorhome, but there are also luxury bell tents with beautiful views over a nearby lake that start at a very reasonable £320 for four nights.
Also, 2024 is the first year the main stage will have an audience cover, meaning you can enjoy music without getting soaked if the weather decides to turn.
Stendhal, Northern Ireland (July 4-6)
Hidden in the rolling hills of Causeway Coast and Glens borough area in Northern Ireland, the scenery at this festival alone is enough to attract an audi
