15 Best UK Family-Friendly Festivals 2026
We have taken the hard work of trudging through the many festivals taking place this year and have whittled them down into a main line up for you!
Here are 8 of our favourite family-friendly festivals to go to with your children this year. All information and prices correct at the time of writing but please remember to check the individual websites for further updates in case of changes.
1) Camp Bestival, Lulworth Castle, Dorset (30th July - 2nd August)
Hailed as the family-friendly festival of choice by families all across the UK, Camp Bestival prides itself on ensuring that it's equally geared towards and suited for both parents and children. A recent winner of the Pure Fun award at the Family Traveller Awards, there is plenty to keep the family entertained. Activities include wild workshops at the Dingly Dell, Cosmic Kids Yoga, a soft play tent and a roller disco.
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Price: Adult weekend ticket £243. Child weekend ticket from £113 (depending on age of child and length of stay) (5 & under FREE).
2) Latitude Festival, Henham Park, Suffolk (23rd - 26th July)
Latitude is among the biggest of the family-friendly festivals with a huge array of activities available for children and parents alike. When purchasing a family weekend ticket you will automatically be placed in the Family Campsite which is just a stones throw from the Enchanted Garden area which features a busy programme of activities for the family. As well as a stellar line-up of acts including Lewis Capaldi, Teddy Swims and David Byrne, the musical acts alone are enough to draw any music lover to the wonderful lakeside location.
To add to the acts there is a huge focus on the arts with a packed theatre schedule ranging from comedy and theatre performed on hidden woodland stages, to as many gourmet food stalls as one can imagine.
Muddy Top Festival Style Tip: Wellies will be an essential for this lakeside festival! Our Puddlestomper wellies will have your kids looking and feeling the part at Latitude this summer.
Price: Adult weekend ticket £320. Child (under 13) weekend ticket £28.
3) Y Not Festival, Pikehall, Derbyshire (30th July - 2nd August)
Only one word can describe this festival - fun! The eccentric, family friendly, wonderful world of Y Not Festival is enough to catch any punter's attention. With headliners The Libertines, The Streets, Two Door Cinema Club, Dizzee Rascal, Kaiser Chiefs and Scissor Sisters, this festival is not to be missed!
Muddy Top Festival Style Tip: Our Rainy Day Puddlesuit is the ultimate accessory to bring with you. It's super waterproof and comes unlined meaning it can comfortably be worn over clothing to keep your little ones protected from any unexpected downpours.
Price: Weekend adult with camping From £200. Child weekend ticket with camping from £10.
4) Lakefest, Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire (5th - 9th August)
Set in the stunning surroundings of Eastnor Castle Deer Park, Lakefest 2026 is one of the UK’s most-loved feel-good festivals, blending big-name live music with a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere by the water. Known for its welcoming vibe and scenic location, Lakefest is a brilliant choice for festival-goers looking for great music without the overwhelming crowds. The 2026 line-up is packed with iconic names and crowd-pleasers, including Madness, The Charlatans, Example, Reef, The Bluetones, EMF, Soul II Soul, and many more. Expect sing-along anthems, nostalgic favourites and high-energy performances across multiple stages, all set against the backdrop of the lake and rolling countryside.
Beyond the music, Lakefest offers plenty to enjoy throughout the day. Families can explore dedicated kids’ areas and activities, while adults can relax with lakeside views, outdoor experiences and a wide selection of street food and bars. Whether you’re dancing at the main stage or unwinding as the sun sets over the water, the festival strikes the perfect balance between lively and laid-back.
Muddy Top Festival Style Tip: Lakefest is all about relaxed summer vibes, so pack light layers for warm days and cooler evenings. A waterproof jacket and comfortable footwear are essentials for enjoying everything the festival has to offer - rain or shine.
Price: Adult weekend camping ticket £179.99. Child weekend camping ticket £34.99 (depending on age).
5) The Big Feastival, Alex James' Farm, The Cotswolds (28th - 30th August)
The Big Feastival is perfect for families, bringing together music and an array of Michelin star chefs live on stage. There's plenty of wild workshops, theatre shows, a circus school and the chance to meet some furry and feathered friends at Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park. Don't miss the Hidden Hollow for den building, bushcraft workshops and more.
Muddy Top Festival Style Tip: Bring a sun hat and plenty of sun cream to protect your children from the sun when they're out and about.
Price: Adult weekend camping ticket from £238. Child weekend camping ticket from £69.
6) Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Belladrum Estate, Kiltarlity, Scotland (30th July - 1st August)
The Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival has earned a special place among Scotland’s most beloved festivals, thanks to its blend of top-tier headliners, eclectic music line-ups, and a wide variety of entertainment such as comedy, cabaret, spoken word, dance, drag, wrestling, and an extensive range of children’s activities. This year’s headliners include The Human League, Mika, and Razorlight. With its diverse offerings, Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival is an ideal choice for families.
Muddy Top Festival Style Tip: Pack a pair of our bestselling EcoLight Waterproof Dungarees, perfect for keeping their clothes mud-free!
Price: Adult weekend camping £236.50. Children weekend camping from £27.50 (depending on age).
7) Kendall Calling, Lowther Deer Park, The Lake District (30th July - 2nd August)
Having become known as one of the best all-rounders on the circuit, Kendall Calling welcomes families and groups alike, with a whole array of kids entertainment, magic shows, cinema, gourmet food and real ales, as well as secret sets and impromptu performances. With headliners including Two Door Cinema Club, Biffy Clyro, Wolf Alice, The Kooks, Scissor Sisters, and The Libertines, and a kids area which includes circus workshops, face painting, and inflatables, Kendall Calling is the perfect festival for the whole family to enjoy.
Muddy Top Festival Style Tip: For chilly mornings at the campsite, layering is key! Take along a Fleece to help keep them cosy.
Price: Adult weekend camping £208.95. Children weekend camping £11-£104.95 (depending on age).
8) Deer Shed Festival, Baldersby Park, North Yorkshire (24th - 26th July)
Deer Shed is a three-day wonderland of music, arts, science and sport, set in beautiful North Yorkshire parkland. Choose from forest bathing, a circus masterclass, soft play and baby massage - there's plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained.
Muddy Top Festival Style Tip: Pack a waterproof Ecolight Puddlesuit, perfect for keeping warm and dry, with a long zip so it’s easy to slide on and off, depending on the changeable Yorkshire weather!
Price: Adult weekend camping £179. Children weekend camping From £50 depending on age.
9) Deva Fest, Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire (6th-10 August)
Deva Fest is Cheshire’s top-rated family friendly music and food festival. Come and join us for music and comedy across five stages, hand picked street food, our famous fairground and the best loos you will see at a festival! This year the kids kingdom is bigger and better than ever, and the musical lineup includes Ronan Keating, Jessie J, Vengaboys, Ash, and Symphonic Ibiza.
Muddy Top Festival Style Tip: Pack an EcoLight Waterproof Jacket, super lightweight and perfect for throwing on during sudden downpours!
Price: Adult weekend camping from £146.50. Children weekend camping from £65.
10) Just So Festival, Rode Hall, Cheshire (21st - 23rd August)
Tumble into the magical world of Just So! Just So is a family festival of wild freedom and glittering wonder; full of joyful play, vibrant music, breathtaking circus and captivating performances. Discover magic round every corner - in the dappled sunlight of woodland glades, in the crackle of a campfire, in a whispered story under a canopy of stars.
Just So takes audiences (from bumps to great grandparents) on a unique expedition of mischief and mayhem to lands full of magical midnight feasts, curious creatures, hidden retreats, top notch food, drink and boutique camping options and breath-taking beauty.
Muddy Top Festival Style Tip: Pack a good pair of waterproof trousers to throw on when things get a bit muddy!
Price: Adult weekend camping from £194.18. Children weekend camping from £68.42.
11) Victorious Festival, Southsea Common, Hampshire (28th - 30th August)
Victorious Festival returns for the August bank holiday weekend, bringing with it more huge names from the world of music, comedy and entertainment. The 2026 headliners are Richard Ashcroft (Friday), The Black Keys (Saturday) and Kasabian (Sunday). The afternoon special guest slots are, respectively, Rudimental, Dizzee Rascal and Sigrid.
Elsewhere on the line up you have huge names and returning favourites - among them: Faithless, Scissor Sisters, Nile Rodgers & Chic, The Streets, Basement Jaxx, Bastille, Jessie J, Primal Scream, Happy Mondays, The Vaccines, James Arthur, Kelis, Doves, Kate Nash, Lottery Winners, Hard-Fi and loads more besides.
Muddy Top Festival Style Tip: Take a waterproof changing robe with you - perfect for chilly mornings, sudden downpours, or drying off after a quick dip in the sea!
Price: Adult weekend camping from £219. Children weekend camping from £40.
12) CarFest, Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire (28th - 30th August)
Get ready to spend quality family time at CarFest! Packed to the brim with activities and attractions to keep the whole family entertained, CarFest is the place to create amazing memories. As well as the fastest and most breathtaking cars, CarFest promises so much more to keep the whole family entertained! With great live music, an array of celebrity stars adding their sparkle across the site, inspiring wellbeing sessions, famous chefs and cookery demonstrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. CarFest is the perfect weekend for families looking to have fun, explore, and create unforgettable moments together. This year's line up includes Jessie J, Tom Jones, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Rick Astley, and Sophie Ellis Bextor.
CarFest isn’t just about the fun - it’s also the UK’s largest family fundraising festival, having raised millions for some of the UK’s most amazing children’s charities.
Muddy Top Festival Style Tip: Make sure you pack a few pairs of warm welly socks, for keeping little feet warm and dry during the day, and cosy at night time.
Price: Adult weekend camping from £234. Children weekend camping from £67.
13) Wilderness, Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire (30th July - 2nd August)
Wilderness returns to the idyllic Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire in 2026. Wilderness is the place where you can forget reality, expand your horizons, and let your guard down. Here you can expect a four-day party like no other, a labyrinth of laughter and a uniquely wholesome hedonistic experience. There is something for everyone to relish and immerse themselves in from a kaleidoscopic array of intoxicating musical performances from a whole host of huge names, to sprawling fine dining culinary adventures and rejuvenating well-being experiences, coupled with a bricolage of arts that is bound to dazzle and a whole host of thought-provoking talks and debates.
This illustrious escape to the wild can be whatever you want it to be. So, settle in and discover your Wilderness.
Muddy Top Festival Style Tip: Make sure you pack a set of practical thermal baselayers - little ones can layer up during the day, and wear them as pyjamas at night.
Price: Adult weekend camping from £273. Children weekend camping from £45.
14) Camp Kindling, Heritage Pine Forest, Sevenoaks, Kent (21st - 24th August)
Camp Kindling is a weekend unlike any other; the UK's summer camp exclusively for families. Choose from more than 100 activities by day, and over 50 live bands, DJs, comedians and stories by night. Combining your family's love of adventure with an amazing festival experience, you can reconnect, discover your new favourite hobbies together and head back to reality on Monday with lots of new memories, feeling inspired by life! Tickets to Camp Kindling include 2 Days of Adventure, 3 Nights of Games & Parties, 100+ Activities, and 50+ Live Bands, DJs, Comedians & Stories.
The line up for 2026 includes Dick and Dom, Mother Pukka, Rylan, and Gok Wan. Plus the littlest music fans will love seeing CBeebies favourites YolanDa's Band Jam, and Nick Cope.
Muddy Top Festival Style Tip: For the ultimate waterproof protection during sudden downpours, make sure that you take a lightweight puddlesuit with you, such as one of our jersey lined EcoLight puddlesuits, or one of our unlined Originals puddlesuits.
Price: Adult weekend camping from £269. Children weekend camping from £119.
15) Gloworm Festival, Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire (7th - 9th August)
Gloworm Festival is a celebration of creativity, joy, and family adventure, held in the heart of the UK’s beautiful countryside. Designed with young families in mind, this festival brings together the magic of live music, interactive performances, inspiring workshops, and stunning light displays—all in a safe, vibrant setting. It's a place where families can bond, learn, and share unforgettable experiences. From immersive performances to hands-on activities, we inspire young minds to dream, explore, and create, all while making lasting memories with the ones they love. This year's lineup includes S Club's Jo O'Meara, a K Pop Hunters party, a Vegaboyz experience, Nick Cope, Pat Sharp, Maddie Moate, and BGT's Twist & Pulse, as well as appearances from Mr Blobby, Sponge Bob, and Elphaba and Glinda.
Muddy Top Festival Style Tip: Our Originals waterproof basics are a festival-goers best friend! Super waterproof to 10,000mm, lightweight and easy to fold into a bag, they're the ideal space-saving solution.
Price: Adult weekend camping from £165. Children weekend camping from £143.
