The wellies are packed and the long summer days are calling – it’s festival season! 🎪
The UK is packed with absolutely brilliant, family-friendly festivals this summer that capture all the magic of live music and carnival vibes. Whether you and the family want to dance to your favourite indie bands, learn awesome circus skills or just soak up some joy in a beautiful field, we have rounded up our favourite family-friendly festivals in the UK.
And the best part? With budget-friendly Travelodge hotels located close to many events, you can enjoy the ultimate summer festival experience and still retreat to a hot shower and a proper bed.
Let’s dive into the best family-friendly festivals in the UK coming up this summer!
1. Latitude Festival
23rd – 26th July 2026
Set in the beautiful Henham Park in Suffolk, Latitude Festival is the perfect summer escape for families who want a bit of everything. Parents can enjoy a stellar mix of world-class musical headliners, including David Byrne, Teddy Swims and Lewis Capaldi, alongside an unbeatable comedy lineup. But the festival truly shines in how it caters to younger guests.
Far beyond the main stages, you’ll find the magical Enchanted Garden, which is packed with free activities ranging from woodland crafts and model-making to family yoga. Between paddleboarding on the lake, hands-on science workshops and an endless array of delicious, kid-approved food stalls, Latitude offers a wonderfully relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where the whole family can make summer memories.
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2. Tramlines Festival
24th – 26th July 2026
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Held in the leafy surroundings of Sheffield’s Hillsborough Park, Tramlines Festival is a proper northern knees-up that caters just as much to the little ones as it does to the adults. Striking the perfect balance between big-name music acts and a remarkably inclusive community vibe. The real magic for families happens in ‘Into The Trees,’ a secluded oasis bursting with free activities to keep kids entertained all weekend long. From learning to juggle and hula-hoop at the circus workshops to letting loose at the famous kids’ rave or getting stuck into mask-making at the Craft Den, there is endless fun designed just for them.
And when the family is ready for some music, the Tramlines lineup is always stacked with a brilliant mix of legendary anthems, indie rock heavyweights and pop icons. For the 2026 edition, expect Fatboy Slim, Kaiser Chiefs, Courteeners, Blossoms, Wolf Alice and Wet Leg. It is a wonderfully welcoming, stress-free way to share the joy of live music and festival culture with the whole family!
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3. Magic Meadows
25th July 2026
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If you’re looking for a truly magical, nature-filled escape just a stone’s throw from the capital, the Magic Meadows Family Festival is your go-to. Held in the picturesque grounds of Home Farm Glamping in Elstree, Hertfordshire, this one-day festival is all about wholesome, hands-on family adventures. Instead of massive crowds, you get an intimate, immersive experience where imaginations can run wild. Little ones can get stuck into forest school and bushcraft, marvel at the bubble disco and interactive puppet shows or channel their inner artist at the creative workshops.
It’s beautifully tailored for adults too, offering a serene wellness yurt with relaxing meadow massages, family yoga sessions and live folk and roots music. It’s the perfect way to dip your toes into festival life and make beautiful memories in the great outdoors!
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4. Camp Bestival
30th July – 2nd August 2026
If you are looking for the ultimate starting point for festivaling with kids, Camp Bestival is widely considered the gold standard. Set against the stunning backdrop of Lulworth Castle in Dorset, Camp Bestival brilliantly merges the classic family UK staycation with a full-scale music and arts festival.
2026’s lineup offers big-name music acts for adults, including headliners like Fatboy Slim, Bastille, and Self Esteem, while seamlessly weaving a parallel universe of childhood joy. From seeing CBeebies legends like Mr Tumble on the main stage to exploring circus skills, interactive science tents and woodland retreats, the sheer volume of activities is staggering.
With its wildly creative annual fancy-dress themes, such as 2026’s ‘At The Seaside’, and an array of gourmet food stalls to suit even the pickiest eaters, Camp Bestival captures an authentic, euphoric festival vibe to a tee.
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5. Kendal Calling
31st July – 2nd August 2026
Planning a family trip to the Lake District this summer? Kendal Calling is a brilliant choice that perfectly blends Cumbrian scenery with incredible music and endless fun for all ages. Nestled among rolling hills and fresh air at Lowther Deer Park, Kendal Calling is the ultimate weekend getaway for parents who love live music but still want a welcoming, kid-friendly atmosphere.
What really makes Kendal Calling shine for families is the Kids Calling area. It is a devoted, vibrant space for the little ones, packed with craft workshops, giant inflatables, family silent discos and live theatre shows to keep them entertained all day. Plus expect an epic music for 2026, including Biffy Clyro, Two Door Cinema Club, Wolf Alice and The Kooks.
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6. Green Man Festival
20th – 23rd August 2026
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Set against the outstanding backdrop of the Brecon Beacons in Wales, Green Man Festival is an absolute dream for families who love a creative, relaxed festival vibe. The heart of the children’s experience is the lovingly crafted Little Folk area, a dedicated wonderland for babies right up to 12-year-olds. It is bursting with entirely free activities, from arts and crafts to circus skills and even a spectacular children’s parade on Sunday afternoon, where kids show off the costumes they’ve made over the weekend.
Green Man also caters to older kids and curious minds. Teenagers get their very own exclusive hangout spot called Somewhere, packed with DJ workshops, filmmaking and fire shows. Meanwhile, the whole family can explore Einstein’s Garden, a unique, interactive space where you can witness mind-blowing, hands-on performances that make learning feel like pure magic.
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7. Just So Festival
21st – 23rd August 2026
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For families looking for an intimate, fiercely creative experience, the Just So Festival in Cheshire is an absolute gem. Capped at around 5,000 attendees, it’s significantly smaller than many major festivals, creating a wonderfully relaxed environment that is perfect for first-time festival-goers.
Just So Festival is entirely centred around children’s imaginations, literature and wild play. Expect a weekend packed with whimsical adventures like midnight feasts, giant pillow fights, lantern parades and the legendary Tribal Tournament, where whole families commit to dressing up as foxes, owls, or lions to compete for points. For the tiniest attendees, a dedicated area offers everything from baby yoga to lullabies. Older kids can get stuck into wood whittling, den building or theatre workshops in the woods. It is a delightfully organic, screen-free weekend that encourages kids to get muddy, run free and embrace the magic of childhood.
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7. Victorious Festival
28th – 30th August 2026
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Down on the sunny south coast, Victorious Festival has quickly become one of the most anticipated music festivals of the summer. Set on Southsea Common with stunning views over the Solent, this three-day extravaganza brilliantly mixes a massive big-name lineup with an incredibly welcoming, community feel. Parents can soak up the seaside sunshine and belly-laugh at fantastic comedy acts, all while enjoying epic 2026 headline sets from music icons like Kasabian, Richard Ashcroft and The Black Keys.
What truly makes Victorious a winner for families, though, is its massive, dedicated Kids Arena. This mini-festival in itself is packed with completely free activities, from face painting and mini fairground rides to meet-and-greets with TV favourites like Bluey and Fireman Sam. With plenty of spacious, quieter areas and a dedicated baby-change and feeding tent, it is the perfect seaside festival getaway for the whole family!
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