for those who love the outdoors
27 June, 2024
Want to meet up with like-minded adventurers, try some new activities and get inspired? Try these festivals in the UK.
JULY
The Wild Swimming Festival
Date: 20-21 July 2024
Locaton: The Amphitheatre, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2AP
Featuring the Jurassic Swim Challenge - a swimming event around the picturesque bay of Swanage. A choice of 4km and 2km swims events are available to book now.
With it's limited tidal range, golden sandy bay and an easterly outlook, Swanage Bay is renowned for it's clear, calm & swimmer friendly waters.
If a racing challenge isn't your thing, book your place for a personal challenge or join one of our small group guided swims of Swanage Piers, Dancing Ledge, Old Harry Rocks or Durlston bay
There are limited tickets up for grabs, act fast to avoid disappointment.
https://www.thewildswimming.co.uk/events
AUGUST
Wilderness
Date: 3-6 August 2024
Location: Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire
Wilderness is a feast for all the senses. Music is being taken care of by the likes of Two Door Cinema Club, the Toots and the Maytals and Hudson Taylor, while the outdoor fun comes in the form of wild swimming, countryside excursions and sessions with Hunter Gather Cook, where you can learn about hunting, foraging and wild cooking.
Boardmasters
Dates: 7-11 August 2024
Location: Fistral Beach, Cornwall
What could be more suited to Cornwall than one of Europe’s biggest and best surf and music festivals? By day you can hit Fistral beach and watch international surf pros battle it out to be king of the waves, and in the evening catch big-name bands on stages overlooking the golden sands of Watergate Bay. One of the coolest dates in the Cornish festival calendar, there’s something for everyone, from fairground rides, a silent disco and more intimate venues, to the main stage featuring the likes of Stormzy, Chase & Status and Becky Hill. You can also immerse yourself in the Cornish beach lifestyle, with surfing and coasteering adventures, yoga and well-being and boutique camping by the beach.
SEPTEMBER
The Big Shakeout
Date: 22-24 September 2024
Location: Peak District
The Big Shakeout is a not-for-profit festival, featuring adventure films, workshops, live music, speakers and of course, adventurous activities like bouldering, climbing, walking, yoga, cycling (road and mountain biking), kayaking, caving, trail running and bivvy and bikepacking. Awesome family activities include paddle carving, adventure photography and the campsite cookery school.
OCTOBER
Yestival
Date: 20-22 October 2024
Location: Sussex
Brainchild of David Cornthwaite and the Yes Tribe, Yestival is all about relaxing, recharging and reigniting your passion for adventure. Set in the coolness of autumn, the festival includes workshops, talks, walks, discussions, comedy, inspirational lectures and live music.
www.sayyesmore.com/yestival
NOVEMBER
Kendal Mountain Festival
Dates: 21st to 24th November 2024
Location: Kendal, Cumbria
Founded in 1980, Kendal Mountain Festival is probably the UK’s biggest and most well known get together of outdoor enthusiasts. The ultimate social gathering for all those who love the outdoors – taking place at the gateway to The Lake District National Park each November.
https://www.kendalmountainfest...
DECEMBER
Festival of Light
Date: 9 November 2024 to 5 January 2025
Location: Longleat
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the iconic lantern event. Journey through time,
turn back the clock and travel the world as you are invited to journey through time at The Festival of Light this Christmas.
Explore the era you want to discover as we showcase the evolution of the earth from the age of the dinosaurs to present day. This year’s spectacular lantern trail is a historical wonderland just waiting to be explored from
https://www.longleat.co.uk/the...
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