Which summer festival for you?

[LadyWithLapdog]

We're going to SW4, without the kids. I'd have liked others too but money is tight.

[LadyWithLapdog]

I've never been to the Proms. I have it in the same category with going to the races. To do when older (deluding myself as I'm old enough now).

[LadyWithLapdog]

I'll look for something as a day thing I can take the DCs to. I want them to experience a festival but I don't have the time, energy or money for a camping weekend.

[squaretoes]

We are going to 'just so' next month. Can't do links on my phone but its really child friendly :)

[LadyWithLapdog]

I haven't heard of it. Let me google.

[Stars66]

Just so looks great, though is there music?
We went to Sunrise in May, it was tiny but muddy fun, great for kids and loads of room to camp.
We have tickets for Standon Calling but currently having relationship issues so who knows how it will pan out.
By choice, I'd be Glastonbury on a sunny year (wouldn't everyone!) but now I have dd,I can't let lose like I did in my pre child years, so it's a small festival all the way

[LadyWithLapdog]

Just So looks suitably mad for kids. It's a bit far for us.

Now to google Standon one. How come I haven't heard of these? I searched on the efestivals website.

[Stars66]

Standon is really reasonably priced, close to London, small and suitably mad!!

[fluffydoge]

travelin I went to Blissfields - it was great! My son is the drummer in one of the bands that played there.

[LadyWithLapdog]

Victorious is tempting as location and prices. I can't see anything specifically for the kids but I suppose they can watch people drinking ale and join in with the shanty songs.

We're away for some of the others. Standon Calling looks fun too.

[LocalEditorOxford]

We're off to the Wilderness Festival in a month - looks ace, but not sure if music is at the centre of it - will report back :)

[ChuckNovice]

We're doing WOMAD and Shambala gawd help us with a 2.10 year old and 10 month old! Did WOMAD last year whilst pregnant and with nearly 2 year old, was lovely.

[LadyWithLapdog]

Wilderness looks good. We're away that weekend. Also for Womad. That and Shambala would definitely be without DH. I'm not sure it's my kind of thing and wouldn't risk 3-4 full days in case I hate the music and the vibe (man).

[Takver]

I'm tempted by Women in Tune - was planning to go in 2012, but put off by the rain! Maybe it will actually happen this year :)

[Mylovelylovelyhorse]

Beautiful days for us

First time going to a festival with kids, in think it'll be fun (hopes)

[Showy]

I've always fancied Beautiful Days. Too far sadly.

Cambridge Folk Festival for us.

[Takver]

I'd love to go to Cambridge Folk festival again, used to live in Cambridge in the 80s/90s & had lovely times at the folk festival & also Strawberry Fair. Sadly we're on the other side of the country now, & it's just too far.

[cheapskatemum]

Latitude for me. It's nice and local and there's great comedy as well as music, which DSs like.

[Katisha]

Absolutely the Proms. Been going since I was 14, on and off.

[LadyWithLapdog]

We went to Latitude a few years back and really liked it. The problem this time round is both time and money. It works out £400+ for all, food etc. Too much. So I want smaller or day only.

I still don't know about the Proms :)

[Katisha]

Well you can get into a prom for a fiver if you are prepared to stand in the arena or gallery. World class live music for five pounds. Even cheaper with weekend passes.

[SingSongSlummy]

Those near London should definitely go to one of the Proms. It's cheap, and as katisha (Mikado ref?) says, you get world class performances!

[LadyWithLapdog]

I've now had a look at the Proms. I'd need to get seated tickets to go with the kids but the prices are reasonable. I take it no juggling in the interval and face painting? :)