FESTIVALS
CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL THE FOOT-STOMPER 25-28 July, Cherry Hinton Hall A staple of the global folk scene, Cambridge Folk Festival has attracted more than 14,000 people every year since the 60s. This edition marks 60 years of the festival, and it has a suitably dazzling line-up to match. Headliners include Robert Plant presents Saving Grace featuring Suzi Dian, American singer and Grammy award- winning songwriter Aoife O’Donovan and Transatlantic Sessions, all in an exclusive UK festival performance. Elsewhere, enjoy the Orkney female fiddle trio Fara, banjo and fiddle players Allison de Groot and Tatiana Hargreaves, Scottish quartet Birdvox plus many more. The festival also offers other delights – with activities for children, hands-on workshops for crafting instruments and composing songs, a silent disco, storytelling sessions, clog dancing, tai-chi sessions and an array of gourmet food trucks and bars with the finest offerings from Cambridge’s culinary scene. Better yet, we’re pairing up with the festival to offer you the chance to win two Sunday tickets! For full T&Cs and to enter, head to cambsedition.co.uk/competition
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5-12 August, Abbots Ripton Presented by the Secret Garden Party, The Wild Meadows invites you to a serene retreat hidden within the festival grounds in rural Cambridgeshire. This family-fun event offers a tranquil setting where you can reconnect with nature, unwind and engage in playful activities while unleashing your wild side! Surrounded by picturesque countryside, relax throughout the week and partake in festivities at the closing weekend. There’s something for everyone, with games and entertainment including woodland trails, crafts, wellness classes, saunas, treatments and workshops. You can join in space hopper races, take a refreshing dip in the lake for a wild swim or showcase your furry friend in a dog show. Indulge in delicious food or head to the bar and music stages for nighttime revelries. Alternatively, gather around the campfire for storytelling under the stars while roasting marshmallows and sipping cocoa. Choose from beautiful bell tents available for hire or bring your own campervan, tent or caravan for accommodation. Find out more at secretgardenparty.com The Wild Meadows THE NATURE LOVER
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