Festival Accommodation
FESTIVALS IN THE UK
FESTIVAL ACCOMMODATION
A festival is an event often staged by a local community and celebrates some unique aspect of the community. Today there are more and more national and local festivals popping up celebrating music, food, art and culture. Here are some of the more popular UK festivals below. UK Travel Boutique offers you a full UK calendar of Events and Festivals for the year. Check it out and include a festival whrn planning your UK Holiday.
Some of our favourite and more popular UK music festivals include Latitude near Southwold, Suffolk, Glastonbury, Vintage at Goodward in Sussex, T in The Park in Scotland, Secret Garden Party in Cambridgeshire, Download Festival at Donnington Park, The Isle of Wight Festival and The Big Chill.
Food Festivals include The Taste of London, The Rock Oyster Festival in Cornwall, The Lakes Chilli Festival in Teh Lake District, The Big Feastival organised by Jamie Oliver, The Glynde Food and English Wine Festival on The South Downs and The Islof Wight Garlic Festival.
UK Travel Boutique offer a range of festival and event accommodation for your needs>
FESTIVALS IN THE UK Our Calendar of Places to Stay
JANUARY
New Year’s Eve in Edinburgh.
As the fireworks are bursting in the sky and champagne bottles are uncorked, you could be in the midst of one of Britain’s most spectacular New Year’s Eve celebrations. With our selection of chic boutique hotels, you could be there partying in the streets. We recommend the
5* Hotel Missoni, decorated with the iconic Missoni striped fabric, for the ultimate in high fashion and sophistication.
Other ideas: Burns Night, Chinese New Year (usually either late January or early February).
FEBRUARY
Valentines Day in North Wales.
Want to whisk your loved one away on a Valentines break like no other? With our range of places to stay and glamp, you could lie back in your comfortable, heated tent and still look up at the stars, take in the peaceful stillness of nature! Check out our Hot Tob Canvas Lodges in North Wales. With their king size beds, hot-tub, and use of the nearby hotel’s facilities including swimming pool and restaurant, your Valentines Day will not only be romantic, but unforgettable.
Other ideas: London Fashion Week, The Marmalade Festival in Cumbria
MARCH
St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin
If you’re going to celebrate St Patrick’s Day properly, Dublin is the place to do it. In fact, it’s more like a four-day festival over there, with events for the family, and a whole array of films, live Gaelic music, and historic walking tours. We recommend the decadent Morgan Hotel, one of the best luxury hotels in Dublin!
Other ideas: Whitby Gothic Weekend (also in November)
APRIL
Mothers Day in Norwich
When Mothering Sunday rolls around, treat your Mum with a weekend of shopping. Take her round the medieval city of Norwich, exploring the many little boutiques, quirky cafes and some of the best restaurants in East Anglia. We recommend the Gothic House Boutique B and B, a unique and personal establishment in the city.
Other ideas: Bottle-kicking at Hallaton, Easter Monday, London International Ska Festival
MAY
Chelsea Flower Show in London
This week long event is perhaps the world’s largest gardening show. Hosted by the Royal Horticultural Society, it not only displays some of the most innovative and quirky garden designs, but there’s also an array of posh food and drink, including Pimms and Champagne tents! We recommend the cosmopolitan Myhotel in Chelsea. Facilities include spa, gym and library, and the hotel exudes urban chic, with its cutting-edge design influenced by Feng Shui.
Other ideas: The Hunting of the Earl of Rone Festival in Combe Martin, the Asparagus Festival in the Vale of Eversham, Edinburgh Beltane Festival, Magdalen Tower May-Day in Oxford, The ‘Obby-Oss’ Festival in Padstow.
JUNE
Glastonbury Festival in Somerset
. This world-famous festival held on the Worthy Farm first began in 1970. Families, teens, groups of friends, celebrities, music-lovers and fashionistas: there’s something here for everyone. So put on your wellies and dance in the mud to the awesome headline acts. We recommend hiring on of our brightly coloured campervans such as JACKIE BROWN, a 1979 VW van: the ideal way to make a statement as you roll up to Glastonbury!
Other ideas: Wirral Kite Festival, Bluesfest in London, Strawberry Fair in Cambridge
JULY
Latitude Festival in Southwold, Suffolk
If you love the chilled-out, trendy side to festivals then this one’s for you. Surrounding a beautiful lake, it’s known for it’s incredible live music, comedy acts, cabaret artists and literary figures. We recommend Dream In A Field in nearby Rushmere. An eco-friendly site, you can enjoy the camping experience in luxuriously furnished bell-tents with all the comforts of home.
Other ideas: Lovebox festival in London, the Secret Garden Party near Cambridge, Sonisphere in Hertfordshire, Cambridge Folk Festival
AUGUST
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
This event is one of the world’s largest arts festivals. Take a trip up to the Fringe and soak up the culture, including comedy, dance, operas, art exhibitions and theatre. And don’t forget to get your tickets for the military tattoo, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display! We recommend Mortonhall Wigwams, fully-heated and sleeping up to five: perfect for getting a gang of you together to enjoy this renowned event.
Other ideas: Bristol International Hot Air Balloon Festival, The Garlic Festival on the Isle of Wight, Leeds and Reading festivals, Brightlingsea Music Festival.
SEPTEMBER
Cornwall Food and Drink Festival, Truro
. With Autumn on its way, make the most of the last of the summer weather with this weekend event perfect for any Foodie. With Michelin-starred chefs, skills sessions for budding chefs and plenty of fun activities for kids, you certainly won’t go hungry! We recommend Ballaminers House in Padstow. About an hour away from Truro, this chic self-catering cottage is nearby to Rick Stein’s seafood restaurant, and has it’s own gorgeous farmhouse kitchen with Aga for you to cook up a storm yourself.
Other ideas: Ludlow Food Festival, Bestival on the Isle of Wight, Norfolk Spectacular in Norwich, the Blackpool Illuminations (until September)
OCTOBER
Beer Festivals, Huddersfield Oktoberfest
The UK holds beer festivals all year round, and this is just one to check out. Last year, it offered over 90 types of beer and 20 types of cider and perry. So if beer-tasting’s your thing, we recommend staying under an hour away in Leeds in Hotel 42. This renovated corn mill boasts original features and luxurious comfort. And it’s in walking distance of some of the city’s trendy bars and restaurants, and designer stores and boutiques.
Other ideas: Summers End festival in Gloucestershire, the London Restaurant Festival, the Newcastle Juice festival for young people, Halloween Hocus Pocus at Chessington World of Adventures.
NOVEMBER
Ottery St Mary Carnival’s Flaming Tar Barrels, Devon.
This centuries old Devonshire tradition features torch lit processions in which 17 barrels are soaked in tar and set alight! There’s also a giant Guy Fawkes bonfire and fairground rides. Definitely a spectacle not to be missed, we recommend staying in nearby Summerhill Farm, Exeter, where you can stay and glamp in Mongolian-style yurts, made cosy with comfortable bedding, rugs and cushions. There’s also a wood-burning stove to keep you warm on a gloriously crisp autumn evening.
DECEMBER
Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park, London.
Wrap up in your coats and scarves, and don your skates for the Winter Wonderland’s magical ice rink. At this festive annual event, you can sip drinks at an igloo bar, sit on Santa’s knee, ride the giant observation wheel and peruse the Christmas market. Perfect for kids and adults alike! We recommend Tower Bridge Apartments, sleeping up to 6. With a central location, you can be in the middle of London in no time at all, with nearby Buckingham Palace and the London Eye for further ideas to keep the kids entertained.
