Mendip Family Festival

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Create unforgettable memories at one of the most affordable family festivals in the South West! 

The Mendip Family Festival is happening on the 29th-31st August and offers a packed schedule of film, music and activities perfect for the whole family. Check out our unique outdoor cinema experience, tap your toes to fantastic local music, and bond with your family with free onsite activities like the Climbing Tower, Circus Skills and more. 

Tickets include camping, free activities, cinema night, music and live entertainment like magic performances and fire dancers. Musical acts include local legends like Doreen Doreen and The Jamestown Brothers, with more to be announced soon! Dig out your festival wear, practise the family dance moves, and get ready for an excellent value weekend of family fun.

It is the perfect opportunity to adventure by day and party by night!

Enjoy two nights camping surrounded by nature in the stunning Mendip Hills, with a true festival atmosphere for the entire family. Plus, it's only 20 minutes from Weston-super-Mare!

Each ticket includes: - Camping - Free onsite activities - Magical cinema night - live music - Live entertainment

FRIDAY: Wands Up For a Harry Potter Outdoor Cinema Bring your best wizard robes! Grab a Butterbeer, get your free glow wand and enter the Forbidden Forest for an immersive night of sorting ceremonies and live entertainment.

Then get comfortable at the outdoor cinema for a cosy screening of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

SATURDAY: Live Music With Local Legends On Saturday, cut loose after your adventure activities and get ready to boogie your socks off to the sounds of fantastic local artists. Doreen Doreen - This year's headliners are a glittery, glamorous Lycra-clad party band delivering fabulous, unexpected musical entertainment since 1982. Mashing up the likes of Abba, Queen, the Eurythmics, Erasure, Adele, The Beatles and more, Doreen Doreen is a group that gets everyone bopping! SuperVision - Incredibly talented local musicians Cliff Moore (lead guitar) and Matt Baker from The Voice team up to provide a stunning masterclass in vocal range and live music. Settle in for an atmospheric performance in a gorgeous natural setting. The Jamestown Brothers - Somerset's raucous answer to Mumford and Sons is back this year with more foot-stomping country-folk-punk music sure to get your family smashing out those do-si-dos. Dig out the dancing shoes and get ready to kick up some dust!

Also enjoy fantastic value adventures all weekend-long

Take on the challenge and try free activities at the Festival like the Climbing Tower, ArcheryActive, Nerf Battles, Frisbee Golf and Circus Skills! There are also loads of activities to book at Mendip Activity Centre, like Air Rifle, Axe Throwing, Archery, Paddlesports, Skiing and more. Fabulous Festival Food Tasty, hearty and available all weekend long! The Festival menu at the Pavilion offers something for everyone, featuring breakfast rolls, barista coffee, pizza, hot dogs, loaded fries and more. The Pavilion is your one-stop shop for everything Basecamp, from food and drinks to camping essentials and entertainment.

Camping

Pitch-up at the Mendip's award-winning campsite for rustic, authentic camping with all the modern comforts. Choose your own pitch in the camping field and let the kids loose to explore the giant sandpit and make friends with new children. Hire a fire pit, get yourself a cold beer or cider from the Pavilion and you're ready for the weekend!

Affordable and great value

The Mendip Family Festival is a dreamy way to end the summer, create memories and make new friends. Indulge in the nostalgic feel of childhood camping holidays with a sprinkle of festival vibes! Tickets go on sale soon, so follow Mendip on Instagram/sign up to the mailing list to be the first to find out.