The Really Wild Food and Countryside Festival, St Davids 29th – 30th July 2011
29 July 2011 : Written by Campingninja
A really wild festival with two days of the wildest culinary delights, rural traditions, storytelling and countryside fun you could wish for. What’s more, the festival is situated within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park in an area surrounded by spectacular coastal scenery renowned for its beauty and abundance of wildlife, making it an extra special location for camping too.
The Big Cheese, Caerphilly, Wales 29th – 31st July 2011
29 July 2011 : Written by Campingninja
The Big Cheese is a fun filled, free weekend extravaganza event portraying the history, heritage and culture of Caerphilly. Visitors flock to the event which includes the Great Cheese Race - a fancy dress fun run! There are also many other attractions to visit in the area around Caerphilly, so it’s a fantastic place to go for a camping trip.
Bournemouth Family Festival, Dorset 28th July 2011
28 July 2011 : Written by Campingninja
The Bournemouth Family Festival is a brilliant day out with lots of fun activities that the whole family can enjoy. And with great campsites to stay at nearby, you can really make the most of all the family fun the area has to offer.
Bristol Harbour Festival 25th – 31st July 2011
25 July 2011 : Written by Campingninja
If you’re camping nearby, the Bristol Harbour Festival is well worth a visit. The festival is Bristol's biggest cultural event and one of the biggest free festivals in the country. 2011 is the 40th anniversary of the festival and to mark this momentous occasion, the traditional weekend festival will include an additional week of events beginning from Monday 25th July.
Windermere Air Festival, Cumbria 23rd – 24th July 2011
23 July 2011 : Written by Campingninja
The Winderemere Air Festival stands out from all the other airshows as it has the stunning backdrop of Lake Windermere and the Lake District National Park. Perfect for camping we say!
The Cumberland Show, Cumbria 16th July 2011
16 July 2011 : Written by Campingninja
300 cattle, 900 horses, 500 sheep, hundreds of dogs, rabbits, poultry, pigs, alpacas and goats. It’s not Noah’s Ark, but the Cumberland Show! Combine a visit to the show with a stay at one of Cumbria’s best countryside campsites for a memorable break.
Aberdeen's Highland Games, Scotland 19th June 2011
19 June 2011 : Written by Campingninja
Aberdeen’s Highland Games are renowned throughout the world as a unique event combining skills, culture and music. A fun packed day out for all the family, there are plenty of activities for adults and children alike, from traditional Highland Games, a climbing wall and mountain bike terrain course, to Big Rory – a 9 foot tall Highland Piper with his dog, and a story telling tent. So why not take your own tent and book a campsite nearby for your own bedtime stories?
Scone Palace Forest Festival, Perth, Scotland 18th – 19th June 2011
18 June 2011 : Written by Campingninja
To celebrate the International Year of Forests, Scone Palace is hosting its first ever Forest Festival. The weekend will see a wide range of activities taking place including wildlife trails and ancient tree treasure hunts, the National Tree Climbing Competition, trail biking, archery and a BBQ. The festival promises to be a great day out for all the family and as well as the magnificent forest, there are stunning campsites to stay at within easy reach of the festival.