25 May 2019 | Mockstock, Berwick (63 miles from Newcastle) - find out more here
Tickets: £26 (adult) and £8 (child 5-15 years). Under 5s are free. Car park is £2.
Line-up: Mockstock is a UK Tribute Festival. Tribute bands include Queen, The Killers, Pink, Mumford & Sons, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Whitney Houston and more
Our Thoughts: There are family-friendly activities planned throughout the day. This is a non-camping festival and not too far away - perfect for a little day trip over bank holiday weekend.
31 May - 2 June 2019 | Something to Smile About Festival, Doncaster (123 miles from Newcastle) - find out more here
Tickets: Day tickets from £20 per adult & £15 per child, weekend passes are priced at £50 per adult and £30 per child. Under 5s are 1p. Parking is priced at £5 and a camping pass is £15 per tent.
Line-up: An eclectic mix including The Urban Voodoo Machine, The Undercover Hippy, Town of Cats and Gaz Brookfield.
Our Thoughts: A laid-back festival designed to help you enjoy the arts, music and simple things in life. There are just two stages, free craft workshops, stalls, street theatre, open-mic sessions, comedy a play park, free face painting, water sports, craft stalls and activities and more. The site is accessible, almost flat and has disabled toilets and showers on site.
14-16 June 2019 | Mighty Dubfest, Alnwick Castle (36 miles from Newcastle) - find out more here
Line-up: Celtic Man, Thieves of Liberty, Third Beat Drop.
Our Thoughts: Celebrating the VW Campervan, this year's theme is Hawaiin and there's lots going on with 4 stages of live music, free workshops, show and shine, a large camping field and entertainment for the whole family in a fabulous setting.
28 - 29 June 2019 | Corbridge Festival | Tynedale Park, Corbridge (18 miles from Newcastle) - find out more here
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| Corbridge Festival 2016 |
Line-up: The Baghdaddies and Reef - more to be announced soon.
Our Thoughts: The Corbridge Festival is back after it's little break and if I wasn't already booked on a hen party this weekend, we'd be buying tickets. We stayed a few years ago and it was a canny festival for the price. This year's festival is focussing on family with over 40 acts performing across 3 stages, a kids zone, cabaret tent, circus tent, workshops, science shows, jugglers, street performers, a fairground and more. Children under 10 are FREE. You can read our review from 2016 here.
4 - 6 July 2019 | Electric Fields Festival | Drumlanrig Castle (106 miles from Newcastle) - find out more here
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| Electric Fields 2018 - Credit Nomipalony |
Tickets: Weekend tickets (3 days including camping) are available from £132 (adult), £55 (13-15years), £22 (6-12 years) and under 5s are free. I love that a 6 month payment plan is also available and you can spread the cost.
Line-up: TBC
Our Thoughts: This festival usually includes a cracking band line-up and there's a dedicated kids area, fairground, food market, yoga area, comedy and more. You can read Nomipalony's review from last year here. PS I appreciate this one is in Scotland and not Northern England but it sounds too good not to include.
25 - 28 July 2019 | Kendal Calling, Penrith (79 miles from Newcastle) - find out more here
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| Kendal Calling 2016 | Credit Here Come the Hoopers |
Tickets: Adult weekend camping tickets cost £143.75, teen weekend camping tickets are £88.25, child weekend camping tickets are £22 and under 5s are free. A monthly payment plan is also available.
Line-up: Catfish & The Bottlemen, The Libertines, Plan B, Ocean Colour Scene, James, Shed Seven, Basement Jaxx and more...
Our Thoughts: With over 10 stages, a variety of areas, a food market and two dedicated kids zones, Kendal Calling is perfect for families looking for a larger festival in the North. There's a kids cinema, arts, crafts and science experiments, ball pools, mini discos, a chance to unleash your inner rock star, fairground rides, Tiny Time Peaks and more - plenty to keep little ones entertained. Check out this review of Kendal Calling 2016 by Here Come the Hoopers.
26 - 28 July 2019 | Deershed 10 | Baldersby Park, Topcliffe - North Yorkshire (65 miles from Newcastle) - find out more here
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| Deershed 2018 |
Line-up: Ezra Furman, Anna Calvi, Akala, Sunflower Bean and more....
Our Thoughts: Deershed Festival is one of our favourites and the festival we'd recommend if you have tweens/younger teens. There's loads going on from comedy performances to live music, a fairground, eco-area, sports field, science tent and more. Check out our review of Deershed 2018 here.
2 - 4 August 2019 | Underneath the Stars Festival, Barnsley (115 miles from Newcastle) - find out more here
Tickets: Adult weekend tickets are available from £132.50, tickets for kids and teens will set you back £45 and under 7s are free.
Line-up: The Proclaimers, Billy Bragg, Kate Rusby, The Unthinks and more...
Our Thoughts: Underneath the Stars is a music and arts festival where children are actively encouraged to run around and have fun. Expect music, crafts, food, circus activities, storytellers, art installations and more.
15 - 18 August 2019 | Tribfest, Driffield (99 miles from Newcastle) - find out more here
Tickets: Adult weekend tickets are available from £85, children's weekend tickets are available from £45 and under 5s are free. Car parking is £10. Various VIP upgrades are available.
Line-up: Totally Tina, Antarctic Monkeys, Badness, Green Date, Too Rex, Abba Revival and more...
Our Thoughts: Tribfest is a big tribute band festival with 6 stages and its own kid's zone. Tribfest has been nominated for best family festival in the past and is one of the more affordable weekend festivals.
16 - 18 August 2019 | Just So Festival | Rode Park, Cheshire (182 miles from Newcastle) - find out more here
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| Just So 2016 |
Tickets: Adult weekend tickets are available from £140, children's tickets are available from £50 and under 3s are free. If you're 10 during 2019s festival, you can visit for free. Day tickets are also available
Line-up: TBC but expect storytelling, campfires, science, circus tents, sports, pillow fights, dressing up, bubbles, discos, quizzes, live music and more...
Our Thoughts: Just So Festival is incredible and I'd especially recommend for families with children aged 2-10. There's so much going on from pillow fights to stories around the campfire, midnight feasts, music, the tribal tournament and more. Check out our review of Just So 2016 here.
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Will you be booking a festival this year? Which one takes your fancy?
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