Greenbelt is an inter-generational festival, and we enjoy the company of lots of children (and their parents and carers) onsite. From babies to grandparents, toddlers to teenagers, children to carers. And the best thing of all? Often we see all of these groups hanging out together, enjoying the festival across all generations.
So why not bring your family – whatever its makeup or size – along this year and join in?
Our beautiful Boughton House site allows for lots of discovery and independence, freedom and truly earthed experience for children – things they rarely encounter in their everyday lives. And it’s wonderful.
From traffic-free campsites to the open grassland and wooded glades. From ancient trees to wildlife-a-plenty (geese, swans, herons and buzzards), Boughton is a paradise.
Our beautiful Boughton House site allows for lots of discovery and independence, freedom and truly earthed experience for children – things they rarely encounter in their everyday lives. And it’s wonderful.
From traffic-free campsites to the open grassland and wooded glades. From ancient trees to wildlife-a-plenty (geese, swans, herons and buzzards), Boughton is a paradise.
There are lots of children and families around and we’ve got a great children’s team of volunteers on site to help and support you to make the most of the festival. From ‘buddies’ for children with additional needs, to our Parent’s Support Venues (see below), we’re here to make Greenbelt the best it can be for festivalgoers of all ages.
Greenbelt also takes accessibility seriously. We go the extra mile to support all those with additional access needs to experience the festival to the max. You can read more about how we do this on our Access webpages here.
There are lots of children and families around and we’ve got a great children’s team of volunteers on site to help and support you to make the most of the festival. From ‘buddies’ for children with additional needs, to our Parent’s Support Venues (see below), we’re here to make Greenbelt the best it can be for festivalgoers of all ages.
Greenbelt also takes accessibility seriously. We go the extra mile to support all those with additional access needs to experience the festival to the max. You can read more about how we do this on our Access webpages here.
Make & Create: for a rolling programming of all-day led workshops and DIY crafting activity.
Ta-Dah!: for all-age performances (comedy, music, magic) plus all-age workshops, too.
The Lawn (this year in the Campsite Hub): a space to let off steam and have a kick-around or join in the rolling programme of organised team games and physical activities.
Play Tent: does what it says on the tin – it’s a tent just rammed full of toys and ride-ons.
A bring and share children’s library: thanks to our friends at The Reading Agency, there will be a beautifully designed shelter where you can sit and read together. Please bring a book or two you can donate to the collection and we’ll build the best children’s festival library ever!
Parent’s Support Venue: dedicated spaces for baby-bathing and feeding, heating food or generally taking the weight off! One in the family programming area in the festival village and one out in the campsite.
The Kindred 24-Hour Cafe: out in the Campsite Hub for those who can’t sleep or wake early.
Early Curfew camping: a designated quiet area of the campsite for those who need to hit the sack at a sensible time in relative peace and quiet.
Plus, we also have great all-age shows over in The Playhouse theatre venue, on The Glade mainstage, and walkabout and outdoor performance, too. And remember – the site itself is the biggest and best venue (playground!) you can imagine.
Make & Create: for a rolling programming of all-day led workshops and DIY crafting activity.
Ta-Dah!: for all-age performances (comedy, music, magic) plus all-age workshops, too.
The Lawn (this year in the Campsite Hub): a space to let off steam and have a kick-around or join in the rolling programme of organised team games and physical activities.
Play Tent: does what it says on the tin – it’s a tent just rammed full of toys and ride-ons.
A bring and share children’s library: thanks to our friends at The Reading Agency, there will be a beautifully designed shelter where you can sit and read together. Please bring a book or two you can donate to the collection and we’ll build the best children’s festival library ever!
Parent’s Support Venue: dedicated spaces for baby-bathing and feeding, heating food or generally taking the weight off! One in the family programming area in the festival village and one out in the campsite.
The Kindred 24-Hour Cafe: out in the Campsite Hub for those who can’t sleep or wake early.
Early Curfew camping: a designated quiet area of the campsite for those who need to hit the sack at a sensible time in relative peace and quiet.
Plus, we also have great all-age shows over in The Playhouse theatre venue, on The Glade mainstage, and walkabout and outdoor performance, too. And remember – the site itself is the biggest and best venue (playground!) you can imagine.
Ta-Dah! platforms a wide range of shows and workshops across the weekend. Here are some of the highlights to look out for.
Family music with Fischy Music – celebrating their 25th anniversary at our 50th birthday festival!
Circus show with Anton Mackman
Amazing Hula-Hoop show with Angie Mack
The School of Drag from Bristol with their children’s show
Beautiful Hand Shadow Shows with Drew Colby
Ben The Juggler
Professor Strange’s Magic Show
Thomas Trilby‘s Balloon Bonanza
Comedy For Kids with El Baldiniho
And not forgetting the Greenbelt institution that is Paul Cookson’s Family Twist.
Ta-Dah! platforms a wide range of shows and workshops across the weekend. Here are some of the highlights to look out for.
Family music with Fischy Music – celebrating their 25th anniversary at our 50th birthday festival!
Circus show with Anton Mackman
Amazing Hula-Hoop show with Angie Mack
The School of Drag from Bristol with their children’s show
Beautiful Hand Shadow Shows with Drew Colby
Ben The Juggler
Professor Strange’s Magic Show
Thomas Trilby‘s Balloon Bonanza
Comedy For Kids with El Baldiniho
And not forgetting the Greenbelt institution that is Paul Cookson’s Family Twist.
Featuring…
El Baldiniho’s Magic Workshop and Spoz (Friday)
Anton Juggler and Angie Hula Hoop (Saturday)
Professor Strange (Sunday)
Featuring…
El Baldiniho’s Magic Workshop and Spoz (Friday)
Anton Juggler and Angie Hula Hoop (Saturday)
Professor Strange (Sunday)
Tatty Bumpkin Yoga
Interactive Stories with Godly Play
Chocolate Wrappers Rapping Workshop with Spoz
Circus Skills with Circus Kaos
Play The Spoons with Jo May
Pop Up Hula Hoop Workshops
Outdoor Street Shows
Tatty Bumpkin Yoga
Interactive Stories with Godly Play
Chocolate Wrappers Rapping Workshop with Spoz
Circus Skills with Circus Kaos
Play The Spoons with Jo May
Pop Up Hula Hoop Workshops
Outdoor Street Shows
Led workshops in the Make & Create venue
Lantern making (with Helen Turner)
Lo Fi printing (with Pippa King)
Festival mask-making (with Rhys Cowe)
Origami (with Lisa-Raine Hunt)
Groovy Records (with Complete Wasters)
Hats (with Sew Far So Good)
Friendship bracelets (with Gracie and Sara)
String printing (with Lorna Aindow)
The Science Of Sound (with School of Noise)
Curty Creates Crafty Workshops
Stick weaving (with Darn It Workshops)
(Plus a wide range of all-day DIY Rolling Activities)
Led workshops in the Make & Create venue
Lantern making (with Helen Turner)
Lo Fi printing (with Pippa King)
Festival mask-making (with Rhys Cowe)
Origami (with Lisa-Raine Hunt)
Groovy Records (with Complete Wasters)
Hats (with Sew Far So Good)
Friendship bracelets (with Gracie and Sara)
String printing (with Lorna Aindow)
The Science Of Sound (with School of Noise)
Curty Creates Crafty Workshops
Stick weaving (with Darn It Workshops)
(Plus a wide range of all-day DIY Rolling Activities)
There’s always loads of outdoor sports and games on The Lawn in the Campsite Hub – everything from ultimate frisbee to Quidditch.
Including Joust – everyone’s favourite, magical real-life digital interactive gaming experience at dusk.
And there’s a Skate Park in the Glade Arena, with the most helpful and encouraging crew on hand. So bring your deck or borrow one of theirs and show us your tricks in the half-pipe.
There’s always loads of outdoor sports and games on The Lawn in the Campsite Hub – everything from ultimate frisbee to Quidditch.
Including Joust – everyone’s favourite, magical real-life digital interactive gaming experience at dusk.
And there’s a Skate Park in the Glade Arena, with the most helpful and encouraging crew on hand. So bring your deck or borrow one of theirs and show us your tricks in the half-pipe.
This wide-ranging programme will gradually feed through onto our website listings and will all be detailed in the Guide and App onsite.