Festivals are no longer the domain of the uber-cool or super-hippy. Purists may moan that they are not what they used to be (many now operated by the same company, Festival Republic), but the upside is clean-ish loos, well organised sites and a scene that even a festival novice with kids in tow will not find remotely threatening. Pack up your bell tent and your camping stove and hope the weather holds!

LATITUDE

15–18 July, Henham Park, Southwold, Suffolk

latitudefestival.co.uk

Tickets Only available via viagogo, the fan to fan website (there is a link from the Latitude site)

The Vibe Fabulous arts as well as music festival in great setting near the Suffolk coast. Florence and the Machine, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Emo Phillips, Marcus Brigstock, the RSC, Sadlers Wells.

For Kids Kids’ area with workshops and circus skills. Activities organised by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.

LARMER TREE

15–19 July, Larmer Tree Gardens, Dorset

larmertreefestival.com

Tel: 01725 552300

Tickets £34–£184 adults, reductions for ages 5–13, under 5s free.

The Vibe Small festival (4,000 max) set in beautiful gardens. Jools Holland, Martha Wainwright, Robert Cray

For Kids Carnival procession, street theatre, music and baby yoga.

WOMAD

23–25 July, Charlton Park, Upper Minety, Malmesbury, Wiltshire

womad.org

Tel 0845 146735

Tickets £125 adults, £60 ages 14–17, U13s free.

The Vibe World music extravaganza. From Gil Scott-Heron to Rolf Harris via the best of Cuba, Nigeria, Morocco, France and much more....

For Kids Workshops, kids’ parade, funfair.

CAMP BESTIVAL

30 July–1 Aug, Lulworth Castle, Dorset

campbestival.net

Tickets £145 adults, £72.50 ages 11–17, under 10s free.

The Vibe IOW Bestival’s baby sister, in gorgeous setting by the sea. Madness (headlining Sat night) meets Chipmunk via Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall (he has a River Cottage Café on site).

For Kids Kids’ garden, insect circus, Mr Tumble, Breastival Mother and Baby Temple.

THE BIG CHILL

5–8 August, Eastnor Castle Deer Park, in the Malvern Hills.

bigchill.net

Tickets £155 adults, £60 teens, 12 and under £4.

The Vibe Massive Attack, Lily Allen, Roots Manuva, Gregory Isaaacs. Plus lots of visual arts with association with Tate Britain.

For Kids Kids’ zone, puppet theatre, comic club.

BELLADRUM (TARTAN HEART)

6–7 August, Phoineas, By Beauly, Inverness-shire

tartanheartfestival.co.uk

Tel 08717 894173

Tickets £85, U12s free

The Vibe Homegrown heaven in the highlands for those with friends north of the Border.

For Kids Kids’ arena, workshops including puppets and storytelling.

BEAUTIFUL DAYS

20–22 August, Escot Park, Ottery St Mary, Devon

beautifuldays.org

Tickets £100 adults, £60 ages 10–16, £30 ages 5–9, U5s free.

The Vibe Chilled, relaxed Devon.

For Kids Children’s area with theatre, dressing-up, crafts, circus, face paints.

GREEN MAN

20–22 August, Glanusk Park, Brecon Beacons

greenman.net

Tickets £120 adults, £50 ages 13–17, U12s free.

The Vibe Well-established indie, folk small/ medium sized festival in the Brecon Beacons.

For Kids Entertainment and workshops.

END OF THE ROAD

10–12 September, Larmer Tree, Dorset

endoftheroadfestival.com

Tickets £130 adults, £120 for ages 13–17, 6–12 years: £50, 5 and under free.

The Vibe Intimate festival –all about the music.

For Kids Cirucs workshop, juggling, puppet shows, singing sessions, iviclay modelling.