Festival with kids
Agree a meeting point the moment you arrive.
Pick an easy landmark, put your phone number on each child's wristband, and show them who to ask for help, like stewards or the info point.
Family festival packing list
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Family festivals combine camping with long days outdoors in crowds, so you'll need kit for mud and for sun, ear protection for little ones, and a plan for what to do if someone gets lost. A wagon to haul everything from the car park makes the first hour much easier.
This list is set up for a 3-day summer festival with camping for 2 adults and 2 kids. Use Customise this list to change the length, travellers or where you're staying.
This list is set for
- 3 days
- 2 adults · 2 kids
- Domestic
- Summer
- Festival
- Camping
- Car
Before you go
Festival
Plan for mud and for sun.
Wellies and a poncho on day one, sunscreen and a hat on day two: festival weather changes fast.
Camping
Do a test pitch before you go.
Put the tent up once at home: you'll find missing pegs or a broken pole while the shops are still open, and the kids learn their jobs.
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Documents
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Toiletries
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Our pick
Repel 100 Insect Repellent (98% DEET)
High-strength DEET insect repellent for campsites, woods and other places with lots of mosquitoes and ticks.
Health & Meds
0/7
Tech & Chargers
0/8
Our pick
Portable Travel Clothesline (12 Clips)
Retractable travel washing line with two hooks and 12 clips.
Clothing
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Kids
0/15
Our pick
Botesty Volume-Limited Kids' Headphones
Comfortable over-ear kids' headphones with 85dB/94dB volume limiting and a built-in microphone.
Household
0/7
Camping gear
0/11
Last-minute
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Questions
Do kids need ear defenders at a festival?
Yes. Music near the main stages can be loud enough to damage young ears. Ear defenders made for children are comfortable to wear for long periods; adults can use earplugs.
What should we do if we get separated?
Agree a meeting point as soon as you arrive, put your phone number on each child's wristband, and show the kids what stewards and the information point look like.
What footwear do we need for a festival?
Wellies for mud and rain, plus trainers or sandals for dry days. Fields can change quickly, so pack both.
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