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Give Glastonbury a miss this year and head top one of the UK\u2019s awesome lesser-known festivals, where you\u2019ll find music, mischief and glitter galore. From immersive theatre to holistic spas, forest feasts to cosmic laughter waggons \u2013 read on for your ultimate summer festival guide.<\/p>\n

1) Boomtown Fair<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"alternative<\/p>\n

Prepare for three days of disco and debauchery when you walk into this trippy town, which is constructed from scratch every year in the woods of Winchester. You\u2019ll find districts with mini clubs live music, comedy and street theatre. Put on your badass trainers and head to the ASBO disco or Legs Akimbo\u2019s Church for an interactive party church service featuring the best in soul, blues and disco tunes. And as for activities, let\u2019s just say chalk carving and hula-hoop making are amongst the more normal options!<\/p>\n

When?<\/strong> 7th-12th August 2019
\nWhere?<\/strong> Matterly Estate, Winchester
\nMore info:<\/strong>\u00a0boomtownfair.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

2) Festival No. 6<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"alternative<\/p>\n

This unique festival is set in a picturesque coastal village in Wales. Think immersive theatre, street carnivals and dancing under the stars to the likes of Metronomy, James Bay and Everything Everything. For accommodation, there\u2019s Camping, yurting\u00a0or you can go all-out fairytale and stay in The Castell Deudraeth. Ticket prices include half price virgin train fares. They’re taking a year off in 2019, but are set to return bigger and better than ever in 2020 – we can’t wait!<\/p>\n

Where?<\/strong> Portmeirion, Wales
\nMore info:<\/strong>\u00a0festivalnumber6.com<\/a><\/p>\n

3) Green Man Festival<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"alternative<\/p>\n

Channel your inner wild thing with the stunning backdrop of the Welsh Black Mountains for a weekend of nature, quality music and partying. Kick things off with a cheeky cider in the walled garden or a pint of real ale from the Green Man Pub, before heading to the Hidden Valley to watch headliners Four Tet and Father John Misty. And they\u2019ve even converted a double decker bus with hot tubs on the top deck and sauna on the lower deck.<\/p>\n

When?<\/strong> 15th-18th August 2019
\nWhere?<\/strong> Brecon Beacons, Wales
\nMore info:<\/strong>\u00a0greenman.net<\/a><\/p>\n

4) Eastern Electrics Festival<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"alternative<\/p>\n

Among the best alternative festivals and arguably the best festival for underground dance music and discovering new artists. Eight stages take over the grounds of this historic estate on the outskirts of London for a 24 hours of nonstop party, with a killer lineup every year. Choose from TWO after parties \u2013 one on-site until 6am and one in King\u2019s Cross until 10am. Go hard or go home with this one!<\/p>\n

When?<\/strong>\u00a03rd-4th August 2019
\nWhere?<\/strong> Hatfield House, London
\nMore info:<\/strong>\u00a0easternelectrics.com<\/a><\/p>\n

5) Latitude Festival<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"alternative<\/p>\n

The festival of imagination is back with an unbeatable lineup. This year there\u2019s a new holisitic area with therapists, yoga, treatments, hot tubs and seaweed baths. But don\u2019t be fooled, at night this tranquil oasis transforms into a party island with an Electroshack promising \u201ca sizzling array of upbeat earworms\u201d. Sign us up!<\/p>\n

When?<\/strong> 18th – 21st July 2019
\nWhere?<\/strong> Henham Park, Suffolk
\nMore info:<\/strong> latitudefestival.com<\/a><\/p>\n

6) Wilderness Festival<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"alternative<\/p>\n

The festival maestros behind Secret Garden Party and Lovebox have come up trumps again: Wilderness festival is only a few years old, but has already won our hearts with its magical location deep in the forest and stellar line-up. Go wild swimming in the spring-fed lake or take part in tribal-esque workshops such as \u201cHunter, Gather, Cook\u201d and hot coal walking. Wilderness is also a foodie\u2019s paradise with a huge array of street food trucks, as well as banquets hosted by world-renowned chefs such as Raymond Blanc and Mark Hix.<\/p>\n

When?<\/strong>\u00a01st-4th August 2019
\nWhere?<\/strong> Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire
\nMore info:<\/strong>\u00a0wildernessfestival.com<\/a><\/p>\n

7) WOMAD Festival<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"alternative<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re after a multi-cultural, multi-sensory experience, then this is the festival for you. This year\u2019s eclectic line-up includes hip-hop legends, as well as world artists from Syria, Tibet, Mali, Senegal and South Africa. There\u2019s an epic food market and plenty of feel-good activities from laughter yoga to acupuncture.<\/p>\n

When?<\/strong> 25th-28th July 2019
\nWhere?<\/strong> Charlton Park, Malmesbury
\nMore info:<\/strong>\u00a0womad.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

8) One Love Festival<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"alternative<\/p>\n

The UK\u2019s number one reggae and dub festival has relocated to a farm in Kent due to popular demand. Spreading Bob Marley\u2019s message of peace and love, the festival attracts a happy and diverse crowd and you can jam to music in four arenas of roots, lovers\u2019 rock, dub, ska and reggae music. Sunday is all about the infamous Battle of the Dub Plates.<\/p>\n

When?<\/strong> 30th August – 1st September 2019
\nWhere?<\/strong> Coxford Down, Hampshire
\nMore info:<\/strong>\u00a0onelovefestival.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

9) Standon Calling Festival<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"alternative<\/p>\n

These guys are inviting you to take a trip out for a lazy weekend of swimming in the outdoor pool, watching live music on the lawn and partying \u2018til sunrise. The guests take the fancy dress competition very seriously, so make sure you put the effort in. This year\u2019s line-up includes Wolf Alice, Rag n Bone Man and Nile Rogers.<\/p>\n

When?<\/strong> 25th – 28th July 2019
\nWhere?<\/strong> Hertfordshire
\nMore info:<\/strong>\u00a0standon-calling.com<\/a><\/p>\n

10) Supernormal<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"alternativeThis is the ultimate experimental arts and music festival. This alternative festival, originally evolved from an artist\u2019s workshop, Supernormal has stayed true to its humble beginnings and kept it a non-profit, community-based event with a capacity of just 1,500. One highlight is the travelling cinema, built from pieces of wreckage salvaged from a 1920s picture house. Expect the unexpected \u2013 nothing is too weird here.<\/p>\n

When?<\/strong> 2nd-4th August 2019
\nWhere?<\/strong> Braziers Park, Oxford
\nMore info:<\/strong>\u00a0supernormalfestival.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

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What’s your favourite alternative UK festival? Let us know in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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