Green Kids Area
Tucked away at the bottom of the Greenfields you’ll find a magical, enchanted play area, created just for children and families. Enter through the Hobbit Gate (on the railway track) or through the Wildlife Gate at the end of Greenpeace and you’ll discover an eclectic mix of entertainment, craft workshops, adventure play, shady places to relax and a massive ship to explore.
This year we’re celebrating Flower Power & Fairies and there will be plenty of ways to take part, from making your own Festival Wildflowers to building a Fairy House or even decorating a Giant Peace Sign – come and have a go!
CADMUS
Our majestic ship CADMUS is anchored right in the middle of the Green Kids Field, just waiting for the fun to begin! Children from ages 5 to 14 years can have hours of fun exploring, climbing, sliding, and play-acting. There’s also an unforgettable view of the festival from the Crow’s Nest at the top – climb up to explore it! The local Fairies have been busy hiding their Wish Stones around the field – see if you can find one! CADMUS is crewed by our trusty band of shipmates, who are there to guide and support safe play. Please ask any of these helpers if you have any questions. Please check the Useful Information box at the bottom of the page for times and any age restrictions.
Under 5’s Play Zone
Just for Under 5’s, this secure Play Zone is a space where they can explore, adventure and create to their heart’s content. Complete with mud kitchen, water and sensory play areas, play garden, wooden toys and a giant sandpit – to name just a few things! For the very young you’ll find a spacious tent for shady breastfeeding, cuddles, naps, and story time, and a place to rest, recuperate and refuel.
The Great Oak
This graceful, ancient giant is the oldest oak tree on site and has been growing for over 500 years, watching over the children of the Green Kids Area every year as they play and explore. Gather in the shade under its leafy branches for some peaceful rest or investigate its gnarly bark for insect homes. You’ll find Magpie Dragonteller in his nest under the Great Oak, where he’ll be telling stories about his quest to waken the dragons. Fantastical Facepainting will be here too, waiting to paint your faces for free! Visit The Book Lounge and find a comfy, cosy place to read and chill out and, if you look closely, you might spot a fairy house hidden in the green spaces around the site – make your own fairy house for your garden at home.
The Performance Marquee
Gaze in wonder at a magician, laugh at a clown, meet some marionettes or learn how to perform stand-up comedy with The Comedy Club. Start the day with a Gymnastic session and build up to rapping, drumming and looping with our resident music and DJ artists. From puppets to clowns, Djs and Beat Boxing – we have it all going on! Keep an eye on the blackboard for show and performance times.
The Games Arena – outdoor fun for everyone!
Watch Another Fine Mess perform their Laurel and Hardy comedy show – listen out for the helicopter that starts the show! Challenge your family to become a Sock Wrestling champ, compete in a Jousting Competition, join Circus Eruption and practice your circus skills or play some outrageous games – just some of the activities happening in the Games Arena this year!
The Craft Marquees
Bananafish are offering workshops on everything nature, including miniature trees, dream catchers and willow-worked animals.
Living History Workshops will be helping you to make Snake Sticks, Dragon Poi, Woodcraft Minibeasts, Ancient Games and generally Hitting Things with Hammers!
Make your own clay creation in the Pottery Tent, or embrace our Peace and Flower theme whilst making your own beautiful Festival Wildflowers with The Fairyland Trust
Check the blackboards outside the craft marquees for details.
Around the Field
Arborantics will be bringing a whole host of vintage games for all the family, including the ever-popular 10 pin bowling alley – do your best to impress! Catch a ride on Misty the Robot Elephant as she parades the Green Kids Field throughout the festival. Mr Browns Pig presents a miniature pirate adventure using model ships, music, sound and some fascinating scenery. Step inside the Amazing Camera Obscura and see the festival from a whole new perspective – you might even see some Wishworks on stilts or blowing giant bubbles! Bash your own necklace into shape with the Hitty Hitty Bang Bang Cold Forge– find them behind The Great Oak at the top of the field.
Lost Kids Space
Near the Great Oak at the top of the field there is a Lost Kids space where dedicated Green Kids staff can provide help for any child who is lost, or for any adult who has lost a child. Lost Kids will be open from 9am till 7pm.
