Cotswold Festivals
The Big Feastival
Alex James’ Farm, the Cotswolds.
If you have never heard of it, you’re in for a serious treat. A glamorous (and gastronomic) Glastonbury! This Cotswold festival is an eclectic mix of non-stop amazing artists, celebrity chefs and fun activities for all the family. This year, Becky Hill, Ministry of Sound and Snow Patrol, amongst many others, will entertain you musically. Then, there are celebrity chefs including Raymond Blanc, Andi & Miquita Oliver, Romy Gill MBE and Simon Rogan will be demonstrating their culinary skills. Finally, there are rides and entertainers (and CBeebies star Justin Fletcher!) to keep the kids amused.
The music is across several stages and includes many household names and fantastic up and coming bands. There are also DJs to keep the energy and tunes flowing! Gastronomically, there are supper clubs, award-winning street food markets and pop-up stalls…. Just so much to choose from, we want to try everything! The Big Feastival is truly not to be missed. Memorable music and great grub. Add a few bottles of your favourite and it’ll be an August bank holiday you’ll never forget.
Why not tie this in with a stay in our Big Feastival accommodation? There is a simply fabulous choice of food, an amazing selection of music and a whole heap of fun!
The Phoenix Festival
Set in the town’s Abbey Grounds, this 2-day action packed Cotswold Festival is run exclusively by the local youth and community folk. They are proud to be the Cotswold’s only free festival. Over 40 acts will entertain you culminating in tribute acts Guns & Roses and Take That on Saturday and Sunday respectively.
Like The Big Feastival, there are masses of food stalls to tempt you and pop-up bars that will quench that thirst. If you need to keep the younger ones amused, fear not. There are a whole host of children’s activities and arts and crafts areas to entertain the family. You can even bring your own picnic (though all alcohol must be purchased inside the Abbey) and your pets!
Gloucester Goes Retro!
Gloucester
Feeling a tad nostalgic? Yearning for days gone by? If so, this wonderful August bank holiday event is definitely for you. Set down near Gate Streets and the Gloucester Docks, this is a real look back in time. Over 500 vintage cars, some dating back over a century, proudly showing us all what classic cars really are. From a James Bond Aston Martin to obsolete brands like Alvis or Triumph cars, the classic cars on display are a must to see.
Once you have strolled through the hundreds of simply beautiful vintage vehicles, maybe it’s time for a dance! With live music and entertainment throughout the day, we’re sure the moves on display will amuse and entertain you and the beauty of it is, that you are free to participate yourself.
There’s plenty of food and drink on offer from artisanal street food to vintage sweets.
If you’d like to enjoy one of these fabulous events on your holiday in the Cotswolds, see our full availability of Cotswold Cottages for an August bank holiday weekend break or take a look at some of our featured properties available during this weekend, below!
