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The award-winning Weyfest music festival is back to rock Tilford from 15th to 18th August, writes Adaleigh Buckrell
Music lovers from one to one hundred flock to Weyfest year after year to enjoy its lively, safe and family-friendly atmosphere, to discover new artists and delight in nostalgic throwbacks and they’re eagerly getting ready for this year’s extravaganza.
This year’s incredible headliners span an eclectic mix of musical genres. Acid jazz band Incognito seamlessly blend hip-hop, funk and soul elements, while Bristol-based electronic group Kosheen will bring DnB to the stage. For rock and pop fans, Lightning Seeds and The Feeling are unmissable. Local stalls will be on hand to keep those dancing fuelled with delicious, high-quality and well priced food and drink.
Image by: Martin Bamford
Image by: Martin Bamford
Axe throwing, scaling the climbing wall and getting party with neon and glitter makeovers are just some of the other activities to take part in. Kids and adults alike can meet their favourite characters from the Dr Who and Star Wars universes in the legendary sci-fi zone. After escaping from Daleks, relax with healing therapies and yoga, or find magical clothes, jewellery, accessories and crystals for sale amongst the fairy lights.
Weyfest is ideal for festival first-timers, or those who want to avoid the mud, dirty loos and rowdy behaviour often associated with such events. The toilets are constantly cleaned and restocked and air cadets roam the site to pick up litter. The hard-working stewards are volunteers too who give up their time to keep the festival they love running smoothly.
You will be having so much fun you won’t want to leave, so book to bring your own tent or motorhome to camp overnight or stay in a luxury canvas glamping tent, equipped with airbeds, solar lights and rugs. There are even hot showers and a breakfast bar for the morning.
Curated by four friends driven by the desire to keep the spirit of live music flourishing in the local community, and with impeccable taste due to their musical backgrounds, it is of little surprise that Weyfest won the UK Best Small Festival award in 2019.
Weyfest’s four stages are set up in the grounds of the Rural Life Living Museum, the largest countryside museum in southern England, which is home to around 40,000 artefacts displayed in beautiful historic buildings. Festival guests are welcome to wander around the collection, or take the dog for a walk in the exquisite surrounding woodland of the Surrey Hills. All attractions are within walking distance, or why not hop aboard the steam train to catch a backstage view?
For more information and to book tickets visit weyfest.co.uk and call the ticket helpline on 03333 01 01 01.
