Jump onboard to this summer’s festivals

Pick your favourite line up and head to one of the handpicked festivals happening at destinations on our network.

Synonymous with the British Summer Time, the festival season has arrived! We have shortlisted real gems for you, so read on! The eagle-eyed amongst you might even spot some prizes to be won.

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Deva Fest Deva Fest logo in red font with music, family, love underneath

Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire

8-11 August

Castle location? Check! Dance acts and 80s legends? Check! Family friendly? Check! Take in some hot summer tunes in the heart of lovely Cheshire. And bring the whole family (we have some great family ticket options to help you get there too) – they will sing, dance and clap themselves silly.

Shuttle busses from Crewe station operate to the festival.

London to Crewe – 1hour 30 mins
London to Chester – 1 hour 57 mins
Manchester to Crewe – 32 mins

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Deva Fest stage performance

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The Long Road Festival The long road festival logo

Stanford Hall, Leicestershire

23-25 August

Stuck for ideas for the August Bank Holiday weekend? Why not nip out for a day (or a weekend) to The Long Road festival? From the dreamy grounds of Stanford Hall, you’ll find a huge slice of stateside culture waiting for you. Getting there is easy – alight at Rugby station where you can catch a festival shuttle bus to take you straight to the heart of it all (tickets available on the festival website). We hear the chicken wings are real tasty, too.

London to Rugby – 58 mins
Birmingham to Rugby – 35 mins
Manchester to Rugby - 1 hour 18 mins

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Country music festival

BST Hyde Park

Hyde Park, London

29 June - 14 July

Head to London to celebrate summer at one of the capital’s largest music events happening over a few weekends. Rock out to sounds of headliners Kings Of Leon, Kylie or SZA, or chill out at the park’s green spaces. There is weekday fun going on too, with the festival’s free-to-enter midweek programme including live music, arts, cinema, workshops and family activities. There is plenty of opportunity to make the most of your summer!

Manchester to London - 2 hours 6 mins
Birmingham to London - 1 hour 23 mins

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Kendal Calling

Lowther Deer Park, Penrith

1-4 August

Penrith will chime with spectacular sounds this August with Kendal Calling promising a line-up of legendary acts and greatly received newcomers on its many stages. And if you haven’t heard of their fancy dress theme, there is some catching up you need to do. Smack bang in the beautiful Lake District, this summer shindig is one hell of a party. We know – we’ve lived it!

London to Penrith - 3 hours 2 mins
Glasgow to Penrith - 1 hour 23 mins
Birmingham to Penrith - 2 hours 40 mins

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