Take 5... fabulous festivals

If Glastonbury isn’t your thing, try one of these options* instead…

Alternatives to Glastonbury

Gardens, glades and grooves

THE GREAT ESTATE, Cornwall, 29 to 31 May This festival calls itself Cornwall’s ‘most rambunctious garden fete’, and is held in the grounds of Scorrier House within old walled gardens, secret forest glades and rolling hills. Discover glitz, music, burlesque, delicious dining and a wellness sanctuary. Book it: Weekend camping tickets from £85; glamping available. Visit greatestatefestival.co.uk.

Tribute band treat

GLASTONBARRY, Romilly Park, Barry, South Wales, 25 to 26 July

See the best tribute bands performing the hits of Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, the Spice Girls and more. This adult-only festival prides itself on being friendly and affordable.

Book it: Weekend tickets cost from £40. Visit mackeventspresents.com. Stay at Holm House in Penarth; double rooms cost from £94 per night. Visit holmhousehotel.com.

Great for families

CAMP BESTIVAL, Lulworth Castle, Dorset, 30 July to 2 August

For a genuinely family-friendly festival where kids get to party as hard as adults, you can’t beat Camp Bestival. This year’s theme is movies, so expect dressing up. Headliners include Fatboy Slim and Groove Armada, plus Dick and Dom and Mr Tumble for the kids.

Book it: Adult weekend tickets cost £200; tickets for kids vary from free to £135 depending on age. Visit campbestival.net.

Boost your wellbeing

IN YOUR ELEMENT, Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, 4 to 5 July

This new wellness festival is curated by leading names including ‘The Breath Guy’ Richie Bostock and TV fitness guru Joanna Hall, and offers forest bathing, yoga, nature walks, uplifting talks and foodie events.

Book it: Day passes cost £80; weekend passes £150. Visit inyourelementfestival.com. Stay at The Manners Arms; double rooms from £90 per night. Visit mannersarms.com.

For literary lovers

HAY FESTIVAL, Hay-on-wye 21 to 31 May

With prizewinning novelists, scientists, politicians, historians and musicians, highlights this year include Hilary Mantel, Van Morrison, Stephen Fry, Sandi Toksvig and Shakespeare’s Globe on Tour.

Book it: The festival site is free to enter. Events are individually ticketed; from free to £55. Check out the website for camping, B&BS and hotels. Visit hayfestival. com/wales/accommodation.