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With less than five weeks to go until Christmas Day, it’s time to start thinking about writing those Christmas lists. Why not Give The Gift of Shindig this Christmas – an experience you’ll never forget! Shindig offers four days of world class music and arts takes place in the heart of the Somerset countryside from 25-28 May 2023. Simply give a gift tag to your loved ones, pay a deposit now and the rest later (kids under 12 come free)! Shindig will sweeten the deal by giving a donation of ticket sales to the local charity, Boys In Mind/Girls Mind Too.

Taking place in the beautiful grounds of Dillington Estate in Somerset, the line-up always includes an eclectic mix of well-known names in the world of hip hop, funk and dance music, plus circus shows, top comedy nights and a chilled wellbeing area.

For families, there’s Kids Kingdom with its own cinema and rolling programme of family-friendly movies, plus workshops in drumming, breakdancing, graffiti, DJ’ing and MC’ing, and not forgetting inflatables sessions, a climbing wall, puppet show, giant marble run and loads more.

If you want to stay in style, there are a selection of superior, deluxe and standard rooms in Dillington House, all with bathrooms and breakfast included. If you prefer a more authentic camping experience but with a touch of luxury then there are airstreams, bell tents and yurts for hire, plus posh toilets and showers. More seasoned festival-goers can rock up with their trusty tents and create their own little sanctuary, just a few minutes’ walk from the action.

Giant art installations are scattered around the site, along with plenty of delicious food and drink options, and shopping for anyone who wants to add an extra bit of glitz to their party gear. Top notch hotel and camping options are on offer too! What’s not to love?

Give the gift of an experience you’ll never forget. Download your gift tag here, pay a deposit now and the rest later. Use the code SUPPORT at the checkout so we can add a donation to charity.

In 2022, over 10,000 tickets were sold. The lineup included American hip hop legend, De La Soul; the mellow glow of Roy Ayers and Ibibio Sound Machine’s joyful West African highlife; drum ’n’ bass bastion Goldie and forefather of New York house, François K.; plus Blue Lab Beats, Odyssey and Nightmares on Wax to name but a few. The 2023 lineup will be announced early next year, and it promises to be the best yet.

Find out more about Shindig Festival here shindigfestival.co.uk

For more ideas of great events and activities for families to enjoy, go to bristolparent.co.uk/events/