Lollibop - Children's Festival

Friday 5th August - Sunday 7th August 2011
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I don't know about you, but I love festivals. Before the children, my husband and I used to go to the Big Chill every year, to kick back, relax, be at one with nature and then party the night away to an array of eclectic music with a fun-loving crowd. We had such a good time. And since having the twins we have remained true to our hedonistic festival going ritual by taking the boys to festivals whenever we get the chance, in or out of London. Camp Bestival is our favourite at the mo!

Obviously it is going to be a bit of a struggle taking one year old, then two year, now three year old twin boys on a hippy trail with tent, luggage and wellies to boot, but when you see their little faces full of wonderment and excitement and watch the way they immerse themselves in the magical pop up village that is the festival, you know that it's worth all the additional stress.  But for some parents, taking the entire brood off to some far flung green space with portaloos, mile long queues for showers and no guarantee of good weather or a good nights sleep is simply one step too far!

So thank festivals! For the city one-dayer. You get all the fun, vibe, culture, music and energy for as long as you can muster with the full knowledge that you'll be able to go home, have a shower and sleep in your lovely comfy bed. With the little ones exhausted with festival fatigue. It's a winner!

LOLLIBOP - REGENTS PARK

Friday 5th August - Sunday 7th August 2011

£80:00 for family of four. See website for more details. Lollibop Festival

I heard about this festival last year and I was so gutted we were unable to go. But this year we've booked our tickets and we can't wait. This is (to my knowledge) the only festival completely dedicated to little people. Every event, act and stall is targeted at the under 10's!

By all accounts the headline acts include a debut performance by Rastamouse and da Easy Crew. Plus, Charlie and Lola perform the best bestest play ever! The Waybuloos are teaching yoga and Minimission offers an Ibiza style club and beach for the mini movers! And there is so much more.  It starts at 11am and runs till the evening so there is no doubt that the little ones will have festival fatigue by the end but it sounds as though it will be worth it.

Just to note only 2500 family tickets are on sale for each day and the lineup is pretty much the same for each day too.

Enjoy.

Mama xx