Anna Whitehouse

Once upon a time it was all-nighters at Glastonbury – but with kids in tow, festivals take a slightly different turn. Sweating in a mosh pit at 2am might not work with a toddler, but luckily, there are more family-friendly festivals in the UK than ever before: ticking a lot of boxes for adventurous souls who want good music, excellent food and enough activities to keep even the whiniest of kids shtum.  I’m a mum of three (and a blended family of five), and some of the best memories I’ve had of festivals on home soil involve hauling a cart around with kids tucked up in PJs with ear defenders on. Throw in a couple of Aperols and bed by 10pm, and that’s my idea of a banging night out these days.  If you like the idea of gathering the fam under one tent but don’t know where to start, fear not: I’ve rounded up the best-of-the-best family-friendly festivals below. Will it be dusting off your best dance moves at Raver Tots, indulging in top notch food while listening to Faithless at the Big Feastival, or a one-of-a-kind sleepover at the Science Museum? Not all of these festivals will hark back to your early raving days, but there are fleeting moments between hollers of ‘I want an ice cream’ and Portaloo admin that truly are the epitome of parent and kid-friendly fun. These are the best kid-friendly festivals in the UK. What is the best family festival in the UK? It depends on what you’re looking for. Before you cop tickets, I’d recommend penning a list of all of your essential need

London is jam-packed with great places to visit with the kids, but eating out can often come with a hefty price tag, pushing up the cost of your family trip. Thankfully, ‘kids eat free’ meal offers are now plentiful across the city, allowing you to discover some gems of days out without spending an arm and a leg on food.  As a mum of three (and a blended family of five) living in London, I love taking advantage of some of the incredible family-friendly spots our city has to offer. Getting out of the house is key for us during the holidays, benefitting our mental health and providing some much-needed quality family time. With three children, the cost of day trips can add up, so I love finding offers that can help us all have fun for less.  Below, I’ve shortlisted some of the best free meal offers so you can plan ahead and make the most of the deals this Easter (and beyond!). Here are 10 of the best places to get free kids meals in London. Recommended:The best things to do in London with kidsThe best free things to do in London