{"id":39792,"title":"Music Festivals for Wild Swimmers","description":"Some great UK music festivals where you can still get your wild swimming fix.","content":"<h3>Music-Loving Aquaholics Assemble!<\/h3><p>If we had to choose two passions in life, it would be open water and music. So it seems only natural to combine the two when choosing a music festival.<\/p><p>In olden times the only swimming you could do at a festival was in a muddy puddle at Glastonbury, completely ruining your Happy Mondays tshirt. But things have changed.<\/p><p>Now there\u2019s lake swimming, waterfalls, ice baths and breathwork to recharge your batteries after staying up till 4am in that secret glade you found that played tunes you actually know so you forgot you were seventeen last century.<\/p><p>Hope this list of upcoming festivals helps you find something fun. The festival name is hyperlinked to its website.<\/p><p>Let\u2019s dive into music this summer!<\/p><h2><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wildfestivals.co.uk\/staffordshire_wild_festival.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wild Fest, Staffs, 23rd May - 3rd June<\/a><\/h2><p>You can swim, paddleboard and kayak at this family-friendly festival. And at \u00a365 for an adult ticket for weekend festival and camping, a bit of a bargain, too.<\/p><h2><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/lkumnwlpvsfqcsnbvwgdfrmts3spoqkykq1oqrgqoixhsc7q.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"lkumnwlpvsfqcsnbvwgdfrmts3spoqkykq1oqrgqoixhsc7q.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tunesinthedunes.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tunes In The Dunes, Cornwall, 6-8 June<\/a><\/h2><p>If beaches are your thing - look at this one! Busted, Sugarhill Gang, Jess Glynne, Ministry of Sound Ibiza Anthems, and a whole load of others. On the beach so you can dip in the sea anytime.<\/p><h2><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/8gyf3qukpjvssiksfdwpdhnp6wdimkd36tuwluouswtgvb7u.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"8gyf3qukpjvssiksfdwpdhnp6wdimkd36tuwluouswtgvb7u.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kelburngardenparty.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kelburn Garden Party, Ayrshire, 3-7 July<\/a><\/h2><p>Ooh look there\u2019s a waterfall at this one : ) Described by The Scotsman as having \u201ca disticnctly magical atmoshpere.\u201d<\/p><div data-youtube-video=\"\"><iframe class=\"youtube\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nXvgCbVkBaA\"><\/iframe><\/div><h2><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.also-festival.com\/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwm_SzBhAsEiwAXE2CvxOgFF7-75eeCZPds5_vswvOryzFCO5u81mVsX2oCNArZcgvZN_vPBoC460QAvD_BwE\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ALSO Festival, Warwickshire, 11-13 July<\/a><\/h2><p>Swimming, paddleboarding, saunas. How nice does this look?<\/p><h2><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/xwxj2eggw9jlptd6zuaae6w8eqxp7pkmbzqbsypubmeafstq.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"xwxj2eggw9jlptd6zuaae6w8eqxp7pkmbzqbsypubmeafstq.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewildswimming.co.uk\/events\/thewildswimmingfestival2024\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wild Swimming Festival, Dorset, 19-20 July<\/a><\/h2><p>Ok, this is a swimming festival with music, rather than the other way round, but that still sounds GREAT to us. Lots of free stuff like swim safety sessions and talks, too.<\/p><h2><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/p3udrwgjvyvdqo8uvbvwq9mqm5pim997i7kt3v78jmq9xuhk.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"p3udrwgjvyvdqo8uvbvwq9mqm5pim997i7kt3v78jmq9xuhk.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.armchairadventurefestival.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Armchair Adventure, Cornwall, 24-27 July<\/a><\/h2><p>Absolutely LOADS of outdoorsy things to do at this one.<\/p><div data-youtube-video=\"\"><iframe class=\"youtube\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8It1guW7-Rw\"><\/iframe><\/div><h2><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latitudefestival.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Latitude, Suffolk, 24-27 July<\/a><\/h2><p>Obviously loads of music here with everything from Sting to Fatboy Slim, but we had no idea they offer lake swimming, too.<\/p><h2><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/rzlbsjognstwxyxtjcesaguwqf4j8yoh0xd60chrmcxubtn7.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"rzlbsjognstwxyxtjcesaguwqf4j8yoh0xd60chrmcxubtn7.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockoysterfestival.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rock Oyster, Cornwall, 24-27 July<\/a><\/h2><p>Beach fitness, surfing, paddleboarding all on offer here with a stage that has an open water backdrop\u2026<\/p><h2><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/tnfhuwiogggovu0frmifgrmhhyk5eqkrnpo6gxkwnkxkevex.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"tnfhuwiogggovu0frmifgrmhhyk5eqkrnpo6gxkwnkxkevex.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deershedfestival.com\/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwm_SzBhAsEiwAXE2Cv0QFj4jrleWEyUYYXX2dQJPWEAMoO99vyOm7N56YpADCUzVcZZ-DMhoCm14QAvD_BwE\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deer Shed, North Yorkshire, 25-28 July<\/a><\/h2><p>Good music and plenty of swimming at this one.<\/p><h2><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/cwuvcza78qo1rrh8e6cct6pxkwbgqgxd01g6o0ve2ysrgbvy.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"cwuvcza78qo1rrh8e6cct6pxkwbgqgxd01g6o0ve2ysrgbvy.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildernessfestival.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wilderness, Oxfordshire, 31 July -3 August<\/a><\/h2><p>Air and Orbital? Yes please! Lake swimming and other sports on offer at this beautiful looking festival.<\/p><h2><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/gkulnudyhe3ciekhcxbsgrwdz5ji6r4ox3o9j8m2zdr4cfvn.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"gkulnudyhe3ciekhcxbsgrwdz5ji6r4ox3o9j8m2zdr4cfvn.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/weoutherefestival.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">We Out Here, Dorset, 14-17 August<\/a><\/h2><p>Brought to you by legendary Gilles Peterson, this one has a joyous party vibe. About 1min20 into this video you get the watery-goodness on offer\u2026<\/p><div data-youtube-video=\"\"><iframe class=\"youtube\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r-A5Ndn4eRI?si=nmoVljrCYwGPI0Nk\"><\/iframe><\/div><h2><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/stowawayfestival.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stowaway, Bucks, 15-17 August<\/a><\/h2><p>Big dance vibe here with DJ sets from the likes of Don Letts, Fabio &amp; Grooverider and Tom Findlay (Groove Armada). Lake swimming, paddleboarding and ice-bathing all on offer, too.<\/p><div data-youtube-video=\"\"><iframe class=\"youtube\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0uQi4pUPKM4?si=zNqow--U5NysbY0c\"><\/iframe><\/div><h2><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.druridgebay.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Druridge Bay, Northumberland, 4-7 Sept<\/a><\/h2><p>From the looks of this map, you get to camp between a beach and a lake. Spoilt for choice.<\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/iypes20akj51zhmittpjhwra2qajvjwi54dii4wuo92plxrs.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"iypes20akj51zhmittpjhwra2qajvjwi54dii4wuo92plxrs.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/><\/p><p>So there you go. 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