From the Kids Area complete with theatre tent and skate ramp, to the Magical Forest where kids, both old and young can swing from the treetops in a state of the art adventure playground, Sunrise will play host to a memorable family weekend together. Their motto? “Kids Always Welcome, Adults Welcome If They Behave”.

When: 30 May-2 June 2013

Where: Thoulstone Park, Westbury, Somerset

Tickets: www.sunrisefestivals.co.uk

Head back to your festival inauguration days as top 90s bands Ash, Levellers and Billy Bragg take to this year’s Camp Bestival stage. Meanwhile, little ones will begin their own music education whilst getting stuck into the wealth of kid’s entertainment on offer. With a dinosaur zoo, children’s dance area, kid’s comedy club and lots, lots more, they won’t know where to begin.

When: 1-4 August 2013

Where: Lulworth Castle, Dorset

Tickets: www.campbestival.net

Now in its fourth year, LolliBop is the UK’s largest festival dedicated to little people. Verifying that you’re never too young to hit the festival scene, LolliBop specialises in entertaining those under 10 years, and with a lineup including Shrek the Musical, Moshi Monsters and the team from CBeebies, it’ll do just that. This year, the event has relocated to the mammoth Olympic Park making it super handy for London families.

When: 16–18 August

Where: Queen Elizabeth Olympia Park, London

Tickets: www.lollibopfestival.co.uk

Bringing together theatre, music, poetry, culture and more, in the most beautiful seaside village we’ve ever seen, Festival No.6 plays homage to all things arts. The festival takes place all over the village of Portmeirion so there are plenty of accommodation options, from family sized bell tents to holiday cottages and good old camping. Take the kids and expect to see their inner culture vulture come out.

When: 13–15 September 2013

Where: Portmeirion, Gwynedd, Wales

Tickets: www.festivalnumber6.com

For the kids there’s everything from puppetry to mini gigs, and for the adults there’s a lineup that includes must-sees such as Van Morrison and Imelda May, at Dorset’s Larmer Tree Festival. There’s also a gorgeous Secret Garden covered in colourful bunting and twinkling fairy lights, where families can hang eat homemade cakes, explore alternative therapies or simply bask in the summer sunshine.

When: 17-21 July 2013

Where: Larmer Tree Gardens, Nr. Sailsbury, Wiltshire/Dorset Boarder

Tickets: www.larmertreefestival.co.uk

Celebrating their 10^th year, Cornbury Festival returns for 2013 with a lineup to please old and young. Mums and dads can relive their youth whilst watching Echo and the Bunnymen and The Overtones, whilst young one’s can get over excited about X Factor winner James Arthur. There’s also an entire Kids Zone bursting with fun from circus performers to face painting.

When: 5-7 July 2013

Where: The Great Tew Park, Oxfordshire

Tickets: www.theticketfactory.com

Last year Latitide was voted best family friendly festival in the UK, so we’re expecting them to come up trumps again for 2013. No need to worry about camping with the noisy twenty-something festivalgoers, as Latitude has a great campsite just for families. There’ll be kid’s entertainment in the morning to keep boisterous little ones occupied, specially allocated toilets and showers just for families and the Little Latitude Tuck Shop selling everything you might have forgotten or need. The lineup is great too, with Bloc Party, Foals, Hot Chip and Cat Power all performing.

When: 18-21 July 2013

Where: Henham Park, Southwold, Suffolk

Tickets: www.latitudefestival.com

Primal Scream headline this Devonshire festival, but if your little ones are more into Bob the Builder than Bobby Gillespie don’t worry, there’s plenty to keep them entertained. Choose from a fun and varied kid’s menu from arts and crafts to theatre, face painting to kid’s comedy workshops.

When: 16-18 August 2013

Where: Escot Park, Devon

Tickets: www.beautifuldays.org