Whitchurch Children's Festival

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Join us for a magical weekend of creativity, storytelling, music, and adventure at Whitchurch Children's Festival 2025!

Awarded 'Best Family Festival' at the UK Festival Awards 2023, we are excited to welcome you to this year's event, funded by Arts Council England. Taking place on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July 2025, this small, safe, and friendly family arts festival is specially designed for families with pre-school and primary-school-aged children.

Set in a wildflower water meadow beside the crystal-clear River Test, it's a chance to immerse your little adventurers in hands-on arts, theatre, poetry, dance, and live music—all inspired by the beauty of Whitchurch and its surrounding landscape.

The 2025 Theme: The River Test!

When: Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July 2025 Price: Daily tickets each £5 - all activities included. Free for 2's and under

Where: Whitchurch, Hampshire

** WINNER 'Best Family Festival' at the UK Festival Awards 2023

ALL activities once inside the festival are INCLUDED! A daily family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) costs £20 (ie, £5 per person). Daily tickets can also be bought individually at £5 each. Proudly supported by Arts Council England.

Our 2025 line-up includes: * ceramics * jewellery making * weaving * origami * mural painting * weaving * recycled art * willow weaving * dance workshops * author readings * dance performances * rhymetime and storytime * storytelling * poetry * family theatre * walkabout performances * music workshops * live music performances * as well as other fun activities including * donkey rides * inflatables * face painting * ALL INCLUDED IN THE TICKET PRICE!