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f you fancy a family getaway where the entertainment is omnipresent, the food is delicious and plenty of fun and games is the staple theme then Camp Bestival is definitely worth a look. Yep, this boutique weekend shindig in south Dorset is ideal for children and big kids alike.

Set in the beautiful grounds of Lulworth Castle, Camp Bestival is just a short bus ride away from the magnificent Jurassic Coast and Durdle Door so you might want to pack both your flip flops and your wellies. Well you never know…

With big name acts such as Blondie, Mark Ronson and Laura Marling headlining, ballroom dance classes in the Magic Meadow and live performances of Shrek the Musical and The Gruffalo, your children won’t think to utter the words; ‘I’m bored’ once. And if you fancy a few hours break from the little ones then there’s always the option of boutique babysitting. Let a childcare professional entertain the kids while you indulge in some fantastical elderflower fritters at the Underground Restaurant or roll about laughing in the comedy tent.

The only difficult thing amidst all the festival frolics is choosing what to do first. Learn the lindy-hop, lunch at Hugh Fearnley Whitingstall’s River Cottage Café or a sing-along with the ever sultry Debbie Harry?