Sailaway’s Favourite UK Festivals

You may still be washing the mud off of your festival attire from last weekends antics, or perhaps you watched the headliners from the comfort of your own home. Either way, the UK festival season is now in full swing with plenty of magical events across the country to choose from. We’ve rounded up our favourites, plus where we’ll be popping up shop this summer… 


Rock Oyster Festival
Live music and oysters. Need we say more? This intimate event set along the stunning Rock estuary is a relaxed weekend for all. By day festival goers can browse the food stalls and taste the finest of local produce on offer, before dancing until the early hours beneath the stars. Be sure to swing by our Sailaway pop-up shop and say hello.

When? 7th - 8th July 2017
Where? Rock, Cornwall
What to wear? Ava Day Dress in Sea Breeze

 

Photo via: Rock Oyster FestivalLucie (@lucierosedonlan) wearing the Ava Day Dress in Sea Breeze photographed by Adj Brown (@adj_brown)

Photo via: Rock Oyster Festival
Lucie (@lucierosedonlan) wearing the Ava Day Dress in Sea Breeze photographed by Adj Brown (@adj_brown)


Secret Garden Party
Secret Garden Party is a serious party. This year marks the 15th occasion, but sadly also the last one ever to be held — which gives you all the more reason to go. Hidden in the heart of the Cambridgeshire countryside; Secret Garden Party is one unique experience like no other. Think sunflower fields, a floating castle over a lake, spectacular fireworks, ballerina boxing ring, paint fights and endless amounts of glitter. Secret Garden Party is set to go out with a bang! 

When? 20th - 23rd July 2017
Where? Abbots Ripton, Cambridgeshire
What to wear? Luna Evening Dress in Cinnamon & Gold

Photo via: Secret Garden PartyHolly (@hollymadge) wearing the Luna Evening Dress photographed by Adj Brown (@adj_brown)

Photo via: Secret Garden Party
Holly (@hollymadge) wearing the Luna Evening Dress photographed by Adj Brown (@adj_brown)


Port Eliot Festival
Port Eliot is a playground of imagination. Tucked in Cornwall’s “forgotten corner” within the historical Port Eliot estate, party goers will be welcomed into the ultimate fantasy land at this boutique music and literacy festival. Take your pick from yoga classes, canoeing, cooking demonstrations or intimate gigs — there’s something for everyone at this special 4-day celebration. 

When? 27th - 30th July 2017
Where? St. German’s, Cornwall
What to wear? Moonchild Special Edition Dress

Photo via: Port Eliot FestivalLucie (@lucierosedonlan) wearing the Moonchild Special Edition Dress photographed by Adj Brown (@adj_brown)

Photo via: Port Eliot Festival
Lucie (@lucierosedonlan) wearing the Moonchild Special Edition Dress photographed by Adj Brown (@adj_brown)


Boardmasters
With Boardmasters almost on our doorstep, it's certainly not one to be missed. Over the week Watergate Bay is awash with surfer babes and music lovers. There’s endless live acts, surf competitions, food stalls, beach volleyball tournaments, DJs and more…so be sure to explore. Keep an eye out for our Sailaway pop-up shop and beautiful ambassadors who will be on hand over the weekend. 

When? 9th - 13th August 2017
Where? Newquay, Cornwall
What to wear? Coraline Playsuit

Photo via: Boardmasters FestivalLucie (@lucierosedonlan) wearing the Coraline Playsuit photographed by Adj Brown (@adj_brown)

Photo via: Boardmasters Festival
Lucie (@lucierosedonlan) wearing the Coraline Playsuit photographed by Adj Brown (@adj_brown)


Festival No. 6
Like something out of a fairytale, Festival No. 6 is hidden within the most unique setting of them all. This magical event in Portmeirion, Wales, is an unforgettable weekend of music, arts, literature, workshops, dance and culture. Try paddle boarding along the estuary, an invigorating morning yoga class, beach meditation, listen to mythology talks, take part in a dreamcatcher class or simply soak up the enchanting ambiance of this captivating paradise. 

When? 7th - 10th September 2017
Where? Portmeirion, Wales
What to wear? Luna Evening Dress in Emerald & Gold

Photo via: Festival No. 6Holly (@hollymadge) wearing the Luna Evening Dress photographed by Adj Brown (@adj_brown)

Photo via: Festival No. 6
Holly (@hollymadge) wearing the Luna Evening Dress photographed by Adj Brown (@adj_brown)


Wilderness
Quite possibly the most creative festival you could wish for, Wilderness is a whimsical weekend with a twist. Think flower crown workshops, food demonstrations with celebrity chefs, group fitness classes, canoe rides, bubbling hot tubs and glitter galore. Better yet, the huge lake is perfect to wash away those fuzzy heads from too many gin and tonics from the night before.

When? 3rd - 6th August 2017
Where? Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire
What to wear? Raspberry Special Edition Dress

Photo via: Wilderness FestivalLucie (@lucierosedonlan) wearing the Raspberry Special Edition Dress photographed by Adj Brown (@adj_brown)

Photo via: Wilderness Festival
Lucie (@lucierosedonlan) wearing the Raspberry Special Edition Dress photographed by Adj Brown (@adj_brown)


Posted on July 1, 2017 .