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Byline Festival, East Sussex - An Inspiring and Unique Festival for the Whole Family, 25% off Family Tickets

Pippingford Park, East Sussex

Friday 23rd - Monday 26th August 2019

Suitable for 0-100 years

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A festival that recaptures the spirit of festivals that had a sense of purpose Byline Festival is a mixture of talks, workshops, comedy, poetry and music with activities for all ages. Festival-goers can enjoy talks and panel discussions while enjoying live music from The Feeling, Matt Bianco, Pussy Riot and more before taking part in workshops including journalism, photography, craft and podcasting.

 The family-friendly festival will even have a tone of activities to get kids involved in writing, sing-a-longs, climbing and more. Don't miss the Media Planet where kids can put together their own news show of the day's events after manning their own newspaper. Dance, discuss, laugh and change the world in this unique festival for the whole family

All tickets also include access to the Curious Arts Festival where you can meet fabulous novelists, exceptional historians, go on a midnight bat walk, discover the House of Fairy Tales and listen to some of the UK’s most exciting musicians.

  • Special talks, comedians and an amazing array of artists and bands performing live.
  • Head to The Megaphone – A special tent where anyone 10 and over can create cartoons and illustrations with 6 professional artists 
  • Magpie and the Wardrobe – Arts and Crafts for all the family
  • Festival Kids Tent – with a full range of all-day activities for kids from 3 years old
  • Wide games in the woods for teenagers
  • Water Rocket Science: Design and build your own 2L water 'bottle rocket' to compete in the launch challenge
  • Printing and arts activities in the extinction Rebellion rebel rebel area
  • MJ’s community choir will be popping up around the festival and everyone can join in.
  • Plus tons of other fun activities including a climbing wall! 
Dates and Prices

Dates: 

  • Friday 23rd - Monday 26th August 2019
  • Weekend campers can set up their pitches from noon on Thursday 22nd August, departing Monday 26th August.
  • Please note there is no evening entertainment on the Monday and the event ends late afternoon. 

Price Information: 

Standard Family

  • £73.50 for Day Ticket for 2 adults and up to 4 children, 25% off
  • £172.50 for Weekend + Camping - 2 adults and up to 4 children, 25% off

Local Family - for families who live within 10 miles of the festival location

  • £51 for Day Ticket for 2 adults and up to 4 children, 25% off
  • £111  for Weekend + Camping - 2 adults and up to 4 children, 25% off
  • Tickets include entry to all the venues, workshops, immersive experiences and kids/family activities except for backstage areas and the woodland spa. None of these venues or activities requires pre-booking.
  • All tickets also include entry to the Curious Arts Festival which is running concurrently with the Byline Festival at Pippingford Park 
  • Campervans are welcome and usually cost £20 additional fee but for the purposes of this LittleBird offer is not chargeable.
  • ID required with written address to accompany “local” tickets bought
Need to Know
  • Free parking
  • Free use of the campsite and there is a quiet family camping area
  • Tickets include entry to all the venues, workshops, immersive experiences and kids/family activities except for backstage areas and the woodland spa. None of these venues or activities requires pre-booking.
  • Re-entry as many times as you want! (useful for locals)
  • Disable and special access toilets and showers are available
  • Baby changing facilities are provided in three most key areas of the festival
  • No dogs allowed except guide or assistance dogs as it is a SSI area
  • Tent hire and glamping is available on the festival website
  • Open fires not allowed
  • No glass allowed on site
  • T’s and C’s on the website www.bylinefestival.com apply
  • Campervans are welcome and usually cost £20 additional fee but for the purposes of this LittleBird offer is not chargeable. 
  • ID required with written address to accompany “local” tickets bought
  • Please note there is no evening entertainment on the Monday and the event ends late afternoon. 
  • No refunds and tickets non transferable 
Plan your Visit

Address and Contact Info

Pippingford Park
Nutley
East Sussex
TN22 3HW

Nearest Park: Edward's Place
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