The Big Feastival
Alex James's farm, Cotswolds, Kingham, England
Top chefs, big bands and a brilliant kids area on a Cotswolds farm over the bank holiday.
How the Dad Score breaks down
Scored July 2026- Together time18/20
- Eating brilliantly, catching a band from dad’s shoulders, running the farm field.
- Low faff15/20
- Bank holiday Cotswolds traffic and festival planning with small people.
- Value17/20
- Premium tickets, but chefs, bands and the kids field all count.
- Age span19/20
- Food-led and relaxed, it genuinely works for every age.
- Weatherproof17/20
- Cookery tents and big tops swallow a wet Cotswolds hour.
Editorial, never paid. How the Dad Score works
The Big Feastival mixes live music, street food from celebrated chefs and a packed family programme on Alex James of Blur's Cotswolds farm. Expect cookery demos, a funfair, animal encounters and a dedicated kids field with crafts and shows. It lands on the August bank holiday weekend.
Why it works for a dad and child
Eat brilliantly, catch a band on dad's shoulders and let the kids run the farm field. A relaxed, food-led festival that works for every age.
When is The Big Feastival?
The Big Feastival runs 28 to 30 Aug 2026 in Kingham, England.
Is The Big Feastival worth it with kids?
girl.dad gives The Big Feastival a Dad Score of 86/100. Top chefs, big bands and a brilliant kids area on a Cotswolds farm over the bank holiday.
What should we plan for at The Big Feastival?
It is a music event at Alex James's farm, Cotswolds in Kingham. Best age on the listing is All ages, and the price band is £££.