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Standon Calling’s Family-Friendly Festival Programme Revealed!

• 11th Mar 2022

From toddlers to teens and everyone in between, Standon Calling promises to be the ultimate fun-packed festival weekend for the young ones this summer. Not just known for hosting a truly eclectic lineup of huge headliners, exciting new artists and party-starting DJs, this beloved boutique music & arts extravaganza always goes above and beyond to create a magical experience for the whole family.

Taking place between 21st – 24th July in its stunning Hertfordshire setting, the full family programme is revealed today and is packed with the best kids’ entertainment and activities around. Witness the best-selling book & TV series come to life as Horrible Histories explore the crazy characters from Britain’s barmy past as part of their Terrible Tudors show, alongside the nation’s biggest kids TV comedy double act Dick & Dom battling out behind the decks, whilst the vibrant lycra-clad fitness icon Mr Motivator MBE is on hand to get everyone up on their feet and feeling good.

Enjoy all the Standon staples like the famous Dog Show, Swimming Pool and Costume Parade, with this year’s theme of ‘Who Let The Toys Out?’ running amok around the festival site. Let your little loved ones join the Woodland Tribe to collaborate with others on creative building projects, get up close to the Jurassic creatures with How To Train Your Dinosaur live, dive into a boisterous mix of comedy, clowning and circus skills with The Flying Seagull Project, and dance their hearts away at the Fromage Juniors Kids Disco!

Right across the Standon Calling line up is something for everyone, from big pop moments provided by Anne Marie, Sugababes and Gabrielle to alternative anthems from Primal Scream and Madness, alongside plenty of dance and hip hop delights from Loyle Carner, Example, Annie Mac and Grandmaster Flash to name a few. Similarly, every member of the family is well and truly catered for, all the way from the Toddler Playzone to the comprehensive Hip Hop Academy inspiring teens with tutorials on Beatboxing, Street Dance, DJ Skills, Graffiti and more.

Elsewhere discover an almost endless array of engaging activities including a Daily Kids Rave, Laser Tag games, the Zip Line, Zorbing, as well as Swing Theory, Circus Acts, Trapeze Lessons, and Daily Games & Competitions.

Then, when the kids are all worn out from all these high energy hijinks, just take it down a notch by trying your hand at some Cosmic Crafting and come back down to earth with a Family Yoga & Wellbeing session. Call into the Storytellers Corner for a spot of Rhubarb Theatre, Tongue and Cheek poetry workshops and tales from acclaimed local authors and master storytellers Ian Douglas, Tamsyn Murray and Alice Hemming and more.

Rest assured Standon has it all covered with its Dedicated Family Campsite and convenient Baby change Facilities in the kids’ area, and when the time comes to hand them over to the Mortimer Nannies – who are always ready to take on those childcare needs – head on into the evening and enjoy the food & drink and memorable sets from the likes of Sleaford Mods, Self Esteem, Kojey Radical, Craig David TS5, John Grant, Yard Act, Ezra Furman and more.

It’s just another element that makes Standon Calling stand above the rest as a true gem of the UK festival summer. From live music greatness to late-night electronic frolics, the family programme joins a phenomenal bill spread across the grounds of Standon Lordship, boasting an eclectic mix of international superstars, talked-about favourites and rising new talent.

Family Camping Weekend and Thursday Day Tickets for Standon Calling 2022 are on sale now and available via the website for Adults, Accompanied Teens, Children and Infants, alongside multiple upgrade options for Boutique Camping, Lavish Lands Premium Camping, Camplight pre-pitched tents and Campervan Passes: http://www.standon-calling.com/tickets

For more information, read 10 Reasons To Bring The Whole Family To Standon Calling: https://standon-calling.com/2022/03/10-reasons-to-bring-the-whole-family-to-standon-calling/

Standon Calling takes place between July 21st-24th 2022
Standon Lordship, Hertfordshire

Standon Calling is located at SG11 1EF, a festival in a valley, nestled in the stunning Hertfordshire countryside. It is less than 45 minutes from Central London
Nearest train stations are Bishop’s Stortford and Ware.

Ticket Information

Standon Calling tickets are on sale now, and are available here:
http://www.standon-calling.com/tickets

General Camping and Family Camping fields are available, as well as luxury boutique camping and a range of other camping options to make the most of your festival weekend:
https://standon-calling.com/accommodation