Winterwell – A stylish festival in the Cotswolds
This year’s most stylish boutique festival will come in the shape of Winterwell, a testament to the fact that big is not always best.
Founded four years ago by event organiser Josh Ford and musician Natalie Vincini, the festival will take place in a sweeping valley in the heart of the Cotswolds between 18th-20th June and promises to be a truly unforgettable musical and visual display.
Winterwell offers a truly intimate party experience, attracting a discerning and sophisticated crowd of people who prefer ‘glamping’ to camping. With only 1500 guests there is no danger of the frequent trials of losing your friends, tent or sanity as is often the case at larger, more chaotic festivals, and the certainty of spending a weekend with like-minded, glamorous people.
Fancy dress is fundamental to Winterwell and this year’s theme is extremely original, being “The Entire Works of Roald Dahl”. Whether you come as The Trunchbull, The Twits, or James and the Giant Peach – or simply drink a gallon of George’s Marvellous Medicine- the possibilities are endless and the results will be spectacular.
On arrival at the site, guests will enter a Willy Wonka Wonderland with giant lollipops and a Wonka’s Chocolate Van and maybe even some oompa loompas frolicking in the grass.
Musically Winterwell prides itself on regularly discovering acts which go on to great things, and three of last year’s bands have since performed on the Jules Holland show. This year the acclaimed Norman Jay and DJ Yoda and up and comers We Have Band will headline alongside Wolfgang, Animal Kingdom, Kubb, Lail Arad, The Crookes, ExLovers, 6 Day Riot, Lulu and The Lampshades, The Beaux Belles, Agent Lynch, His Girl Friday, The Fontanas, DJ Nickodemus (NYC) and Sofrito Sound System.
When not enjoying the musical feast on stage there will be plenty of other attractions to occupy revellers, such as late night cabaret and films, vintage tearooms, quirky quizzes and rockeaoke (karaoke with a rock band). There will also be a visually stunning interactive light installation in the Absolut Vodka tent, which will astonish and amaze guests.
For those who love festivals but don’t really enjoy roughing it there will be a luxurious camping area Hotel Winterwell with Belle tents to hire featuring soft and extravagant queen-sized beds, electricity and security.
So if you want to party well this summer, head to Winterwell.
Dates: 18th, 19th, 20 June 2010
Tickets: £90 for the weekend. Luxury packages from £600 for two people
Address: Secret location near Cirencester
Website: winterwell.co.uk