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A First-Timer’s Guide to Latitude Festival

Looking for a colourful, vibrant and culturally rich escape into the woods of Suffolk? Latitude Festival has got exactly what you’re looking for. The music festival joined the scene in 2006 and welcomes around 62,500 festival-goers per day making it one of the UK’s biggest dedicated music and arts festivals. I’ve been wanting to go to the festival for years and finally made it to Henham Park this year to discover the magic of Latitude Festival for myself.

Festival-goers can expect a summer adventure that will be filled with arts, music, theatre, comedy, literature and much more. It’s a really diverse line-up with creativity overflowing from the stages. For those who live across the East of England – this is a great festival because you can take a lovely drive through the fields to get there. But don’t expect it to just be filled with those from Norfolk and Suffolk, we met people who had travelled from Dorset, Cornwall and Scotland just to attend the music festival. 

Sound interesting? Read on my festival guide to Latitude Festival in Henham Park, Suffolk, and find out everything you need to know before you visit, including how to plan your stay.

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Latitude Festival has a real rep as a family-friendly festival and perfect for first-timers. I would also say that other than Wilderness Festival in Oxfordshire, it is the most middle-class music festival I have attended. That’s not necessarily a bad thing but definitely something to be aware of before you go. You will see hoards of yummy mummies and boujie groups who go every single year and stroll through the festival in their kimonos and Hunter wellies calling their children (usually Tarquin and Isabella) back to the group. We found it quite entertaining and enjoyed it in good spirits.

However, one thing that was a bit of a pain was when some of these groups decided to use their chairs, blankets and festival carts to block off entire sections around the stages. Often with their families and children laying out on the group napping right where you wanted to dance to your favourite artist. When I’m dancing to The Darkeness or Nile Rodgers, the last thing I want to be worrying about is whether I’m going to step on a child’s face.

Generally the vibe of the festival was quite friendly and welcoming, we made lots of friends along the way. But I did notice a few things that made me feel a lot less comfortable. One in particular was one night of the festival when lots of security seemed to latch on to myself and another black friend – we were doing nothing wrong just dancing and yet security started following us around the festival (not very subtly). I’ve never experienced this at any other live music event or festival in over a decade, but it did really put a damper on that night particularly as it was a very white festival. But, I would definitely go back to this music festival!

Latitude Festival 2025 will be held at Henham Park in Suffolk from Thursday, 24th July, to Sunday, 27th July.

> Read these tips for  19 Ways To Get Free Festival Tickets

Tickets for Latitude Festival 2025 are already on sale with a range of options available:

  • Weekend Adult General Camping Ticket – £308
  • Weekend Teen General Camping Ticket – £190
  • Weekend Child General Camping Ticket – £28
> Book your festival tickets with Ticketmaster

Top Tips for Buying Latitude Tickets

  • If you have attended the festival in previous years, the Latitude Festival loyalty scheme could score you up to £50 off your ticket for next year. The form only takes a minute to fill out but could save you a lot!
  • Don’t forget to check out resale tickets – I managed to score 60% off 3x tickets for the 2024 festival!

Absolutely Lucy & friends in the Apres Ski foam party at Latitude Festival

Planning to go to Latitude Festival 2025? Here’s everything you need to know before you buy a ticket, including answers to all of your FAQs.

How expensive is Latitude Festival?

Latitude Festival is not a cheap festival ticket – a standard weekend camping ticket is £308. However, once you are in the festival, prices are fairly standard for festival prices. A beer or cider costs around £6-7 and a meal at a stall costs around £8-12 depending on what you order. I really recommend chipping these prices down by looking for resale tickets on StubHub (we saved over 60% on the ticket price and scored 3x tickets at £120 each the week before the festival). You can also take alcohol and food with you to help lower how much you spend in the festival.

Is Latitude Festival good for kids?

Winner of the Best Family Festival Award, Latitude Festival is super family-friendly with an entire section of the event designed for families and children. There is a family campsite which is super close to the festival and is home to an area called the Enchanted Garden with its own programme of entertainment for families. There is a full programme for each day of the festival to keep children and teenagers entertained with fun activities, games, arts, music and much more.

Can I take alcohol to Latitude Festival?

Yes you can take alcohol to Latitude Festival. You are only allowed to drink it at the campsite and you can’t take excessive amounts in with you. You can’t take any alcohol into the actual festival. You are also not allowed to take any glass into the festival, so no wine, spirits bottles or even beer bottles.

Hot tip: they don’t actually even check the camper vans going into the campsite, so you can take as much alcohol in as you want to enjoy around the campsite. We did have security come over to make a comment about a wine bottle we had out, but they didn’t care as long as we kept it inside the camper van.

Can I take food to Latitude Festival?

Yes, you can take food into the campsites at Latitude Festival – again just a normal amount. But again, you can’t take any food into the actual festival.

Can I swim at Latitude Festival?

Set in the grounds of Henham Park and either side of the beautiful lake, Latitude Festival is popular with wild swimmers. Festival-goers are encouraged to pack their swimmers and enjoy lake swimming, stand up paddle-boarding and paddle-board yoga. You can even join one of the most iconic festival swims in the UK, SwimTrek lead this adventure swim for weekend ticket holders both early in the morning and in the evening for a healthy dose of open water swimming.

> If you’re planning to explore more of the area after the festival, check out these 23 Wild Swimming Spots in Norfolk & Suffolk

The Darkness perform in the Obelisk Arena at Latitude Festival 2024

You can find the full details of transport options for getting to Latitude Festival online here, but here are details of the three most popular options:

Drive to Latitude Festival

If you’re driving to the festival, it’s important to note that as you approach the festival you need to follow the yellow festival signage instead of a sat nav. If you are travelling from further away, use the postcode NR34 8AW for Henham Park then switch to signage as you get closer.

  • London to Henham Park – under 3 hours
  • King’s Lynn to Henham Park – 2 hours
  • Norwich to Henham Park – 1 hour

> Hire a car to get to Latitude Festival

Day and weekend parking is included in the price of your ticket, but parking is in separate fields away from the camping so be prepared to carry your stuff. Those who have paid for camper van camping will be able to drive into the campsite and park up – but do note that this campsite is the furthest away from the festival.

Carbon-neutral travel to Latitude Festival: Big Green Coach

One of the best ways to get to Latitude Festival is using one of the Big Green Coach return transfers to 10 UK cities including Brighton, Chelmsford, Colchester, Ipswich, Leeds, London (Stratford), London (Victoria), Manchester, Nottingham and Sheffield for weekend ticket holders.

Day ticket holders can get sustainable travel to the festival on any day with shuttles from Colchester, Ipswich, London Stratford, London Victoria or Norwich. 

> Enjoy hassle-free festival travel with Big Green Coach

Get the train to Latitude Festival

If you’re travelling by train to Latitude Festival, you’ll want to go to Halesworth Train Station as the closest stop. Please note there is not a direct service from London, you will need to travel via Ipswich. 

  • Last train on Friday departs Halesworth at 21:41
  • Last train on Saturday departs Halesworth at 21:40
  • Last train on Sunday departs Halesworth at 20:36
> Book your train tickets for Latitude Festival

Festival couple in front of the wellness zen area at Latitude Festival

Weekend camping is included in standard weekend tickets, this gives you access to the fields around the festival to pitch up your tent for the duration of Latitude Festival. The festival campsites are actually very nice, lush meadows with soft rolling grass and good infrastructure with some of the cleanest portaloos I have seen – just avoid the long drops as they were grim. The campsites are open from 2pm on the Wednesday and close at 1pm on the Monday. There are also family specific campsites available.

If standard camping isn’t for you, there are also a selection of alternative options for the boujier among us:

VIP Camping

Our friends stayed here because they scored VIP tickets and they loved it, they had showers and fairly clean toilets plus plenty of space to pitch their tent.

Pink Moon Boutique Village

Pink Moon offer a range of unique camping options at a range of prices from the standard tent, luxury bells to magnificent airstreams. There’s also luxury toilets and showers, pamper stations, phone charging, relaxing bar and a food court!

> Book your stay at Pink Moon Latitude Festival

Camper Van Campsite

A spot on the camper van campsite cost £46. This is where I stayed with my camper van and it was lovely, we even managed to bring our friend in there to pitch her tipi next to our camper van. It’s the quickest campsite to access from the road, which means no long queues to get in or out of the festival. The festival site was really nice and had clean toilets. The only downside is that it is furthest from the festival so it’s a long walk, or a tractor-bus ride from the festival.

Latitude Luxury

Another luxury boutique option with a range of accommodations available with features including a concierge service, welcome drinks on arrival, complimentary breakfast, spa and salon treatments, a kids’ cinema room, secret bar in the main arena and much more.

> Book Latitude Luxury

Hotels and Accommodations near Latitude Festival

If camping isn’t for you, or you’re planning to visit Suffolk as part of a longer holiday around the festival, you might want to consider some of the beautiful apartments, holiday homes, cottages and B&Bs nearby. Here’s 3 options that are all 4 miles from the festival:

  • Bramley House Apartment
  • Southwold High Street 1 Bed Apartment
  • Papillon, Southwold – A Modern Flat with Balcony
> Browse the full list of accommodations near Henham Park, Suffolk, for Latitude Festival

Camper van campsite at Latitude Festival - campsite setup in Latitude, Henham Park

Always one of my favourite parts of festivals – planning what to wear! I love festival fashion and while Latitude Festival definitely isn’t the most daring in terms of festival attire, it certainly didn’t dampen our spirits (or our glitter usage!). Here’s the essential items you NEED to pack for Latitude Festival:

  • Suncream! It was 30ºC every day when we were there and there’s actually not as much shade if you don’t want to miss your favourite acts so be sure to pack sunscreen and actually use it! > Shop my favourite suncream for under makeup!
  • Sturdy boots for walking – one day I clocked up over 45,000 steps in less than 24 hours. My legs were in bits and I had a good pair of boots so I can’t imagine how much they would ache if you had rubbish shoes on! > Shop my fave festival boots
  • A fan – it’s something you’d probably never think of but they’re stylish, small enough to fit in your bag and amazing when you’re in a hot, sweaty tent dancing! > Shop festival fans
  • A water bottle! Make sure you take it into the festival empty, but then you can keep filling it up at the different water points around the festival and save yourself a fortune in water from the bars! > Shop my fave water bottle

Festival fashion strut to Latitude Festival

Don’t you hate when you get crappy phone signal at a music festival and you can’t get hold of your friends? It’s so frustrating and at Latitude this year, we were staying across two separate campsites but didn’t have the phone signal to call or text. One hot tip I can give you for avoiding this issue is to get a SIM or an eSIM for the mobile phone provider who is sponsoring the festival. In this case it was THREE who were sponsoring the festival – so you could either:

  • Get a temporary SIM card for THREE which you just use for the weekend
  • Get an eSIM for THREE with Airalo to use during the festival

eSIMs are super quick and easy to use, you can find out more about how to install and use them in this extensive guide:

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Latitude Festival: How to get to the festival by car, train and bus

Full travel details include when to get to Henham Park from 10 local villages and how long it takes to drive there from each location

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Travelling to Latitude Festival, one the UK's most popular events, will be on music fans' minds this week. Revellers are gearing up to attend the four-day event which starts on Thursday, July 21 and ends on Sunday, July 24.

The festival grounds have a capacity of 35,000, so it is recommended you plan in advance and factor in busy crowds and train strikes when making the trip to Latitude Festival . The festival's location is Henham Park, Surrey, which is easily accessible by car and public transport.

Here is everything you need to know when planning your trip to Latitude Festival . Important information includes how to get to the festival by car, bus and train.

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How to get to Latitude Festival by car

The organisers advise against using a Sat Nav to travel to the festival. Postcodes will vary depending on which direction you are approaching from, whether you are being dropped off and the type of ticket you hold. Refer to the temporary festival road signage on your way to the festival site instead.

Weekend and day car parking is separate from the campsites in adjacent or nearby fields. Although car parking is included in the price of your ticket, the event organisers are enforcing strict car parking rules.

Sleeping, camping or fires are not allowed in the car parks. Should you park your car illegally, tow-away vehicles will remove it and you won't be able to recover your car until Monday morning which is when the local recovery service operates.

When travelling to the site, make sure you are driving at the correct speed. Suffolk Police will be enforcing the speed limits approaching the site.

Drop-off and pick-up at the yellow gate

If you are dropping off or collecting a passenger, head for the yellow gate. This is the designated drop-off and pick-up point.

Distances from local villages

If you are travelling to Latitude Festival from local villages, here is the distance and amount of time you will need to drive.

  • Blyford: 3 miles, 6 minutes
  • Blythburgh: 1.8 miles, 4 minutes
  • Frostenden: 3.7 miles, 7 minutes
  • Halesworth: 6.1 miles, 13 minutes
  • Lowestoft: 13.8 miles, 26 minutes
  • Reydon: 3.9 miles, 8 minutes
  • Southwold: 5 miles, 11 minutes
  • Uggeshall: 3.1 miles, 8 minutes
  • Walberswick: 5.2 miles, 12 minutes
  • Wangford: 1.9 miles, 4 minutes

How to get to Latitude Festival by train

Diss train station is the most convenient station when travelling by train to Latitude Festival. Organisers encourage travel by coach or Liftshare , as rail strikes are likely to impact journeys on Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24. Visit abelliogreateranglia.co.uk before you travel for up-to-date information.

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There will be a shuttle bus service run by Borderbus to the festival site. Visit their website to view timetables and book tickets.

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Latitude Festival 2024 | Review

Updated on: 7th August 2024

Latitude Festival 2024 | Review

Latitude Festival 2024 Thursday 25 July to Monday 29 July 2024 Henham Park, Suffolk

Review by Lucy Fink, and her three daughters (ages 8, 12, 14)

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We have been curious for a long time about what gave Latitude the accolade of Best Family Festival at the UK Festival Awards and now we know. Our Mini-Travallers have grown up visiting festivals , and now bridging ages 8 to 14, they have a collective critical eye. Latitude 2024 ticked all theirs, and ours as parents, boxes.

To be a family-friendly festival is a high bar, families need entertainment from the moment their sleep-deprived children wake up at dawn in a tent, to the moment they sleep, and hopefully for the parents, beyond. They also need endless, easily accessible facilities. Camping with kids is wonderful but can have its moments so there are high expectations on the festival to deliver easy, endless, fun.

Latitude 2024 was an absolute triumph. I will come onto everything above, but in the first instance, the most striking thing about Latitude from all our festival-going experiences was the unique line-up of music, arts and entertainment for every age and interest, and the stunning setting. The family-friendly atmosphere was evident from the moment we arrived.

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Set in Henham Park, Latitude used every aspect of its landscape. The woods hosted after-dark entertainment, and there was everything from wild swimming to paddle board yoga and synchronised swimming in the lake and the wide open arena for the headline acts.

You can visit for the day, or camp for the weekend. The designated Family Camping has an entertainment area of its own with activities and a mini fairground in the campsite. Or you can choose luxury camping with pre-erected bell tents and a wonderful bar and play area.

The dedicated Kids’ Area had arts and crafts workshops, interactive theatre and storytelling sessions, a helter-skelter and an amazing diy pirate ship taking centre stage. The space was thoughtfully laid out, allowing parents to relax and enjoy much-needed coffee or wine while keeping an eye on their children. The sunshine added to the joy, making outdoor play even more enjoyable. The staff in the Kids Area were particularly kind and eager to help younger visitors enjoy their festival experience. My youngest and I also enjoyed time out in the Zen Area, with its healthy food, yoga workshops and mindful activities including mural colouring.

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All our family revelled in the music. The variety of headliners including London Grammar, Kasabian, Keane, Nile Rogers, Rag n Bone Man and Duran-Duran, made it wonderful to discover what the children loved the most. As we staggered back to our tent we also came across Mass-Kareeoke and DJs playing sets in the beautifully lit woods, which were hard to resist.

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We were pleased to see a focus on sustainability including a Climate Stage in the village. The 10p per cup return scheme encouraged ‘wombling’ – a great message and learning experience for children where they could earn up to £20 and help the litter effort. 

We all loved our first Latudie experience and can’t wait to visit again. Whether you’re a seasoned festival-goer or a family attending for the first time, we’d highly recommend Latitude as a perfect choice for creating lasting memories together.

Practical Low-Down

Here are a few of Mini-Travellers’ top tips and things to know if you are planning a family trip to Latitude.

  • Glass is not allowed on the campsite or arena – bottles of wine are obvious but the security gates looked like the aisle of a duty-free shop, so I don’t think many people had realised this extended to cosmetics and perfume. Decant or leave them at home, or if you need them nearby, in the car.
  • You can bring food & alcohol to the campsite, but not into the arena. And not, in glass bottles (see above!). Bags are searched going into the campsite and then again into the arena. 
  • Lake swimming looks idyllic but is popular first thing in the morning on a sunny warm day. If you don’t want to queue, arrive 15 minutes before it opens and be in the first 100. After that, it is one-in one-out. It quietens down later in the day if you can wait.
  • Some Campers and Day Visitors enter the Arena via The Village, which has many food outlets and shops, but there is more choice and it is more peaceful up in the arena. Keep walking.
  • More bohemian festival shops can be found in the arena near the wellness area.
  • The main music-buzz is around the Obelisk Stage and the sheltered Stage Two, next door. After the main stage closes ‘Into the Woods’ comes alive with bars and late-night DJs running until 3 am.
  • I am always told to pack earplugs and an eye mask but I don’t. I could hear the music from our tent at Latitude, but it didn’t keep us awake. And there is no need to bring torches, walkways and campsites are lit all night with festoon lights along each walkway.
  • There was so much to do and see that I found myself glued to the app. The alerts help if you set up your schedule before you arrive. If you like to be organised, discuss with your family what you want to do and allow time to get your bearings when you arrive.
  • At times it felt like everybody else knew where they were going, but I suspect lots of people return year after year. Chill, soak up the atmosphere and if you find one thing you are desperate to do, work out where and when you will get there.
  • Although super helpful, the app doesn’t have guidance on the age ranges for each activity in the extensive kids’ line-up and is a bit short on detail. With a teen, pre-teen and child eager to have fun this would have helped. From our experience, the kids’ area was great for under-10s, and the Trailer Park was great for the pre-teens and teens, but all our family were happiest watching the headliners on the Obelisk Stage or the creative art shows by the lake.
  • It can be a long walk back to the tent. Take everything you need for the day into the arena if you don’t want to miss any of the action later (e.g. jumper for the evening and picnic blanket ). But try not to carry too much as it will slow you down
  • Be prepared for lots of walking. Great for the step count, although nothing by Glastonbury standards. Sensible shoes are a must you’ll get dusty and potentially muddy if it’s rained. Despite the wonderful weather boots or trainers were the order of the day.
  • We made do with a picnic blanket in the day and stood in the evening, but you can take camping chairs into the Arena. If you are quick there is some tiered seating at the back of the main obelisk Stage Arena. There are also plenty of picnic benches around the food outlets.
  • The Riverside Restaurant is stunning. If you are keen on a sit-down restaurant meal then book in advance as it was sold out before the festival opened.
  • There are separate ticket prices for teens (aged 13- 15) and age 5-12. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder aged 18 or older. Under-5’s go free. Day and weekend camping tickets as well as luxury glamping tickets are available.

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Complete Guide to Latitude Festival for Families

Latitude Festival for Families

Looking for tips on how to have the best time at Latitude this year? These tips are for families, so if you’re packing little ones for your Latitude Festival fun, read on! 

Know before you go

✈️ Closest airport: Norwich Airport (NWI)

💷 Currency: Great British Pound (£) is used throughout the UK.

🕰️ Time zone: The entire UK is in one time zone, Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). From late March to late October, the whole country moves an hour forward to British Summer Time (BST).

🔌 Plugging in electronics: Electric sockets in the UK are unlike those in Europe or the US. If you are visiting from outside the UK, you will likely need this universal travel adaptor .

📱 Using your smartphone: If you want to use your phone data while visiting, the easiest and cheapest solution is to purchase an e-sim for your trip.

🚘 Car rentals: Americans can rent a car in the UK with a valid US driver’s license from any state. Driving in the UK is not for the faint of heart, and I recommend checking out my guide to driving in the UK before you set out!

🚊 Train booking: All major UK cities, and many other destinations in between, can be reached by train. Check train routes, ticket prices, and get your tickets directly through Trainline .

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What is Latitude Festival?

Latitude is an annual music and culture festival held at Henham Park in Suffolk. It is one of the larger festivals in the UK, but is still much more manageable than the massive crowds at Glastonbury. It’s also incredibly family friendly. Check out the video recap for the most recent festival, along with the lineup and dates for Latitude this year here .

The late July scheduling for Latitude brings about as much hope for fine weather as you’ll ever get in the UK, and the location across fields and forest feel a world away from everything else. 

Whether this is your family’s first music festival, or your 100th, Latitude has a lot to offer.

Why Latitude Festival is Great for Families

One of the hardest parts of picking activities as a family is finding things everyone will like. This is the reason I wanted to try Latitude in the first place. 

There are other UK festivals like Camp Bestival that really lean on the family-friendly atmosphere as well. What I like about Latitude is that it doesn’t feel like a children’s fair, but it does have plenty of child-friendly options. 

I’d say this one is best if you want to catch some big name performers, as well as a diverse lineup of theatre, dance, comedy, poetry and fun family-friendly activities. No one gets left out here.  

Children And Teen Activities

Kids are fully considered participants at Latitude. There are festival areas dedicated to children’s shows and activities, a fun fair, and even a teen zone for the 12+ fans. My daughter especially enjoyed visiting the Enchanted Garden to craft her own claymation character with help from an Aardman animator. 

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Babies and little kids are often spotted riding around in trolleys (wagons for my Americans) like tiny royalty. These make for handy portable nap stations as well. 

The baby and toddler tent provides baby feeding and changing space, and even baby bath-time tools. A baby sling library is coming this year in case you want to try out carrying your baby close while you explore. 

Kids area activities run from 10am-6pm and include everything from storytelling to art creation to an earthworm science walk. There is something to inspire every interest here. 

The Inbetweeners teen space makes sure older kids have room to explore too. There’s a teen stage featuring young talent, some of which have gone on to become big names after performing here. Digital design and creative art drop-ins give older kids an activity that doesn’t feel like they’re in the kid zone.  

Family Camping

Family camping is its own zone, and requires campers to include 16 and under kids in their group. You’ll get a family camping wristband when you first enter, and will need to show it each time you enter the family campground. 

Family camping has dedicated toilets and shower facilities in the campground. There are also a handful of food and drink vendors scattered along the main paths. 

One of the best perks of family camping is the dedicated festival entrance. Depending on where you wind up in the campground, this can be a nice shortcut in and out of the fun.

Latitude was my first festival camping experience, and I definitely learned some things I’d want to change for my experience next time. Check out my tips further down to avoid making the same mistakes I did.

Beautiful Location in Henham Park

England in the summertime can really be gorgeous. Henham Park takes you from wide open fields in the camping areas, through winding trails amongst towering trees, across bits of stream and around a small lake. 

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The festival mainstage is named the Obelisk for the obelisk stone marker nearby. I’m not sure why there is an obelisk in the park, so please comment if you know! Internet research instead led me to this randomly fascinating fact from Henham Park’s About page :

“An ancient oak in front of the Old Stables was used by Sir John Rous, an ancestor of the current owner, to hide in for three days while Oliver Cromwell’s Roundheads searched for Royalists. The tree still stands.”

These sort of details, and the generally beautiful natural setting, make it easy to romanticise your experience if you’re so inclined. The signature pink sheep add to the whimsy as well.

What Isn’t Great for Families at Latitude

Before you book your tickets to Latitude, keep in mind that not everything at this festival is kid-friendly. The most obvious warning comes from the comedy tent, where you should expect adult-themed jokes. Some of the theatrical performances outside the kids area may also include nudity. Use your common sense to find the entertainment that best fits your comfort zone.

The big mainstage shows will draw large crowds, so keep a close eye on your kids to avoid losing anyone. You can write your phone number on a kids wristband for them just in case. Pick one up from wristband exchanges. 

Keep in mind that camping rarely leads to a great night’s sleep for everyone, including kids. Don’t try to cram in so many activities that you all wind up exhausted. Some of our favourite performances were spent sprawled on a blanket near the performance tent when we needed a rest.

Tips To Improve Your Family Experience at Latitude

First, let me admit to the mistakes I made during our first trip to Latitude:

  • We arrived late in the day on opening day – this meant a good 80% of the camp fields were already filled in with people who’d arrived earlier
  • We tried to see everything on the first full day of the festival – and were shattered by the evening
  • I underestimated the noise and overestimated my ability to sleep in an uncomfortable setting
  • I didn’t consider my kid’s comfort level in crowded settings and wound up hustling her out of a tent when she got overwhelmed

So, with that in mind, what did we learn? I’d definitely still go back, but here’s what I’d do this time:

  • Arrive early. Campgrounds open at 10am and there are no reserved spots in the family camping fields. Getting there early gives you a better chance to find a spot before the fields are overwhelmed. In general, I’d aim for a short walk to toilets and off of the walking paths.
  • Bring or rent a trolley. It’s a long walk from the car park, past the campervan fields, before finally arriving in the very large family camping fields. We rented a trolley last time, which worked pretty well, but they are pricy and I’m not sure how available they are at peak arrival times if you haven’t pre-booked. I’d probably bring my own next time to avoid the risk of all the rentals being out.
  • Bring earplugs. I was really surprised none of the vendor shops sold earplugs. With a mini Co-op on site and loads of tired people, this seems like an easy item to sell. I did bring some cheap foam earplugs, which helped but tended to fall out in the night. Next time I’m trialling some fancier silicone ones in advance so I’m sure I can block out noise when I want to sleep.
  • Bring snacks. Food at the festival is pretty good and the queues are reasonable. If I had little kids with me, though, I’d want to be armed with some easily dispensable snacks and fruit. 
  • Be patient. It’s so easy to get swept up in the excitement of all there is to see and do. Try to slow down in the early days so you don’t run out of steam!
  • Know your kid. Whether it’s crowds or noise or just overstimulation in general, there’s a decent chance something will challenge your child’s equilibrium at the festival. Check in with them regularly and don’t try to force experiences.
  • Be ready for the weather. It was dry and hot when we went. My husband brought his desert scarf, and I absolutely made fun of him because it’s not like we were at Coachella. Then the wind picked up one day and I was literally breathing dirt. Whether it’s a pair of wellies in case of rain, or a sun hat, or a bandana to block the dust, it’s best to be prepared.

Alternatives To Family Camping at Latitude

Not everyone can tolerate camping, and not everyone wants to haul camping gear – especially if you’re travelling far to attend the festival. Here are a few alternatives that provide families with a bit more ease and comfort:

  • Pink Moon Camping – This is luxury camping at Latitude Festival. These sites come with ready to go tents and niceties like foam mattresses. This smaller camping area also has its own toilet and shower facilities, and perks like a pamper parlour.
  • The Stables at Henham Park – Incredibly close location to the festival with lovely boutique rooms that can accommodate up to four. 
  • The Plough – This country inn in nearby Wangford is a short drive from Henham Park and has family rooms sleeping up to four. 

Hotels book fast once Latitude announces dates each year. Find the best availability in the area by searching with this map view in Booking.com .

Family Packing List for Latitude Festival

Ready to go? Here’s everything you need for a fantastic family experience at Latitude:

You can show tickets on your phone, but make sure you know how to pull them up. If you’re coming from overseas you’ll have the option to pick up your tickets at the box office or have them mailed to your home in advance. Don’t leave them behind!

ID and Bank Card

Identification may be requested to verify your tickets, and might be necessary to verify your child’s age. My daughter has always been tall and we were asked to show proof that she was 12 or under to match her child ticket. Vendors in the festival all had card readers at the ready, so you don’t have to pull out cash in advance unless you prefer it.

Trolley or Wagon

Whether to bring your own trolley or wagon will depend on whether you’re just hauling camping gear from the car, or ferrying children all over. For hauling purposes, I’m eyeing this high-capacity folding wagon that also has the weight capacity to manage tired kids.

If you need something more child-focused, it’s hard to go wrong with Radio Flyer. This wagon with a canopy can double as shady nap space.

If you need to save space in your car, you can pre-book a trolley rental from Mr. Trolley . Some trolleys are available on the day, but you do risk them running out. Keep in mind that they require a cash deposit. The trolleys are heavy duty, but definitely need padding for use with kids. 

Bungee Cords

These are small to pack, but go a long way to keeping your stuff in the trolley when you’re doing your big haul in and out.

Don’t just pick a cheap tiny tent when you’re travelling with family. Space will help keep you organised, provide a small bit of privacy, and make it easier to secure your stuff while you’re away from camp.

This is the exact tent we took to Latitude , and would recommend for families with up to four people.

It has a sewn-in groundsheet, light dimming enclosure with optional separate “rooms”, and enough living space at the front to store all of our stuff and stash our camp chairs when we go out.

Bigger groups can opt for something larger, or consider grouping tents together to carve out a mini-community. 

If you want to bring your own glamping experience, I was super jealous of the gorgeous bell tents like this one .

A plastic sheet helps keep your stuff dry if you arrive in a rainshower, and can serve as a backup picnic blanket or quick cover in a pinch.

Sleeping Bag

Opt for something cosy that won’t lead to overheating in mild temperatures. This one from Amazon is reasonably priced and adaptable to the weather.

Your kids may be fine sleeping on a rolled up towel, but bring yourself a real pillow to help you sleep.

Sleeping Pad / Air Mattress

I brought sleeping pads we’d used for camping in Yosemite, where they’d been totally fine. However, when you’re already in a noisy campground, a little extra comfort goes a long way. Next time I’m bringing single air mattresses for everyone.

Don’t forget a rechargeable pump to save your lungs if you go this route.

These are a lifesaver to cope with late night music and having only a thin sheet of fabric between you and a whole lot of other campers. I used some standard foam ear plugs, which were ok but tended to fall out part way through the night. Next time I want to try this silicone pair from Loop .

Camping Chairs

It’s so nice to have a comfy place to sit while enjoying a coffee in the morning, or just gathering to chat. We bring one standard chair, and two rocking chairs that are such a relief at the end of a long day.

Camp Lighting

You can really do any combo of things here. I brought some mini lights that took advantage of our tent’s internal clips. We also had a lantern and a torch in case of nighttime bathroom runs. 

Camping Table

This is another thing we didn’t bring that I wished we had. Whether you want to make your own coffee, have a quick meal in camp, or spread out your festival makeup and mirror, a folding camp table makes everything a bit more convenient. 

Travel Mirror

No one wants to fix their hair and makeup in the public toilets. This travel mirror is under £20 and comes with a built-in rechargeable light for touch ups any time. 

Don’t spend your evenings moaning over a sunburn. The July sun will make you regret not slathering this on each day.

Fun Makeup and Glitter

This is the best time to experiment with fun colours and glitter. Check out the fantastic Make Up or Break Up for a huge line of glitter and festival makeup, or pick up this glitter selection from Amazon . 

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Micellar Water

Make it easy on yourself to remove the makeup, glitter and dirt at your campsite. Don’t forget the cotton wool for easy application.

You may not need them all the time (this is still England), but it’s a good bet you’ll want to have some sunnies stashed in your bag.

Picnic Blanket

Bring this with you for when you need a quick break or the tables by food vendors all fill up. Any blanket will do, but this one with a plastic backing will make sure damp ground doesn’t seep through. We took a blanket break under this tree for a lovely afternoon hour.

Tree at Latitude Festival

Reusable Water Bottle

Water points are available all over the festival, so bring a reusable bottle to make staying hydrated easy! Note that you can’t bring in liquids, so will need to have it empty when going through the festival gates. 

Camping Mug

A sturdy enamel mug is handy for your morning coffee or grabbing water for teeth brushing. Plus, they’re cheap, lightweight, and small. You can find all sorts on Amazon, though I love this cute set of four mugs .

Hope for summer sunny weather, but have some warmer layers and rain gear on standby. At the very least, bring an emergency poncho and stash a wooly jumper and wellies in your tent.

Swimsuits are great if your children are over eight. Take a dip in the lake at Henham Park, or try your hand at paddleboarding.  

I really enjoyed having my wellies to slip on for the morning trek to the toilets and coffee pick up. Just as quick as flip flops without adding another layer of dust to your feet. These ones from Joules are a good price and come in lots of different colours and patterns.

Wet Wipes and Tissues

Keep some wet wipes on hand for the many and varied ways kids end up in a mess. Biodegradable is the way to go. Tissues are also a good idea just in case of a toilet emergency. I never encountered an understocked toilet at Latitude, but no one wants to be in a port-a-loo and discover there’s no toilet roll.

Hand Sanitizer

Clean your hands quickly and avoid coming home sick. This is an easy add to your day bag that you’ll definitely use. 

Paracetamol (American: acetaminophen/Tylenol)

Even if your family camping adventure doesn’t involve as much drinking as younger you might have enjoyed, there are still plenty of ways to get a headache. Stay hydrated (with water) and bring this along just in case. I’d recommend bringing the dissolvable or chewy tabs for kids if your child would rather die than swallow a pill. 

Portable Phone Charger

Camping means you can’t just plug your devices in at the wall each night. Keep your phone going with a portable charger like this one by Anker that’s compatible with most phone brands.

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  • Kids 12 and under enter with a much cheaper Child ticket – bring age proof if your child looks older
  • The comedy tent is routinely adult-themed – so decide in advance whether you’re comfortable with what your kid may hear there
  • Arrive early for the best selection of camping spots in the family camping fields
  • Let yourselves wander – there’s no need to overschedule yourself or your kids
  • Talk to your kids about what to do if they get lost, and make sure younger children have your phone number on them somewhere

Most importantly – have fun! This is different from many other family events and is a great way to learn more about your kids while having fun at the same time.

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How can I get to Latitude Festival?

Thousands of music fans will travel to Suffolk next week for Latitude Festival.

The event starts on Thursday at Henham Park, near Southwold, and runs until Sunday.

The 2024 line-up has some big names including Kasabian, London Grammar, Duran Duran, Keane, Rick Astley and many more.

Find out how to get to and from the festival below.

Will there be any road closures?

Henham Park is located between the A12 and the A145 and there are not any planned road closures during the festival.

However, anyone travelling by road should keep an eye on travel conditions in case of any disruption.

Roads around the area may be congested due to the festival and road users are urged to follow temporary festival signage to the park rather than relying on a satnav.

Where can I park?

According to the festival organisers, drivers will not be allowed to stop at the campsite and there is a separate area for those wishing to park for the day or weekend.

Car users will be able to park in adjacent or nearby fields to the campsites.

While parking is included in the price of tickets, visitors are not permitted to sleep, camp or light fires in the car parks.

Any illegally parked cars will be towed away.

Where can I pick up and drop off?

A specific zone for those wanting to pick up and drop off has been allocated.

This point can be found at the yellow gate and directions to this area will be signposted clearly.

How else can I get to the park?

Aside from travelling by car, there are several other ways to reach Henham Park.

The nearest train station is Halesworth, however, it is important to note there is no direct service to this station from London and you will have to change at Ipswich.

On Friday and Saturday evening, the last train departing Halesworth is at 21:40 BST with no services after this. On Sunday, the last train is 20:36.

Anyone wishing to travel after these times should make alternative arrangements.

There will also be a shuttle bus service from Halesworth, Southwold and Kessingland to the festival.

Tickets are available to be purchased through the BorderBus app.

Bike racks will also be available for cyclists and taxis services will be able to reach the site via the yellow gate.

There is no pedestrian access to the festival site and the organisers have warned the surrounding roads are not suitable for pedestrians.

What time does it start?

The campervan and caravan fields (general and family) will be open from 14:00 on Wednesday.

The campsites (general and family) will be opened from 10:00 on Thursday.

However the arena will not open until 17:00 on Thursday and will close again at 03:00 the following morning.

From Friday to Sunday the arena will open from 10:00 to 03:00.

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What is Latitude Festival Like? The Latitude Festival Review…

If you’re wondering whether to go to this year, and want to know what Latitude Festival is like – let me take you through 12 reasons why a Latitude ticket is a great idea…

Latitude Festival is such a happy memory for me. It was my first trip after quitting my job to be a freelance travel blogger and despite being worried about going to a festival on my own I actually had a brilliant time . I’m planning on going again this year, hopefully with a friend this time seeing as I’ve been banging on all year about what a good festival it is.

It’s such a cool place, with so many things to do away from the main music stages too. Here are 12 glimpses into the world of Latitude Festival, and why I think you should go this year.

What is Latitude Festival like?

Totally based on my experience of Latitude Festival a few years ago.

1. The clientele is more chilled

Relaxing at latitude festival

The people at Latitude just seem to want a ‘nice day/weekend out’ rather than the carnage you experience at other festivals. This guy was just reading his Dostoevsky (that’s a guess) while Sohn was doing his best on stage. What better weekend soundtrack to some me time hey?

Although, I can’t ever imagine reading a book at a festival, but Latitude Festival caters for all!

2. The sheep are really cool

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The sheep at Latitude Festival look like magic sheep from a different land. They wander freely around the famous Latitude sign while all the festivalgoers coo over them and take photos, just like I did.

Obviously the colours are sheep friendly btw!

3. There’s an awesome line up

Why Latitude is so good

In 2014 the line up was incredible – Black Keys, Asgeir, Sohn, Woman’s Hour, Robyn – so many greats. This year’s Latitude line up is looking pretty good too. I’m working my way through the line up now and Wolf Alice are sounding pretty good, more surprises to come I’m sure.

4. The woods are magical

Reasons Latitude is so good

Go exploring at Latitude Festival and you’ll find little sheds as performance spaces dotted throughout the forest. The best ones can be difficult to get in to and when you do they’re boiling, so just stick to the magical woods around – this way you can also tune your ears into the different talks too. They’re so pretty at night.

5. It’s easy to get to the front

Is Latitude any good?

All these photos are taken on my phone, not some zoom camera. I was right at the front for all the acts I’ve listed for point 3 and it wasn’t even a sweaty battle to get there. Everyone is so chilled at Latitude that they’re genuinely horizontal. You can easily get to the front and hang over the bars for your favourite act, if you like.

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6. Greenpeace sell cheap water

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And tasty cakes. AND Marmite sandwiches. Top tip for you – head to the Greenpease stall in the kid’s area and you’ll find water about half the price of the rest of the festival. And the money goes to charideee.

7. Barely a queue at Latitude

Reasons why latitude festival is so good

I can’t remember queuing longer than three minutes for anything at Latitude. I walked right in, found myself a spot to camp right near the entrance and never had a problem when I was in the festival grounds either. Oh, that’s if you don’t count the toilets in the campsite ( ridiculous queues ) – but I had my  Travel Johns   for that.

What is Latitude Festival like? Super chill.

8. The Latitude comedy tent is brilliant

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I’d never been to a festival with comedy before, or at least never been to the comedy part if it was on. I laughed my way through Latitude though. Dara O’Briain – what a guy – and Josh Widdecombe, Roisin Conaty and Milton Jones were also brilliant. Chuckled my little flip flops off.

9. You can get educated

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They have a late night science tent, which was brilliant . I learned all about physics things and chemistry things that have obviously left my mind now, but thanks to the guys from the Festival of the Spoken Nerd I was temporarily more intelligent than when I arrived and I don’t think you can say that about many festivals!

10. No drinking rubbish

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Latitude is one of the most eco friendly festivals I’ve been to. We were given a beer cup on the first day and then used that for the rest of the festival – or you could swap it in every time you bought a drink if you wanted. This meant there weren’t the usual plastic cups all over the floor you normally see at festivals. Great idea. And I got to keep the cup. It’s now proudly on the shelf in my cool traveller bedroom.

11. It wasn’t about what you looked like

Exploring Latitude Festival

You know festivals like Field Day (hipster),  Coachella  (lace) and Glastonbury  (Ray Bans and Hunters) – they’re all about looking right and fitting in with the vibe. At Latitude people were there genuinely to have a good time and enjoy the acts rather than looking the part.

12. More than just the music

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Latitude celebrates the arts rather than just mainstream music. Latitude creator Melvin Benn wanted to create the ‘UK’s first multi arts boutique festival’ for culture lovers. There’s a poetry tent, an indie film screen, a literature tent and drama and dancing from London theatre groups. There was so much to do, but without it being overwhelming like at other festivals I’ve been to.

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There’s also a new area called Solas where you can unwind in the ‘midst of mesmerising art installations’. Or ‘treat yourself to a massage or seaweed bath, practice yoga or simply watch Latitude go by from your secret spot’. There are also two new areas and hot tubs too.

Ar yesss. Hopefully See you there!

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you just made my day you really let me now why i have to go there nice work keep it up.

Oh wow, great news! Hope you had fun!

What a great images ! The travelers can get idea from the topic. Thank you very much for the information.

Thanks Kaitlyn 🙂

Latitude sounds awesome and that wood area looks so fun at night. Not sure I’ll make it this year but maybe next!

Latitude is a great festival no matter what you’re age. I reckon it’s one I could keep going to till I’m old and mouldy 🙂

I’m always saying Latitude Festival looks more like my cuppa tea, and reading this just reinforces that! I can’t be doing with all this pushing and shoving at festivals nowadays (yeah, I know I sound more 84 than 24.) x

Oo me too Emily. These kids today trying to bosh me out the way with their elbows and crazy dancing. I just like a nice refreshing drink and to stand in the sun watching some live music – too much to ask?

The festival looks like a lot of fun. If only I could skip over the pond and go I would! Europe seems to have the best festivals, I think I should move there!

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Yeah, in Europe there’s a festival every weekend, it’s crazy! I often think how I should do a month of festivals, or something, but then I realise it would probably kill me so best not 🙂

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Latitude Festival review: rising stars and seasoned legends unite

The suffolk festival's ethos of both celebrating icons and championing the future is on strong show..

By Ben Jolley

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For thousands of British families who haven’t already left the country for a summer holiday, spending a weekend at Latitude Festival in Suffolk – alongside their iconic pink sheep – has long been a home-from-home half-term alternative for the middle class. While there’s plenty to entertain all ages – from fairground rides, gondola boat trips, shipbuilding and puppetry to a children’s Waterstones bookshop, thought-provoking theatre performances on the water and top-tier comedians – the genre-spanning music programme really stands out for its balance between huge names and rising stars.

Things get off to a lively start at the Sunrise Arena on Friday as Fat Dog ’s blistering Western-punk-electro barrage shakes the cobwebs off those who have just arrived from work. Despite playing to a far more intimate crowd, Crewe emo rockers UNIVERSITY really give it everything: their sonically-challenging DIY fusion – shouted sentences, snarling guitar riffs, pounding drums and even a balaclava-covered man who plays video games – proves equally perplexing and thrilling. Taking a more interactive approach, Willie J Healey brings cowboy hats, boot-stomping riffs (‘The Apple’), funky basslines (‘Thank You’) and good vibes to the same space; in a lovely moment, he runs through the crowd to hug as many people as possible. 

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After Texan trio Khruangbin’s hazy psych instrumentals, which impressively fill the main stage despite their languid nature, it’s time for the weekend’s first headliners, Kasabian . The Leicester band’s distortion-heavy Friday night rock-rave – which intersperses classics by Faithless, Beastie Boys, Deelite and Fatboy Slim – gets the field (including hundreds of youngsters on their parents’ shoulders) bouncing together. “It’s a vibe this festival, innit?” he says before waving his laser gloves ahead of an incendiary ‘Vlad The Impaler’ and climbing into the crowd during ‘L.S.F. (Lost Souls Forever)’. Owing to a timing clash, Future Islands draw a smaller-than-usual audience of diehard fans to the second stage. Exuberant frontman Samuel T. Herring isn’t phased, however, gleefully grunting, high-kicking and chest-hitting his way through ‘Seasons (Waiting On You)’. 

Saturday starts off softer and on a singer-songwriter tip. Alessi Rose’s confessional punky pop paints her out as Derby’s answer to Olivia Rodrigo ; the way she effortlessly commands the stage with relatable stories and powerful vocals (particularly during the stripped-back ‘Lucy’ and a brilliant cover of Chappel Roan’s ‘Pink Pony Club’), you’d never know this is her first ever festival. Lexie Carroll, who fondly recalls coming to Latitude aged 11, is vocally softer (think Holly Humberstone ) but equally impressive thanks to the crashing drums and rumbling riffs (‘We Never Made It To Glasgow’) that add weight to her melancholic songwriting (‘Laundry Detergent’). 

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After Rick Astley draws one of the weekend’s biggest audiences for an hour of nostalgic singalongs, things take a ravier turn elsewhere. The Itch’s infectious new wave is impossible not to dance to, as is Jockstrap’s electronic experimentalism, but it’s innovators Orbital who – alongside the strobe-heavy keytar-bolstered synth-pop of Alison Goldfrapp – prove the weekend’s biggest highlight. Dishing out laser-precisioned mash-ups of their own classic rave tracks and iconic pop hits by Belinda Carlisle and Spice Girls (interspersing them with rolling breakbeats, of course), ‘Chime’ has all the parents and their kids lost in the moment together – a great sight. 

Though their sound is comparatively cinematic, London Grammar ’s headline show on Saturday is full of pulsing electronic flourishes. Bringing the huge main stage crowd to a pin-drop silence, fan favourites and tracks from their upcoming third album ‘The Greatest Love’ are paired with mosaic backing visuals and clever drone videography. Drummer and producer Dot Major dedicates ‘House’ to all the kids staying up late; its rumbling drum’n’bass breakbeats and neon green strobes will certainly keep them awake (much like the synth-rave outro of ‘Into Gold’). ‘Baby It’s You’, meanwhile, creates a utopian feeling of togetherness – an atmosphere that rings true throughout the entire weekend’s festivities.

Bringing the fun of an extremely sunny Latitude 2024 to a close, Chic and Duran Duran delight with career-spanning performances, once again proving the festival team‘s curative ethos of celebrating icons while championing the future.

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Latitude 2025: Don’t Miss Out on the Best Weekend of Your Year!

It’s hard to believe that Latitude 2024 is already in the rearview mirror. The sun-soaked days at Henham Park may be behind us, but the memories, the music, and the magic… Those are for life!

Whether you were lucky enough to be there or are kicking yourself for missing out, here’s your chance to make sure you’re part of the action next year. Latitude 2025 is calling, and with Early Bird and Loyalty Reward tickets on sale now, there’s no better time than now to secure your spot!

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Why Wait? Early Bird Tickets Are Here!

Imagine this: You’re back at Henham Park, surrounded by a sea of like-minded Latitude lovers, soaking up the arts, culture, and music that make this festival the highlight of the summer. That feeling of joy, freedom, and connection is just a ticket away.

With payday around the corner, why not treat yourself to a weekend of pure bliss?

This is your chance to lock in a Latitude 2025 experience at a special price, so secure your Early Bird tickets today and count down the days until we’re all back together under the Suffolk sky.

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Latitude Loyalty Rewards: You’ve Earned This!

We know that Latitude wouldn’t be the same without our loyal fans who return year after year, making this festival the extraordinary event it is. That’s why we’ve launched the Latitude Loyalty Reward, offering special perks for our most dedicated Latitude lovers.

Whether you’ve been to Latitude once, twice, or three times (or more!), there’s a reward waiting for you. Get up to £50 off your adult ticket and other discounts for teens and kids. It’s our way of saying thank you for being part of the Latitude family. But remember, you’ve not got long to register and claim your reward. Don’t miss out on these exclusive savings—sign up now and let us reward your loyalty!

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The Countdown Is On – Secure Your Tickets Now!

Whether it’s your first Latitude or your tenth, we promise 2025 will be one for the books. So rally your festival crew, get your tickets, and start the countdown to the most epic weekend of your year.

Stay tuned to our social media channels and website for more exciting announcements and updates as we get closer to Latitude 2025. We can’t wait to welcome you back to Henham Park!

Lots of love,

The Latitude Festival Team

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