The UK’s oldest caravan festival… with big headline music acts, kids’ clubs and even a dog show

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CARAVANS at festivals are nothing new, but entire festival dedicated to caravan owners are few and far between.

But The Caravan And Motorhome Club’s ClubFest is the country’s oldest – having run for more than 90 years.

ClubFest 2025 kids zone with climbing wall and inflatable play area.
Caravan and Motorhome Club are hosting Clubfest from Friday, 23 May to Tuesday 27, May.
Large crowd of people sitting in chairs at an outdoor concert.
In the grounds of Bolesworth Castle, there’s plenty of room to pitch a tent, caravan, or motorhome.

Set in the backdrop of Bolesworth Castle, Cheshire, the event spans five days from Friday, 23 May to Tuesday, 27 May, with pitches for tent, caravan, or motorhome in the grounds.

And for those who aren’t so keen, there are day tickets too where you can enjoy the events and head home for the night.

Musical headliners include the Lightning Seeds, Boyzlife, a host of tribute acts including Go Your Own Way and Oasish, as well as The Caravan And Motorhome Club’s very own concert band.

There will be plenty of activities, including the Kids Club, which has face painting, balloon modelling, science, and art sessions.

Other activities include the Nature Club where you can try shelter building, fire lighting, carving and willow weaving.

The Family Club is designed to bring people of all ages together with quizzes, bingo and line dancing.

For anyone keen on wellness, there’s a chance to take part in yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, and Pilates.

There are also singing and painting workshops, and a chance to relax with candlelit stretching and rejuvenating sound baths.

The Aqua Club allows for water fun in the lake found on the castle grounds. Enjoy paddleboarding, kayaking, and even yoga on the water.

The Have A Go Club is where you can try tree climbing, axe throwing, frisbee, golf, slacklining and archery.

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Boyzlife are one of the music acts for 2025 along with lots of tribute bands and artists

Dogs are allowed too, there’s even a show where your pet can have a go on the agility courses.

Day tickets for anyone aged 18 and over are £70. Anyone aged 17 and under goes free.

The day ticket price includes parking, your entry to the festival and access to club activities.

As for campers, all standard pitches contain an electrical hook-up so guests can use hairdryers, TVs, kettles and toasters and there’s fresh water around the campsite.

Three children hiking in a forest.
The Kids Club offers face painting, balloon modelling to science and art sessions
Woman doing yoga on a paddleboard on a lake.
The Aqua Club is where you can practice not falling in while doing yoga on the water

There are different types of pitches available from premium which starts at £530.

A standard pitch for two adults starts at £430 with a campervan pitch at £490.

These prices include a pitch for four days, entry ticket to the festival and access to all the activities.

Aerial view of numerous caravans parked on a grassy field.
Clubfest has room on the grounds for caravans, motorhomes and tents
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