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The Big Family Day Out Festival

Sunday 12 May, 2024
Williamson Park in Lancaster

Sunday 12 May, 2024
Williamson Park in Lancaster


The Big Family Day Out Festival

About The Big Family Day Out

Highest Point Big Family Day Out returns for 2024!

We’re so excited and cannot wait for the 12th May! Promising to be even bigger and better than ever - this year’s edition sees the park taken over for a full day of music, activities, shows and games for the whole family to enjoy.

~:notes:The Main Stage:circus_tent::circus_tent::circus_tent:

 

Hosted by Beyond Radio

MC Grammar - Multi Award winning Rapping Teacher!
Peat and Diesel
The Moonshine Shakers
Molly Warburton
George Lawson
Kendal & Lancaster Stagecoach

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     The Sundial Stage

 

Rajasthan Brass Band - With a diverse repertoire spanning Rajasthani folk songs, Bollywood hits, spiritual qawwali, Bhangra beats. sci-fi and intergalactic funk and even some well loved pop songs, these vividly costumed artists cover the full spectrum of the evocative and joyous music that governs life in Rajasthan.

Russ Brown Magic - Russ Brown’s House of Secrets has brought the magic back to Blackpool and we are very fortunate to have him on the sundial.

Joel Dyer Magic Show - He’s not even 9 yet but this year Joel will be doing the warmup before we welcome Russ Brown to the stage!

Not forgetting…
Amy Anderson Walmsley - ‘50’s & 60’s Song book’
Priceofmypig Ceilidh
Dr Butler's Hatstand Medicine Jazz Band

The Kids Zone 

Northern Heights Dance & Aerial
Ragtag Arts & Community Scrapstore
Ebublio Bubbles

 

Family Friendly Street Theatre outside The Memorial 

“Tally ho and chocks away” Rhubarb Theatre bring The Bombardiers to Lancaster

PifPaf will take you on a journey around the world and through the seasons with music, food, stories and dance with TOAST

Inside the MemorialHartbeeps - The original musical story tellers and creators of multi-sensory play for babies and young children join them for a stay and play session downstairs in the memorial

Green Screen - Head upstairs for a fantastic green screen photo opportunity with free copies sent to your email

Around the ParkThe Woods - Drum Machine Shows and Workshops, Dress Up Disco and Jurassic Lancaster with all the Dinosaurs

The Begonia Garden and beyond - The World Owl Trust, Outdoor Elements Archery, Roots2Branches Forest School, Swallows & Amazons Forest School, Nick Hennessey’s ‘A Word in your Ear’ Storytelling

The Old Observatory - Head into the woods and up the hill and come and meet Idris the giant Dragon

The Dell - It’s our new sports zone where you can kick or hit and score with prizes throughout the day for the highest scoresTickets include free entry to The Butterfly House and Mini Zoo. Plus The GhostbustersThe Songsmiths and the wild and wacky walkabout characters, The Admirals with guest appearances throughout the day from Transformers and Gotham City Police Department

 

With a  whole heap of food and drinks on site ranging from Curry to Greek, fish and chips and pizza or burgers or jerk chicken, there is something for everyone.

Ticket price includes EVERYTHING except food, drink and face painting with activities running from 10am til 4pm (gates open 9.30am with park closing at 5pm)

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The Big Family Day Out takes place on Sunday 12th of May 2024.

The Big Family Day Out is located at Williamson Park, Lancaster.

Quernmore Rd, Lancaster LA1 1UX

No, The Big Family Day Out is an all-ages welcome event. Children's tickets are just £6 + booking fees and Under 5s go free (ticket required)

No, dogs are not allowed on site for The Big Family Day Out, with the exception of guide dogs or service dogs.