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The Big Chill Summer Festival. Photo by Noah Da Costa

The Big Chill Summer Festival

The Big Chill summer festival celebrates another glorious weekend in the lush surroundings of Eastnor Castle deer park in the Malvern Hills. One of the country's most relaxed festivals, it continues to attract the biggest names in laid-back dance music.

For those who have never had the pleasure, this was the first club night to spawn its own festival and has been enjoying the great outdoors (along with regular indoor adventures) for years. It's a festival where music is mixed with visual and performance art, spoken word, cinema and cafe culture. Among the artists taking to the stage this year are Massive Attack, Bebel Gilberto and Kruder and Dorfmeister.

As well as the numerous DJs and musicians, festival-goers can enjoy everything from multimedia performance art, slam poetry and cocktail parties to reiki, Thai massage and yoga classes throughout the grounds. For the kids there are workshops and plenty of entertainment.

Visitor Information

When
Aug 2011 (annual)
Where
Eastnor Castle
Cost
£155; concessions £120; 13-17s £60

Directions

2½ miles east of Ledbury on A438 heading towards Tewkesbury road, due north of Gloucester.
The nearest stations are Ledbury, Great Malvern (8 miles) and Gloucester (19 miles), all with direct services to and from London Paddington.

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