If you couldn’t get a ticket for Glastonbury (don’t worry – we didn’t either!) there are a whole host of other fests taking place across England and Wales during the warmer months, from boutique weekenders in the countryside to one-day affairs in the heart of the capital.

We round up 10 of the best: just grab your glammest summer outfits, tinnies for the train and (fingers crossed) suntan lotion and away you go!





> Isle of Wight Festival

When: June 14-16

Where: Newport, Isle of Wight

What: One of Britain’s oldest festivals, launched in 1968 and still going strong more than 50 years later.

Who: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, George Ezra, Biffy Clyro, Courteeners, Fatboy Slim, Richard Ashcroft, Lily Allen, Jess Glynne

Web: www.isleofwightfestival.com





> Download

When: June 14-16

Where: Donington Park, Derby

What: For metal and hard rock fans, they don’t get more prestigious than this – basically the classic Monsters of Rock festival rebranded for the 21st century.

Who: Def Leppard, Slipknot, Tool, Whitesnake, Slayer, Trivium, Smashing Pumpkins, Enter Shikari

Web: www.downloadfestival.co.uk





> BST Hyde Park – British Summer Time

When: July 5-14

Where: Hyde Park, London

What: For those who’d rather not spend a whole weekend in a tent, this series of one-dayers gives you top-bill entertainment with the knowledge you can get the tube straight home afterwards.

Who: Stevie Wonder, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Robbie Williams, Florence and the Machine

Web: www.bst-hydepark.com





> Latitude

When: July 16-21

Where: Henham Park, Suffolk

What: A frontrunner of the more cultural variety of festival, with theatre, comedy and performance poetry alongside the music, all going down in a beautiful country park estate.

Who: George Ezra, Snow Patrol, Neneh Cherry, Lana Del Ray, Underworld, Primal Scream, Slaves

Web: www.latitudefestival.com





> Camp Bestival

When: July 25-28

Where: Lulworth Castle, Dorset

What: Family-friendly extravaganza in the grounds of an English castle, featuring fancy dress, circuses and a music lineup at the popular end of the spectrum.

Who: Sister Sledge, Human League, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Ash, Jess Glynne, Grandmaster Flash

Web: www.bestival.net





> Kendal Calling

When: July 25-28

Where: Lowther Deer Park, The Lake District

What: This weekender has risen from humble beginnings to become a big-name destination fest in a picturesque Lake District setting, making it one of the best options in northern England.

Who: Doves, Manic Street Preachers, Orbital, Tom Jones, The Fratellis, The Courteneers

Web: www.kendalcalling.co.uk





> Standon Calling

When: July 25-28

Where: Standon Lordship, Hertfordshire

What: Just a short hop north of London, and now in its 15th year, this quirky boutique festival has gone from strength to strength, and remains the only one in the country with its own swimming pool!

Who: Rag’N’Bone Man, Wolf Alice, Echo & The Bunnymen, Idles, Kate Nash, The Go! Team

Web: www.standon-calling.com





> Green Man

When: August 15-18

Where: Brecon Beacons, Wales

What: Festival backdrops don’t come more stunning than Brecon Beacons’ Black Mountains in the heart of South Wales, and with a diverse lineup covering most genres Green Man ensures a treat for both the eyes and ears.

Who: Father John Misty, Idles, Eels, Yo La Tengo, Stereolab, Sharon Van Etten

Web: www.greenman.net (nb. sold out but resells available at Twickets)





> Camper Calling

When: August 23-25

Where: Ragley Hall, Warwickshire

What: One of the more recent additions to Britain’s festival roster, this fam-friendly weekender occupies a scenic stately spot in England’s midlands, now entering its fourth year there.

Who: Skunk Anansie, Ash, Sleeper, Tony Christie, The Feeling, The Fratellis, The Christians

Web: www.campercalling.com





> Leeds & Reading Festivals

When: August 23-25

Where: Bramham Park, Leeds / Richfield Avenue, Reading

What: After decades flying the flag for harder rock and indie, this twin-fest has broadened its horizons in recent years, now embracing pop, hip hop and electronica to offer a truly diverse experience.

Who: The 1975, Bastille, Royal Blood, Foo Fighters, Blossoms, Enter Shikari, Twenty One Pilots

Web: www.readingandleedsfestival.com



*All information correct at time of publication