The Fire Gathering Festival

Next we stop off at The Fire Gathering Festival from 16th-18th May to relax in the sunshine :) Situated on an idyllic farm midway between Brighton and London, this not-for-profit festival is packed with eclectic entertainment; live music, workshops, cabaret, DJ's, circus and comedy.

The site is studded with site-wide art installations and nature trails. Organisers ensure there’s minimum impact on the stunning surrounding countryside – other than the footprints of nature-loving festival-goers.

They're be plenty of live bands on offer, check out their wares here! Ska, punk, dub, acoustic, the choice is endless. Revel in the cornucopia of lush soundscapes and layered harmonies provided by Jim Noir, and his Gnome. Battle with the melodic Little Fish, or get entranced by the psychedelic lounge rock of 12 Stone Toddler.

Acts already confirmed include cult ska collective Los Albertos, regular performers Turning Green, Digitonal, Duologue, Octavcat, John Callaghan, Timothy Victor’s Folk Orchestra, John Crampton, Opaque, Jude Cowan and Mr Finn.

There'll be oddity and illusion with Third Heaven Cabaret and Jonathan Kay and his Nomadic Academy of Fools. And if you fancy having a go yourself check out the workshops in poi, belly-dancing, juggling, hula hoops and latin dance. And of course, you'll be able to buy some fabulous, eco-friendly Curious Tales T-shirts!

Tickets are £65 for three days. For more information and directions on how to get there click here.