Wood Festival

Wood Festival, one of the UK’s most intimate and sustainable family-friendly music festivals, returns from May 16th-18th, 2025. Set amidst the scenic Chiltern Hills at Braziers Park, near Wallingford, Oxfordshire, Wood is powered entirely by renewable energy, embodying its eco-conscious ethos. Known for its close-knit atmosphere and dedication to environmental sustainability, this unique festival promises another unforgettable weekend of music, creativity, and community spirit.

What’s Happening at Wood 2025
Wood Festival goes beyond music, offering a packed schedule that includes two full days of talks, interviews, and over 50 interactive workshops and activities. These take place across various spaces, including the Workshop Village, the Teen Tent, and the Kids Tent. With such a diverse array of events, there’s something to engage festival-goers of all ages and interests.

The Kindling Space
A key feature of Wood Festival is "Kindling," a space dedicated to igniting ideas and sparking revolutionary thinking, hosted by ecologist and author Hugh Warwick. Known for his love of hedgehogs and the natural world, Hugh has invited an impressive lineup of guests over the years. Previous speakers have included folk legend Peggy Seeger, environmental and political activist George Monbiot, Guardian columnist Nell Frizzell, and comedian Robin Ince from “The Infinite Monkey Cage.” Kindling offers festival attendees the opportunity to engage with important environmental and cultural topics in a relaxed, conversational setting.

Fun for Kids and Teens
Wood Festival is truly family-friendly, with plenty of activities to keep kids and teens entertained throughout the weekend. In the Kids Tent, children can dive into hands-on creativity, from making flutes out of carrots to watching a lively puppet show by Wild Boor Ideas. The Kids Tent also offers a variety of crafts and interactive activities designed to spark imagination and keep young minds busy.

For teenagers, the Teen Tent is a hub of activity. Workshops in flying yoga, creative writing, clay sculpting, and drama improvisation provide a creative outlet, while a table tennis tournament brings a bit of healthy competition. A cycle-powered silent disco and phone charging station adds a fun, eco-friendly twist—teens and their parents can pedal to generate energy, keeping the music alive and their devices charged.

Location and Accessibility
Wood Festival’s picturesque location at Braziers Park in Ipsden, near Wallingford, Oxfordshire, provides an ideal backdrop for the event. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Chiltern Hills, the festival site is easily accessible by public transport, with connections from Reading, Oxford, and Goring rail stations via the X40 Reading-Oxford bus.

With its unique blend of live music, workshops, and sustainability-focused activities, Wood Festival 2025 offers something for everyone. Whether you’re drawn by the family-friendly vibe, the engaging talks, or simply the chance to unwind in nature, Wood is the perfect way to kick off the summer season.