Activities

Unleash your creativity in the Craft Tent! Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, there’s space for you. Come and enjoy a peaceful, colourful corner filled with inspiring activities for all ages.

Get into the festival spirit with colourful face painting or a beautiful henna tattoo from our team of talented artists! You’ll leave feeling ready to celebrate and shine.

We’re delighted to welcome Amanda and Julie from BBC’s The Repair Shop on Saturday 23rd August! Join in with crafts sessions and storytelling from their new children’s book ‘Bartie Bristle’.

Get Ready to Dazzle with Body Marbling! Step into a world of swirling colour and creativity with Body Marbling – the ultimate hands-on experience for all ages! Dip your arm into a mesmerising tank of vibrant, swirling paint and watch as it transforms into a dazzling, one-of-a-kind masterpiece. No two designs are ever the same, making this a totally unique and unforgettable festival moment. And the best part? It’s completely safe, dries quickly, and looks absolutely incredible! Join us together with The Leprosy Mission and get marbled – it’s bold, bright, and brilliantly fun for the whole family!

Learn a new skill and aim for the bullseye with Rock UK. Try your hand at archery to test your focus and precision. Great fun for all ages.

Join the Big Church Forest School and learn how to build shelters, start fires and learn essential survival skills. Perfect for adventurers of all ages. 

Take on the climbing wall challenge with Rock UK! Test your strength, determination, and climb to new heights in this exciting adventure for all skill levels.

Meet at the Village Green at 8am on Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning for a 5K run, together with Street Child. Suitable for the whole family, you can run or walk this 2-lap course around the beautiful Wiston Estate.

Introducing Toddler Town, a brand-new adventure play zone for little ones aged 4 and under. With toddler-friendly challenges and fun activities, your little explorers are free to play, learn and create lasting memories.

Enjoy this safe, squishy haven for babies and toddlers. 

From praise parties to hula hooping, the kids go wild for the Kids’ Tent. Worship and play together in a non-stop, fast-paced programme of Jesus-filled, fun activities that will impact your children for a lifetime.

1-2-3-GO! Climb, jump and race to the top of the Pyrobale Straw Bale Pyramids. It’s the ultimate challenge for little adventurers to explore, play and have a blast!

We’re excited to welcome you to the Mercy Ships cinema open all weekend in the Avenue. Grab your free tickets and watch incredible stories of everyday miracles from their hospital ships.

Up with the birds? Join us with your little ones at the Compassion Campsite Café from 5.30am – 7am with tea, coffee and breakfast available for purchase. Ease into the day with a cuppa and Superbook cartoons to keep your little ones entertained.

Discover the wonder of Play the Rig, a musical playground made from upcycled materials! Explore sound, rhythm and fun in an engaging space where creativity meets sustainability.

Step inside for a moment of wonder. With interactive stories full of faith, imagination and adventure, the Storytelling Tent is a gentle, welcoming space for all ages to pause, listen and enjoy.