Tickets are fast selling out for this year's Bear Grylls' Gone Wild Festival in Devon following the announcement of its full line-up. The annual family-friendly is returning back to Powderham Castle, near Exeter, with confirmed music acts including Sam Ryder, James, The Feeling, Jake Shears and Ocean Colour Scene.
The festival, which is being held from August 22 to 25, is far from just about music though. It features acts, speakers, entertainment and activities. Organisers say 75 per cent of tickets have already sold-out.
New for this year will be extended activity hours, a host of fresh and exciting experiences, and kids’ meals from as little as £5. There will be more than 100 free experiences included within the action-packed four-day weekend festival passes ranging from archery and survival skills, as well as axe throwing, spear making, tree climbing, raft building, foraging walks, survival skills, wild swimming, and SUP experiences.
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On the Thursday evening, Dick and Dom will entertain festivalgoers with a DJ Set. Eurovision legend Sam Ryder will headline on Friday night supported by Jake Shears, best-known as the co-lead vocalist of New York City pop-rock band Scissor Sisters.
Mancunian rock band James will take centre stage on Saturday evening supported by The Feeling. Ocean Colour Scene will close the festival in style on Sunday supported by Ash.
Headline daytime entertainment will feature high-energy workouts with Mr Motivator, gory stories with Horrible Histories, and ‘live dinosaur’ experiences provided by Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Dinomania.
This year’s line-up of inspirational speakers includes Bear Grylls; British explorer, adventurer and writer Sir Ranulph Fiennes; former Welsh rugby star Alix Popham; disabled Polar Explorer Jonny Huntington; triathlon world champion Helen Jenkins MBE; solo Atlantic rower Mike Bates; TV personality Harrison Ward, better known as The Fell Foodie; author of The Outdoor Fix, and Podcaster, Liv Bolton, and author of Chinook Crew Chick, Liz McConaghy.
Bear Grylls said: “Our goal is to get families spending time together in the great outdoors, sparking their imagination, building confidence, encouraging inquisitive minds and confidence in kids. Where else can you learn how to light fires, go climbing, throw your mum down a 50-foot mudslide, then party the night away watching an amazing line-up of live music?”
Oli Mason, former Royal Marine and co-founder of Gone Wild, added: “Whatever your age, or budget, adventure and exhilarating experiences should be for all. We deliver these in a safe and secure way, teaching individuals about themselves and what they are capable of in a fun-filled environment, free from the world of digital devices.
"It’s just one of the reasons why Gone Wild is the UK’s fastest-growing family festival, and it’s also why tickets are selling out fast!”
Four-day family tickets can be booked from £495, saving up to £75 on individually purchased tickets. The family ticket gives full festival access alongside a tent pitch for two adults and two under-18s. Monthly payment options are available to help stagger the cost. Evening concert tickets are available from £42.50 per head.
A new range of Bell Tents, Tipis, Luxury Yurts, and pre-pitched tents will be available. Pitches will also be available for motorhomes and caravans, alongside new park and pitch options.
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