When it comes to family festivals there's no shortage of fun to be had this year.
Whether you're a seasoned festival goer or considering it for the first time, there are loads of events to take the kids along to.
With camping for those willing to put their faith in our good old British weather and day passes for those who aren't, there's something for everyone.
We've been taking a look at what's on offer for families within an hour or so's drive of Manchester. And you'll be spoilt for choice.
Kendal Calling, Lowther Deer Park, Lake District
An 'abundance of family-friendly entertainment' has been announced for those mini Kendal Callers this year as the event goes Jurassic.
Little ones can crawl, hop or fly to the Kids Calling area anytime throughout the weekend for arts and crafts, theatre performances and workshops galore.
They're encouraged to get creative with the Re-Psych Project and create Ice Age costumes and pasta-saurus pictures in the hands-on sessions.
There'll be a chance for tots to dance at the daily discos and ancient movement and fire workshops, and if you’re feeling more energetic join in with the Triceratoss hoopla, Dino egg and spoon races and more.
On the Saturday afternoon the Dino Village will give families a chance to get involved in Jurassic-inspired games, face painting, art and crafts, competitions and general silliness, with a host of friendly activity leaders.
At 2pm that day you can join in the prehistoric parade, so expect flying pteranodons, marching dinosaurs, animal-skinned percussionists, larger than life butterflies, and a host of other critters and colourful characters.
When: July 25 to 28.
Tickets: Weekend camping tickets cost £20 for children, aged six to 10, £80 for those aged 11 to 15 and £139 for adults. Book via kendalcalling.ticketline.co.uk .
Just So Festival, Rode Hall Estate, Cheshire
Just So is a firm favourite with families, many of whom return year after year.
The multi award-winning event is going to be bigger than ever this year as it celebrates its 10th birthday.
There's campfire tales, woodland theatre, circus workshops and so much more and this year the line-up will include the Hallé Children’s Choir, which is also celebrating its 10th season.
With a love of stories and childhood escapades at its heart, it's billed as 'a wonderland of literature, arts, theatre, dance, music, comedy and creative pursuits underpinned by the Tribal Tournament, the most bonkers competition in the land'.
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This is where families pick a tribe - dressing up as either bees, foxes, frogs, owls, fish, stags or lions - and compete to collect the most golden nuggets across the weekend, before the winners are crowned at the end of a huge tribal parade on the Sunday evening.
The festival , produced by the hugely popular Wild Rumpus, takes place at the Rode Hall Estate in Cheshire.
When: August 16 to 18.
Tickets:
Day tickets start at £30 for adults and £15 for children. Under threes go free. Weekend camping £145 for adults and £50 for children. To book visit www.justsofestival.org.uk .
Bluedot, Jodrell Bank, Cheshire
As well as being a big hit with music fans, Bluedot is also known for pulling in the family crowd.
That's because there's loads on offer for kids of all ages.
Families are invited to 'discover a world of wonder' in the intergalatic key family areas at the Jodrell Bank festival, including cool science shows, hands-on activities, amazing animations, a dazzling array of surprising tricks, science superheroes and weird brain illusions.
From live experiments and interactive demonstrations on the Big Bang Stage, to the hive of kids' activities in The Planet Field, there promises something for everyone.
Aardman Animations will be there this year to celebrate the 30th anniversary of 'A Grand Day Out', which will be shown at the event.
When: July 18 to 21.
Tickets: Day passes cost £25 for children and £59.75 for adults. Children five and under go free. Weekend camping costs £169. Visit bluedot.ticketline.co.uk to book.
Gloworm Festival, Thoresby Park, Nottingham
A bit of a drive from Manchester, but there's loads of fun promised at Gloworm Festival in Nottingham.
The two-day event has been especially created 'for grown ups and their little (or not so little) people'.
It'll feature performances and meet and greets from 'some of the UK's most loved TV stars, live music, workshops and more'.
The main stage will feature Mr Bloom and his band and Get Your Own Back live on the Saturday and Mister Maker and Cook and Line on the Sunday.
And there'll be meet and greets with Peppa Pig, Paw Patrol characters, Hey Duggee and PJ Masks.
This year's event will also feature 'myfabland', inspired by the elements of the iconic Fab ice lolly.
The play zone will include a sprinkle tunnel, ball pit moat and a lolly tower with three huge slides all under a 'fab' sprinkle dome.
When: August 17 to 18.
Tickets: Day tickets cost £27.50 for adults and £12.50 for children, aged three to 15. Children two and under go free. Camping tickets cost £105 per pitch for three nights. All entertainment is included in the ticket cost, apart from the fairground, but rides are free until 5pm daily. Book online.
Deer Shed Festival, Baldersby Park, North Yorkshire
Another festival within driving distance of Manchester is the Deer Shed Festival in North Yorkshire.
It's also celebrating its 10th anniversary with a 'celebration of family friendly music, arts and science'.
The theme for 2019 is Generation XYZ and organisers promise the programme will include 'things beloved by each generation'.
So whether it's reliving your retro video gaming glory days, experiencing 'magical' and immersive theatre and walkabout performances, or channelling your inner Hulk Hogan with KAPOW Wrestling, there are all kinds of activities up for grabs.
There's a bathtime baby bubble rave for tots in the under fives area and there's even some Wengardium Levi-Yoga - yes, that's Harry Potter-themed yoga - in the wellbeing area that is The Hideaway.
When: July 26 to 28.
Tickets: Adult weekend tickets are available for £155 and the cost includes a tent pitch. Children's tickets cost £20 for ages three to five, or £50 for ages six to 15. Twos and under go free. Book online.
