Elderflower Fields

Elderflower Fields sounds less like a soft play and more like a proper family festival with a bit of everything: workshops, stalls, live acts, camping and plenty to keep children busy. Reviewers mention the science tent, den-building in the woods, dressing up, dancing and even hot tubs among the trees, so this is clearly aiming well beyond the usual bouncy-castle-and-chips formula. For families, the big win is variety. It seems to work well for mixed ages, with little ones, bigger kids and grandparents all finding something to do. The atmosphere is repeatedly described as friendly and safe, and the food gets a decent nod too, with one review calling it varied and reasonably priced. The niggles are very practical ones: a long bumpy hill down to the campsite, so a sturdy trolley is more than a nice idea, and the toilets were described as disgusting by one reviewer. So: excellent if you’re after a lively, outdoorsy weekend, but not the place for anyone hoping for immaculate facilities and an easy schlep from car to tent.