Britain’s 10 best family-friendly festivals for 2024 – all with tickets still available

Remember when music festivals used to be, well, just about the music? Gatherings of the great illiterate have become increasingly elitist in recent years, catering less to stoned college students and more to middle-class families. Polystyrene cups and warm beer have been replaced by eco-friendly glasses and Whispering Angel wine. Tents for two have been eclipsed by yurts and hot tubs, and burger vans by vegan street food. These days, a music festival is more likely to offer a number of bespoke "experiences"-from a private dinner with a top chef to a tai chi lesson and a Wim Hof ​​ice ...