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Secret Garden Party

The UK’s summer annual arts and music festival, ‘The Secret Garden Party’ or simply ‘SGP’ is commencing in Abbots Ripton, not too far from Huntingdon, on July 21st- July 24th.

Become really creative in the blissful fields this July and investigate the wonders of science fiction with other fellow gardeners… with this independent festival gem that is notable for winning the ‘UK Festival Award for Best Small Festival’ and the ‘UK Festival Award for best Medium-sized Festival’!

The theme for this festive mission is based on the honourable British science fiction writer, Arthur C Clarke, American Biochemistry Authors, Isaac Azimov and Philip K Dick, but more importantly the English Author for ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’, Douglas Adams. This year’s confidential journey that ‘The Secret Garden Party’ is living up to will be renamed, ‘The Gardeners Guide to the Galaxy’.

Who’s performing?

This year’s line-up is an absolutely huge one! Are you ready…? The likes of, Caribou, Air, Primal Scream, Milky Chance, Shura, Lissie, Submotion Orchestra, Maribou State, Band of Skulls, Andreya Triana, Field Music, The Temper Trap, Rae Morris, Izzy Bizu, Rationale, La Femme, Teleman, Money, Dua Lipa, Hot Since 82, Billie Marten, C Duncan, Beardyman, Petite Meller, Rosie Lowe, Little Comets, Jackmaster, Bicep, Haelos, Swim Deep, Midland, Sg Lewis, David Rodigan, The Japanese House, NZCA Lines, Molotov Jukebox, Meilyr Jones, Clean Cut Kid, Sundara Karma, Formation, Barns Courtney, Oscar, Stealing Sheep, Hot 8 Brass Band, The Skints, Pure Bathing Culture, Slutface, Louis Berry, Zibra, Shannon Saunders, Kloe, Weaves, Postaal, Starling, Lovessega, Kudu Blue, Seramic, Amber Arcades Babeheaven, Beans on Toast, The Age of L.U.N.A, Pleasure Beach, The Wholls, Exmagician, Strong Asian Mothers, Man and the Echo, Lail Arad, Haus, Earl, Kioko Broadway Sounds, Zuri Aura, All the People, The Defekters, Earl Okin & The Meow Meows, Jamie Joseph, Aisha Badru will be blasting away & even more to be declared!

What’s else is on?

Not only is there a massive line-up to keep your feet pumping but there will also be a wide variety of activities such as, bouncing jollification on a luscious lake with an explosive water fight or a spray full of colourful paint in a large pit, so make sure you bring a spare change of clothes in case you fall into the water or get too covered with paint! Uh oh!

You can also show off your fancy disco moves with an ultimate ‘dance off’ against fellow contestants in front of a wild crowd, or stroll around inside a big ball in ‘The Games Arena’, or bob up and down on a bubble of fun at the ‘Action Camps’ …or sit and take a breather in ‘the forum’… inside a large mellow open tent or ‘The Spiritual Playground’, which introduces a more chilled ambience.

‘The Guerilla Science’ area will be hosting top magicians boasting their top skills such as, blazing out specks of boisterous fire and educating you about the amazements of other scientific inventions. Other astonishing acts will be shown at ‘Spectacle & Ceremonies’ arena and the ‘Feast of Fools’…where you can capture thrilling fancy dress costumes or you can appreciate true art in the formation of animal statues.

That’s not all! You can sizzle away in the sun with a splash full of pleasure in a hot tub or sauna! Or, take delight with the festivals own restaurant featuring hot and cold fresh nourishments to keep up your party spirit!

Transport & Accommodation

To make this unique festival affair an exceptional one, then research into the selection of yurts or tents made available! You have the option of royalty with the comfort of ‘Royal Safari Tents’, ‘Bell & Lotus Tents’, ‘Suite Huts’, Yurts & Dorm Yurts, Vintage Showman Caravans…or keep it effortless with a ‘Sleep Hut’ or straightforward ‘Tipis’.

Otherwise, just like other festivals… ‘The Big Green Coach’ will be supporting you for all those travel enquiries!

Tickets

For all information on the latest ticket offers, visit: https://www.theticketsellers.c o.uk/tickets/secret-garden-par ty/10037501&wlid=7347

By Stephanie Smith