Welly Park’s Big Weekender

Welly Park’s Big Weekender

14th August - 16th August 2026

  • Details
  • Start: 9.30 am
  • End: 5.30 pm

Get ready for Welly Park’s Big Weekender, new for 2026. A brand new kid’s festival, set in the heart of the Park, with extra activities, shows, and fun all day long. Plus all of the fantastic, usual Park attractions.

What’s On

  • Main Stage –  Shows from 10:00am – 4:30pm (On the Main Green)
  • Food & Drink – Around the Main Green and at the Kid’s Bar
  • Play Zones  – Open all day on the Main Green
  • Silent Disco – 10:30am – 4:30pm
  • Wristband Crafts – 10:30am – 4:30pm

Main Stage (Main Green)

Enjoy main stage entertainment featuring a dazzling magic show, singing, dancing and enchanting storytelling that the whole family will love. Each day will have different headliners – don’t worry, though, we’ve planned the lineup so regardless of when you come, you’ll see your favourites and won’t miss out on anything.

Please see the full line up here 

 

Silent Disco (📍White Marquee – Main Green)

Dance the day away at our Silent Disco in the large white marquee on the Main Green. Grab your headphones and show us your best moves, with lots of children’s favourite tracks. Pick from two different stations.

 

Food & Drink (📍Main Green – Wider Park)

Give your kids the choice of wonderful snacks & drinks. Plus, a dedicated kids’ refreshment station offering Big Weekender’s special drinks. Want a familiar favourite? All of our Cafés will be open around the Park as normal.

 

Play Zones (📍Main Green)

There’s lots of outdoor toys, games and sensory activities for you and your family to enjoy while you soak up the sun and music. Including: sensory boards and car tracks.

 

Craft Zone (📍Main Green)

Every child will receive their very own exclusive Big Weekender Festival wristband, which they can decorate in the craft zone.

 

AND More…

Stalls, games, chill out bean bags, deck chairs, plus all of the usual Park attractions, including Animal Farm, Splash Zone, Adventure Playground etc.

 

Tickets

Tickets are now on sale! Enjoy double discounts when visiting us this summer. Alongside the Great British Summer Savings scheme, we have also created additional Group Ticket options. Save this summer on an epic day out at Wellington Country Park.

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