The UK’s largest sports-focused weekend festival takes place this August 1 – 4th at Packington Estate, Warwickshire, and promises fun and games for all the family – with a whole host of sporting legends.
Tackle rugby pros Ben Youngs, Alex Goode, Sydney Gregson or Rachael Burford on the rugby pitch, or spar with British boxing champion Rachael McKenzie. Derek Redmond will be putting athletes to the test, while hockey’s ‘golden girls’ Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh will be passing on their top tips for winning play.
Co-founder Will Greenwood says “It’s incredible to have so many professional sports people in one place for one weekend. They’ll be leading all of the sports sessions, coaching kids whether they’re already familiar with the sport or have never played it before. It’s all about the joy of sport – the most important thing for all of us is that no-one gets left on the bench.”
Saturday and Sunday are packed with a full A-Z of sports in 12 timetabled sessions for every child aged 5 – 17, from athletics to Zumba via rugby, hockey, rowing, skateboarding and more, all included in the price. When the sports sessions have finished for the day, it’s time to party with live bands, DJs, open-air cinema and circus performers, as well as a range of eating and drinking options in the Food Village.
This year also sees a stronger Wellness Zone, including pop-up sauna, plunge pools, yoga, pilates and talks from experts like ice bath coach and anxiety specialist Anna Gough and actress, singer and life coach Suzanne Shaw.
When: Friday 1 – Monday 4 August 2025
Where: Packington Estate, Meriden, Warwickshire
Cost: Weekend tickets cost £295 for one adult + one child aged 5 – 17 years, and include 12 sports sessions per child, additional turn-up-and-play activities, plus entertainment on all three nights. Accommodation options for the three nights start at £120 for a tent pitch. Pre-pitched bell tents start at £410. Day tickets for Saturday and Sunday are priced at £175 per day for one adult + one child aged 5-17 years old. Under 5s go free.
Book: festivalofsportuk.com