Ah we love summer we do. Warmer weather, longer days and festival season! Not just the music mash-up’s either, we’ve hand-picked a few others to satisfy the most discerning daters from foodie’s to culture vultures. So, don’t fester, clear the diary, book out the weekends and enjoy our selection of fest events, date ideas and awesomely good times…
Jimmy’s Sausage & Beer Festival:
What? Hosted by Jimmy Doherty of Jimmy’s Farm fame, this is perfect for the meat n’ ale, lovin’ date. Athlete and Toploader will play into the night, whilst you chow down or get the giggles over a sausage making class.
Who? Meat-lovers, campers, pint drinkers and Jamie Oliver, of course.
When? July 25 – 26 Jimmy’s Farm, Ipswich, Suffolk
Extra bites: jimmysfarm.com
Latitude:
What? Based in lovely Southwold, Latitude celebrates its 10th birthday this year so expect a great line-up, great food and quiet idyllic campsites for budding romance…
Who? Young professionals daters, media types, urbanites going large in the country.
When? July 16 – 19
Where? Henham Park, Southwold, Suffolk
Ticket deets: £195.50 including booking fee
Extra bytes: latitudefestival.com
Field Day:
What? Perfect for London daters who aren’t yet at the sharing a tent stage and prefer to head back to their beds, London’s Field Day boasts one of the best curated line-ups of the summer with the added perk of being a mere bus ride away for most city dwellers. This year sees sets from punk goddess Patti Smith as well as reformed Oxford alt.rockers, Ride and FKA Twigs.
Who? London hipsters, music buffs and big name musicians.
When? June 6 – 7
Where? Victoria Park, London Ticket deets: £78 for the weekend
Extra bytes: fielddayfestivals.com
Street Feast Festival:
What? Hooray, Street Feast returns with top chef’s, seriously unique hand-held bites, craft beer and cocktails. This bustling food festival will have your taste buds singing, your tummy’s rejoicing and if food be the way to a date’s heart, you’re well in.
Who? Foodies; from the serious to the curious to the ‘I just love food’ dates.
When? Every Friday/Saturday from now until September 27th, whoop!
Where: Dalston yard, London E8 3DU
Extra bites? Street Festival 2015
Ticket deets? It’s free to mooch n’ munch
Brighton Festival:
What? This year’s Brighton Festival guest director is award-winning author Ali Smith. Expect to see dance, music, art, and film on the high-end line-up for the three-week-long arts and culture fest.
Who? Bookish dates, culture vultures and creative types.
When? Ends May 24th.
Where? Various Brighton venues
Extra bites: brightonfestival.org
Stay tuned for our pick of the top music festivals this summer!
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