2026 Activities

Unleash your creativity in the Craft Tent! Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, there’s space for you. Come and enjoy a peaceful, colourful corner filled with inspiring activities for all ages.

Get into the festival spirit with colourful face painting or a beautiful henna tattoo from our team of talented artists! You’ll leave feeling ready to celebrate and shine.

Get Ready to Dazzle with Body Marbling! Step into a world of swirling colour and creativity with Body Marbling – the ultimate hands-on experience for all ages! Dip your arm into a mesmerising tank of vibrant, swirling paint and watch as it transforms into a dazzling, one-of-a-kind masterpiece. No two designs are ever the same, making this a totally unique and unforgettable festival moment. And the best part? It’s completely safe for all ages, dries quickly, and looks absolutely incredible! Join us together with The Leprosy Mission and get marbled – it’s bold, bright, and brilliantly fun for the whole family!

Visit the Prayer Tree on the Wiston lawn, where you can write your prayers on colourful ribbons and tie them to the branches, a quiet space to pause, reflect and lift your heart to God.

Learn a new skill and aim for the bullseye with Rock UK. Try your hand at archery to test your focus and precision. Great fun for all ages.

Take on the climbing wall challenge with Rock UK! Test your strength, determination, and climb to new heights in this exciting adventure for all skill levels.

Meet on the Wiston House lawn at 7:45am ready to run at 8 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning for a 5K run, together with Street Child. Suitable for the whole family, you can run or walk this course.

New for 2026, head to the Wiston House front lawn at 9am on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for a workout session with a view! Suitable for the whole family.

Working as a team, essential skills are taught such as building and lighting fires using sparks, constructing shelters from natural materials, and understanding the wildlife and habitats around them. Participants develop a greater appreciation of the natural world, learning how to use its resources responsibly while caring for and protecting the environment.

Toddler Town is back for 2026! An adventure-filled play zone for little ones aged 4 and under. With toddler-friendly challenges and fun activities, your little explorers are free to play, learn and create lasting memories.

Enjoy this safe, squishy haven for babies and toddlers. 

From praise parties to hula hooping, the kids go wild for the Kids’ Tent. Worship and play together in a non-stop, fast-paced programme of Jesus-filled, fun activities that will impact your children for a lifetime.

1-2-3-GO! Climb, jump and race to the top of the Pyrobale Straw Bale Pyramids. It’s the ultimate challenge for little adventurers to explore, play and have a blast!

We’re excited to welcome you to the Mercy Ships cinema open all weekend in the Avenue. Grab your free tickets and watch incredible stories of everyday miracles from their hospital ships.

Catch some rays and relaxation on the Wiston House front lawn by spending a tranquil moment in the hammocks.

Big Church Youth Drop-In is a brand-new space for 2026, created just for young people aged 11–17! Come and kick back, relax, and hang out in a welcoming “home away from home” open every afternoon. Whether you want to chill with friends, meet new people, or keep the conversation going after the morning youth programme, this is the place to be. Big Church Youth Leaders will be in the space throughout the afternoon, ready to connect, chat, and create a fun, safe environment where you can unwind, laugh, and be yourself.