Deva Fest Announces Stellar 2024 Headliners!

North West’s Favourite family friendly festival announces headline acts The Human League, Ocean Colour Scene, The Coral, Toyah Willcox, plus more. After enormous success in 2023, Deva Fest is back for its fourth year, along with a star-studded line up, ready for a summer event to remember at Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire. The festival has announced unmissable headliners such as iconic eighties band The Human League, nineties brit-pop legends Ocean Colour Scene, indie favourites The Coral […]

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Deva Fest Nominated in Two Categories at the UK Festival Awards

The North West’s favourite family-friendly festival, Deva Fest, has been nominated for two awards at this year’s UK Festival Awards, the ‘Best Small Festival’ and the ‘Best Family Festival’. VOTE BY CLICKING HERE! Following the announcement of its return to Cholmondeley Castle in Cheshire next August, the North West’s favourite family-friendly festival has been recognised at the UK Festival Awards 2023. Returning for its 18th year, this prestigious awards ceremony is the UK’s only fully […]

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Your 2023 Feedback

Thank you to the hundreds of you who completed our 2023 Feedback Forms. August’s festival was the first to take place at Cholmondeley Castle in Cheshire following two events at Chester Lakes, so we were as keen as ever to understand what you enjoyed and what could be improved for the future. From our point of view 2023 was as challenging to stage as 2022 due to the cost of living crisis. We know that […]

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What Can I Bring into the Festival

For everyone’s safety and comfort there are restrictions on what you can and can’t bring in to the festival Note we have updated this at 1645 on Tuesday 8th August to clarify the position on gas and charcoal burning barbecues and camping stoves The following items CAN be brought on to the Festival Field:Baby food / Medication / Cameras (not for commercial use) / Dogs # / Face masks / Festival chairs * / Gazebos […]

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Family camping tips

Tips for Festival Camping with Children

Festival season has well and truly and kicked off so it’s time to organise and gather all the necessary gear for your family festival adventure! We believe that camping at a festival is a truly standout highlight of any childhood. It provides a wonderful opportunity for you and your family to bond and create lasting memories. Not to mention the whole family can enjoy the music and festivities without the concern of figuring out transportation […]

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Top Things to do in Cheshire

Whether you’re a first-time visitor to Deva Fest or a returning customer yet to discover the beauty of its surroundings, you’re in for a treat!   We feel incredibly lucky to be situated in the heart of Cheshire at Cholmondeley Castle this year. Cheshire is home to beautiful landscapes, rich history, and an array of attractions that promise an unforgettable experience for the whole family.  Once you’ve lived your festival dreams at Deva Fest this year, […]

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2023 Ticket Resale Platform Opens

The best laid plans can change, and you might not be able to make the festival now. So we have partnered with Tixel to offer a safe and easy place for you sell your ticket to another fan. How does it work? On Tixel’s website you can upload your tickets for other fans to buy. You can sell the ticket for no more than 110% of what you paid. Tixel will handle the transaction safely […]

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Deva Fest Joins AIF’s First Festival Campaign

AIF launches First Festival Campaign, and Deva Fest are part of it! New initiative will increase access to festivals for hundreds of thousands of 18-year-olds across the UK. Deva Fest, Shambala, Kendal Calling, BlueDot, Nozstock: The Hidden Valley, End Of The Road, and British Country Music Festival among initial sign ups. The Association of Independent Festivals has today launched a pioneering new campaign and fund that will enable access to festivals for hundreds of thousands […]

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What does a day at Deva Fest look like?

If you haven’t been to Deva Fest before maybe you are wondering how our festival goers fill their day?! Well….this year we have more than ever to do. Here’s how a typical day at the festival might work out. Wake up on the Deer Park Campsite with views of Cholmondeley Castle and the big top in the festival field. Head to the coffee and breakfast van in the campsite for sustenance! Midday…the festival is open! […]

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Camping vs Glamping – Making the most of your festival experience!

So, you’ve secured your festival tickets, started planning the acts you’re going to see and read up on all the food and drink available (we’re all menu browsers, don’t worry!), but now you’re thinking “should I stay for the weekend at the festival?”. If you’re not staying at the festival site, then let’s be honest, a lot of admin goes into getting there and back on the day. You will need to consider the logistics of available […]

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