Complete with an on-site swimming pool featuring underwater discos, this 16th-century manor house hosts an eclectic line-up with the likes of space-rock headliners Spiritualized (pictured) and math-rock magicians Battles. In addition to folk minimalists Penguin Cafe, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble and John Cooper Clarke, Standon Calling provides fancy dress, with a theme of Gods and Monsters. Highlights include a nightclub in a cowshed, which will leave you dancing your feet away until 6am! CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

Set in the stunning ground of a 16th century manor house in Hertfordshire this unique small festival is well renowned for punching way above its weight when it comes to headliners. The three-day party includes secret areas that open up at midnight and an on-site nightclub that never seems to close. Headliners include Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club, Liars, Etienne de Crecy, Efterklang, These New Puritans, The Magic Numbers, Efterklang, A Hawk & a Hacksaw and Giles Peterson. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >