Compared to last year, 2025’s summer of sport looks a little lightweight, thanks to no Olympics or Euros. But you can more than make up for the drop-off in excitement with a jampacked programme from Festival of Sport, which promises everything from fun activities to sporting legends and musical performances.
What is the Festival of Sport?
Taking place from August 1-4 at Packington Estate, Warwickshire, about half way between Birmingham and Coventry, it’s aimed at children aged 5 to 17. Whether trying a new sport for the first time or perfecting old skills under expert coaching, your kids can turn their hand to rugby, hockey, cricket, football, netball, rowing, athletics, lacrosse, trampolining, boxing, archery, dodgeball and more.
It’s not just for kids, however, as there are a host of adult-focussed activities to try out, like fun runs, wellness workshops, and taster sessions. Plus, there are plenty of sporting legends to meet and exciting entertainment to catch. And you can camp, or even glamp (!), for the whole weekend so that you don’t miss out on any of the action – well, it is a festival after all.
What is on?
Both Saturday and Sunday are full with a full 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. Your children could tackle rugby pros Ben Youngs and Alex Goode, and spar with British boxing champion Rachael McKenzie, while hockey’s Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh pass on their tips.
This year’s Wellness Zone includes a pop-up sauna, yoga, pilates and talks from experts like ice bath coach and anxiety specialist Anna Gough and actress, singer and life coach Suzanne Shaw. 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.
How much does it cost?
Weekend tickets cost £295 for one adult + one child (aged 5 – 17 years) and include 12 sports sessions per child, plus access to dozens of additional turn-up-and-play activities and entertainment. Day tickets for Saturday and Sunday are priced at £175 per day for one adult + one child aged 5-17 years old, while under 5s go free. Accommodation options for the three nights start at £120 for a tent pitch. Pre-pitched bell tents start at £410.
To book or learn more about Festival of Sport head here.