We’ve been to nearly every Wychwood festival since it started so we have many lovely memories. Elissa our daughter is the baby reading the programme upside down now she’s 20!

Our children, our friends childrens and even us have grown up going to them and our 3 children all took up music themselves too. Theres been too many memories to write down from when they were little enjoying all the art tents, us learning ukele, circus skills, so many great bands. Wychwood festival has enriched all our lives and we look forward to it every year.

by Emily Lawrence

It’s our 10th year of Wychwood this year, from one child to two. They love it, daughter would spend the whole time in the clay tent and son loves doing EVERYTHING. They have learnt to hula hoop, ride a unicycle, and how to party in a field! See you soon!!

by Zoë Coltraro

Our first year at Wychwood was 2015. We were invited by our lovely friends Dave and Jean Peters who were friends of the late co-founder Sam Shrouder and his wife Linda. We've attended every year since, even setting up our own garden Wychwood during lockdown.

So many amazing memories with friends and kids (all now adults too). Here's a few photos of us fully embracing the fancy dress theme at our first Wychwood in 2015. It didn't feel like many other people did dress up so we definitely stood out!

by Ali Stevenson

The Marvell family meets Mr Tumble in 2011.

by Alan Marvell

Being part of the Storybox team has been joyful and uplifting!

by Sian Jones

Bringing both my children for the first time! It was hard work on my own but my daughter still talks about it. Also had loads of fun turning the pram into a Batmobile.

by Jo Woodman

Getting signed posters, wychwood bookmarks and photos with the bands and artists.

by Lillie Green

The first time my family and I attended wychwood was in 2010, my brother was just under a year old and I was soon turning 3. We have loved Wychwood every year, and have made some amazing friends from the years we've been going. We have always loved the atmosphere and the range of things to do. As well as getting to see artists we love, we also get to discover new artists we've never heard of before. Thank you Wychwood ❤️

by Matilda Wilson

Best sunset pic I ever taken 2023, great view from the VIP area. Looking forward to 2026, will be Wychwood no 5 for me.

by Andrew Stoter

Our first Wychwood in 2013, the children were very excited to meet Mr Bloom.

by Christopher Bridge

From our first Wychwood in 2005 as volunteer stewards, we were hooked on this wonderful, friendly, mad, family atmosphere. We've worked with some amazing organisers, volunteers, artistes, attendees, and stallholders, and have had a blast over the years!

When we decided, after 10 years together, to finally tie the knot, we knew there was only one place special enough to us to do this – Wychwood Festival. We approached the lovely Graham to seek permission to erect a small marquee in the camping field for our wedding reception, and not only did he grant us permission, but he also offered us discounted entry tickets for our friends and family!

So on 09 June 2012, we did the official ceremony at Cheltenham Registery Office, then made our way to our marquee in all our wedding finery, first taking a leisurely stroll around the Festival site, before tucking into wedding cake.

So thank you Wychwood Festival for 20 years of love and memories, and here's to the next 20 years!

by Carolyn Brooke-Millward

Had the best time celebrating my hen do at Wychwood with my nearest and dearest!

by Holly Trueman

We have been lucky enough to come to Wychwood for many years allowing us to link this festival with special birthdays. One of which in 2023 when 2 of our party (Sarah & Julia) were turning 50 AND they were chosen to sing with Barry at Barrioke! We were over the moon and it's a memory they/we will never forget!

by Mary Payne

Have loved coming to wychwood since my son was a toddler. Have brought friends and family with us over the last few years and they have returned. Such a great festival for adults and families.

by Rebecca Bailey

2025, the first festival our daughter has been to, right before her third birthday. This is where she discovered her love for Scouting For Girls, camping, face paint and dancing to live music and djs!

by Erin Frewin

Making memories with my eldest daughter Laurie for the last 3 years at Wychwood. 2026 will be even better because my other daughter and 2 granddaughters are also joining us. Can’t wait.

by Jude Finnemore

I was lucky enough to win tickets to Wychwood back in 2014. My son was two and my daughter was four. I was nervous about taking two young children to a festival but they had a blast. We've been back every year since (apart from the Covid years). So many happy memories with the family. Its the highlight of our year.

by Esther Chambers

Dad & son time @ Wychwood 2025, waiting to see Lottery Winners & Shed Seven.

by Mark Groom

Our grandchildren, Willow and Spencer. First camping, first festival.

by Carole Martin

My 17yr old sons 1st Wychwood 2024. Sam & I had such a silly, brilliant, mad experience it really opened my eyes to what a lovely young caring gentleman he is turning out to be. I think we were both surprised by how well we got on and are so much alike. A weekend to cherish ❤️❤️

by Jools Gala

Meeting Justin Fletcher, AKA Mr Tumble in 2016. My niece and nephew arrived on site too late to see him on stage so I asked the Festival Organiser if we could meet him back stage to which they kindly said yes. The experience for my daughter, niece and nephew was worth so many more memories than just being in the audience. It was a great story for their friends and he was such a lovely guy. This was only our second time at the Festival and we have now been every year it's been on since.

by Helen Davis

2024. I remember thinking “this place is just amazing”. It was my first Wychwood Festival so the awesome sunsets, that always feature, were new to me. I asked my wife to hold up her pint for a photo that summed up my mood. VERY HAPPY!!!!!

by Tim Phelan

Another fantastic year at Wychwood with special friends can’t wait for 2026 💕

by Tina Elliott

A fabulous day!

by Rachel Slevin

My daughter's first festival in 2017 at 3 weeks old & still a huge wychwood fan 8 years later now enjoying it with her cousin & two younger brothers!

by Katrina Cole

Bringing our newborn son and every Friday of Wychwood we would do fancy dress Friday. He would get so many comments!!

From my first Wychwood in 2007 with the Levellers headlining, to being a steward in 2011, to having our kids grow up surrounded by friendly festival folk, to being surrounded by the best bellydancers. Wychwood is our second home. And what a beautiful second home it is.

by Dave Smalley

I got to watch my boyfriend and best friends play in their band Truck to a tent full of happy festival goers and it was such a proud moment! We hope we get to do it again next year as boy do they deserve it as a local Cheltenham band who put in so much work to play whenever and wherever they can. We had such an amazing day supporting them and watching as they took photos with new fans and got the fair few compliments around the festival village! We loved wychwood and we can’t wait to be back next time… Sincerely a very proud girlfriend x

by Grace Walsh

Meeting Lucy Spraggan after her set in 2025.

by Cate Sargent

So many special memories here! Best days spent with friends and family. My best friend Laura used to sell her baby boutique clothes at Wychwood 'Rock and Rose' here at her stall. Unfortunately she is no longer here but I have very special memories of Whychwood with her and partying when the stall closed. We enjoyed all different music and silent disco. My favourite band we danced to was Thrill Collins. Well they still are to be honest. Our memories live on Looby Loo ❤️

by Rachel Miles-Edmunds