Big Chill Festival

Why should I go? Biggest line-up in its history.

Any interesting titbits of information? Impress your mates by glancing at the castle and remarking: ‘early 19th century Norman revival never recaptured the magic of Lincoln Castle’.

Big Chill have announced their biggest line-up in their history this year with headliners from Massive Attack and MIA. The line-up is among the best of the summer, with shows from Layo & Bushwacka!, Kruder & Dorfmeister, RJD2, the Black Seeds, Plan B, Q Tip, Bebel Gilberto, Matthew Herbert, High Contrast, Little Dragon, The Bug, Goldie, Foreign Beggars, DJ Derek, Greg Wilson and more.

The festival had a heavy reggae influence last year, and is known for attracting an older generation, but there’s not too many off road three-wheeler baby cots here, although as the line-up shows there is a more mature look to the music. There is also a huge burning effigy that lights up Sunday’s festivities, and Clash has seen that although marriages are possible at the venue, they are not legally binding.

This year should see Heligoland, which is excellent live, get a full showing, while New Zealand reggae crew the Black Seeds are ones to watch for a fugged-out set. High Contrast will be a treat as his mellow drum & bass attunes well with the less cacophonous sounds. Matthew Herbert has three albums out this year, and should fit perfectly with the vibe - maybe some disco - maybe some strings, as he’s accompanied by his band. Big things all round.

Ticket Price: £155 adult
Accommodation: Camping, eco options, or boutique tent, tipi, Podpad, Myhab or yurt Sitep
Opening: 5th August
Capacity: 40,000
Travel: From London - take M4 West. Exit M4 at junction 15 (Swindon). Follow A419/A417 to Cirencester and Gloucester (Dual Carriageway). Before Gloucester exit A417 onto M5 North (towards Birmingham) at junction 11A and continue as if from North or South. Directions from North or South - exit M5 at junction 8 onto M50. Exit M50 at junction 2 Follow A417 to Ledbury. Follow the Brown Tourist signs (Eastnor Castle) via bypass and through Ledbury Town Centre onto A449 (signed Worcester and Malvern).
After 1 mile turn right again onto A438 (signed Tewkesbury and Eastnor). Entrance to Castle is after 1 mile on right hand side.

Nearest Train Stations Ledbury - 2 miles (Direct train from/to London Paddington - duration 2.45hrs) Great Malvern - 8 miles (Direct train from/to London Paddington - duration 2.30hrs) Gloucester - 19 miles (Direct train from/to London Paddington - duration 1.50hrs)

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