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    Festivals To Drive For

    Our guide to the best festivals this summer whether you want to party all night, hang by the beach or just relax.

    July 10, 2008
    Festivals To Drive For

    Latitude

    Where::Henham Park, Southwold

    When: July 17-20
    Why: One for the discerning festival goer, Latitude provides a lot more than just a brilliant musical line up. Book readings, poetry, theatre, puppet shows, cabaret and art all happen across the site in a relaxed and refined atmosphere that many have been raving about since the event started in 2006.

    www.latitudefestival.co.uk

    Rip Curl Boardmaster

    Where: Newquay
    When: August 4-10

    Why: Europe's largest surf, skate and music festival, Boardmasters spans a mammoth seven days and attracts some of the biggest names in surfing to the 5 Star World Qualifying event. Groove Armada, The Futureheads and The Pigeon Detectives provide just some of the musical entertainment this year.

    www.ripcurlboardmasters.com

    Brighton Beachdown

    Where: Devil's Dyke, Brighton
    When: August 22-25
    Why: Not only is the site of Beachdown a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it also promises the hallowed clincher for all festival goers – no mud! Add to that a brilliantly eclectic line up featuring amongst many De La Soul, The Maccabees and a host of top name Djs and you can't go far wrong.

    www.beachdownfestival.com

     

    Bestival

    Where: Robin Hill Country Park, Isle Of Wight
    When: September 5-7
    Why: The ultimate end of festival season festival, Bestival is more than just the music (even though it always has a stellar bill) and is definitely one for the party heads of the world. Curated by DJ Rob da Bank, it has become a staple for us and one day we might even get married there too.

    www.bestival.net

    Beach Bombing

    Where: Ibiza
    When: September 17-22
    Why: Sun, sea, sand and great music – what more could you ask for from a festival? The inaugural Beach Bombing promises boat parties, hotel bashes, club closers and live shows. From the people who brought you Snowbombing, it's sure to be an immense end to the Balearic summer.

    www.beachbombing.com

     

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