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10 of the most Instagrammable UK festivals

10 of the most Instagrammable UK festivals

Sequins, sunsets and glitter galore

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With festival season very nearly upon us (wishful thinking? Maybe), it's about time to book in your last minute weekends away and start investing in as many sequins/glitter/stupid novelty sunglasses as you can fit in your rucksack. Because that's half the fun of spending a weekend in a field, right? Here are our pick of the best festivals in the UK right now for having a jolly good time at.

1

Wilderness Festival

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When: August 1-4, 2019

Where: Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire

Why? From the neon signs that scream INSTAGRAM ME and the amazing Oxfordshire countryside to the beautiful lake and wild swimming, Wilderness festival is the ultimate weekend of nature grid goals.

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2

El Dorado festival

When: 5 - 7 July, 2019

Where: Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire

Why? Look at that ferris wheel and then try to tell us it wouldn't look good on your Instagram feed. There's also a lake, lasers, giant ball pit (and a slip 'n' slide!) and enough glitter to cover your whole body.

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3

Gottwood

When: 6-9 June, 2019

Where: Carreglwyd Estate, Llanfaethlu

Why? Gottwood have got the picturesque festival thing locked down, thanks to the setting around the lake, disco balls at every turn and some very special 10th birthday plans lined up for 2019.

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4

Latitude Festival

When: 18-21 July, 2019

Where: Henham Park, Suffolk

Why? It's not just the pink sheep (although they are pretty spectacular) that Latitude has to offer: there's a floating stage, neon trees and forest art installations. Plus a helter-skelter, gorgeous lake, and bunting for miles.

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5

Boomtown Fair

When: 7-11 August , 2019

Where: Winchester, Hampshire

Why? Boomtown Fair promises the multicoloured carnival town you've always dreamed of capturing - fireworks, fairies and all. Expect impressive outfits galore, staging to the nines and a lot of neon.

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6

Lost Village

When: 22-25 August, 2019

Where: Norton Disney, Lincolnshire

Why? We're talking hot tubs by the lake, stages in the forest and live theatre productions going on around you. Plus, a tribal banquet, fireworks, and lanterns in the trees that deserve to be captured.

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7

Lovebox

When: 12-12 July 2019

Where: Gunnersbury Park, London

Why? If our Instagram feed looked half as good as Lovebox's, we'd probably be internet famous rn. It's a massive two day party, and everyone's invited.

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8

Isle of Wight Festival

When: 13-16 June, 2019

Where: Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight

Why? Everything goes at Isle of Wight - so whether you're hoola-hooping, shimmying, ferris-wheeling or swimming, make sure you get it all on camera.

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9

Shambala Festival

When: 22-25 August, 2019

Where: Secret Country Estate, Northamptonshire

Why? The colourful people who turn up to this "special place where you play, revitalise, make lots of new friends and return to the world fuelled-up" deserve to be photographed, don't they?

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10

Boardmasters

When: 7-11 August 2019

Where: Newquay, Cornwall

Why? Boardmasters is by the sea, which always helps with the photogenic content - especially when there are sunsets and surfing on offer.

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