Whilst Starry Village is predominantly aimed at children, we’ll ensure there’s enough to do to keep your older kids engaged – from live music to DJ workshops and hang out spaces!
Beth Rowley
Beth’s debut album was a smash hit and won her a Brit Award nom for Best Female Solo Artist. Since then, she’s been forging
Elkin Robinson
Elkin Robinson is a singer-songwriter, musician and producer from the Caribbean island Old Providence. He describes his music as “Caribbean Folk”, a sound that
The Starry Village Voice
Every village needs a news room and a local paper! The Starry Village Voice gives YOUR kids the chance to become roving undercover reporters,
Movie Making with AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all around us – we may as well figure out how to harness it! It helps us organise our daily
Robot Heads Costume Making
Join Let’s Make Art to get crafting your very own robot head. Dream up your weird and wacky robots of the future and maybe
Connecting with Nature Art
Step into a world where creativity knows no bounds and nature is your muse. Join us for a very special workshop where children and
Teen UPcycling Workshop
Lets Make Art will be joined by our expert Teen Upcycling Queens, Peggy and Bea, to teach Starry Village how to turn old tired
Matt Pang presents Thingamabob
With an internationally renowned blend of circus, invention and humour, Matt Pang brings to life a giant ball slinging, self exploding piece of handcrafted
Magnified Garden
If you go down to the woods today . . . you might just find things have got a WHOLE LOT BIGGER (….or have
Quiddish with Marvellous Marie
Grab a broomstick and get ready to play a totally original, magical game that definitely has nothing to do with any other broomstick based
Natural Paint Making
Eleanor and Kerry from Magpie Arts are bringing their Natural Paint Making sessions to Starry Village’s UniversiTREE, hidden deep within the forest. Learn how
Wild Eyes: Film & Photography Workshop
Wild Eyes, a wildlife film and photography workshop, talk and walk is presented by Victoria and Nadège, Producer/Directors at Silverback Films, the world-leading wildlife
Tibetan Circle Dance Workshop
We are over the moon to be welcoming Tenzin Sangmo, from Diverse Artists Network, to Starry Village, with his amazing Tibetan Circle Dance workshops!
Meet The Moths
Do you ever wonder what wonderful creatures flutter about the woods at night? We’re going to try and find out! Join our ecologists Sara
Eco Rangers Daily Assembly
It takes a Village (..of eco-rangers!) Join Starry Village’s very own sustainability whizz, Jo Bodimeade, to find out how YOU can help Starry Village
Hula Hoop Show!
Join Angie Mack on her hula hoop journey through the ages and across the globe, taking you from the giant 6ft hoop, all the
Football Coaching
Big news for lovers of the beautiful game! The wonderful folks from Herefordshire FA are joining us at Starry Village! This bunch are always
The Village Corner Shop
A warm welcome awaits all villages, from Dom & Family, at the village walk-in health food and camping goods general store! The Corner Shop
UniversiTREE
Budding scholars of any age are invited to scramble down to Starry Village’s beautiful, ancient woodland, where you’ll find a hub of learning and
The Creation Station
Starry Village’s Creation Station hosts a packed out workshop programme where villagers of all ages can come learn, co-create and upskill themselves! Here you
The Common
Every village needs a green and grassy, centre space, where the whole community can get together to hang out, make friends, sprawl on a
Burger Theory
Burger Theory is all about turning fresh, locally sourced ingredients into delicious burger recipes inspired by flavours from around the world. Ever striving to
Silly Storytelling with Shoes & Socks
Musical duo, Rachael and Luke Murray, aka ‘Shoes and Socks’, have been taking to the stage since they were knee high to grasshoppers. From
Shepherd’s Ice Cream Parlour
The Shepherd’s team have been making healthy, natural sheep’s milk ice cream and real fruit sorbets on their farm in Herefordshire for over 35
Once In A Blue Moon Cafe
Step inside Once in a Blue Moon Cafe, and you will find a space to relax, with comfortable seating, low tables, cosy carpets and
Sunshine Pizza Oven
The Sunshine Pizza Oven team have a decade of experience making delicious, healthy pizzas, using the highest quality ingredients from ethical suppliers and independent
Kid Carpet
Kid Carpet is a musician, video and theatre maker from Bristol who produces simple, catchy songs and disruptively charming shows, creating superheroes out of
Madalitso
Madalitso band are a two man musical army from Malawi. Described as ‘Uplifting and Vibrant’ by the BBC, they get crowds beaming with wonder
Nookee
Fronted by identical twin sisters and supported by a formidable rhythm section, NOOKEE offer tastefully served musical flavours for you to stir together as
Old Time Sailors
Ahoy there! You are invited to board the Sailorette and join the plentiful crew, ‘The Old Time Sailors’, for a night of footstomping, dancing
Fire Cooking Experience & Food Chats
Join Starry chef Oli and friends around the main fire as they prepare and share super tasty seasonal foods with you and your family.
Floating Wind Turbine Platform Challenge
Learn about the challenges, needs and solutions for building floating offshore wind turbines. Get stuck into designing and building your own turbine platforms from
Field Games for Older Kids
Kevin will lead older kids in a special selection of field games and challenges to get us into our bodies and out of breath.
The Starry Village Opening Ceremony
Move over Paris Olympics, Starry Village is presenting its very own, eye-wateringly silly spectacle where all flags are welcome and spectators are the sporting
Everyday Family Olympics
Your host with the most (certainly a familiar face to any Shambala Festival regulars amongst you) will be putting your family through their Olympian
‘Bring Your Own Buddy’ Dance Class
We’re delighted to welcome dance teacher, group energiser and memory-maker Angie Edwards to the Starry Dancefloor! Angie is the Director of AE Dance + Fitness
Pop Dance Class
We’re delighted to welcome dance teacher, group energiser and memory-maker Angie Edwards to the Starry Dancefloor! Angie is the Director of AE Dance + Fitness
Audio Tech Loop-In
Join Drum Runners for a series of workshops for teens to use some hi-tech equipment to make their own music track using pedals to
Drumming For Everyone
Banging on drums is ALWAYS FUN. Banging on drums made of junk is EVEN FUNNER. Make some noise at our Interactive Junk Music Workshops
Family Camp Out
Join the Nature Academy Team at dusk to prepare an overnight, (tentless!), camp out. During the session you’ll be taught natural fire-lighting skills, how
Punk Aerobics
Come get your squat on with punk aerobics! This is a medium intensity, full body workout mixing cardio with core training. A family friendly
DJ Workshop: Diddy DJs Sound Club
A DJ ninja workshop where kids can sharing their favourite tunes, learn the essentials on the decks and have fun dancing during an afternoon
Mindfulness
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the main arena you’ll find our Health and Healing Area where our gang of dedicated, experienced
Yoga
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the main arena you’ll find our Health and Healing Area where our gang of dedicated, experienced
Ed’s Mums Pigs
Ed’s Mum keeps some lovely pigs at our Starry site. Join her for a jolly walk to visit the pigs, see them snuffle about
Forest School
Outdoor games for 6-12 year- olds, brought to you by Nature Academy. Their fabulous Forest School teachers guide you through an inspirational process that
Rocky Fold Woods
If you go down to the Rocky Fold Woods today… You’ll find forest school, outdoor play and bushcraft sessions for all ages, plus the
Campfire
The Campfire is the warm, beating heart of the village! There every day to warm your cockles with sing-a-longs and storytelling. And don’t forget
The Front Room
Smush your bottom into a beanbag, lean back and kick your feet up after a hard day’s workshopping and enjoy The Front Room’s relaxed
The Hokey Cokey
The Hokey Cokey tent is home to all things music! Here you’ll find singing, music, dance and movement workshops for all ages and abilities.
Starry Stage
The Starry Stage plays host to a whole range of musical happenings every day! From foot-stomping ceilidhs and dance workshops, to some of the
Rugby Training
Coach Tom and his team will take our little ones through a fun and energetic tag rugby training session. With a focus on the
Music & Voice Workshops
Diverse Artists Network’s music and voice workshops welcome everyone to sing, whistle, drum, hum, dance and play, with expert practitioners representing a diverse range
Dawn Chorus
Start the day right, by greeting the sun with a song at Starry Skies!
Camp Fire Songs
It’s become a Starry tradition to have a bit of a singalong around the camp fire each night! We’ve got some awesome musicians to
Den Building
Lets face it, dens are, and will always be, one of the best things in life! So whether you’re a seasoned pro, a first
Woodland Tribe
A Starry institution since day dot, The Woodland Tribe will be providing their mind-blowing free play and construction area for children and adults of
The Starry Talent Show
Ah, the Starry Talent Show – a firm favourite that never fails to DAZZLE! This is your kids’ chance to take to the stage
Storytelling
Listen for the sound of the Storytellers drum… No family camp would be complete without some good old fashioned weavers of words and this
Fancy Dress Disco: THE FUTURE ME!
Our annual fancy dress disco is the stuff of legend – we’ve had Ugly Bug Balls, Fairytale Creatures and a Night Sky Knees Up,