Out and about

Described as "irreverent, rude and mischievous" by London's Metro newspaper, The Secret Garden Party takes place on a secluded private estate, occupying 100 acres in the grounds of a Georgian farmhouse. The space boasts its own lake, river and landscaped gardens, providing the perfect setting for this eclectic festival.

So, if you're new to The Secret Garden Party's decadent and quirky brand of entertainment, just what lies in store? With ten stages of music, theatre, comedy and public eccentricity, you're invited to explore your wildest fantasies, jump around to the best live music with 6,000 other revellers, or simply crash out in a boat for the weekend - the choice is yours!

So who's playing?

Well, it would take far too long to list the many and varied acts taking to the numerous stages, but among the acts appearing on The Great Stage over the weekend are: Echo & The Bunnymen, Little Barrie, Sunshine Underground, New York Pony Club, Alabama Three, Daisy and Lewis, Earl Okin, Head Gardener, Drive By Argument - I could carry on because the list goes on and on and on and on and - well, you get the picture.

Copyright Mark Danson

And there's more...

The Secret Garden Party is about so much more than music; it's about exploring your fantasies, trying things you've never tried before, and generally chilling. With this in mind, The Feast of Fools and Centre Camp are just two of the "must try" experiences of the weekend. There will also be food and drink galore, and more fun and games than you can shake a big stick at.

The only rule in this otherwise liberated world is that no day tickets will be available - but you'll be having so much fun you'll want to stay for the entire weekend! So pack up your tent, buy yourself some new wellies, and party your pants off!