Priddy Folk Festival – Priddy, England 2026
Overview
Priddy Folk Festival is a cherished, “friendliest” beacon of the UK’s folk calendar, that draws over 2,000 attendees to the idyllic Mendip Hills village of Priddy for a weekend of heartfelt music, dance, and rural communion amid the thatched cottages and green pastures of this “gorgeous location” on the Somerset Levels. Founded in 1991 as a humble fundraising event in the village hall by a “group of volunteers dedicated to bringing good music to Priddy,” this registered charity (No. 1186707) has grown into a “small but perfectly formed” ritual, blending folk concerts, ceilidhs, and workshops with a sustainability manifesto that bans single-use plastics and measures its carbon footprint, all while donating surpluses to local causes like the preschool and school; for 2026, following the 2025 edition’s success, anticipate a return to its mid-August tradition (likely August 7-9), fostering an inclusive haven of melody and merriment in a setting where the Mendips’ whisper harmonizes with every reel.
What distinguishes Priddy Folk is its profound communal alchemy—powered by stewards who “give freely of their time,” it champions accessibility through zero-waste initiatives and water refill points, creating a festival that feels like a “temporary community” where strangers bond over brews in the beer tent or sway to buskers amid the sheep hurdles; as a 35-year beacon of resilience, it’s a ritual that honors its “improving the environs of Priddy” ethos with music and merriment, leaving hearts attuned to the hills’ eternal rhythm. See official site: https://www.priddyfolk.org/
Event Highlights
- Main activities or performances: Over 30 acts across the main marquee and fringe stages, blending folk, ceilidh, and world music with workshops and dance sessions; past editions featured highlights like the 2025 lineup’s blend of established folkies and emerging talents in the village hall’s acoustics, with 2026 announcements pending but expected to continue the eclectic mix of concerts, open mics, and family-friendly ceilidhs in daily waves from Friday openers to Sunday’s closing singaround, program-guided for seamless Mendip meandering.
- Special traditions or features: Annual “friendliest folk festival” ethos rooted in its 1991 origins; volunteer-driven with 60+ stewards and a sustainability manifesto tracking carbon and banning plastics; accessibility through free water refills and low-impact setups; ties into Priddy’s rural heritage with gigs amid the sheep hurdles and good food cafe, blending music with the village’s thatched charm and hilltop charm.
- Unique attractions for visitors: The “zero waste to landfill” ethos with compostable cups and recycling hubs; family-friendly with children’s activities in the marquee; the festival’s compact hilltop layout fosters serendipity, from beer tent brews to meadow picnics, in a setting as nurturing as its local preschool donations.
Why attend
Priddy Folk Festival is a harmonious hilltop haven in Somerset’s Mendip folds, where fiddles fret over thatched roofs and voices rise like the levels’ mist, offering a festival that’s less spectacle and more rural reverie—perfect for folk families craving “the best experience” through its zero-waste ethos and volunteer warmth, far from festival frenzy. Its 35-year legacy of volunteer passion turns the marquee into a canvas where local reels meet national strums in a whirl of sound and soul, fostering a space where locals and wanderers tune as one amid sheep hurdles and good food brews.
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Beyond the bands, it’s a catalyst for hilltop kinship: kids joining ceilidhs in the village hall, strangers circling for impromptu harmonies under the stars, and the quiet thrill of a Sunday singaround that blurs tent and tor; as a charitable rite of resilience, attending sustains a Priddy legacy, leaving you recharged, with a program full of scribbled setlists, and humming harmonies on the homeward path—ideal for rediscovering music’s buoyant power to gather, groove, and glow in England’s woven wolds.
Date & Duration
Dates: August 7 – August 9, 2026, Duration: 3 days
Venue / Location
- Primary venue: Village hall for marquees, concerts, and workshops
- Additional locations: Beer tent for sessions, good food cafe for family areas; all within the compact Priddy village; no additional off-site
- Main Google location address: Priddy Village Hall, Priddy, Wells, Somerset BA5 3BB, United Kingdom
Ticket Information
- Tickets: Online via priddyfolk.org (no admin fees); early bird for bundles; contact for accessibility
- Admission: Paid; all-ages with some adult content; under-16s with adult
- Ticket pricing: Festival tickets ~$39-$65 USD (£30-£50); day tickets ~$13-$26 USD (£10-£20); camping add-ons ~$26 USD (£20)
- Special seating or VIP options: No formal VIP; accessibility through email for needs (e.g., Blue Badge seating); some areas uneven on grass
- Minimum and maximum ticket price range: Minimum ~$26 USD (£20, day ticket); Maximum ~$65 USD (£50, festival + camping)
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Contact Information
- Email: info@priddyfolk.org (general inquiries, tickets)
- Phone: Not specified; use email or contact form
- Website: https://www.priddyfolk.org (official site for lineup, tickets, sustainability)
- Social media: @priddyfolkfestival (Facebook, Instagram)
- Key team: Volunteer committee—contact via email
- Press/Volunteers: Press via email; volunteer opportunities via site (60+ stewards needed)
- Note: Response time ~24–48 hours. English support; newsletter for updates
Getting There
- Nearest airports: Bristol Airport (BRS, ~20 miles/40-min drive); Birmingham Airport (BHX, ~70 miles/1.5-hour drive)
- Public transport: Trains to Yatton Station (10 miles/20-min taxi, ~2 hours from London Paddington); buses 126 from Wells (~10 mins)
- Parking: Festival field (£3/car/day, ~$3.90 USD, cash/card; free for ticket holders); village center ~£1.50/hour (~$1.95 USD)
- Driving directions: From A39 (Wells to Priddy), follow Wells Road to village; sat-nav BA5 3BB; ~2.5 hours from London
Accommodation Options
- On-site camping: Available (£30 tent/~$39 USD, £52 caravan/~$68 USD); facilities include toilets/water; book with ticket
- Glamping and VIP: No; some B&Bs offer bundles
- Nearby hotels: The White Hart Inn (0.5 miles, village pub, ~$130 USD/night) or Premier Inn Wells (5 miles, budget WiFi, ~$91 USD); book via Booking.com
- Local B&Bs and rentals: Mendip Lodge (0.3 miles, hill views, ~$110 USD) or Airbnb cottages in East Harptree (3 miles, ~$150 USD); 20+ options—book early for August
Reviews
- Marquee hummed—local folk a delight, ceilidhs a whirl, and Priddy’s welcome warm; Mendip folk nirvana.
- Choir soared—diverse lineup a joy, easy hops, and hill breeze magic; back for the reel.
- Workshops wove delight, sets soulful; some free joys, and thatch gold—timeless Somerset tune.
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FAQ's
What's the re-entry policy at Priddy Folk Festival?
Tickets scanned per event (no full re-entry; festival pass allows multiple); no wristbands. Lost ticket? Email info@priddyfolk.org with ref for reissue (screenshot as backup); 95% smooth with volunteer aid at marquee box office (open till 10pm). Name changes via support pre-event; security light with bag checks. On-site support (5-min fix) aids, with program for navigation.
How family-friendly is Priddy Folk Festival for young kids?
Very welcoming—all-ages with adult supervision; family highlights include children's activities and workshops that encourage participation, wrapping by 10pm for quieter evenings and marquees offering space for little ones. Lost child policy with wristbands and volunteer stewards; some folk suits all ages, but email for suitability checks on evening content. Thousands attend yearly with families; village's safe hills add exploration—ideal for sparking young imaginations through ceilidhs.
Are there dietary or accessibility accommodations at Priddy Folk Festival?
Stalls offer vegan/gluten-free options with clear menus (flag allergies at order), plus some venues have sponsor-provided dishes focused on Somerset fare with alternatives. Accessibility includes ramps at marquees, reserved seating with proof (e.g., Blue Badge—email for arrangements), and charity policy ensuring inclusive access for all abilities with trained volunteers at entry points; some uneven grass but trackway-laid. Strobe warnings for lights; some areas hilly. Case-by-case: Submit Access Card or GP letter for custom needs like quiet zones or shuttle aid for hill hops.
Can I bring my dog or pet to Priddy Folk Festival?
Dogs welcomed on leads in camping fields with immediate cleanup required to respect the rural site, crowds, and Mendip paths; assistance dogs need prior email (info@priddyfolk.org) for venue access during gigs, noise/content checks, and are permitted throughout with designated handler spaces near stages. Ejection risk if uncontrolled near performers or families; nearby Quantock paths offer scenic walks with hill views to explore. Strict rules align with community policies—fines for non-compliance. Some B&Bs like White Hart Inn (0.5 miles) are pet-friendly; prioritize the event's welcoming vibe while enjoying its pet-tolerant hill charm, perhaps tying in with guided tor walks.
What's the parking and transport policy during Priddy Folk Festival?
Festival field parking (£3/car/day, ~$3.90 USD, cash/card; free for ticket holders); village center limited with enforcement (~£1.50/hour, ~$1.95 USD). Walking encouraged (~10 mins between marquees); buses 126 from Wells (~10 mins, ~$3.90 USD). Lost spot? Email for shuttle info (5-min frequency). Security directs traffic; 95% smooth with volunteer marshals. Email for EV charging or accessibility transport.
