DadFest2026 North West

DadFest our award-winning festival for all father figures and their children. DadFest won 'Best Small Event in the UK' in 2015 and again in 2025.

DadFest is the only festival in the country just for fathers and their children and is a fun-filled weekend of activities. All children (boys/girls/NB) of all ages and all father figures/ dads welcome (male carers, grandads, step-fathers, uncles, etc). 

There’s something for everyone at DadFest North West including campfire cooking, archery, storytelling workshop, bat walks, star-gazing, kids disco and dad dancing, nature trails, play areas, arts & crafts, Wriggly Roadshow, sports skills & more… Your ticket includes all these activities, as well as camping and parking - there are no extra costs (except food and drinks - see 'food ticket' options). 

We also have food & drink tickets that will cover six meals, all hot drinks (tea, coffee, hot choc etc), any cold drinks (juice cartons, milk, water, etc) and snacks for the whole weekend: save time, money and effort with a food & drink ticket (does not include alcohol or cans/ juice bottles). Only £40 for dad and £30 for children. This includes fish & chips/ nuggets & chips on Friday and pizzas on Saturday evening. There will be a bar Friday and Saturday. There is also a large kitchen and indoor seating area.

We have been running DadFest since 2014. Just to say that all activities are run by experienced, qualified staff and facilitators. 

DadFest North West is at Linnet Clough Scout Camp & Activity Centre - see https://linnetclough.org.uk/ . Book early as this event always sells out.

Cancellation Policy:

• If the organisers cancel DadFest, you will receive a full refund for your tickets. We will endeavour to give as much notice as possible. DadFest will go ahead if it rains but if it is stormy we may have to cancel with limited notice. The organisers will not refund any other costs you may have incurred, such as travel or equipment costs.
• If you need to cancel your ticket:
• up to 30 days prior DadFest we will reimburse you 100%
• up to 15 days prior to DadFest we will reimburse you 50%
• sorry but we will not reimburse you if you cancel within two weeks of DadFest

"DadFest is the best camp ever! I wish I could stay here forever. My favourite part was telling dad jokes around the fire!” aged 8

“My daughter and I had a wonderful time crafting, playing and bonding with each other. The campsite was picturesque with beautiful views and good facilities. All the activities were great fun.”