Wilderness Festival 2025: A Magical Escape Into Arts, Music, and Nature

A Wellness Wonderland: Transformative Experiences in the Heart of Cornbury Park

As summer draws near, the countdown begins for one of the UK's most enchanting outdoor gatherings—Wilderness Festival 2025, set once again in the breathtaking Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire. Running from 31st July – 3rd August, this four-day celebration fuses music, art, wellness, food, and community into an unforgettable escape into nature.

With ancient woodland, shimmering lakes, and sun-dappled meadows as your backdrop, Wilderness Festival isn’t just another event—it’s a reset for the soul.

What Makes Wilderness Festival So Unique?

From its inception, Wilderness has redefined what a festival can be. It’s not just a music event—it’s a multi-sensory, multi-dimensional experience built on creativity, connection, and the healing power of nature.

Where else can you start your day with sunrise yoga beside a lake, spend your afternoon immersed in theatre and talks, dance under the stars to world-class music, and end your night in a candlelit hot tub under the trees?

Wilderness Wellness: Reconnect, Rejuvenate, Rewild

This year’s Wellness Area promises a deeper connection to self and nature than ever before. Expect a sanctuary of serenity where you can:

• Flow through yoga and pilates sessions on open lawns
• Join guided forest bathing and meditation workshops
• Indulge in reiki, sound baths, and massage therapies
• Plunge into the wild swimming lake for a brisk, soul-awakening dip
• Take part in transformative talks on mindfulness, emotional wellbeing, and self-discovery

This curated wellbeing programme is designed not just to relax, but to inspire inner growth and holistic balance, perfectly in tune with the festival’s natural setting.

Music at Wilderness is more than entertainment—it’s a carefully crafted sonic journey. The 2025 line-up will blend iconic acts with rising stars across genres like:

• Indie, folk, and alt-rock
• Eclectic electronica and experimental sounds
• Classical performances and immersive live sessions

With past acts like Bon Iver, Robyn, and Faithless, the 2025 edition is expected to raise the bar once again. Whether you’re grooving at The Valley, floating by the Lakeside Stage, or discovering hidden gems in intimate woodland sets, music pulses through every part of the park.

Art & Theatre: The Wild Side of Creativity

Wilderness transforms Cornbury Park into a living, breathing gallery. Interactive art installations, immersive theatre productions, and experimental performances blur the boundaries between performer and audience.

Expect:

• Surreal site-specific theatre set within the woods
• Spoken word, poetry, and storytelling
• Provocative live art and visual installations
• Comedy, cabaret, and surprise performances around every corner

It's art that meets you where you are—unexpected, raw, and beautifully human.

Culinary Delights: A Feast for All the Senses

Food is a central part of the Wilderness experience, and 2025 is no exception. From banquet-style feasts curated by award-winning chefs to diverse street food markets, the options are as indulgent as they are inclusive.

This year, look forward to:

• Plant-forward menus and sustainable dining experiences
• Cooking workshops and fireside food demos
• Farm-to-festival offerings featuring local Cotswolds produce
• Cocktail and wine bars tucked into hidden woodland corners

Every bite is part of the story.

Family-Friendly Magic: A Festival for All Generations

Wilderness Festival offers an entire universe for little explorers. The Family Field is a joyful haven filled with:

• Nature crafts and outdoor adventure
• Circus skills, storytelling, and puppet theatre
• Family yoga and child-friendly performances
• A relaxed, community vibe perfect for shared experiences

It’s a rare festival where everyone—young and old—can feel fully at home.

Sustainability at the Heart

Wilderness Festival continues its commitment to eco-conscious practices, including:

• Reusable cup schemes and zero single-use plastic
• Compost toilets and recycling initiatives
• Locally sourced food and ethical merchandise
• Biodiversity protection in partnership with local conservation groups

The ethos is simple: leave no trace, only memories.

Getting There & Staying Wild

Located just outside Oxford, Wilderness is easily accessible by train, car, or coach. For those wanting to immerse in the experience fully, glamping, boutique camping, and family-friendly options are available—along with classic bring-your-own tent pitches.

Imagine waking up to birdsong and the smell of campfire coffee—this is festival living done right.

Whether you’re drawn by the music, the healing, the art, or simply the joy of dancing barefoot under open skies, Wilderness Festival 2025 promises a space to reconnect—with nature, with others, and with yourself.

Are you ready to escape the noise and rediscover the wild within?

📅 Save the date: 31st July – 3rd August 2025
📍 Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire

Book your tickets here: https://www.wildernessfestival.com

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