After discovering Latitude in 2024, we returned in 2025, ready to build on the delights of the previous year and create more memories, with older kids, greater confidence, and a deeper understanding of the festival’s rhythm. If you haven’t already, check out our 2024 review for the practical low-down and top tips for first-timers.

This year’s review is less of a survival guide and more of a celebration of how our family has grown into the Latitude experience. We discovered why so many families return year after year, and why it’s one of the UK’s most welcoming, joyful and friendly festivals for all ages. 

23 – 26 July 2025 | Henham Park, Suffolk

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This time, our kids were 15, 13, and nearly 10, joined by cousins and friends aged 16, 14, and 12, meaning more independence for everyone. The children used the Latitude App to plan their days, made decisions together, and explored the festival with growing confidence. It was wonderful to see them enjoying their freedom, and the site feels reassuringly safe. Latitude Angels wander the site helping people navigate the festival and make sure everyone is having a good time.

There is so much on offer at Latitude, we could never uncover it all. Even after a packed 2024, this year has been all about making up for the moments we missed last year and diving into new experiences.

We finally joined the queue at Camp Greenpeace so the younger children could enjoy the thrill of scrambling through the treetop nets, which they loved. 

Disco Yoga delivered Saturday morning sparkles, smiles, and a soundtrack that had even the teens into downward dog. Way more fun than we expected for both adults and children. 

This was our first year trying festival-style seated dining at The Hothouse restaurant, and we loved it. A proper table, great food, and a bottle of wine by the waterfront, an ideal lunch break after Disco Yoga. You have to be quick to book a table – follow Latitude news alerts on social media for announcements. 

Henna tattoos in the Zen Garden provided a chilled family moment in the shade and some beautiful henna creations to remember Latitude 2025 over the summer.

Fatboy Slim’s Secret Set in the woods was unmissable.  An electric late-night surprise set that ran from 1 am until 3.30 am. Announced that evening via the Latitude App, chalkboards around the woods, and excited chatter around campsites and the arena. 

Boots Beauty Box was a surprise hit with freebies, glitter, tunes, and some teen-approved pampering.

With the kids older, we spent more time enjoying the musical highlights at the Main and Second Stages, soaking up full sets.

Scouting for Girls kicked off our weekend at the main Obelisk Stage. Basement Jaxx brought the party on Friday night, followed by a nostalgic, beautifully executed set from Sting. Over at the second stage, Maribou State and Sigrid had the whole arena dancing.

Clean Bandit was a highlight for the teens, uplifting, danceable and full of hits. For us adults, Fatboy Slim delivered an incredible Saturday night headline set on the Obelisk. One of those “remember forever” moments.

And even the smaller stages were packed with talent. The Alcove, Sunrise, and BBC Introducing offered brilliant discoveries — next year, we’ll spend even more time there after dark.

When the Obelisk live sets came to an end, we couldn’t resist returning to Masseoke in the Comedy tent to sing along to some classic tunes. Somehow, our full-volume sing-along didn’t even embarrass the kids (too much).

This year, we spent less time in the Kids Area (though the Helter Skelter was still a post-sunset favourite) and explored more of Latitude’s corners. 

Our eldest daughter ventured out to the late-night DJ sets in the Trailer Park at night with her older cousins. With the help of phones and agreed-upon meeting points, it was wonderful to see her spread her wings. During the day, the Trailer Park provided quirky, immersive entertainment for all of us. Caravandal was a particular hit, where you could grab a spray can and let your creativity go wild.

The Zen Garden was a space to unwind. Providing shade, calm, and yoga for all preferences. Yoga classes can be booked in advance, but they fill up quickly. We found plenty of activities where you could go along and join in without needing to book.

Next year, we’d like to see more Comedy, as the children will be older. We are also yet to discover the Theatre Stage.

Each night, the children did their bit collecting discarded cups as we left the main stage (incentivised by 10p return fees!) 

We’d wander over the bridge across the water and past the beautiful light show to the dreamier, dancier side of the festival in the woods. Those still with energy could dance to DJ sets in the Sunrise Arena, hear rising stars at BBC Introducing, and discover mellow acoustic vibes in The Alcove. The children loved a quick stop at the Co-op, whether for snacks or to join the limbo party.

Next year, I hope the grown-ups (and maybe older teens) will spend even more time there after dark, soaking up the hidden magic of Latitude’s late-night forest energy.

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Practical lowdown

Unlike 2024’s dry and dusty days, Thursday mornings’ torrential rain meant our arrival at Latitude 2025 came with mud. Lots of it. But it didn’t dampen our spirits. Our 4WD helped when parking, and there were plenty of friendly campsite staff offering to help with tents.

To navigate the muddy paths, I wore my trusted DM-style boots, whatever my outfit. The children tried to stay in their waterproof Birkenstocks, but quickly realised they needed old trainers or short wellies to navigate the muddy path to the arena.

We packed light waterproof jackets for days when rain was forecast and jumpers to fetch mid-afternoon, and layered up as the sun went down.

While we drove, others in our group travelled by public transport and were seriously impressed. The train from London Liverpool Street, followed by Latitude’s well-timed shuttle buses, made for an easy, reliable journey. A brilliant option for those without a car or wanting to avoid muddy fields. Some people even took their camping trolleys on the train with them.

For those arriving by car on Thursday, the heavy rain and muddy tracks meant hour-long queues to access the site. However, our queue passed quickly as we excitedly planned our weekend whilst listening to the Latitude 2025 soundtrack on Spotify. 

We packed all the essentials from Mini Travellers Ultimate Family Camping Packing List for Festivals. We also stuck with our favourites from last year, bracelet-making, glow sticks, glitter and picnic blankets, but made a few tweaks too. This year, our friends bought acrylic pens for decorating stones and henna cones for decorating each other, both great ideas for older children and teenagers to enjoy during time away from the main arena.

We bought a camping table this year, but next year might bring a gazebo (if it looks rainy and we’re with a group) – big shout out to our friendly camping neighbours who welcomed us in when it rained 

As with last year, we brought ready-to-eat breakfasts (waffles still a winner!), snacks for the tent and cans of G&T for the stroll into the arena. Next year I might consider a stove, and coffee-making kit as there wasn’t a coffee van in our camping field this year. 

This year, the festival kept camping chairs further back from the main stages, allowing room for dancing and better views for everyone. A small but smart change we appreciated.

There is a huge range of food available in the Arena, and everyone enjoyed picking their favourites. Eating slightly early or late helped avoid long queues, and Thursday was quieter, a great opportunity for trying things out before the weekend crowds.

More than the music, more than the sunshine or the glitter, what stayed with us this year was the atmosphere. Latitude 2025 felt kind, safe & easy. It allowed all of us, kids and parents, to breathe, laugh, explore and enjoy ourselves without worry.

We’ll be back for Latitude’s 20th Anniversary year next year and hope to explore more, let the kids plan even more, and finally, the grown-ups are going for a full forest rave.

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