There’s something uniquely powerful about stepping away from the noise and stepping into a space designed with your wellbeing in mind. Wellness festivals, once a niche curiosity, have blossomed into joyful gatherings that blend movement, mindfulness, and connection in settings that soothe the soul. From Cornwall’s coastlines to Norfolk’s countryside, here are five standout festivals for 2025 that offer more than just yoga and smoothies — they invite you to recalibrate, recharge, and maybe even rediscover a part of yourself.
1. Happy Place Festival
Tatton Park, Cheshire | 30–31 August 2025
If there’s one event that manages to strike the perfect balance between inspiration and playfulness, it’s Happy Place. Born from Fearne Cotton’s own mental health journey and growing brand of the same name, this festival radiates warmth and authenticity.
Set in the beautiful surroundings of Tatton Park, the weekend includes an uplifting mix of yoga sessions, sound baths, creative workshops (think pottery, jewellery-making, and journaling), alongside talks from big-hearted thinkers and famous faces like author Donna Ashworth and broadcaster Gemma Atkinson.
But what really sets Happy Place apart is its atmosphere: inclusive, vibrant, and deeply human. Whether you’re attending solo or bringing the whole family, you’ll find a real sense of community here — plus plenty of moments to pause, stretch, laugh, or dance barefoot in the grass. The Saturday is sold out, but you can still get Sunday tickets, if your quick!
2. Boardmasters Festival
Newquay, Cornwall | 6–10 August 2025
No plans for this weekend? You have now! Boardmasters might be best known for surfboards and chart-topping headliners (Raye is headlining on the Friday, while London Grammar and Wet Leg are on the Sunday line-up), but its wellbeing offering is far more than an afterthought.
Set against the backdrop of the Cornish coastline, Boardmasters’ wellness programme is thoughtfully curated for those who want to rise with the sun and soak up some soul-stirring sessions before the music kicks off. From ocean-view yoga flows to breathwork, cold-water dips, and mindful movement classes rooted in nature — there’s a grounding, expansive energy to the whole experience.
It’s the kind of festival where you can spend your morning meditating on a cliff top, your afternoon catching waves, and your evening dancing beneath the stars. No forced positivity. Just salt air, movement, and the freedom to choose your pace.
3. Raw Beauty, Yoga & Relax Retreat
The Norfolk Farmhouse, Felmingham | 12–14 September 2025
If your idea of the perfect wellness escape involves fewer crowds and more personal space, this intimate weekend retreat might be exactly what you need. Hosted at The Norfolk Farmhouse — a lovingly restored Georgian home surrounded by meadows and stillness — the Raw Beauty retreat blends curated self-care with permission to rest.
Expect grounding yoga, meditative sound baths, guided breathwork and even a signature facial made with food-grade ingredients (yes, your skincare may smell like dessert). The retreat also includes nourishing vegetarian meals, a wood-fired sauna, hot tub, and the option to book holistic treatments like massage or energy healing.
The atmosphere is gentle and unhurried. You’re encouraged to nap, read, or wander the grounds. It’s less about transformation and more about real rest — the kind that stays with you long after the weekend ends.
4. Into the Wild Festival
Sussex | 22–25 August 2025
Calling this a festival doesn’t quite do it justice. Into the Wild is more like a portal into another way of being — one where music, nature, creativity, and community come together in celebration of the Earth and our place within it.
Held in the heart of Sussex countryside, this family-friendly event features over 200 workshops ranging from wild food foraging to herbal medicine, bushcraft, dance, and storytelling. There’s also a buzzing world music scene with artists and DJs from across the globe, plus talks, wellness spaces, woodland saunas, and all kinds of deliciously nourishing food.
It’s immersive, magical, and totally unplugged from the usual routine. Children are welcomed, elders are celebrated, and everyone is invited to slow down, get curious, and reconnect — not just with nature, but with themselves.
5. Verve Festival
Hatch House, Wiltshire | 13–14 September 2025
Elegant yet unpretentious, Verve is a beautifully curated weekend of movement, mindfulness, and celebration — all set in the dreamy walled gardens of Hatch House.
Your ticket gives you full access to a diverse schedule of yoga, meditation, breathwork, drumming, sound healing, and talks from wellbeing experts. What’s special here is the balance: the programme is full but never frantic, and the spaces — from the garden pop-ups to the evening party — feel considered and calm.
There’s a strong sense of purpose behind Verve too. With sustainability at its core and a focus on slow living, it attracts a community that’s thoughtful, open, and engaged. It’s the kind of festival where you leave with new practices, new friends, and a renewed sense of what matters most.
