Summerhill School
founded by A.S.Neill in 1921 and still ahead of its time
Unite around equality, individuality, free play, imagination, creativity, self-discovery, wellbeing, democracy and community
Festival begins in…
We are planning many celebratory events which will take place over the coming months. To include a big online event this summer (2021), and it will culminate in our historic offline Summerhill Festival of Childhood next summer 2022 (exact dates TBC)!
all speakers are participants
Organise your own projects, workshops and collaborate with others during the festival
At the Summerhill Festival of
Childhood you will experience
thought-
provoking talks
by pioneers from all over the world
work and practice of organisations
that have a major impact within education, childrearing, community and children’s rights
amazing
performances
theatre, circus, dance, live music and arts
workshops, exhibitions and presentations
for all ages: from yoga to sculpting, theatre to messy play, crafts to music and many more
Exhibition of educational projects
connect with inspiring people and initiatives from all over the world
lots of fun activities
for adults and children
founder of Summerhill School
Our contributors
Peakhill Farm can host up to 5000 people. Children and adults alike will be able to enjoy this beautiful, comfortable open air campsite, and you’ll be able to decorate your pitches creatively too.
Transport to and from Summerhill School will be provided but for those who prefer, it is a 35-40 minute walk through beautiful British countryside with a magical twist.
This picturesque spot, just 2 miles from Summerhill School, hosts a wonderful annual musical festival, so campers will be in safe hands!
More details about the campsite, parking, food, location and festival entertainment to follow. Keep following our social media channels to stay up to date with the plans as they unfold. We look forward to seeing you there!
2 miles from Summerhill School
FAQ
Here are the new official dates for next year’s Summerhill Festival of Childhood: 5-10th August 2022.
Put it in the diary, and we look forward to lots of hugs with our friends and supporters from all corners of the world at this historic event.
Peakhill Farm https://www.peakhillfarm.co.uk/
This picturesque spot, just 2 miles from Summerhill School, hosts a wonderful annual musical festival, so campers will be in safe hands!
Peakhill Farm can host up to 5000 people. Children and adults alike will be able to enjoy this beautiful, comfortable open air campsite, and you’ll be able to decorate your pitches creatively too.
Transport to and from Summerhill School will be provided but for those who prefer to walk, it will take 35-40 minutes.
How much do the tickets cost?
Adult (18 and above)
Adult 6 Days Full Ticket – £220
Child (4-17 years)
6 Days Full Ticket – £65
Children (0-3 years) FREE
Day Tickets
Adult Day Ticket – £50
Child Day Ticket – £15
Accommodation in your own tent is included. Food is not included, but we will have a variety of food and other vendors on site at the festival.
In the case Festival will be impossible because of the restrictions due to COVID-19 can I get a refund?
In the event that the festival is postponed due to COVID-19, the good news is that the festival will just be moved to new dates. The tickets bought for the festival will automatically be rolled over to the new date.
In the meantime we are doing everything in our power to produce a wonderful event in this new post-COVID world.
