Britain is famous for its summer music festivals. Although Glastonbury is over, grab your Wellies, there are still a number of festivals in the UK that are on our radar.
The Big Chill Festival at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire knows how to put on an exceptional, laid back event. This year Massive Attack, M.I.A., and Thom Yorke are headlining (Aug 5-8).
The Summer Sundae Weekender in Leicester is an annual indie shindig in the Midlands (Aug 13-15). The Green Man Festival in Glanusk Park, Brecon Beacon, will take you to a gorgeous part of Wales (Aug 20-22).
At the Reading Festival, second only to Glastonbury in longevity, you can expect the best of the current crop of rock and indie heroes (Aug 27-29). Or hop a boat to the Isle of Wight for one of the best and whackiest festivals on the circuit. Bestival is famous for its kitsch eclecticism and a fine array of musical talent (Sep 9-12).
Another on the low-key, boutiquey side of things, End of the Road in Dorset started a couple of years ago, with a name reflecting its place at the end of the festival season. The perfect way to round off the summer (Sep 10-12).
And Loopallu in Ullapool, Scotland is a tiny event on the west coast of Scotland that is the last hurrah for indie festivals in 2010 (Sep 17-18).
Had enough? Experience the famous summer festivals in London without getting stuck in the bloody English rain (and mud). The Metropolitan in London has a rock-and-roll inspired afternoon tea for those who want the concert experience sans mud or mosh pits.
Nibble on healthy cookies shaped like Wellies and umbrellas, or cupcakes adorned with guitars and tents. And it wouldn't be rock 'n roll without a little tequila; teaming up with Patron Silver Tequila, the Met Bar has created the "Festival Tea-quila" cocktail, so drink up while listening to the festival-inspired playlist spewing music from this year's performers.
Staying at the Met? Book ahead with the Ultimate Savings offer to get a City Room from £179 (a savings of 55%). Valid through December 31, 2010.
