| FRIDAY 22 MAY 2026 · THE BOARDING PASS |
we've done the maths on where your festival budget actually goes—and the results are grim.
| ✈ Today's top picks |
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8 European Christmas markets cheaper than Edinburgh — Edinburgh's central hotels hit £220/night in December. We costed uDEAL · 8 European Christmas markets cheaper than Edinburgh — Edinburgh's central hotels hit £220/night in December. We costed u Read the guide → |
Centre Parcs is up 47% in 2 years — here are 5 UK alternatives for a family long-weekend under £600. (1) Bluestone WalesDEAL · Centre Parcs is up 47% in 2 years — here are 5 UK alternatives for a family long-weekend under £600. (1) Bluestone Wales Read the guide → |
We tested £400 at 3 UK festivals — here's where it goes furthest. Glastonbury (£415 ticket alone, sold out): zero — overDEAL · We tested £400 at 3 UK festivals — here's where it goes furthest. Glastonbury (£415 ticket alone, sold out): zero — over Read the guide → |
 Festival camping now costs more than festival ticketsDEAL · Premium camping at UK festivals like Glastonbury costs £1,800+ while tickets cost £415. Explore cheaper glamping and accommodation alternatives. Read the guide → |
| ✨ Editor's spotlight |
 Reading and Leeds 2026 festival tickets from £295FROM £295 pp · Reading and Leeds Festival 2026 standard tickets £295pp, August 27-30. Premium camping available from £150pp extra. See the spotlight → |
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