THE BIG RETREAT FESTIVAL
28-31 May 2027
Lawrenny, Pembrokeshire
Adults at heart · Families welcome
28–31 May 2027 · Lawrenny, Pembrokeshire
Four days of everything that makes you feel good.
The Big Retreat is a feel-good festival in the heart of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park — live music, incredible food, fitness, wild swims, yoga, inspiring talks and comedy. Over 300 experiences included in your ticket.
Come with friends, as a couple, on your own — or bring the kids and still keep your weekend.
First Wave tickets from £249 · Juniors £80 · Under-5s freeSpread the cost from just £19 a month.
What is The Big Retreat ?
The Big Retreat is a feel-good festival held every May bank holiday weekend on the Cleddau Estuary in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
Part retreat, part festival — and quite unlike either — it's four days of everything that makes you feel good. And only you get to decide what that is.
There are 300+ experiences to explore, and how you fill your days is entirely up to you. Some people do it all. Some do hardly anything. Both are doing it right.
Feel Good Your Way.
120+ Presenters | 300+ Experiences | 12 Feel Good Areas | 4 Days
Is it for me
The Big Retreat is for anyone who wants a weekend that leaves them feeling better than they arrived — however they get there.
You don't need to be fit, flexible, spiritual or a festival veteran. You just need to be open to finding your own feel good.
What Could Your Weekend Look Like?
Relax and restore
Yoga as the sun comes up over the estuary, gong baths, meditation and personal development sessions — then brave an ice bath, or melt into the hot tubs and sauna at the Woodland Spa.
Dance the night away
Live bands on the main stage every evening, DJ sets, silent discos and late-night singalongs in the Magic Teapot. Every day ends on a high.
Get curious in the Feel Good Field
The grown-up corner of the festival. Reiki, life drawing and adults-only workshops on confidence, intimacy and real-life wellbeing — open-minded, judgement-free and always talked about on the drive home.
Get moving
Fitness classes and the latest workout trends, running club, wild swimming in the estuary and paddleboarding on the water. Move as much or as little as you like.
Taste Something New
Cookery demos and fire cooking from top chefs, street food from across the world, wine tastings and mocktail workshops. Come hungry.
Lose yourself in making
Arts and crafts, foraging walks, bushcraft and axe throwing — learn a skill, make something with your hands, and go home with a story worth telling.
Find Your People
The Big Retreat has a way of turning strangers into friends. Come as you are, meet people who just get it.
What's Included in your ticket ...
4-Day Ticket
£249 - £369
Full access to The Big Retreat – four days in one of the UK’s most beautiful festival locations.
Friday 28th May 12pm – Monday 31st May 3pm 2027
All Tickets Include:
- 4 days of curated experiences across mind, body and soul
- 300+ workshops, talks, wild activities and feel-good sessions
- Live music on the main stage each evening
- Daily yoga, fitness, wild swimming, foraging and breathwork
- Inspiring talks from experts in wellbeing, adventure, food and nature
- Cooking demos, bushcraft, arts and craft
- Hot shower and lovely loos on the campsite
A restorative escape in the heart of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Boutique Glamping
Booking open June 2026
Looking for a little extra comfort at The Big Retreat?
Our Boutique Glamping Village takes the hassle out of camping, so you can arrive, unpack and start enjoying the festival from the moment you arrive.
Options include:
• Boutique Bell Tents with power and mini fridges
• Luxury furnished bell tents with proper beds and bedding
Luxury showers, toilets and pampers rooms
Wake up to birdsong, grab a barista coffee from the Sunshine Café and enjoy all the comforts that make festival life that little bit easier.
For those looking for an even more luxurious stay, just five minutes from the festival site, Little Retreat offers a limited number of Luxury Glamping Domes with private hot tubs and Snuggle Domes with outdoor baths — perfect for combining the festival experience with a peaceful countryside escape.
No tent poles. No airbeds. No stress. Just arrive and settle into your own little retreat.
Limited availability and always one of our most popular accommodation options.
What people like best about us...
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Lawrenny, Pembrokeshire (SA68 0PW), overlooking the Cleddau Estuary in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
By car: Swansea 1h20 · Cardiff 2h · Bristol 2h30 · London 4h30By train: Narberth or Kilgetty, then a 15-minute taxi (book ahead)
Frequently Asked Questions
The Big Retreat is a feel-good festival in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Wales, held over the May bank holiday weekend. It combines live music, great food and drink, fitness, comedy, talks, wild swimming, yoga and wellbeing — over 300 experiences included in the ticket price. It's about everything that makes you feel good, your way.
Over 300 experiences: yoga and fitness classes, wild swimming, gong baths, foraging, bushcraft, axe throwing, cookery demos, talks, personal development workshops, journalling, running club, drum circles, silent discos, large group art classes, kids' activities, and live music and comedy every evening. You can spread the cost from £19 a month — just choose Monthly Payments at checkout.
Camping, parking and campervan passes are booked separately. A small number of premium experiences also cost extra — including hot tubs and ice baths, massage and treatments, supper clubs, pottery, paddleboarding lessons and some specialist craft workshops that use pricier materials.
Tickets are non-refundable, but you have two options for flexibility. You can transfer your whole booking to a friend or family member through your Easol dashboard, free of charge. Or add Booking Protection at checkout (around 7–10% of your booking) for a refund through Cover Genius if illness, travel disruption or other covered events stop you attending — it can't be added later, so we recommend ticking the box when you book.
Yes — choose from General Camping, Family Camping (near the loos and showers), child-free Quiet Camping, the Live-In Vehicle campsite for campervans and caravans, or the Boutique Glamping Village. You can also stay off site and come in each day with a weekend parking ticket.
Yes — choose from General Camping, Family Camping (near the loos and showers), child-free Quiet Camping, the Live-In Vehicle campsite for campervans and caravans, or the Boutique Glamping Village. You can also stay off site and come in each day with a weekend parking ticket.
Yes — we have accessible facilities, an Accessibility Campsite and free PA tickets.
Email hello@thebigretreatfestival.com for an access application form, and we'll confirm the facilities you need.
We're sorry, but no — dogs and other pets aren't allowed at the festival or campsite, and you'd be turned away at the gate without a refund. Registered guide and assistance dogs are of course welcome.
Lawrenny, Pembrokeshire, SA68 0PW — inside the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Around 1h20 from Swansea, 2h30 from Bristol and 4h30 from London by car (please book a parking ticket). By train, Narberth and Kilgetty stations are a 15-minute taxi ride away — book your taxi in advance.
Yes. The Big Retreat is an adult-focused festival where children are genuinely welcome. There's a dedicated Family area with bushcraft, crafts and play, family camping near the facilities, Junior tickets from £80, and under-5s go free.
It's not a kids' festival — the programme is designed for grown-ups first. If you'd prefer a fully adults-only weekend, The Big Retreat Cambridgeshire in September is our adults-only edition.
Join our Solo Travellers
Ready to embark on a solo traveller adventure?
Join the Solo Travellers group at The Big Retreat and discover a vibrant community that celebrates exploration, and fosters friendships for life.
Don't let fear of solo travel hold you back - Join the Solo Travellers Group and unlock a world of adventure and companionship
The Woodland Spa
A truly nurturing environment where we can enhance your wellbeing emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually. We encourage you on your journey of selfcare.
Massages, hot tubs, and facial yoga workshops are available at an extra cost—you can book these with your weekend ticket or visit our spa reception at the festival.