Over 500 ways to feel good
Four days to find yours.
The Big Retreat Festival
Ever left a festival feeling better than when you arrived?
There are so many ways to feel good, so rather than decide what your festival weekend looks like, we create choice.
More than 500 experiences across four days: live music, comedy, talks, fitness, yoga, wild swimming, food, creative workshops, dance, nature and adventure.
You might start with yoga, swim in the estuary, listen to a talk and dance all night.
You might choose a run, a chef session, comedy and a few drinks with friends. Both are The Big Retreat.
We’d love you to go home with one thing that keeps you feeling good. It might be a class you fell in love with, a lightbulb moment from a talk or a new hobby. And very likely a new friend or two, because this is where you find your kind of people.
What is The Big Retreat ?
The Big Retreat Festival is a four-day 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. You camp, glamp or bring the campervan, and spend four days doing whatever makes you feel good.
200+ Presenters | 500+ 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.
Where will you find your feel good?
The Estuary Sanctuary
The Main Stage
The Feel Good Field
The Fitness Field
Chef's Kitchen
Arts and Craft
The Soul Space
On the Water
Woodland Spa
Tangled Woods
Talk Tent
Darwins Den
What's Included in your ticket ...
4-Day Ticket
£269 - £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 now
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.
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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 4h30 By 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 £30 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, Solo 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 20-22 August 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.