As a Geronimo ambassador we took Lucas to his first festival at the end of May. Geronimo Festival is a family festival aimed at 2-13 year olds, although there is nothing to say younger and older children won’t enjoy it too.
The queue to get in to Tatton Park was long and slow once we turned off the main roads into the country roads. However, it wasn’t unbearable and I did expect it to be like that. Lucas wasn’t too impressed but if we go next year, we will know to put more snacks and toys in to introduce at the end of the journey to keep him entertained.
Once we got in, we headed straight for the 3ft and under zone. In there we found Tumble Tots, Baby Ballet, Soft Play, Baby Yoga. Lucas adored the soft play area and I think he could have happily spent the full day in there, it was actually the same lady that we hired Lucas’ soft play from for his birthday party.
We went into baby ballet where a ballet dancer and 2 teddy bears were dancing. We also had a story read to us by one of The Clangers! I really wanted to explore tumble tots but unfortunately every time we passed there was a huge queue and I knew Lucas wouldn’t want to wait in line in the blazing sun. There were also a breastfeeding tent and changing tent for privacy. The changing tent even had free nappies and wipes in there.
Walking round the festival there were so many activities going on from birds of prey, donkey rides, tightwalking violinists and circus acts. We watched the Knights of the Royal Order carry out a live joust which took a while to warm up but by the end I was very impressed.
Over on the main stage we saw Cook and Line from Swashbuckle who were hilarious, as it was nice weather we stayed relaxing between the main stage and the stalls so Lucas could have a crawl/walk without getting in anybody’s way. There was a huge screen to the side of the main stage that showed the acts so we had a good view without needing to be in the crowds. We also saw Mr Bloom and Justin Fletcher before we headed home.
We didn’t look at half of the activities that were available and had a great day, with everything there, it is definitely a great family day out. We found that Lucas is just in that in between stage were he was too old for the baby activities such as yoga but too young for the ballet as he isn’t stable enough on his feet yet. That being said though, Geronimo doesn’t charge for under 2s and it is aimed at children 2+. I hope Geronimo returns to Tatton Park next year when Lucas can really get into it x
indreamworld
June 17, 2016 at 7:28 am (2 years ago)What a great idea for a day out, I didn’t know there was such a thing as baby festivals! 🙂
Looks brilliant fun.
Colette
June 17, 2016 at 9:24 am (2 years ago)When we went last year Amy was probably a similar age and we found that she stayed in her pushchair a lot while the big kids got on with stuff – she missed out on the toddler stuff.
This year, she’s a bit older and she got stuck in on the bouncy castle and helter skelter etc. I think it’s a very different experience depending on the age of children you take.
Leanne
June 17, 2016 at 10:26 am (2 years ago)What a fab place to visit for a family day out. Looks like there was a nice variety of activities for everyone to do.
StressedMum
June 17, 2016 at 12:41 pm (2 years ago)Looks like a great festival, and like you had a great day out once you got there x
Mandi
June 17, 2016 at 1:03 pm (2 years ago)Lovely to read a positive review, we went to lollibop previously and all of the children enjoyed it, I also think its what you make it, like you know it is going to be busy but you just prepare for it, and if the children are happy them i’m happy x
RachelSwirl
June 17, 2016 at 3:18 pm (2 years ago)So much going on and it looks like a heap of fun!
Claire
June 17, 2016 at 3:49 pm (2 years ago)It looks like a great fun day out for the family 🙂
Rhian Westbury
June 17, 2016 at 3:57 pm (2 years ago)Such a lot to do as a family, it’s nice that festivals like this exist x
Life as Mum
June 17, 2016 at 4:00 pm (2 years ago)Looks like a great event for family. My girls would love it there.
Nikki
June 17, 2016 at 4:49 pm (2 years ago)Sounds like a great day out and well done for having free wipes and nappies for everyone to use.
The London Mum
June 17, 2016 at 6:27 pm (2 years ago)Oh it looked so lovely! What a great festival to go to. Great tip about snacks though in case of queues. x
Rachel
June 17, 2016 at 7:48 pm (2 years ago)OOh what an amazing time you had and some great tips too x
WhatLauraLoves
June 18, 2016 at 3:22 am (2 years ago)Oh this is so sweet! I didnt realise festivals like this existed! So much fun xxx
Fashion and Style Police
June 18, 2016 at 12:15 pm (2 years ago)This is a fab idea for a family day out. Looks exciting.
Miss Kitty Kaos
June 18, 2016 at 1:08 pm (2 years ago)This looks like such a great day out I may have to take my step son next year!x
Sam
June 18, 2016 at 7:31 pm (2 years ago)I’d never heard of this festival before, but it looks like ti would be great fun with little kids!
MELANIE EDJOURIAN
June 18, 2016 at 10:14 pm (2 years ago)OMG that looks like great fun, i have never been but then didn’t know it was that good.
Charli Bruce
June 19, 2016 at 9:16 am (2 years ago)What a great little festival! Its sucha a shame that Lucas is at that in between age, hopefully next year you guys will have a lot more to do. When my daughter was younger there was never really anything like this which was a shame x
Hannah
June 19, 2016 at 12:53 pm (2 years ago)Wow there is so much to do! Never heard about this before x
Sarah, Things Sarah Loves
June 19, 2016 at 2:39 pm (2 years ago)I have never heard of this festival before but it looks like so much fun.
Jessica
June 19, 2016 at 4:27 pm (2 years ago)Great family getaway/bonding idea! Love the big bears on stage!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche
June 20, 2016 at 7:56 am (2 years ago)This looks like such a fun little festival for kids! So many great activities going on.
Sally Akins
June 20, 2016 at 8:50 am (2 years ago)It looks like you had a fab family day out – I wish there had been something like this when my boys were teeny
Jemma
June 20, 2016 at 12:40 pm (2 years ago)Great pictures! Looks like such an amazing festival to take the kids to.
Anosa
June 20, 2016 at 4:28 pm (2 years ago)Though I don’t yet have kids I think I too would have enjoyed this festival as it looks like it was so much fun