Sub Tropical Seaside Festival 2014

The Show of Hands family festival will once again take place at Abbotsbury's Sub Tropical Gardens near Weymouth on Saturday 5th July, close to the Jurassic coast's Chesil Beach.

Line-up

The Show of Hands' annual signature festival on the Dorset heritage coast will feature some of the hottest young acoustic roots acts in England, Wales and Germany over six hours (starting at 3pm) of non-stop open-air entertainment on Abbotsbury's West Lawn.

This year Phil will be away so it's Steve Knightley and friends, Miranda Sykes & Rex Preston, Sheelanagig, Phillip Henry & Hannah Martin, and Aimee.

Tickets

Tickets will be available on 01305-871130, priced at £30 for adults and £17 for children, or a special offer family ticket for two adults and up to three children for £65. The Abbotsbury Tourism box office is open 9am-1pm and 2-5pm Mondays to Fridays.

More info

Concertgoers are invited to bring low-backed seating, rugs and picnics into the grounds - entry to the West Lawn area is from 1.30pm. The grounds open at 10am for those interested in looking round the 20-acre gardens (admission included in ticket price) with one trail taking visitors to a viewpoint overlooking the Jurassic coast and Chesil Beach. For the youngsters, children's entertainer Rob Pudner will be on hand with his circus skills and storytelling and face painters will also be at the ready.

Accommodation

This event does not have camping but there are a number of hotels, hostels and guest houses in the area.

More information will be here when available.