Who needs Glastonbury when we have Basstonbury?!

Royston Crow: Basstonbury - Hope, 6, Lucia, 5, and Evlyn, 11, enjoy the music festival.Basstonbury - Hope, 6, Lucia, 5, and Evlyn, 11, enjoy the music festival. (Image: Karyn Haddon)

The 2021 event, in aid of Bassingbourn Charities, kicked off on Saturday with the Soul Groove Radio Picnic which had everyone up and dancing to some familiar soul tunes.

Royston Crow: Basstonbury - Indie, 11, Cassidy, 11, and Gabriel, 8, enjoy the day outBasstonbury - Indie, 11, Cassidy, 11, and Gabriel, 8, enjoy the day out (Image: Karyn Haddon)

Sunday's Family Festival saw performances from Molly Ames, Coast, Lauren, Splinters Rest, and Wolf Pack.

Royston Crow: Basstonbury - Rob and Julie Turner enjoy the music festival.Basstonbury - Rob and Julie Turner enjoy the music festival. (Image: Karyn Haddon)

An event spokesperson said: "It was great to hear the Soul Groove Radio DJs at the Field of Dreams and see everyone enjoying themselves, after a hard 18 months.

"On Sunday, despite the cold northerly wind, people wrapped up to listen to some amazing live music.

Royston Crow: Basstonbury - The Clover family enjoy the day outBasstonbury - The Clover family enjoy the day out (Image: Karyn Haddon)

"The weather didn’t stop children having a go on the obstacle course, even at risk of falling into the water.

Royston Crow: Basstonbury - Emily, 6, enjoys the obstacle courseBasstonbury - Emily, 6, enjoys the obstacle course (Image: Karyn Haddon)

"People got ready in the glitter bar and posing in the photo booth, before taking to the dance floor.

"Bassingbourn Charities want to say a massive thank you to everyone who came out to support this year’s Basstonbury."


Royston Crow: Basstonbury - Hope, aged six , Evlyn, 11, Sarah, Sarah, Cristina, Lucia, aged 5, and Rachel enjoy the day outBasstonbury - Hope, aged six , Evlyn, 11, Sarah, Sarah, Cristina, Lucia, aged 5, and Rachel enjoy the day out (Image: Karyn Haddon)

Royston Crow: Basstonbury - The Mynott family enjoy the music festivalBasstonbury - The Mynott family enjoy the music festival (Image: Karyn Haddon)

Royston Crow: Basstonbury - Andy, Alison and Mark enjoy a drink.Basstonbury - Andy, Alison and Mark enjoy a drink. (Image: Karyn Haddon)

Royston Crow: Basstonbury - Faye Finch and Josh Bullard running the barBasstonbury - Faye Finch and Josh Bullard running the bar (Image: Karyn Haddon)

Royston Crow: Basstonbury - Morna Rees and Steve Simpson enjoy the music festivalBasstonbury - Morna Rees and Steve Simpson enjoy the music festival (Image: Karyn Haddon)

Royston Crow: Basstonbury - The Packer and Palmer families enjoy the music festivalBasstonbury - The Packer and Palmer families enjoy the music festival (Image: Karyn Haddon)

Royston Crow: Basstonbury - Dominic, 12, enjoys the obstacle.Basstonbury - Dominic, 12, enjoys the obstacle. (Image: Karyn Haddon)


Royston Crow: Basstonbury - Singer Molly Ames entertains the crowdsBasstonbury - Singer Molly Ames entertains the crowds (Image: Karyn Haddon)