It’s the opening weekend of the BBC tent, and those of you that have read this blog before will know by now that I love this space – it’s like an oasis in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the festival, with It’s green grass, deckchairs, ping pong table and exquisite programme of free events…

This weekend they have got lots going on for families – there will be a pirate fun day on Saturday 8th, featuring Swashbuckle live – there will be tickets available for the 2.30pm show for this if you did not get tickets for the other shows in the ballot.

Sunday 9th is art fun day in the BBC tent, again there will be lots of free activities going on and tickets available to the Art Ninja show, which looks a good option for slightly older children…

Failing all that, you could simply enjoy the space, buying a well deserved ice cream and curling up in a deckchair in front of the big screen in the sunshine !