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Bishop Richard will celebrate Mass at this year's Big Church Festival at Wiston Park. If you haven't got your festival tickets yet there is still time - join with over 30,000 people from across the UK and beyond to worship together in the jaw-dropping surroundings of the Wiston Estate, in the company of some of the best Christian artists in the world.

Speaking recently, our Youth Adviser, Lizzie, said: "This year's BIG Church Festival promises to be better than ever before, offering the perfect day trip or weekend experience to people and families of all ages across our community of faith. Sign up now and enjoy worship anthems from the mainstage, family 'fields of fun', cream teas and fantastic choirs surrounded by the beautiful gardens of Wiston House. This is the Church: all tribes and all ages, campsites becoming communities and many memories in the making."

This year’s offer includes the fantastic Field of Fun with bubble blasting, hula hooping, face painting, inflatables, climbing walls, football cages, circus performers – you name it. With so much at every turn, this area is always a hit with parents and children alike (thankfully the coffee is fantastic too).  For energetic play, there is an enormous straw bale pyramid, young people can try their hand at archery, race around the go-kart track, or make new friends playing a game of Zorb football.

For something a little more creative, the craft tent is open all day with various workshops, a puppet show, and a Storytelling tent for interactive family stories of adventure and imagination. The Field of Fun is home to our Big Church Kids’ Tent, offering a safe space to worship together with your little ones and seeing first-hand their eyes opening to the wonder of God.

We can't wait to see you there, click here to book your place and save 52%. To get a snapshot of the weekend, click on the short film below.

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