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Family folk festival
Hartlepool

Two days of free fun in the heart of hartlepool!
















We have old friends and new waiting to meet you at this year's free Family Festival! The Magic Lantern is returning with their enchanting shadow puppet caravan; Feasible Ferret Theatre are bringing us a couple of mad mobile fishmongers with impossibly cheeky seagulls; John Hegley will offer one of his iconic family workshops; there will be circus skills drop-ins, face painting, crafts, food stalls, and loads more to explore! And as always, you can enjoy taster performances from amazing festival artists and dance sides on the Croft Stage. Come along, try something new, and make memories with your family on the beautiful Headland.
Out of the Deep Blue
A magical and interactive adventure with Eko, a 13ft tall Sea Giant who has emerged from the deep to transport audiences of all ages into another world.
A story of connection and understanding told in two parts, first join Eko as he explores our site interacting with visitors, then settle in for a theatrical experience combining world class puppetry and contemporary dance.
Eko first visited us back in 2021 for our 1-day outdoor event, which was restricted due to the pandemic. We're so excited to bring him back to meet our whole festival family!


Family Festival Memories
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