Found Festival

Found Festival 2026

Found Festival returns from 28-31 August 2026 at the Claydon Estate near Buckingham, Buckinghamshire. This boutique festival offers four days of live music, arts, and community in a scenic rural setting.

Music

Discover a curated lineup featuring Americana, folk, roots, blues, country, and world music on intimate stages. Expect acoustic singer-songwriters, spoken-word poets, storytellers, stand-up comedy, and circus performances.

Workshops & Activities

Engage with creative workshops and cultural activities including:

• Art and craft sessions
• Drumming circles and yoga classes
• Storytelling circles and nature talks

Family Friendly

Found Festival offers a dedicated kids’ area with crafts and shows, alongside family-friendly campsites with facilities like hot showers and camper van hookups.

Atmosphere

Set in rolling fields with open spaces and shady trees, the festival fosters a relaxed, welcoming community vibe. Evenings feature campfires and communal areas where visitors connect under the stars.

Buckingham is easily reached by rail. The closest mainline station is Milton Keynes Central (about 15-20 miles east), which has frequent trains to London (Euston in about 30 minutes). From Milton Keynes, take a taxi or catch the Stagecoach X5 bus into Buckingham. Chiltern Railways also runs trains from London Marylebone to Aylesbury or Bicester Village (both about 12 miles away); from either station, a taxi or local bus will get you to Buckingham. Once in town, local buses and taxis can drop you at the Claydon Estate (enter the postcode MK18 2EY into a map app).

For drivers, Buckingham is well signposted from major roads. From London, take the M40 north to junction 9 (toward Bicester), then follow the A41 to Buckingham. From the north or west, use the M1 motorway to junction 13/14 and continue on the A421 into Buckingham. The A413 road also links Buckingham with Aylesbury. Once in town, follow signs for Claydon House or enter MK18 2EY into your GPS. Rural roads in this part of Buckinghamshire are generally well-maintained but can be busy during a holiday weekend, so allow extra travel time.

By air, the nearest airports are London Luton (about 30 miles/45 minutes away) and London Heathrow (about 60 miles/1-1.5 hours). Birmingham Airport is also an option (around 90-100 miles). From any airport you can hire a car or taxi. Alternatively, trains or coaches run from Heathrow and Luton to central London or Milton Keynes, where you can connect on local services to Buckingham. Coach services to Milton Keynes and Oxford also operate; from there you can take buses that serve Buckingham. Remember to book travel tickets in advance for a late-summer weekend.

There are plenty of places to stay near Buckingham. In the town itself you will find budget-friendly hotels (like Premier Inn and Travelodge) as well as local guesthouses and B&Bs, many with free parking. Milton Keynes and Aylesbury (about 15-20 minutes away by car) offer a wider range of hotels if needed. For a countryside experience, consider cottages, farm B&Bs or inns in nearby villages. Since late August is a popular time, it is best to book accommodations early. Many festival-goers also camp on-site – the festival campsite (tents and camper vans) is included with multi-day tickets, so you can wake up right by the music. If you prefer not to camp at the festival, look for nearby campsites or holiday parks in the Buckingham area.