The Big Retreat Festival

The Big Retreat Festival 2026

Join The Big Retreat Festival from 22–25 May 2026 at Lawrenny Park Estate, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Set on the edge of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, this four-day event combines wellness, creativity and nature in a peaceful farm-and-river setting.

Wellness & Activities

Start your days with yoga, sound baths and energising workouts. Enjoy forest walks, wild swimming, mindful foraging and creative workshops including painting, drumming and cooking demos. The festival offers a diverse programme of yoga, meditation, breathwork, arts and nature activities.

Food & Drink

Refuel with nourishing meals from food stalls featuring farm-fresh salads, stews, wraps and sweet treats. Watch live cookery demonstrations and enjoy drinks throughout the day and evening, from coffee and smoothies to local craft beers, mulled wine and gin tastings.

Evening Entertainment

Experience live music on the main stage, ranging from acoustic to world bands. Dance at the silent disco, gather around bonfires, or join impromptu drum circles and guitar jams. The cosy festival bar serves hot drinks and cocktails under the stars.

Community & Atmosphere

The Big Retreat Festival fosters a warm, friendly community spirit where attendees connect and relax together. Surrounded by oak woods, wildflower meadows and river views, it offers a supportive, inclusive space for all ages to enjoy and unwind.

By car, Lawrenny is straightforward to reach via Welsh roads. From the east, take the M4 to Carmarthen and then the A40/A48/A477 towards Pembrokeshire; from the west or north, follow the A40 and take the A4075 south at Canaston Bridge. Enter postcode SA68 0PW into your GPS (this lands you in Lawrenny village) and follow festival signposts to the event. Driving times are roughly 1–2 hours from Swansea, 2–3 hours from Bristol or Cardiff, and about 4–5 hours from London (allow extra time for scenic country lanes). Parking is available on site (a parking pass may be required).

If you prefer public transport, the nearest train stations are Narberth (on the Cardiff–Milford Haven line) and Kilgetty (on the Swansea–Pembroke Dock line). These are about 5–7 miles from Lawrenny, so you’ll want to take a taxi (about 15–20 minutes) to the festival – it’s wise to book this in advance as local taxis can be limited. Haverfordwest station is also an option (about 15 miles away). National Express coaches stop at Pembroke Dock and Haverfordwest, and some local buses reach nearby villages – from any of these, a short taxi trip will bring you directly to Lawrenny.

The closest major airports are Cardiff (around 100 miles east) and Bristol (about 170 km east), both with flights from UK and European cities. From either airport you can rent a car or take a train. The usual route is to head west (by road A40/A477) through Swansea into Pembrokeshire. Exeter (~100 miles) or Manchester/Birmingham (longer drives) are other possibilities. Many travelers also fly into London and connect via train or coach to Wales. Major coach lines run to Swansea and Cardiff, and from those cities you would connect to regional transport towards Lawrenny.

For accommodations, the festival site itself offers on-site camping (bring your own tent, campervan or motorhome) and glamping options (pre-pitched bell tents and geodesic domes – book early). On-site facilities include toilets and showers, and there are campervan/caravan zones. Nearby towns like Narberth, Tenby and Pembroke Dock (15–30 minutes’ drive) offer a variety of hotels, B&Bs and self-catering cottages. Pembrokeshire is popular in summer, so book lodging early. If staying off-site, plan transportation each day (car or pre-arranged taxi recommended) and allow extra time on the narrow country roads.