What's on in the area

Limetree Festival

Jul 2010 (annual)

Cost: £90; 5-17s £35; under 5s free

For people who moan about festivals not being what they used to be, there's the laid-back Limetree Festival at North Yorkshire's Lime Tree Farm. It features up-and-coming bands, comedy, cabaret, street theatre and a stone circle, minus the corporate feel.

Across three stages, festival-goers in 2009 can catch the blues and soul of Chunky Butt Funky, the comedic rap of Goldie Lookin Chain, hip-hop from Cantaloop, as well as funk, soul, jazz and dance from Groovenik, various DJ sets and quirky performances.

Massages and spiritual healing may be a highlight for some. For others, it'll be the 'non nightclub prices' on drinks. The festival's ethos aims to be as green as the North Yorkshire nature reserve where it takes place, with recycling strongly encouraged and eco-composting toilets.

Lime Tree Farm