{"id":16305,"date":"2023-06-15T10:44:07","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T09:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redcarcleveland.co.uk\/enjoy\/?page_id=16305"},"modified":"2026-03-20T11:25:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T11:25:10","slug":"between-the-tides-festival","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/redcarcleveland.co.uk\/enjoy\/between-the-tides-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Between the Tides"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Between the Tides Festival<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-social wp-block-coblocks-social-profiles has-colors\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betweenthetidesfestival\" title=\"Facebook\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-block-coblocks-social__button wp-block-coblocks-social__button--facebook has-padding\" style=\"border-radius:40px\"><span class=\"wp-block-coblocks-social__icon\"><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-coblocks-social__text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bttredcar\" title=\"Twitter\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-block-coblocks-social__button wp-block-coblocks-social__button--twitter has-padding\" style=\"border-radius:40px\"><span class=\"wp-block-coblocks-social__icon\"><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-coblocks-social__text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/betweenthetidesfestival\/\" title=\"Instagram\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-block-coblocks-social__button wp-block-coblocks-social__button--instagram has-padding\" style=\"border-radius:40px\"><span class=\"wp-block-coblocks-social__icon\"><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-coblocks-social__text\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Between the Tides Festival returns to Redcar Saturday 22 &amp; Sunday 23 August 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to the wonderful world of<strong> <\/strong>the award-winning* Between the Tides festival, a free outdoor festival for children, young people and families.&nbsp; Once again set in the beautiful grounds of Kirkleatham, this year\u2019s festival expands even further\u2014transforming the historic village and walled garden into a vibrant world of theatre, puppetry, circus, dance, storytelling and live music. *the festival won Best Event of the Year at last year\u2019s North East Cultural Awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year promises to be bigger and better than ever, with magical woodland adventures. Expect all the favourite highlights from last year\u2014the big bubble foam finale, party animal woodland disco, interactive chalk walk, and fantastical walkabout characters\u2014alongside an incredible line\u2011up of shows suitable for all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as mesmerising performances, there are also playful installations, workshops, street food Pick and Mix Market, live music and walkabouts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Festival Highlights include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Disorder of Knights \u2013 Tit for Tat.&nbsp; Thrilling juggling, comedy, and theatrical circus.&nbsp; And fire.&nbsp; Lots of fire!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up in the Sky \u2013 Autin Dance. Commissioned by Between the Tides and TeesDance, this is a joyful, high-impact aerial show performed on a striking 7-metre circular structure.&nbsp; Peer high up into the sky as six performers soar, spin and fly through a heartwarming story of belonging, adventure and home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hydro Punk \u2013 Artizani.&nbsp; Taps, valves, pipes, pumps, sprays, and leaks come together to form a chaotic, yet playful water machine full of games and puzzles.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Ugly Bug Wingding \u2013 Enter Edem.&nbsp; A mesmerising jubilee for your eyes and ears! Enter a magical miniature world of enticing insects and colourful creatures on their way to an un-bee-lievable party!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Luminarium &#8211; Architects of Air.&nbsp; A welcome return for this incredible light filled inflatable experience. &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join the party animals forest take over \u2013 with a silent woodland disco, costumes to wear and a fabulous musical experience.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dive into The Big Bubble Bash.&nbsp; A highlight of last year\u2019s festival, the foam party finale is the perfect messy end to a festival that is all about having fun.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Festival Fringe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>New for 2026, the festival brings an extra day of activities especially for teens on Tuesday 18 August, taking over Redcar High Street with exciting pop\u2011up performances and creative experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/redcarcleveland.co.uk\/enjoy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/map-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21445\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/redcarcleveland.co.uk\/enjoy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/map-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/redcarcleveland.co.uk\/enjoy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/map-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/redcarcleveland.co.uk\/enjoy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/map-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/redcarcleveland.co.uk\/enjoy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/map-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/redcarcleveland.co.uk\/enjoy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/map-305x216.jpg 305w, https:\/\/redcarcleveland.co.uk\/enjoy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/map-180x127.jpg 180w, https:\/\/redcarcleveland.co.uk\/enjoy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/map-340x240.jpg 340w, https:\/\/redcarcleveland.co.uk\/enjoy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/map-150x106.jpg 150w, https:\/\/redcarcleveland.co.uk\/enjoy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/map-400x283.jpg 400w, https:\/\/redcarcleveland.co.uk\/enjoy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/map-1131x800.jpg 1131w, https:\/\/redcarcleveland.co.uk\/enjoy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/map-707x500.jpg 707w, https:\/\/redcarcleveland.co.uk\/enjoy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/map-566x400.jpg 566w, https:\/\/redcarcleveland.co.uk\/enjoy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/map.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Bits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Between the Tides is spread across the grounds of Kirkleatham Walled Garden and Kirkleatham Museum.&nbsp; It is approximately five minutes walk between the two. The side entrance to the Walled Garden will be open so please enter here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entry to the Walled Garden will be free on both days of the festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Car Parking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Car parking for the event is FREE on the Kirkleatham Showground.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are coming from Redcar, enter via Kirkleatham Lane \u2013 the first entrance NOT the museum entrance.&nbsp; If you are driving in via the A174, drive past the first entry marked for the museum, go straight over the roundabout and take the next turning on the right marked Kirkleatham Village. The entrance is marked on the map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Disabled parking can be found at Kirkleatham Walled Garden.&nbsp; Please note \u2013 there is no general parking for festival goers here.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Toilets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are public toilets and baby changing facilities at Kirkleatham Walled Garden and Kirkleatham Museum.&nbsp; Additional toilets can be found near the Stage in Car Park 1 at the Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional baby changing facilities can be found near Kirkleatham Owl Centre in our Between the Tides tipi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Credits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Between the Tides is programmed and produced by Redcar &amp; Cleveland Borough Council and supported financially by Arts Council England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are a touring network partner in Without Walls, a consortium of festivals and arts organisations bringing fantastic outdoor arts events to towns and cities across England.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Between the Tides Festival Between the Tides Festival returns to Redcar Saturday 22 &amp; Sunday 23 August 2026 Welcome to the wonderful world of the award-winning* Between the Tides festival, a free outdoor festival for children, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":22728,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"archive_redcar.php","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-16305","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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