Foraging, astronomy, sledging, rafting ... And some great music. All this for a fraction of the price of Glastonbury? Chris Salmon on how, this festival season, small is very beautifulFirst things first, let's be clear that this isn't a guide to the UK's best "boutique festivals". That term has become increasingly common in recent years, used to describe any low-capacity festival. But it's horribly misleading. Boutiques are fashionable, exclusive and expensive - things none of these grass-roots ...
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