Wetherby to host UK's biggest festival for children under five
The UK’s biggest festival designed entirely for children under five is coming to Wetherby Racecourse next month, with a packed programme of activities and interactive brand experiences.
TOTFest® Yorkshire will take place at the racecourse on May 17 and will feature more than 50 activities, shows and play zones, all included within ticket entry, with families free to explore throughout the day.
New for 2026, organisers are introducing a dedicated sensory storytelling space for children with additional needs, supported by Arts Council England funding.
The Rainbow Crew Sensory Story Lab will include tactile sensory panels and small group sessions led by specialist facilitators, designed to make creative play more accessible.
Alongside this, a number of family focused brands will be hosting interactive experiences across the site.
BABY born will introduce a hands-on role play space where children can feed, dress and care for dolls, alongside an outdoor cinema showing family friendly content throughout the day.
Kiddylicious will bring a food themed play area, combining sensory play with interactive activities and product sampling designed for younger children.
Across the wider festival, families can also expect storytelling, music sessions, creative play areas, toddler friendly rides and live performances.
New additions this year include a silent disco for young children, a purpose-built toddler scoot park with custom ramps, and expanded water play areas.
The event will also see the return of The Rainbow Crew®, with character appearances, storytelling and interactive experiences taking place throughout the day. It will run from noon to 5pm.
Kerrie, Creative Director and Co Founder of TOTFest®, said: "This isn’t your typical all ages children’s event.
"We design everything around how children under five actually move, explore and play.
"That means giving them space to move freely, follow what sparks their interest and come back to things again and again.
“It also means creating experiences that feel inclusive for every family, which is why expanding our sensory provision this year was such an important step for us."
TOTFest®, which launched in 2018, has welcomed more than 110,000 visitors across the UK, with multiple locations, including Yorkshire, selling out in advance in recent years.
Tickets must be booked in advance.
Visit www.totfestfestival.com to find out more.