What is PLAY
PLAY is back for its second year of joyfulness and we can’t wait to see you again. To those of you who are new here, a little run down of what you can expect.
PLAY is a non-profit creative gathering celebrating collaboration, curiosity, and imagination.
Designed as a one-day festival, it brings together creatives and doers from across industries to connect, share ideas, and spark new opportunities through play.
Now in its second year, PLAY offers an alternative to traditional networking - one rooted in creativity, accessibility, and genuine human connection. Participants are invited to showcase their work, build meaningful relationships, and explore future collaborations in an open, supportive environment.
Attendance is by invitation, with contributors selected for their creative voice and the inspiration they bring to the community. PLAY is brought to life by Lara Norman & Katherine Hudson, alongside a collective of collaborators, and is supported through donations.
There are no rules - bring a part of you.
A kids Playverse will be available, and on-site accommodation can be pre-booked.
Contributors receive a bell tent stay in our Wonderland location.
Where is PLAY
Rye Island, Hollands Lane, Henfield , BN5 9QY
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When is PLAY
Saturday 19th September
12 - 12
What is PLAY’S dress code?
‘Dress as your favourite colour!’
Our founders can’t wait to welcome you
Chef Lara Norman, of Euphoria by Lara Norman www.euphoriabylaranorman.com
Katherine Hudson, of The Arabian Tent Company by House of Hud www.houseofhud.com
TICKETS
Our tickets are priced at £15 per person for either a day or evening ticket, or £25 for the day and night! Full of entertainment and inspiration, the ticket price includes a world of creative workshops, welcome food and drink, performances, mindful classes, and inspiring talks and live evening performances and music.
The full programme will be released in due course, but for now you can check out last year’s line-up for a taste of what’s to come.
Be part of the magic!
Want to do more than just attend? Share your world with us. Show us your magic, your passion, your thing. From selling delicious food or stunning jewellery to leading a powerful workshop, let’s create something unforgettable together.
Contributors get free entry.
“Such a gorgeous event in the most beautiful place with you wondrously talented lovely people. So blessed to have tasted some of the best food I have ever eaten, utterly mouthwatering, the cocktails were out of this world, music, Dj, events & workshops super interesting and fun, what an eclectic collection! An absolute honour to be there and a part of it all, thank you to you all for creating and collaborating and for the most joyous communal effervescence.”
Big big love to you all.
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Katie Comer
