LS-Ten Skateboarding
Ready to shred?
Whether you’re nailing your first kickflip or perfecting advanced tricks, LS-TEN Skateboarding at Deer Shed Festival is the place to push your skills.
From bar spins to 900s, there’s space for everyone to practice and show off. By the end, you’ll be weaving through the festival, hopping and flipping like a pro—thrills, spills, and epic moves guaranteed!
LS-TEN Scootering
Grab your scooter and get ready to zoom!
LS-TEN Scootering Workshops at Deer Shed Festival invite riders of all levels to learn tricks, balance, and style. From basic jumps to slick spins, the friendly instructors guide you every step.
By the end, you’ll be confidently carving, hopping, and showing off moves across the festival—fun, fast-paced, and full of scooter stoke!
Roller Skating
Our friends at The Skate Scholarship are back with thrilling, guided workshops all weekend at Deer Shed Festival.
Beginners can master the basics, while experienced skaters can refine tricks and improve their flow with expert instruction on footwork, spins, and more. Plus, everyone can join our fun skating disco sessions—skate freely, show off your moves, and enjoy hours of music, laughter, and rolling fun!
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Kayaking with C2C Outdoors
Kayaking is back at Deer Shed Festival, and it’s bigger and wetter than ever!
Hosted by C2C Outdoors, this isn’t your quiet gondola ride—expect splashes, laughs, and friendly competition. Learn the basics, practice your strokes, and then race your friends across the water. Perfect for beginners and thrill-seekers alike, it’s hands-on fun that guarantees smiles, soaking, and plenty of festival energy.
Nerf Gun Arena
You hold your breath, steady your aim… and in a flash, an orange foam dart bounces off your Dad’s head, sending everyone into laughter.
Foam warfare has never been this fun! Team Nerf returns to Deer Shed Festival, turning the arena into a playground of obstacles, hiding spots, and chaos—where heroes are made, rivals are outwitted, and no one escapes unscathed.
Disc Golf
Innovation takes flight at Deer Shed Festival with Disc Golf!
Imagine golf, but ditch the clubs and balls, and throw a frisbee instead—chaotic, fun, and completely addictive. Back for the weekend, Disc Golf UK brings the course to the sports field, guiding beginners and seasoned players alike. Navigate obstacles, aim for the target, and discover why this mash-up has become a festival favourite!
Deer Shed Olympics
Get ready for a family-friendly sporting challenge at Deer Shed Festival with our Olympics sessions on the sports field.
Families can create teams, tackle playful challenges, and compete in a series of light-hearted games—from relay races and obstacle courses to throwing and balancing challenges. These Olympic-style activities are designed for all ages, encouraging teamwork, laughter, and a bit of friendly competition. It’s all about joining in, trying something new, and celebrating the fun of sport together.
That Classic Game of Footy
Ready to kick it like a pro?
At Deer Shed Festival, our resident football coach Will runs drills, demos, and action-packed games all weekend. From Messi-style moves to a relaxed kickabout, there’s fun for every level.
Join organised matches, practice your skills, or just laugh and play with friends and family. Keep an eye out—Deer Shed Football t-shirts are making their debut!
Sandy Pickle
At Deer Shed Festival, Sandy Pickle is a playful twist on the sport Pickleball designed for families.
Played on soft grass with slightly higher nets, the game is relaxed and welcoming for all ages. Parents and children rally the ball together, laughing as it bounces unpredictably on the field. The simple rules and open space make it easy for beginners, turning Sandy Pickle into a fun, energetic festival activity for everyone.
Kapow Wrestling Demo's and Workshops
Step into the ring and feel the buzz at Deer Shed Festival!
The KAPOW Wrestling Federation is back in Baldersby Park with hands-on workshops for all ages. Learn classic moves like the hip toss and hammer throw, or try modern tricks like the gorilla press gut-buster. Safe, fun, and full of energy, these sessions let you wrestle, flip, and laugh like a pro—without the ouch!
Wild Run
The Wild Run is fast becoming a highlight of Deer Shed Festival!
Happening Saturday and Sunday mornings, this 5k long run weaves through the stunning fields of Baldersby Park, offering fresh air, open space, and gorgeous views. Whether you’re in for a relaxed morning jog or testing your pace against fellow runners, it’s a lively, energising way to kickstart the day and embrace the festival spirit.
Ball on a String
We’ve discovered that “Ball On A String” fits perfectly to the tune of “Band On The Run,” and now it’s officially stuck in our heads.
Honestly, is there a better soundtrack for the chaotic joy of launching a ball attached to high-tensile elastic? Grab hold, let loose, and embrace the wild recoil! It’s laughter, skill, and sheer fun all rolled into one—an unforgettable festival game that keeps everyone on their toes.
DIY Sports
At Deer Shed Festival, the sports field buzzes with DIY sports that spark creativity and fun.
Families and friends invent their own games using cones, ropes, bats, and balls, turning ordinary equipment into playful challenges. From improvised obstacle courses to quirky races, everyone can join in. The emphasis is on laughter, teamwork, and imagination rather than competition, making the DIY sports area a lively, inclusive hub of energy for festival-goers of all ages.
Wrong Pong
At Deer Shed Festival, someone decided to organise a “ping-pong” activity, but it went hilariously wrong.
Instead of proper table tennis, people were playing on uneven grass with a shaky table and the ball constantly bouncing away. Players chased it across the field while the crowd laughed. It turned into more chaos and fun, than a real game, and ta-da - the wrong pong sessions were born. We haven't had them onsite for a while but we thought it was high time to bring them back.