From A-list icons to wellness gurus and foodie legends, the stars are out in full force!

Get ready for an extraordinary summer as CarFest 2025 reveals its most exciting line-up to date, spanning StarFest, SpaFest, and FoodFest. Packed with headline acts, inspiring stories and world-class culinary talent, this year promises magic around every corner.

At StarFest, household names take the spotlight. Comedy favourite Rob Brydon returns with his signature wit and tales from Gavin & Stacey and Would I Lie to You?, while national treasure Su Pollard is back with her unstoppable energy, celebrating 50 years of entertainment. Making their debut are Billy Billingham MBE, the decorated SAS veteran from SAS: Who Dares Wins, and Tom Parker Bowles, award-winning food critic and MasterChef judge. Keeping the show on the road is Vassos Alexander, co-host of The Chris Evans Breakfast Show, who’ll guide us through a weekend full of sparkle and surprises.

Over at The Author’s Stage, audiences can expect heartfelt moments and thought-provoking insights from an inspiring line-up: Gardeners’ World’s Adam Frost, feminist author Holly Bourne, broadcaster and wellness advocate Julia Bradbury, and comedian and memoirist Shaparak Khorsandi.

Meanwhile, SpaFest becomes the calming heart of the festival. This year’s line-up brings together powerful voices in health, wellbeing, and mental fitness. Friday welcomes Anisha Joshi, Jason Grayston, Rhiannon Lambert, Lewis Crompton and Sally Gunnell OBE DL, who’ll be appearing across the weekend. Saturday’s line-up features Kate Rowe-Ham, Dr Philippa Kaye, TJ Power and the Gavin Sisters, covering everything from mental clarity to menopause support. On Sunday, Dale Pinnock, Mark Whittle, Julia Bradbury, Ed Byrne and the crowd-favourite Outta Puff Daddys round off a weekend of self-discovery, movement and motivation.

And now, on to FoodFest, where the line-up of culinary talent is nothing short of a feast for the senses. Festival favourite Si King of The Hairy Bikers returns with his signature charm, while Tom Parker Bowles offers a generous helping of stories from both stage and kitchen. They’ll be joined by top-tier culinary icons including Atul Kochhar, Michael Caines, Lisa Goodwin-Allen, Glynn Purnell, Cherish Finden, Rosemary Shrager, Molly Robbins, Claire Andrew and Kate Quilton.

This year, FoodFest’s delicious schedule spans multiple stages, giving visitors the chance to experience different flavours and formats. On the Chef’s Stage Prepped & Served by Cuisinart, guests can watch live demos from the biggest names in food. At The Big BBQ Cookout with Napoleon Grills, hosted by the First Ladies of Cue Sam Evans & Shauna Guinn, chefs will fire up the grills with exclusive BBQ recipes and bold summer flavours. Meanwhile, The Kitchen Table with Cuisinart, hosted by Candice Brown and Mark Wogan, brings together top chefs and producers for personal conversations and cooking inspiration. Rounding it out, The Cook’s Companion, led by Ellen Manning, offers skill-boosting masterclasses—from pastry and knife work to easy cake decoration—featuring the likes of Richard Bertinet, The Happy Pear and more.

As the sun sets, the buzz doesn’t stop. The Chef’s Stage transforms into a magical Silent Cinema, where kids can wind down with family movies via headphones while grown-ups relax at The BarFest Arms or enjoy live music from The Wigwam Stage nearby.

From laughter and learning to wellbeing and indulgence, CarFest 2025 promises a weekend full of sparkle, soul, and seriously good fun this August bank holiday.

So, what are you waiting for? Snap up your tickets now and get ready for a weekend of star power, wellness, inspiration and foodie magic like never before!