“Between the Trees”: 2025’s Best Micro-Festival Returns to Merthyr Mawr for a Nature‑Centric Summer Celebration

From August 27th to 30th, the celebrated micro‑festival “Between the Trees” will once again light up the ancient woodland of Candleston Woods, nestled within the Merthyr Mawr National Nature Reserve between Cardiff and Swansea. Having been crowned the UK’s best micro‑festival in 2025, the event is poised to offer a fresh blend of science, storytelling, folk music, and immersive art in a setting that feels both timeless and urgently relevant.

The festival’s heart lies in the Eco Hub, where visitors can dive into micrography sessions that reveal the hidden world of insects living in the reserve, and participate in nature‑craft workshops that transform local flora into functional art. These hands‑on activities underscore the festival’s commitment to environmental education and creative expression.

In the Seren area, a series of new talks and guided walks will explore the folklore of Welsh witches, the ecological importance of the reserve’s dunes, and the art of forage‑and‑taste – a culinary adventure that invites guests to sample wild edibles gathered from the surrounding woods.

A unique feature of this year’s lineup is the on‑site camping, positioned just steps from a wild beach and towering dunes, allowing attendees to experience the raw beauty of the landscape overnight.

Tickets for the weekend are priced at £195 for adults and £50 for children, with further details and early‑bird discounts available at betweenthetrees.co.uk.

By marrying the thrill of live music with the quiet wonder of nature, “Between the Trees” reaffirms that the natural world remains the ultimate source of inspiration, community, and renewal.