Head to the Streatham Common Kite Day for a festival packed full of kite flying and spectacular displays.


With displays from a variety of enthusiasts as well as stalls selling kites and all things kite related, the 2013 Streatham Common Kite Day promises plenty of fun for all ages.

The annual event is now in its 15th year, and sees kite enthusiasts from all over the country converge in south London for a day of competitions and demonstrations.



Festival highlights of this year's Streatham Common Kite Day include the large scale display kites flown by members of the Brighton Kite Fliers club, as well as synchronized kite flying choreographed to music, courtesy of Team Spectrum.

There's also Cascade kite displays to look forward to, and enthusiasts can visit the Windrush stall for kites and state of the art kite equipment.

 You don't need to go high-tech in order to get your kite into the air, though - plenty of visitors to the Streatham Common Kite Day will be proudly flying basic sled kites knocked together with a bin-bag, a couple of sticks, some sticky tape and a bit of string.

The festival organisers are encouraging everyone to bring along their own DIY kites for a day out on the common, and there'll be kite flying tuition available to help you master the basics.



A number of food and drink stalls will be setting up shop for the day during the kite festival, so you can quench your thirst at the bar and then fill up on everything from a hog roast and Indian cuisine to hot dogs, veggie chilli and pancakes.

There's also a bouncy castle and face painting for kids, as well as a Dr. Bike stall for all the information and advice you need about bicycles.


This popular event 
attracts family and friends to Streatham Common, and as it also coincides with Father’s day we look forward to many people coming out to watch all the solo routines, trick flyers and races.

Keep your fingers crossed for a good wind and enjoy a day of high spirited fun when Kite Day makes a welcome return this summer



The Streatham Common Kite Day takes place from 11am - 5pm, Sunday 16 th June 2013. Admission is free.

Based on information by Geoff Forster