Some people don’t just go on adventures — they change the way the rest of us think about them. Belinda Kirk  is one of those people. An adventurer, author, speaker, and founder of Explorers Connect , Belinda has spent years exploring not just wild places, but the psychology of adventure itself. Her work asks a simple, powerful question: what holds us back — and how do we move forward anyway? Belinda’s expeditions span remote and challenging environments, but what truly sets h

Thinking of joining us at Armchair Adventure Festival 2026  but not sure what the difference is between Early Bird  and Early Entry ? Here’s the simple breakdown: 🎟 Early Bird Ticket This is your full weekend festival ticket  — Thursday evening through to Sunday at 3pm. Right now, you save £14 per person  just by booking early. That’s it. You’re in. You can start planning. And once Early Birds sell out… they’re gone. If you know you’re coming, it’s the best-value way to lock

If curiosity had a rucksack, a wildly entertaining vocabulary, and a tendency to notice things most of us walk straight past, it would probably look a lot like Damien Gabet . A travel writer, broadcaster, and professional wanderer, Damien has made a career out of turning journeys into stories that linger long after you’ve read them. He’s written for The Guardian, The Times, The Telegraph , Adventure.com , and a whole host of other publications, always with that signature mix

The brand new Armchair Adventure Festival poster has landed — and with it, a fresh new look for 2026. New colours. New energy. Same unbeatable weekend of stories, community, and proper goosebump moments. Armchair has always been about big adventures, bold ideas and bringing brilliant humans together. This year? We’re levelling up. Expect to be inspired by incredible adventures. Expect raw, honest storytelling. Expect the kind of talks that make you want to quit your job / bo

Back in December, we proudly celebrated Elspeth Beard  as an official Armchair Legend  — recognising her as a true motorcycle trailblazer and one of the most inspiring adventurers of her generation. (If you missed it, you can read her original Armchair Legend feature here 👉 Armchair Legend: Elspeth Beard) Now we’re absolutely thrilled to announce… Elspeth Beard is returning to Armchair Adventure Festival 2026 — live and in person. Join us here. A pioneer of long-distance mot

Whether you dream of summiting mountains, cycling across continents, or simply taking that bold step into the unknown — you went for it. And we love to see it. The applications for the #GetOutDoStuff Travel Grant  were nothing short of inspiring. Thank you to everyone who shared their story and took the leap. Created in memory of David Martin to celebrate life, courage, and the joy of adventure, this grant exists to help turn “one day” into right now. The passion and creativi

We’ve been back to the Armchair Adventure Festival site! 👀 Seven months to go, lots to plan, and the countdown is officially on. Right now it might look calm, quiet, and very empty… but trust us — not for long. This is the bit where ideas turn into plans, plans turn into maps, and we start picturing a whole weekend crammed full of talks, music, food, mischief, and very good people. So here’s a little before-and-after moment. 📽 We cannot wait to fill this place again — and t

Some bands you listen to. Some bands you experience . We’re delighted to announce that Tankus  will be joining us at Armchair Adventure Festival 2026 — bringing their unmistakable sound, infectious energy, and wildly joyful live show to the Cornish hills. Blending rock ’n’ roll, soul, funk, jazz, punk and a healthy dose of chaos, Tankus have built a reputation for live performances that feel more like a travelling carnival than a conventional gig. Think pounding rhythms, swin

Some people arrive at Armchair Adventure Festival by train. Some by car. Some by campervan. And then there’s Tiffany Coates  — arriving in true Armchair style, on a motorbike… with an armchair strapped to it. If that doesn’t earn you instant legend status, we’re not sure what does. Tiff is one of those rare adventurers who combines serious experience with genuine warmth. A world-travelling motorcyclist, writer, speaker, and all-round brilliant human, she has ridden across con

At Armchair Adventure Festival 2026, we’re thrilled to welcome Stu Skinner MBE , expedition leader, record-breaking adventurer, and founder of the mental health charity Head Outside . Stu’s latest project, Postcards from the Peaks , is a story of endurance, connection, and tackling loneliness. Over the course of his journey, he carried a 26kg Royal Mail postbox to the highest point in all 15 UK National Parks , inviting over 250 people to join him and sending more than 1,000