Latitude secures Henham Park home for next 25 years

Latitude secures Henham Park home for next 25 yearsImage source, Alice Rothwell/BBCImage caption, Latitude Festival takes place at Henham Park, near Southwold, Suffolk, every JulyByKaty PrickettPublished2 hours agoOne of the UK's biggest festivals will remain at its current home for another 25 years, its organiser has revealed.Latitude Festival is marking its 20th anniversary this year and from small beginnings has become a four-day music and culture event attracting a total crowd of about 135,000 people.Founder and organiser Melvin Benn told festival-goers on Sunday he had signed a new 25-year lease to keep it based at Henham Park near Southwold, Suffolk.In the build-up to this year's event, Hektor Rous, whose family own the estate, told the BBC he was "really proud" to have hosted it since 2006.Image source, Laura Foster/BBCImage caption, Organiser Melvin Benn set up the Latitude Festival 20 years agoBenn was discussing the festival's 20-year history on stage with Prof George McKay of the University of East Anglia when he revealed he had signed the 25-year lease. The festival was launched in 2006 as a modest affair, with a peak daily attendance of just 4,500.But right from the start, it showcased literature, poetry, dance and theatre performances, as well as science.Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Latitude Festival is as much about comedy and theatre as it is musicLatitude is renowned for its eclectic mix of bands and artists and headliners this year included David Byrne, Teddy Swims, and Lewis Capaldi.Singer-songwriter Tom Odell was one of the highlights on Saturday, making his Latitude debut. But perhaps the most amazing moment this year came when Craig Brown, 33, and Tara Sweeting, 29, chose the 20th anniversary event to tie the knot. Image source, George King/BBCImage caption, Craig Brown and Tara Sweeting exchanged their wedding vows at Latitude FestivalDo you have a story suggestion for Suffolk? Contact us below.Get in touch...