Bell tents and camping pods near beaches and outdoor sculptures make Cambridge a haven for glamping.
Trade the lively streets of Cambridge for the serenity of nature at luxury glamping accommodations outside the city. Drive less than two hours east to Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to relish in stunning coastlines and rolling heathlands with a hike or cycle on the Suffolk Coast Path. Glampers can rent a pet-friendly camping pod near the AONB with double beds, wifi, and convenient access to the sandy beach to take advantage of warm summer days. Thetford Forest, a 45-minute drive from Cambridge, delivers incredible hiking trails around Lynford Stag and Santon Downham that lead to outdoor sculptures and art installations. Some campsites within the park offer log cabin rentals as well as stables for equestrian campers. Glamping trips may also take you to the nearby town of Lakenheath to see Lakenheath Fen—a former carrot field that’s now a wetland nature reserve—for bell tents featuring private bathrooms, heated showers, and flush toilets, as well as access to a fully equipped outdoor kitchen area and a wood-fire hot tub.