Bell tents in East Anglia with swimming

An East Anglia camping holiday puts you near coastal wetlands and seaside resorts in England's eastern corner.

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11 top bell tents sites in East Anglia with swimming

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Whitlingham Broad Campsite

72 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents5 acres · Norfolk, East Anglia
Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads
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Hunstanton Camping & Glamping

14 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents2 acres · King's Lynn, England
Hunstanton Camping and Glamping with mYminiBreak is located 2 minutes walk from the beach. Heacham is a large but quiet village just on the outskirts of the seaside town of Hunstanton. Providing a range of camping pitches for tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes; you could also indulge in a ready-made stay in a Glamping Bell Tent or Shepherds Hut for a Glamping break away on the Norfolk coast. When you stay at Hunstanton Camping and Glamping with mYminiBreak you are conveniently located to explore the beach and its surrounding areas. Between the venue and the beach, you will find the entrance to a public footpath that takes you to Snettisham, a smaller and history-rich village through scenic rural countryside. It is also possible to walk to Hunstanton in the opposite direction along the promenade whilst enjoying the sea air and open views. Our campsite is one of only a handful of campsites located on the west coast of Norfolk and just a 2-minute walk from the beach gives us a prime location for watching the sunset go down in all its spectacular deep orange and red glory. Couple this with having some drinks with friends and family by your campfire or BBQ makes for a wonderful memory to share with your loved ones. We are campfire and dog friendly, and welcome your four-legged friends to stay with you across our camping and glamping accommodation Local shops only 5 minutes down the road takes a load off your mind knowing that if you forget any supplies you don't have to go without, making your experience while camping in Hunstanton a relaxed and fun time. We are a rural former dairy farm by the beach, there are free-ranging chickens and cockerels and they may make farmyard sounds, if you are a light sleeper, be sure to bring earplugs :) GLAMPERS PLEASE NOTE The Glamping Kitchenette is suitable for making small quick meals with the use of a microwave, oven & stove for cooking and grilling and a toaster and kettle, there is also a fridge provided. Showers and toilets are shared with the campsite with the exception of gas powered outside showers that are solely for glampers. We are a VERY dog-friendly venue, we welcome dogs and muddy boots and host many hikers and explorers of the Norfolk Coast, although every care has been taken to ensure very clean accommodation, it is possible that a dog hair or 2 escapes our conscientious eye, please bear this in mind and let us know should you find anything you are not happy with, we will get our housekeeping team to deal with the issue swiftly! Please note that the Glamping Bell Tents and Glamping Shepherds Huts are for 2 adults only with the exception of 1 Adult and 1 Child with prior consent from us, they are not suitable for under 2's and do not come with facilities for children or babies. Dogs are charged at £10 per dog per stay with a max of 3 dogs for Glamping and £3 per night per dog for Camping
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Hillside Farm Camping

12 units · Glamping, Tents1 acre · Market Weston, England
Camping with campfires on the Norfolk-Suffolk border
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Stone Pit Meadows

5 units · Glamping12 acres · Sandhurst, England
Bell tent and shepherd's hut glamping in a wild and luscious space, 5 minutes from Bodiam Castle.
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Strawberry Fields Glamping

5 units · Glamping4 acres · Wokingham, England
Strawberry Fields Glamping is a peaceful glamping field on the edge of a 100-acre working fruit farm which backs onto Gorrick Wood, a hidden gem between Crowthorne and Wokingham. We have 5 x 6 metre bell tents for individual or exclusive group hire. With communal Gas barbecue, 3 bay outside kitchen, covered seating area for eating and socialising. This is a great place to relax and there is plenty of space for family fun and we are dog friendly. The site’s facilities include a converted horsebox shower and toilet block, electric charging, fridge parking spaces and animals to visit! Each tent includes 1 double bed and 2 singles and everything you will need for your stay including bedding, plates, cups, glasses, cooking utensils and personal fire pit. Attractions include Go Ape, Coral Reef, The Look Out Centre, Dinton Pastures Country park, Odds Farm Park, Pinewood Miniature Railway, Legoland, Windsor Castle and many more family attractions. You’re very welcome to come and chill out for a few days or longer. The friendly staff will get you settled right in and if you are musical, and you fancy a day in the studio, well we also have a recording studio on the farm!
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Glamping at Redricks

41 units · Glamping2 acres · Hertfordshire, East Anglia
Beautiful natural lakes glamping site in East Hertfordshire surrounded by farm and fields. The site has one area for glamping and another for camping guests who bring their own tent. There are showers, toilets and mobile washing up sinks in the fields and cold drinking water, as well as kitchen facilities and a BBQ at each glamping unit. Each bell tent has firepits in the open field but not in the wooded areas. It's a 10-minute drive into Sawbridgeworth (or a lovely gentle half-hour walk beside the River Stort following the Stort Valley Way). In town, take a look around the Tudor House Gallery (01279 600112), gathering treats for yourself from the gift shop, or visit some of the many antique shops in the town. If activities are more your style, then you can make use of the various riding stables that are dotted around Sawbridgeworth and Harlow. Hoskins Farm Riding Stables (01279722165) is less than 10 minutes' drive away and caters for all experience levels. The art gallery, Parndon Mill (01279426042) is also nearby taking just over 10 minutes to reach, they have lots of arts and crafts exhibitions and also host various art classes throughout the week. There are several good pubs within walking distance of Glamping at Redricks. The Moorhen (01279 423066) is over a half-hour walk away – casual and relaxed and good for families with kids, you can enjoy their wide range of beers, wines and dinner options in their sunny beer garden. Half an hour's walk will also get you to The Plume of Feathers (01279 424154), where they have a new stone-baked pizza oven and a patio with an outdoor bar, and The Dusty Miller (01279424180) – both are in nearby Gilston.
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Dingle St Glamping

6 units · Glamping3 acres · Cranbrook, England
We are a family run glamping site in the beautiful Weald of Kent. We are off the beaten track on a secluded farm, at the end of a no through lane, nestled between woods, apple orchards and fields of lambs. We are an eco friendly site: no power, camping as it should be with nature all around. Settle in to the sound of the birds, watch the lambs playing in the fields, play games with your friends or family, roast marshmallows on the campfire, star gaze by night and maybe spot a deer at sunrise. We decided to create Dingle St Glamping so we could share our little bit of paradise with others. Come and rent an individual bell tent or alternatively rent the entire site for you and your friends. Both options are possible.
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Keepers Meadow

3 units · Glamping1 acre · Norwich, Norfolk, East Anglia
Small-scale luxury bell tent glamping in Oxnead, halfway between Norwich and the Norfolk coast
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Glamping at Bressingham Gardens

2 units · Glamping17 acres · Norfolk, East Anglia
Peaceful glamping in an undisturbed meadow in beautiful Bressingham Gardens
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Firs Glamping

5 units · Glamping1 acre · Southwold, Suffolk, East Anglia
Our small site of 5 spacious bell tents is the perfect spot for a romantic couples retreat, or a relaxed family holiday in this unspoilt village, just 4 miles from the coastal town of Southwold. Nestled between the stunning nature spots of Dunwich, RSPB Minsmere and the Norfolk Broads, you couldn’t be better placed to explore the peaceful Suffolk countryside. Just throw open the doors of your bell tent to enjoy a beautiful view of the rolling fields, right from the comfort of your luxurious double bed and goose down duvet.
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Wood View Farm Glamping

10 units · Glamping5 acres · High Halden, England
Relax and unwind amidst acres of glorious countryside in a beautiful rural environment. Along a quiet country lane, yet easily accessible by road or rail, ideal central Kent location for London from about an hour. Open skies and fresh air , space to run explore and play. Close to small villages with shops, village pubs, walking distance to Great Pub, Restaurant(s) and shop. Enjoy family fun, daytime games, BBq s, walks and cycle rides, fresh air, wildlife plus plenty to see and do in the local area, and at the end of the day drift off under a canopy of stars.
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Bell tents in East Anglia with swimming guide

Overview

From the coastal wilderness of the Norfolk Broads National Park to the university city of Cambridge—everywhere in the East of England is within day-trip distance of London. Those escaping the capital will find plenty of ways to get outdoors, from horseback riding in the forest to canoeing through wetlands, or leisurely bike rides around the countryside. Summer campers make a beeline for the beaches of Norfolk and Suffolk, while music fans can enjoy an unforgettable camping experience at the annual Latitude Festival. Wildlife-watching in the Norfolk Broads is best in spring and fall. 

Where to go

Norfolk

Sandy shores, fish & chips, and brightly painted beach huts await along the Norfolk coast. Head to Great Yarmouth, Hunstanton, or Cromer for a British beach break, and admire the seals lounging on the beach at Blakeney Point. The Broads National Park is another must—explore miles of wetlands by bike, canoe, or boat, looking out for rare birds and wildlife along the way.

Cambridgeshire

With its history and picturesque parklands, Cambridge is a worthy headline act, but there’s more to Cambridgeshire than its university. Punting along the River Cam is the quintessential activity, perhaps combined with a walk or bike ride through the marshes. Campers have options too, whether you prefer a tranquil caravan park or glamping in yurts and tipis.

Suffolk

Lowland forest and heathlands stretch through the Suffolk countryside, affording ideal terrain for walking, cycling, and camping. Further east, Lowestoft and Southwold are Suffolk’s flagship resorts, but you’ll find sandy beaches and seaside camping all along the coast. Fans of horse racing should include a pitstop in Newmarket, home of the National Stud.

Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire

Just north of London, travellers come to Hertfordshire for the Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio tour and stick around to play a game of golf, go horseback riding, or visit a country estate. To the north, Bedfordshire is home to the ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable Downs, and  Woburn Safari Park, making it a great destination for family camping holidays. Choose a campsite near a train station and hop into the capital for a day trip.

Essex

Essex boasts plenty of natural assets. Head to Epping Forest for woodland walks and glamping in the heart of the forest, walk or cycle through Dedham Vale, or enjoy bird-watching in the Rainham Marshes. Along the coast, the seaside resorts of Southend-on-Sea and Clacton-on-Sea are buzzing with beachgoers in the summer months.

Top 10 Things to Do in East Anglia

  1. Build sandcastles on the beaches of North Norfolk.
  2. Go seal watching at Blakeney Point.
  3. Catch a crab from Cromer, Sheringham, Walberswick, or Felixstowe.
  4. Stroll down the pier at Southwold.
  5. Eat fresh fish and chips.
  6. Hire a kayak or canoe and explore The Broads.
  7. Recreate Constable’s most famous painting, The Haywain, in Dedham Vale.
  8. Visit a medieval village or market town.
  9. Climb a tree in Thetford Forest.
  10. Walk through Fenland.

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Thinking about booking your annual camping trip? East Anglia should be on your hit list, it has campsites galore. You’ll fulfill all your camping needs in Norfolk and Suffolk in this carefully curated list. Glamping spots, dog-friendly campsites, family-friendly camping, caravan sites, a real assortment of camping choices.

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