Yurts near Bedford

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Nestled in the countryside just 90 minutes north of London, this county town and its scenic surrounds offer a glimpse of England’s wilder side. From secluded Thameside spots and green-belt glamping to family-friendly campgrounds on working farms, Hipcampers will find something that suits, while the wider region’s historic castles, country houses, and National Trust trails offer plenty by way of outdoor adventure.

98% (89) 58 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Bedford

Whitlingham Broad Campsite

1. Whitlingham Broad Campsite

98%
(164)
132km from Bedford · 72 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£14
 / night
Buzzard Holt Hosting

2. Buzzard Holt Hosting

100%
(7)
39km from Bedford · 13 units · Glamping
Glamping with a mini outdoor spa on the edge of Stowe Park in Buckinghamshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£59
 / night
Berty the yurty

3. Berty the yurty

94%
(18)
139km from Bedford · 1 unit · Glamping
Our beautiful handmade yurt is set amongst an ancient orchard on an idyllic smallholding, nestled between the Kent Downs AONB and Kent's spectacular coastline. The smallholding itself is a slice of rural Kent with free-range chickens just a stone’s throw away, you’ll soon be making some fairly unique friends. We have such a great location, Canterbury is just 10 minutes drive away and the trendy coastal town of Whitstable can be reached within 20 minutes. Berty the yurty is 5 metres in diameter and comfortably sleeps 2 adults and an infant. Inside Berty you'll find a super comfy double bed, tea and coffee making facilities, a cracking little wood burning stove, table and two chairs and a mini-fridge to keep those all important beverages ice cold. We'll make sure there are some essential local food items from the farm (bread, eggs, milk, butter) waiting for you when you arrive. Outside you an outdoor kitchen space to cook, outdoor patio eating area, camp fire, as well as a composting toilet, hot shower and washing up facilities adjacent to Berty, which are exclusively for your use. Berty is tucked away at the far end of the smallholding on the edge of a 20 acre accessible ancient woodland with bluebells flowering in the months of April & May. The small holding is home to free range chickens and other animals. Eggs are complimentary and we're more than happy to arrange for you to collect them yourself if you're in a 'hunter/gatherer' sort of mood as well as a loaf of bread, milk, butter and apple juice. Our rural location is truly fantastic! You'll instantly feel the stresses and strains of everyday life disappear as you soak up the delightful Kent countryside and adjacent ancient woodland. The picturesque Stour valley is just down the road, Canterbury and it's cathedral are only 10 mins away and Kent's extensive coastline can be reached in less than 20 mins. Some delightful pubs and restaurants can be found in Canterbury, and you are spoilt for choice when it comes to top quality country pubs in the local area.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£105
 / night
Surrey Hills Yurts & Bell Tents

4. Surrey Hills Yurts & Bell Tents

103km from Bedford · 9 units · Glamping
Yurt glamping in the Surrey Hills
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£165
 / night
Floral Farm Craft and Camping Retreat

5. Floral Farm Craft and Camping Retreat

100%
(5)
134km from Bedford · 1 unit · Glamping
A rustic, off-grid yurt in an arty craft and camping retreat in rural Lincolnshire
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£85
 / night
Glamping West Midlands

6. Glamping West Midlands

100%
(27)
129km from Bedford · 4 units · Glamping
Head here for an authentic glamping getaway in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£135
 / night
The Secret Campsite

7. The Secret Campsite

99%
(91)
137km from Bedford · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
A not so secret campsite in East Sussex with camping and glamping – and campfires encouraged
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£26
 / night
Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

8. Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

100%
(94)
80km from Bedford · 43 units · Tents, Glamping
A family-friendly site with secluded, individual pitches hidden among the long grass and campfires permitted
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£16
 / night
Blooms Westerby Farm

9. Blooms Westerby Farm

95%
(11)
71km from Bedford · 5 units · Glamping
Camping and glamping in the peaceful Cambridgeshire Fens
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£85
 / night
Peake's Retreats

10. Peake's Retreats

100%
(13)
114km from Bedford · 3 units · Glamping
Luxury yurt glamping near the Peak District where, from the tiny-toiletries to the family-sized hot tub, every single detail is covered
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£190
 / night
Chiltern Yurts

11. Chiltern Yurts

100%
(10)
38km from Bedford · 2 units · Glamping
Tranquil yurt glamping in a lush meadow at the foot of the Chiltern Hills
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£155
 / night
Nordic Glamping at Botswicky

12. Nordic Glamping at Botswicky

100%
(8)
105km from Bedford · 6 units · Glamping
Handcrafted, eco-conscious stays in harmony with nature. Tucked away in a secluded pocket of countryside, Nordic Glamping offers an off-grid retreat designed for those who seek peace, privacy and a gentler pace of life. Our four beautifully handcrafted yurts sit within five acres of unspoilt organic hay meadow—surrounded by ancient woodland, thick hedgerows, a bubbling stream, a weather-led newt pond and charming little bridges. There is a lot to explore! This untouched, undulating landscape is home to thoughtfully designed, eco-friendly facilities: soft composting toilets, hot showers, fresh running water, and a covered kitchen and dining area. Shaded spaces for gathering or unwinding allow you to connect with nature in comfort. Each yurt is carefully dressed with organic cotton or linen bedding atop handcrafted wooden beds—combining rustic charm with deep rest and relaxation. Everything here is off-grid and in rhythm with the land… although a reliable 4G signal is on hand for those absolutely necessary connections ;-) Nordic Glamping shares Botswicky Copse with award-winning organic farmer Helen Browning. Together, we’re committed to working with the land—not against it—ensuring its vitality for generations to come. We’re proud members of the Greener Camping Club, which helps support more sustainable, low-impact camping in the UK. To stay with us, we kindly ask that one person per booking is, or becomes, a member. A seasonal membership is just £12 and supports our shared vision of responsible travel and eco-conscious living. (*Existing members do not need to pay again.)
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Glamp and Tipple

13. Glamp and Tipple

92%
(13)
106km from Bedford · 5 units · Glamping
Hotel-style glamping in Yurts on a Norfolk farm
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£200
 / night
The Orchard at Fen End Farm

14. The Orchard at Fen End Farm

96%
(13)
44km from Bedford · 7 units · Glamping
No passing traffic; no near neighbours; just sweet rural seclusion when glamping at this organic Fenland apple orchard near Cambridge
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
Spire View Yurts

15. Spire View Yurts

100%
(7)
134km from Bedford · 3 units · Glamping
Yurt glamping between Chesterfield and Matlock in Derbyshire
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£189
 / night
Graywood Canvas Cottages & Hot Tubs

16. Graywood Canvas Cottages & Hot Tubs

100%
(15)
142km from Bedford · 4 units · Glamping
These super-sized, double-decker yurts on a charming East Sussex farm take glamping to another level.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£249
 / night
Wild Meadow at Raynham Estate

17. Wild Meadow at Raynham Estate

100%
(12)
111km from Bedford · 9 units · Glamping
Luxury yurt glamping in a quiet meadow on a Norfolk estate
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£153
 / night
Stamford Meadows Glamping

18. Stamford Meadows Glamping

100%
(12)
56km from Bedford · 6 units · Glamping
Peaceful, private yurt glamping in the heart of the Stamford Meadows
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£220
 / night
Oakdean Cottage Yurt

19. Oakdean Cottage Yurt

100%
(4)
145km from Bedford · 1 unit · Glamping
A single yurt on a smallholding on the edge of the Forest of Dean
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
The Grove Glamping

20. The Grove Glamping

100%
(1)
148km from Bedford · 6 units · Glamping
Five comfortably-furnished yurts, proper beds and bedding and warming wood-burning stoves, all 5 minutes walk from the beach
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£145
 / night

Nestled in the countryside just 90 minutes north of London, this county town and its scenic surrounds offer a glimpse of England’s wilder side. From secluded Thameside spots and green-belt glamping to family-friendly campgrounds on working farms, Hipcampers will find something that suits, while the wider region’s historic castles, country houses, and National Trust trails offer plenty by way of outdoor adventure.

98% (89) 58 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Bedford

Whitlingham Broad Campsite

1. Whitlingham Broad Campsite

98%
(164)
132km from Bedford · 72 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£14
 / night
Buzzard Holt Hosting

2. Buzzard Holt Hosting

100%
(7)
39km from Bedford · 13 units · Glamping
Glamping with a mini outdoor spa on the edge of Stowe Park in Buckinghamshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£59
 / night
Berty the yurty

3. Berty the yurty

94%
(18)
139km from Bedford · 1 unit · Glamping
Our beautiful handmade yurt is set amongst an ancient orchard on an idyllic smallholding, nestled between the Kent Downs AONB and Kent's spectacular coastline. The smallholding itself is a slice of rural Kent with free-range chickens just a stone’s throw away, you’ll soon be making some fairly unique friends. We have such a great location, Canterbury is just 10 minutes drive away and the trendy coastal town of Whitstable can be reached within 20 minutes. Berty the yurty is 5 metres in diameter and comfortably sleeps 2 adults and an infant. Inside Berty you'll find a super comfy double bed, tea and coffee making facilities, a cracking little wood burning stove, table and two chairs and a mini-fridge to keep those all important beverages ice cold. We'll make sure there are some essential local food items from the farm (bread, eggs, milk, butter) waiting for you when you arrive. Outside you an outdoor kitchen space to cook, outdoor patio eating area, camp fire, as well as a composting toilet, hot shower and washing up facilities adjacent to Berty, which are exclusively for your use. Berty is tucked away at the far end of the smallholding on the edge of a 20 acre accessible ancient woodland with bluebells flowering in the months of April & May. The small holding is home to free range chickens and other animals. Eggs are complimentary and we're more than happy to arrange for you to collect them yourself if you're in a 'hunter/gatherer' sort of mood as well as a loaf of bread, milk, butter and apple juice. Our rural location is truly fantastic! You'll instantly feel the stresses and strains of everyday life disappear as you soak up the delightful Kent countryside and adjacent ancient woodland. The picturesque Stour valley is just down the road, Canterbury and it's cathedral are only 10 mins away and Kent's extensive coastline can be reached in less than 20 mins. Some delightful pubs and restaurants can be found in Canterbury, and you are spoilt for choice when it comes to top quality country pubs in the local area.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£105
 / night
Surrey Hills Yurts & Bell Tents

4. Surrey Hills Yurts & Bell Tents

103km from Bedford · 9 units · Glamping
Yurt glamping in the Surrey Hills
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£165
 / night
Floral Farm Craft and Camping Retreat

5. Floral Farm Craft and Camping Retreat

100%
(5)
134km from Bedford · 1 unit · Glamping
A rustic, off-grid yurt in an arty craft and camping retreat in rural Lincolnshire
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£85
 / night
Glamping West Midlands

6. Glamping West Midlands

100%
(27)
129km from Bedford · 4 units · Glamping
Head here for an authentic glamping getaway in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£135
 / night
The Secret Campsite

7. The Secret Campsite

99%
(91)
137km from Bedford · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
A not so secret campsite in East Sussex with camping and glamping – and campfires encouraged
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£26
 / night
Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

8. Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

100%
(94)
80km from Bedford · 43 units · Tents, Glamping
A family-friendly site with secluded, individual pitches hidden among the long grass and campfires permitted
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£16
 / night
Blooms Westerby Farm

9. Blooms Westerby Farm

95%
(11)
71km from Bedford · 5 units · Glamping
Camping and glamping in the peaceful Cambridgeshire Fens
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£85
 / night
Peake's Retreats

10. Peake's Retreats

100%
(13)
114km from Bedford · 3 units · Glamping
Luxury yurt glamping near the Peak District where, from the tiny-toiletries to the family-sized hot tub, every single detail is covered
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£190
 / night
Chiltern Yurts

11. Chiltern Yurts

100%
(10)
38km from Bedford · 2 units · Glamping
Tranquil yurt glamping in a lush meadow at the foot of the Chiltern Hills
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£155
 / night
Nordic Glamping at Botswicky

12. Nordic Glamping at Botswicky

100%
(8)
105km from Bedford · 6 units · Glamping
Handcrafted, eco-conscious stays in harmony with nature. Tucked away in a secluded pocket of countryside, Nordic Glamping offers an off-grid retreat designed for those who seek peace, privacy and a gentler pace of life. Our four beautifully handcrafted yurts sit within five acres of unspoilt organic hay meadow—surrounded by ancient woodland, thick hedgerows, a bubbling stream, a weather-led newt pond and charming little bridges. There is a lot to explore! This untouched, undulating landscape is home to thoughtfully designed, eco-friendly facilities: soft composting toilets, hot showers, fresh running water, and a covered kitchen and dining area. Shaded spaces for gathering or unwinding allow you to connect with nature in comfort. Each yurt is carefully dressed with organic cotton or linen bedding atop handcrafted wooden beds—combining rustic charm with deep rest and relaxation. Everything here is off-grid and in rhythm with the land… although a reliable 4G signal is on hand for those absolutely necessary connections ;-) Nordic Glamping shares Botswicky Copse with award-winning organic farmer Helen Browning. Together, we’re committed to working with the land—not against it—ensuring its vitality for generations to come. We’re proud members of the Greener Camping Club, which helps support more sustainable, low-impact camping in the UK. To stay with us, we kindly ask that one person per booking is, or becomes, a member. A seasonal membership is just £12 and supports our shared vision of responsible travel and eco-conscious living. (*Existing members do not need to pay again.)
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Glamp and Tipple

13. Glamp and Tipple

92%
(13)
106km from Bedford · 5 units · Glamping
Hotel-style glamping in Yurts on a Norfolk farm
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£200
 / night
The Orchard at Fen End Farm

14. The Orchard at Fen End Farm

96%
(13)
44km from Bedford · 7 units · Glamping
No passing traffic; no near neighbours; just sweet rural seclusion when glamping at this organic Fenland apple orchard near Cambridge
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
Spire View Yurts

15. Spire View Yurts

100%
(7)
134km from Bedford · 3 units · Glamping
Yurt glamping between Chesterfield and Matlock in Derbyshire
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£189
 / night
Graywood Canvas Cottages & Hot Tubs

16. Graywood Canvas Cottages & Hot Tubs

100%
(15)
142km from Bedford · 4 units · Glamping
These super-sized, double-decker yurts on a charming East Sussex farm take glamping to another level.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£249
 / night
Wild Meadow at Raynham Estate

17. Wild Meadow at Raynham Estate

100%
(12)
111km from Bedford · 9 units · Glamping
Luxury yurt glamping in a quiet meadow on a Norfolk estate
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£153
 / night
Stamford Meadows Glamping

18. Stamford Meadows Glamping

100%
(12)
56km from Bedford · 6 units · Glamping
Peaceful, private yurt glamping in the heart of the Stamford Meadows
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£220
 / night
Oakdean Cottage Yurt

19. Oakdean Cottage Yurt

100%
(4)
145km from Bedford · 1 unit · Glamping
A single yurt on a smallholding on the edge of the Forest of Dean
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
The Grove Glamping

20. The Grove Glamping

100%
(1)
148km from Bedford · 6 units · Glamping
Five comfortably-furnished yurts, proper beds and bedding and warming wood-burning stoves, all 5 minutes walk from the beach
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£145
 / night

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Yurts near Bedford guide

Where to go

Bedfordshire

From reclaimed woodland around the Forest of Marston Vale to rich wetland along the River Great Ouse, there’s plenty to discover around Bedford. The region’s sprawling countryside offers plenty of camping options, including private working farms and riverside sites. Canoeing, horse riding, and cycling are all popular pastimes here, while ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is an ideal day trip attraction for Hipcampers with kids.

Hertfordshire

Nestled between London and Bedfordshire, this home county is a convenient launch point for exploration of south and east England. The enormous Lee Valley Park extends from the Hertfordshire town of Ware all the way to the East India Docks in the capital, and is a popular spot for hiking, cycling, angling, and riverside camping. Beyond, miles of agricultural and green belt land provide plenty of (almost) wild camping opportunities.

Buckinghamshire

This rural county just south of Bedford is home to National Trust properties, sprawling parks, and scenic valleys, making it a top destination for hikers and bikers, as well as history lovers. Outdoor attractions include Boarstall Duck Decoy, Black Park, and Langley Park, while tent and caravan pitches can be found throughout the region’s farmland and along the Bucks stretch of the Thames.

Chiltern Hills AONB

An hour southwest of Bedford, this Area of Natural Beauty boasts bridleways, cycleways, and national trails that take adventurers deep into quintessential English countryside, and the successful reintroduction of red kites has made this a popular place for birdwatching. Glampers, caravanners, and wild campers are catered for across the region’s private farms and campgrounds.

The Cotswolds AONB

One of England’s most famous landscapes, the Cotswolds encompasses rolling hills, river valleys, and scenic villages that makes the region a rambler’s paradise. From Bedford, the protected region can be reached in just under two hours by car. Glamping is an increasingly popular option for overnight adventurers, though holiday parks and back-to-basics campgrounds are also common.

When to go

England’s great outdoors can be explored at any time of year, with many campgrounds remaining open year-round, though winter wanderers should be prepared for the cold weather. July to August are the busiest times of year, so it’s best to book accommodation well in advance—Areas of Natural Beauty get particularly booked up.

Know before you go

  • Public transport is fairly reliable around Bedford, though it can be useful to have a private vehicle to reach more secluded spots.
  • Gear can sometimes be rented on site. Otherwise, there are plenty of supply shops in central Bedford.

Popular Bedford glamping styles