Safari tents near Luton, Bedfordshire

Thanks to its busy airport and well-connected train station, Luton is fast becoming a destination for adventurers on the go. Though at first glance the town may seem a concrete jungle, the encircling Chiltern Hills offer plenty of opportunities to get up close with nature, and the River Lea cuts a scenic route deep into the countryside. Outdoor attractions such as Bramingham Wood, Stockwood Park, the Dunstable Downs, and Barton Hills National Nature Reserve are ideal for ramblers and riders, while families will be pleased to find Whipsnade Zoo nearby. Though camping options are limited within the town itself, there’s plenty to choose from in its rural surrounds.

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Thanks to its busy airport and well-connected train station, Luton is fast becoming a destination for adventurers on the go. Though at first glance the town may seem a concrete jungle, the encircling Chiltern Hills offer plenty of opportunities to get up close with nature, and the River Lea cuts a scenic route deep into the countryside. Outdoor attractions such as Bramingham Wood, Stockwood Park, the Dunstable Downs, and Barton Hills National Nature Reserve are ideal for ramblers and riders, while families will be pleased to find Whipsnade Zoo nearby. Though camping options are limited within the town itself, there’s plenty to choose from in its rural surrounds.

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1. Cotswolds Glamping

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74km from Luton · 4 units · Glamping · Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, South East England

Fun, laid-back, glamping that's ideal for groups, with silent discos and wood-fired hot tubs.

2. Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

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103km from Luton · 36 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · West Sussex, South East England

Friendly camping and glamping on a Sussex farm, with animals to meet, a pond to swim in, and the South Downs nearby.

3. Dernwood Farm Wild Camping

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116km from Luton · 17 units · Tents, Glamping · East Sussex, South East England

Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands

4. Rural Relaxing

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76km from Luton · 22 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Market Harborough, Leicestershire, East Midlands

Family-friendly camping and glamping on the edge of Medbourne – a charming Leicestershire village with a pub, tea rooms and post office

5. Star Field Camping

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112km from Luton · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Kent, South East England

Off-grid camping and glamping in the High Weald of Kent with campfires, acres of space and a farm shop on site

6. Springfield Farm Campsite

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94km from Luton · 28 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Gedney Hill, England

A family-friendly site with farm animals in the Lincolnshire Fens

7. Bell Tent Village Parks

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125km from Luton · 12 units · Glamping · Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands

Glamping on an established campsite next door to the National Watersports Centre in Nottingham

8. Ham Hideaway

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141km from Luton · 5 units · Glamping · Kent, South East England

Glamping in the Kent countryside, close to the coast – with an optional butler catering service

9. Darnells Farm

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140km from Luton · 4 units · Glamping · Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, West Midlands

White sheets and wellies combine at this small, high-end glamping site on a working farm near Ross-on-Wye.

10. Bozedown Boltholes

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63km from Luton · 1 unit · Glamping · Reading, Berkshire, South East England

A single, self-contained safari tent with its own acre of land on the edge of the Chiltern Hills

11. Barefoot yurts and Safari Tent

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129km from Luton · 2 units · Glamping · Rye, England

A unique self catering holiday   in an area of outstanding beauty Near Rye in East Sussex Escape to the peace and tranquility of the secluded countryside We offer a magical experience where you will connect with nature and fully relax. No neighbours, total privacy and uninterrupted views of the Brede valley. We feel very lucky to live in such a beautiful location where we are surrounded by exceptional natural beauty. Your experience at Barefoot yurts and Barefoot safari tent will be one that you never forget and be a place you want to come back to again and again, as so many of our guests do. We very much look forward to welcoming you. When you book our self catering Yurts or Our Safari tent you will have the whole site to yourselves. Both are in very private separate locations. Barefoot yurts has been a family business since 2009 Barefoot Yurts has 2 yurts booked together. One a bedroom and the other a sitting room that has sofa beds. There is a log cabin kitchen and shower room which is fully fitted and equipped for most cooking needs with electricity. The compost loo is next to the kitchen exclusive to the yurt guests. Barefoot safari tent is for 2 adults only. All under one roof is the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Off Grid.

12. The Hare lodge

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102km from Luton · 2 units · Glamping · Kent, South East England

Luxury safari tent glamping on a rural Kent farm within walking distance of the local vineyards yet speedily reached from London

13. Woodchests Glamping

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77km from Luton · 3 units · Glamping · Pebmarsh, England

Safari tents in North Essex, close to the Suffolk border, with a fishing lake nearby.

14. Wild Luxury - Drove Orchards

136km from Luton · 2 units · Glamping · Hunstanton, England

The site's warm and cosy safari lodges at Drove Orchards are a 25 minute walk from the beautiful sandy beach at Holme Dunes. Set adjacent to a Wild Life centre in more than 350 acres of orchards, farmland and wild meadows. T Each of the safari lodges sleep two to six people and have their own and shower facilities - perfect for families. You'll find comfy beds, a toasty wood burner (for cooking and heating)y and everything else necessary for your stay, right down to the cutlery and utensils. Lodges have power so you can still enjoy all your home creature comforts. There is also a sundeck outside to relax and enjoy the countryside views. The well-known Drove Orchards Rural Market is just a few minutes walk from camp with a farm shop, fishmongers, Yurt restaurant, Eric's Fish and Chip restaurant, artisan shops, cycle hire and an ice cream parlour. The lovely North Norfolk coastal village of Thornham is just a 15 minute walk with the Lifeboat Inn and the Orange Tree. The well known Thornham Deli offers a restaurant and deli counter, perfect for planning a picnic. There are two sets of four lodges and a set of three lodges, all by themselves, which are perfect for larger groups of 12-18 guests. All lodges are well spaced. Thornham is within the Norfolk's coast 'Golden Triangle' with adjacent villages such as Brancaster, Burnham Market, Holkham, Sandringham and Old Hunstanton popular places to visit.

Camper favorites near Luton

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Bozedown Boltholes

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63km from Luton · 1 unit · Glamping · Reading, Berkshire, South East England

A single, self-contained safari tent with its own acre of land on the edge of the Chiltern Hills

Barefoot yurts and Safari Tent

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129km from Luton · 2 units · Glamping · Rye, England

A unique self catering holiday   in an area of outstanding beauty Near Rye in East Sussex Escape to the peace and tranquility of the secluded countryside We offer a magical experience where you will connect with nature and fully relax. No neighbours, total privacy and uninterrupted views of the Brede valley. We feel very lucky to live in such a beautiful location where we are surrounded by exceptional natural beauty. Your experience at Barefoot yurts and Barefoot safari tent will be one that you never forget and be a place you want to come back to again and again, as so many of our guests do. We very much look forward to welcoming you. When you book our self catering Yurts or Our Safari tent you will have the whole site to yourselves. Both are in very private separate locations. Barefoot yurts has been a family business since 2009 Barefoot Yurts has 2 yurts booked together. One a bedroom and the other a sitting room that has sofa beds. There is a log cabin kitchen and shower room which is fully fitted and equipped for most cooking needs with electricity. The compost loo is next to the kitchen exclusive to the yurt guests. Barefoot safari tent is for 2 adults only. All under one roof is the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Off Grid.

The Hare lodge

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102km from Luton · 2 units · Glamping · Kent, South East England

Luxury safari tent glamping on a rural Kent farm within walking distance of the local vineyards yet speedily reached from London

Woodchests Glamping

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77km from Luton · 3 units · Glamping · Pebmarsh, England

Safari tents in North Essex, close to the Suffolk border, with a fishing lake nearby.

Wild Luxury - Drove Orchards

136km from Luton · 2 units · Glamping · Hunstanton, England

The site's warm and cosy safari lodges at Drove Orchards are a 25 minute walk from the beautiful sandy beach at Holme Dunes. Set adjacent to a Wild Life centre in more than 350 acres of orchards, farmland and wild meadows. T Each of the safari lodges sleep two to six people and have their own and shower facilities - perfect for families. You'll find comfy beds, a toasty wood burner (for cooking and heating)y and everything else necessary for your stay, right down to the cutlery and utensils. Lodges have power so you can still enjoy all your home creature comforts. There is also a sundeck outside to relax and enjoy the countryside views. The well-known Drove Orchards Rural Market is just a few minutes walk from camp with a farm shop, fishmongers, Yurt restaurant, Eric's Fish and Chip restaurant, artisan shops, cycle hire and an ice cream parlour. The lovely North Norfolk coastal village of Thornham is just a 15 minute walk with the Lifeboat Inn and the Orange Tree. The well known Thornham Deli offers a restaurant and deli counter, perfect for planning a picnic. There are two sets of four lodges and a set of three lodges, all by themselves, which are perfect for larger groups of 12-18 guests. All lodges are well spaced. Thornham is within the Norfolk's coast 'Golden Triangle' with adjacent villages such as Brancaster, Burnham Market, Holkham, Sandringham and Old Hunstanton popular places to visit.

Stories from the community

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Emma

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bozedown Boltholes

Such a beautiful setting, really is private with stunning views. The check in instructions and how to find the tent were superb and made it so easy. The tent itself is amazing, really cosy and comfortable and amazing furnishings. Beds are very comfy and luxurious bedding and towels. Even the toilet toll was thick and luxurious. Loved every second of our stay.

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Sarah

June 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

Lovely camp site and very welcoming hosts! We stayed in the Foxglove tent and it was lovely. The communal kitchen has excellent amenities. There was an oven, gas hob, pizza over, bbq, plates, crockery, cutlery and things to wash up! You have your own cupboard, fridge and shower/toilet which was great! Easy to get to and not far from some great hiking spots. We had a great time and would stay again 😊

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Grace

November 2024

With pets

2 nights at The Hare lodge

This was our second time to Gravel Pit Farm and we would come back over and over again! The perfect glamping experience especially with children and a dog. Just what we needed to switch off for a few days. There is lots to do locally with national trust castles very close. Annabel the host is kind and friendly too.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Safari tents near Luton guide

Where to go

Dunstable and the Chiltern Hills AONB

Right on Luton’s doorstep, Dunstable offers a convenient gateway into the Chiltern Hills AONB. Hiking and biking trails abound, while bird-watchers can get their kicks spotting reintroduced red kites. Whether you’re after basic-to-basics camping in remote woodlands or glamping experiences closer to town, these rolling hills provide many options.

Bedfordshire

This rural county is a haven for hikers, bikers, and canoeists, thanks to outdoor attractions such as the Bedford River Valley Park and Forest of Marston Vale. Working farms, riverside retreats, and caravan parks provide ample accommodation options, all within easy reach of the airport town.

The Cotswolds AONB

Around two hours’ drive west of Luton, this iconic English landscape boasts charming villages, country parks, and undulating hillside, making it a firm favourite among outdoor enthusiasts. Glamping is becoming a major draw in the area, with wild-style campsites and caravan parks providing more traditional camping options.

London

Contrary to its urban reputation, the English capital is actually home to many camping-friendly green spaces, making it easy to combine city sightseeing with outdoor adventure. West London’s Colne Valley Park and northeast London’s Lee Valley Park are both around a half-hour drive from Luton, while green belt counties such as Kent, Surrey, and Essex boast their own camping hotspots.

When to go

Across the UK, camping is at its most popular during summer, thanks to higher chances of dry ground, plus longer days and temperate weather. However, autumn and winter have their own charms, including fewer crowds, especially around busy airport towns like Luton, and dramatic landscape views.

Know before you go

Luton is reasonably well connected, with a direct trainline into London. If you plan to visit more remote spots, however, it’s worth hiring or bringing a vehicle.
Only some campsites offer gear hire, so you’ll need to check in advance. Basic supplies can be picked up from the Army Surplus or Halfords in central Luton, though for more specialist items you may need to head a little further out.