Safari tents near Northampton, Northamptonshire

The East Midlands city of Northampton offers some pretty rural campsites on its outskirts, beyond the urban centre. While the centre of town is quite spacious with many attractive historic buildings (architecture enthusiasts shouldn’t miss the 78 Derngate house museum by modernist Charles Rennie Mackintosh), campsites near the River Nene, which runs south of the city, are the highlight for nature lovers. Campers have a range of choices in the surrounding area, from scout camps and glamping pods to well-equipped caravan parks.

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The East Midlands city of Northampton offers some pretty rural campsites on its outskirts, beyond the urban centre. While the centre of town is quite spacious with many attractive historic buildings (architecture enthusiasts shouldn’t miss the 78 Derngate house museum by modernist Charles Rennie Mackintosh), campsites near the River Nene, which runs south of the city, are the highlight for nature lovers. Campers have a range of choices in the surrounding area, from scout camps and glamping pods to well-equipped caravan parks.

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1. Cotswolds Glamping

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49km from Northampton · 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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146km from Northampton · 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. Rural Relaxing

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32km from Northampton · 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

4. Springfield Farm Campsite

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77km from Northampton · 28 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Gedney Hill, England

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

5. Bell Tent Village Parks

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78km from Northampton · 12 units · Glamping · Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands

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

6. Darnells Farm

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115km from Northampton · 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.

7. Brecon Beacons Luxury Safari Lodge

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147km from Northampton · 4 units · Glamping · England

Located on a 16th century farm, our dog-friendly safari lodges are the perfect spot for families and friends looking for adventure. Let the children loose to explore nature while you soak in the hot tub and take in the views of the Brecon Beacons, glass of wine in hand. As the evening draws in, light the fire to roast marshmallows under a blanket of stars before snuggling up to sleep under canvas cover. With three lodges sleeping up to six guests, Seven Hills Hideaway has everything for a luxury glamping getaway full of adventure in South Wales. Each Lodge offers: * Sleeps 6: 1 king size, 2 singles & 1 double cabin style bed * Snuggly down duvets, luxurious cotton bed linens and towels provided * Bathroom with shower and luxury toiletries * Open plan living with a dining, lounge space and cosy wood-burning stove * Well-equipped kitchen: fridge, toaster, hob, crockery, cutlery and all your kitchen essentials * Heating from a traditional log wood-burning stove, hot water bottles and cosy blankets * Outdoor area with spacious decked veranda, furniture, BBQ, firepit and picnic table * Wi-Fi * Private hot tub Here are a few of our favourite nearby activities: * White Castle Vineyard - tours and tastings * The Hunters Moon Inn * The Skirrid Trail Hike + Offa's Dyke footpath * Wild swimming at Keepers Pond * Raglan Castle * Canoe Symonds Yat * Raglan Farm Park * Boat down the canal * Watersports * Zip World * Horse riding * Big Pit National Coal Museum * Rock climbing * Arts & Craft Fair * Perfume & Candle Making * Michelin starred restaurants * Explore the market town of Abergavenny * Shopping - local markets and craft fairs

8. Bozedown Boltholes

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84km from Northampton · 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

9. Glamp-in-Style

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127km from Northampton · 2 units · Glamping · Horncastle, England

Safari tent glamping in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds within the beautiful grounds of Fir-combe Hall. You can even bring your horse along!

10. Nature's Nest

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123km from Northampton · 7 units · Glamping · Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, West Midlands

Welcome to Nature's Nest! For family and group escapes –the ultimate luxury glamping experience. Nature's Nest boasts 4 beautiful canvas cottages that melt into the glorious Herefordshire countryside. These self-catering glamping accommodations are nestled on a natural spacious site with uninterrupted views over the rolling countryside, and River Wye in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Relax in your own hot tub, cosy by the fire and you can bring your dogs too.

11. Woodchests Glamping

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112km from Northampton · 3 units · Glamping · Pebmarsh, England

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

12. Wild Luxury - Drove Orchards

125km from Northampton · 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.

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Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Brecon Beacons Luxury Safari Lodge

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147km from Northampton · 4 units · Glamping · England

Located on a 16th century farm, our dog-friendly safari lodges are the perfect spot for families and friends looking for adventure. Let the children loose to explore nature while you soak in the hot tub and take in the views of the Brecon Beacons, glass of wine in hand. As the evening draws in, light the fire to roast marshmallows under a blanket of stars before snuggling up to sleep under canvas cover. With three lodges sleeping up to six guests, Seven Hills Hideaway has everything for a luxury glamping getaway full of adventure in South Wales. Each Lodge offers: * Sleeps 6: 1 king size, 2 singles & 1 double cabin style bed * Snuggly down duvets, luxurious cotton bed linens and towels provided * Bathroom with shower and luxury toiletries * Open plan living with a dining, lounge space and cosy wood-burning stove * Well-equipped kitchen: fridge, toaster, hob, crockery, cutlery and all your kitchen essentials * Heating from a traditional log wood-burning stove, hot water bottles and cosy blankets * Outdoor area with spacious decked veranda, furniture, BBQ, firepit and picnic table * Wi-Fi * Private hot tub Here are a few of our favourite nearby activities: * White Castle Vineyard - tours and tastings * The Hunters Moon Inn * The Skirrid Trail Hike + Offa's Dyke footpath * Wild swimming at Keepers Pond * Raglan Castle * Canoe Symonds Yat * Raglan Farm Park * Boat down the canal * Watersports * Zip World * Horse riding * Big Pit National Coal Museum * Rock climbing * Arts & Craft Fair * Perfume & Candle Making * Michelin starred restaurants * Explore the market town of Abergavenny * Shopping - local markets and craft fairs

Bozedown Boltholes

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84km from Northampton · 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

Glamp-in-Style

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127km from Northampton · 2 units · Glamping · Horncastle, England

Safari tent glamping in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds within the beautiful grounds of Fir-combe Hall. You can even bring your horse along!

Nature's Nest

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123km from Northampton · 7 units · Glamping · Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, West Midlands

Welcome to Nature's Nest! For family and group escapes –the ultimate luxury glamping experience. Nature's Nest boasts 4 beautiful canvas cottages that melt into the glorious Herefordshire countryside. These self-catering glamping accommodations are nestled on a natural spacious site with uninterrupted views over the rolling countryside, and River Wye in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Relax in your own hot tub, cosy by the fire and you can bring your dogs too.

Woodchests Glamping

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112km from Northampton · 3 units · Glamping · Pebmarsh, England

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

Wild Luxury - Drove Orchards

125km from Northampton · 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.

Clarice

June 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Brecon Beacons Luxury Safari Lodge

Amazing location, beautifully decorated safari lodges and all the comforts you need! Loved the hot tub and the secret garden and my toddler had a great time sleeping in the cabin bed. Would highly recommend!

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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 😊

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Safari tents near Northampton guide

Where to go

Pitsford Water

Just north of Northampton, this reservoir offers a range of outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, sailing, and birdwatching. While there is no campsite at Pitsford Water itself, suitable day-time camping can be found for campers in motorhomes who can stop to enjoy the setting en route to an overnight campsite. Explore the meadows, grassland, and woodlands while still being close to Northampton city.

Fotheringhay Castle

Northeast of Northampton, on the outskirts of the neighbouring city of Peterborough, is a ruined 12th-century castle site. It’s near the village of Fortheringhay, offering an almost-wild-camping experience. A couple of safari-style tents are available on farmland, as are limited caravan sites, but campers must bring most of their own supplies, including water for showering. Campers can paddleboard, kayak, or swim at the River Nene.

Milton Keynes

Less than 30 minutes’ drive south of Northampton, Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire is renowned for its grid-like plan and greenery. Here, campers don’t need to go beyond town to find somewhere to stay, as campsites, cabins, and farm stays all sit within Milton Keynes. With 15 lakes and 11 miles of canals, the area is a great spot for campers who enjoy boating and other water sports.

When to go

The best time to camp in and around Northampton is in the warmer months, between May and September, when camping in a tent or unheated vehicle is most comfortable. The East Midlands experience mild summers with long days, plus cold winters with occasional snow, when many caravan parks and other camping facilities close for the season. If you want to brave the cold, cabins and more permanent structures may be available.