Best Family Glamping in Wye River 2025

Flowing down from the Welsh mountains and winding along the border of England and Wales, the Wye River is the centrepiece of the Wye Valley AONB. Hike between ancient woodlands and rugged gorges along the Wye Valley Walk, stop for lunch at riverside pubs, and pitch your tent at waterfront camping grounds. Getting on the water is a must, so perhaps admire the views on a boat cruise and hop off to explore historical sites such as Tintern Abbey or Goodrich castle. Water sports, including stand-up paddleboarding, are also popular, or you could paddle between riverside villages in a canoe or kayak.

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Flowing down from the Welsh mountains and winding along the border of England and Wales, the Wye River is the centrepiece of the Wye Valley AONB. Hike between ancient woodlands and rugged gorges along the Wye Valley Walk, stop for lunch at riverside pubs, and pitch your tent at waterfront camping grounds. Getting on the water is a must, so perhaps admire the views on a boat cruise and hop off to explore historical sites such as Tintern Abbey or Goodrich castle. Water sports, including stand-up paddleboarding, are also popular, or you could paddle between riverside villages in a canoe or kayak.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Celtic Woodland Holidays

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13 units · Tents, Glamping · Powys, Mid Wales

An idyllic, wooded, Wye Valley escape, offering glamping pods, a treehouse and traditional woodland camping on levelled pitches

2. Abbey Home Farm

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21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cirencester, Gloucestershire, South West England

Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.

3. Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

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30 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Crickhowell, Wales

Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range

4. Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

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43 units · Tents, Glamping · Wellesbourne, England

A family-friendly site with secluded, individual pitches hidden among the long grass and campfires permitted

5. Glamping West Midlands

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4 units · Glamping · Enville, England

Head here for an authentic glamping getaway in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside

6. Glangwdi Glamping

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6 units · Glamping · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales

Glangwdi Glamping offers furnished bell tents in sight of Pen y Fan, the Brecon Beacon’s highest peak. For some, that alone will be reason enough to book but for others there are further temptations. The site is 2.5 acres. Take, for example, Glangwdi’s pygmy goats. There’s a daily opportunity to meet these little farmyard friends and there are ducks and chickens too. And, as if that’s not enough, this flat field in the foothills is just five miles from bustling Brecon and a short walk from woods, waterfalls and wild swimming. The bell tents themselves are yet another attraction. There are six; each pitched around the edge of a neat field on a family farm. Woven hazel fencing ensures a little privacy for each camping couple or family – this place is equally suited to both. Children will love the cute pygmy goats and adults… well let’s face it, they will love the pygmy goats too. But they’ll also love the fact that you can hike straight from site to the top of 886-metre Pen y Fan and its twin peak Corn Du. And who wouldn’t enjoy a campfire under the stars, in the shadow of the Beacons? The five and six metre bell tents are each kitted out with beds, bedding and log-burning stoves. Outside, each has the off-ground fire pit and outdoor seating regular glampers will have come to expect but there’s an added extra too: a private camp kitchen, that’s also canvas covered. It provides a sheltered place to cook and dine when the weather’s wet and welcome shade when this open field is bathed in summer sun. On such days, this is just the kind of scenic spot that could tempt you to stay on site all day but if you’re feeling adventurous the mountains will soon lure you away. Hiking, biking and wild swimming (try Llyn Cwm Llwch on way up top) are all on offer here. Closer by, Held Wood is a local favourite for walks with a series of small waterfalls within it. The Taff Trail offers well-signposted routes – towards the peaks in one direction or along country lanes to the market town of Brecon in the other.

7. Broadmeadow Glamping

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3 units · Glamping · Hereford, Herefordshire, West Midlands

A quaint wooden cabin, tucked away on a Herefordshire farm. Perfect for a romantic glamping retreat or year-round family getaways.

Camper favorites in and near Wye River

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

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(94)

43 units · Tents, Glamping · Wellesbourne, England

A family-friendly site with secluded, individual pitches hidden among the long grass and campfires permitted

Glamping West Midlands

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4 units · Glamping · Enville, England

Head here for an authentic glamping getaway in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside

Glangwdi Glamping

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6 units · Glamping · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales

Glangwdi Glamping offers furnished bell tents in sight of Pen y Fan, the Brecon Beacon’s highest peak. For some, that alone will be reason enough to book but for others there are further temptations. The site is 2.5 acres. Take, for example, Glangwdi’s pygmy goats. There’s a daily opportunity to meet these little farmyard friends and there are ducks and chickens too. And, as if that’s not enough, this flat field in the foothills is just five miles from bustling Brecon and a short walk from woods, waterfalls and wild swimming. The bell tents themselves are yet another attraction. There are six; each pitched around the edge of a neat field on a family farm. Woven hazel fencing ensures a little privacy for each camping couple or family – this place is equally suited to both. Children will love the cute pygmy goats and adults… well let’s face it, they will love the pygmy goats too. But they’ll also love the fact that you can hike straight from site to the top of 886-metre Pen y Fan and its twin peak Corn Du. And who wouldn’t enjoy a campfire under the stars, in the shadow of the Beacons? The five and six metre bell tents are each kitted out with beds, bedding and log-burning stoves. Outside, each has the off-ground fire pit and outdoor seating regular glampers will have come to expect but there’s an added extra too: a private camp kitchen, that’s also canvas covered. It provides a sheltered place to cook and dine when the weather’s wet and welcome shade when this open field is bathed in summer sun. On such days, this is just the kind of scenic spot that could tempt you to stay on site all day but if you’re feeling adventurous the mountains will soon lure you away. Hiking, biking and wild swimming (try Llyn Cwm Llwch on way up top) are all on offer here. Closer by, Held Wood is a local favourite for walks with a series of small waterfalls within it. The Taff Trail offers well-signposted routes – towards the peaks in one direction or along country lanes to the market town of Brecon in the other.

Broadmeadow Glamping

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(35)

3 units · Glamping · Hereford, Herefordshire, West Midlands

A quaint wooden cabin, tucked away on a Herefordshire farm. Perfect for a romantic glamping retreat or year-round family getaways.

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Yasmin

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Celtic Woodland Holidays

This was our second time staying here, and it was even more special than the first time. Every second is something to cherish. Hosts are lovely, warm and very welcoming. Facilities are outstanding, with communal kitchen and games rooms with had a pool table, air hockey and the means to play table tennis. The pod was warm, comfortable and homely. We cannot wait to stay again. Perfect getaway.

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Callum

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Celtic Woodland Holidays

Ty Coden was beautiful. It was a sweet get away and cosey for a weekend. I would recomend a stay here.

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Dave

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Abbey Home Farm

Lovely shepherd huts in a beautiful location. Plenty to explore or relax and take in nature. They were great hosts with a great farm shop

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Steven

August 2025

With pets

2 nights at Celtic Woodland Holidays

Really nice and peaceful place that is clean and well maintained. Would definitely return! The hosts are lovely and incredibly accommodating. What a brilliant location! My only gripe is with another guest, but there’s nothing the hosts could do to stop this. Essentially another guest that was blatantly a male (nice enough as a person) was using the women’s toilets. Numerous times my partner went in with my 8 year old daughter to be met by him in the loos. I know it’s the way of this mad world at the moment, as people can identify as an orphaned penguin. But if my daughter had gone in alone, this could have been a potentially dangerous situation with someone that is obviously mentally ill. I have no idea how this can be managed and prevented though without unnecessary cost. Anyway, this doesn’t affect our opinion of the venue at all. Brilliant break and a much needed period of no devices allowed for myself on my family. Thanks again.

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Kirsty

August 2025

With kids

3 nights at Celtic Woodland Holidays

Magical treetop adventure. 100% recomend. The kids loved it!

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Michele

August 2025

With kids

3 nights at Abbey Home Farm

We had the best time in the Shepherd's Huts - it's such a magical place to stay, with beautiful views over the fields and even it's own little woodland walk. We spent two nights just us and our son, then my cousins pitched a tent on the third night. It was so peaceful to be surrounded by nature and have the place to ourselves. The huts were beautiful and cosy and the beds were comfy too. There was everything we needed to have a camping experience that felt both wild yet easy and with all that we needed. Thanks Abbey Home Farm!

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Rebecca

August 2025

Group trip

2 nights at Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

This campsite is perfection. We booked a bell tent to celebrate my birthday. It was a great choice. Everything was just lovely from the warm welcome, the help with transporting all our clobber up the hill, stunning views of the mountains and the site is a wildlife haven. We saw baby swallows and a hedgehog and loved the morning birdsong. Come here for absolute peace and tranquility. We can't wait to return.

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Fencer

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

Brilliant place to stay we had a great time, highly recommended :)

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Sean

July 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Glamping West Midlands

We loved the glamping experiance yurt was nice and cosy and had everything we needed inside from pots and pans glasses to camp stove and kettle . Hot tub was fantastic stayed warm for hours. Farm animals are loverly and we enjoyed feeding them. Farm dog alfie is the cutest little dog ever. Christian is a fantastic host and we felt very relaxed. X

Each 5m bell tent has a double futon with mattress topper, bed linen for the double, and two additional inflatable mattresses (you will need to bring bedding for these.)

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Trish

July 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

Such a lovely campsite, so much space and beautiful surroundings.

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Katrina

July 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Celtic Woodland Holidays

It was a fabulous secluded spot which was what we were looking for. The accommodation had basic facilities but were perfectly adequate. There was a great main area with toilets, showers, TV and pool table. Lots of great walks around. Fabulous spot for a weekend get away

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Juliet

June 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

What a beautiful place! A lovely place to stay -with so much space, wildflower meadows and amazing scenery all around. The bell tent's bed was very comfortable. Highly recommended.

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Artur

June 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

The hosts were very polite and welcoming, and the views were unique.

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James

June 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Celtic Woodland Holidays

Beautiful view, generous hosts and great stay in the cosy wood cabin

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Angharad

June 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Glangwdi Glamping

Just a wonderful glamping spot - it felt private, with a well-equiped and covered kitchen space for our tent, two picnic tables for us to use (one under cover in our kitchen area), good shower and washing facilities, and a lovely campfire pit with wooden chairs to sit around. Lovely location and the pizza kitchen was so great to have too. The very cute goats and chickens were an added draw for our children. We definitely plan on returning!

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Abigailsarah

June 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Glamping West Midlands

Absolutely beautiful and special site. Especially amazing if you have animal loving kids like us! Excellent yurts, really cosy and had everything we needed. Chris was the perfect host, welcoming but also left us to have a relaxing weekend. Hot tub was great and so was the friendly animals! The red lion pub and chestnut tree cafe were great highlights. Already planning on returning and hiring both yurts!

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Hell

May 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

Lovely place,nice owner!!! Strong recommend!!!!!!!

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Jopo

May 2025

With kids

2 nights at Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

We had a really wonderful stay in the bell tent. Highly recommend and we will be back. Thank you Pridie!

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Chris

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

We had a great time glamping in Pridie's fields. It was very relaxing and lots of fun. The facilities were good.

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Mila

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Celtic Woodland Holidays

Beautiful place, has everything you need and so thoughtfully put together! I would definitely re-book

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Family glamping in Wye River guide

When to go

May through September is the most popular time for hiking, boat cruises, and water sports along the Wye River, but outdoor activities are possible year-round with the right gear. For the most impressive views, come in spring when colourful wildflowers bloom along the riverbanks or in fall when the forests cast off their autumn leaves. The biennial Wye Valley River Festival (May) brings a series of free events to towns throughout the Wye Valley.

Know before you go

The Wye River runs for about 250 kilometres, from Plynlimon in Wales to the Severn estuary. The main towns along the Wye include Chepstow, Monmouth, and Ross-on-Wye—hikes and boat cruises set out from all three.
Towns along the Wye Valley have various options for camping and restaurants. For camping gear or to stock up on supplies, Chepstow and Monmouth have the most choice.
Most campsites require advance booking, and many ask for the full payment in advance. Be sure to check opening dates, as many close in the winter months.