Best Glamping Festivals UK 2026: Luxury Camping at Festivals
Last updated: February 2026
Not everyone wants to wrestle with tent poles at 2am after a day of music. Glamping has transformed the festival experience — and more UK festivals than ever are offering premium camping that ranges from pre-pitched tents to full-on luxury lodges with proper beds, electricity, and en-suite bathrooms.
Here's our guide to the best glamping festivals in the UK for 2026.
Top Festivals for Glamping
1. Latitude Festival
📍 Southwold, Suffolk | 📅 July 2026 | 👥 40,000 capacity
Latitude practically invented festival glamping. Their Boutique Camping area is a village in its own right, offering everything from pre-pitched tents to luxury bell tents and the infamous "Podpads." The festival's gentle, arts-focused vibe makes it perfect for those who want culture without roughing it.
Glamping options: Bell tents, podpads, pre-pitched tents, campervan hookups Price range: £200-£600 on top of festival ticket Book early: Boutique Camping sells out before the music lineup drops
2. Wilderness at Cornbury
📍 Charlbury, Oxfordshire | 📅 August 2026 | 👥 20,000 capacity
Wilderness was built for the glamping crowd. Set in the grounds of Cornbury Park, this is where festival meets country house weekend. The Boutique Village offers some of the most luxurious festival accommodation in the UK — think four-poster beds, Persian rugs, and cocktail bars.
Glamping options: Safari tents, woodland tipis, luxury lodges, boutique bell tents Price range: £400-£1,500+ The vibe: More Soho Farmhouse than Glastonbury — and that's the point
3. Green Man Festival
📍 Crickhowell, Powys | 📅 August 2026 | 👥 25,000 capacity
Green Man's setting in the Brecon Beacons is stunning enough to make even basic camping feel special. But their Settlers' Pass glamping area takes it further with pre-pitched tents in a quiet corner of the site, close to the action but away from the noise.
Glamping options: Pre-pitched tents, bell tents, campervan area Price range: £150-£400 Best for: Those who want comfort without losing the indie festival atmosphere
4. Camp Bestival
📍 Wareham, Dorset | 📅 July/August 2026 | 👥 30,000 capacity
The family-friendly sibling of Bestival, Camp Bestival at Lulworth Castle offers excellent glamping aimed at families. Their VIP and boutique camping areas are designed with parents in mind — space, comfort, and proximity to the family areas.
Glamping options: Podpads, bell tents, yurts, Shiftpods Price range: £200-£500 Family tip: The family glamping area has its own loos and showers — worth every penny with young kids
5. Bestival
📍 Wareham, Dorset | 📅 August 2026 | 👥 35,000 capacity
Bestival's Ambient Forest glamping area is legendary — tipis and bell tents nestled among the trees, with fire pits and a genuinely magical atmosphere. It's glamping that still feels like a proper festival.
Glamping options: Tipis, bell tents, luxury yurts Price range: £300-£800 Best for: Couples and groups who want the festival atmosphere with a comfortable bed to collapse into
6. End of the Road Festival
📍 Larmer Tree Gardens, Dorset | 📅 September 2026 | 👥 15,000 capacity
The Larmer Tree Gardens setting is one of the most beautiful festival sites in England, and their glamping options are thoughtfully done — nothing garish, just comfortable, well-placed accommodation that suits the festival's gentle character.
Glamping options: Bell tents, pre-pitched tents Price range: £150-£350 Best for: Those who want the boutique experience to match the boutique music
What to Expect from Festival Glamping
What's Usually Included
- Pre-erected tent or structure
- Proper mattress or airbed (sometimes real beds)
- Bedding and pillows (check — not always)
- Lockable tent or structure
- Dedicated glamping toilets and showers
- Sometimes: electricity, phone charging, kettle
What to Still Bring
- Sleeping bag (unless bedding confirmed)
- Warm layers for nighttime
- Wellies — glamping doesn't make the mud go away
- Torch/lantern
- The rest of your festival kit — check our Festival Kit page for essentials
Booking Tips
- Book immediately. Glamping sells out before lineup announcements. Set calendar reminders.
- Read the small print. Some "glamping" is just a pre-pitched tent with nothing inside.
- Check the location on site. Being close to stages means noise until 3am.
- Group bookings get better value. A bell tent for 4 is cheaper per head than individual pods.
- Consider third-party providers. Companies like Tangerine Fields and The Pop-Up Hotel set up at multiple festivals.
Budget vs Luxury Glamping
| Level | What You Get | Cost (approx) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Pre-pitched tent, airbed | £100-£200 |
| Mid-range | Bell tent, real mattress, fairy lights | £200-£500 |
| Premium | Safari tent, proper bed, electricity | £500-£1,000 |
| Ultra-luxury | Lodge, en-suite, concierge | £1,000-£2,000+ |
Find Your Perfect Glamping Festival
Use our Festival Finder to filter festivals by accommodation type — or browse the complete listings to find your ideal event. Need gear? Our Festival Kit page has curated recommendations for everything from sleeping bags to solar chargers.