98% (685) • 231 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Malvern Hills AONB
Radcot Leisure on Thames
1. Radcot Leisure on Thames
89%
(305)
50 units · Tents, Glamping · Oxfordshire, South East England
A Thames’ island campsite in the Oxfordshire countryside – with a lovely pub just over the bridge
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£30
/ night
The T Barn
2. The T Barn
99%
(90)
17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cirencester, Gloucestershire, South West England
Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£29
/ night
Digeddi Wildlife Camping
3. Digeddi Wildlife Camping
97%
(129)
14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Powys, Mid Wales
Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Ushercombe Fields
4. Ushercombe Fields
45 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · England
Tucked away just 15 minutes from Banbury in the heart of Oxfordshire, Ushercombe Fields is a charming, family-run pop-up site where the focus is all about keeping things thoughtfully low-impact, sustainable, and in tune with nature. This family-friendly spot offers brand-new toilets and handy washing-up facilities – everything you need for a comfortable stay, without losing that back-to-nature feeling. It’s the perfect place to slow down, breathe in the fresh country air, and truly unwind.
Spectacular views come as part of the package – perfect for relaxed evenings by the campfire. Just 10 minutes away, Hook Norton Brewery serves up real ales and a cracking full English breakfast. A little further afield Jeremy Clarkson’s infamous pub, The Farmer’s Dog, is a 40-minute drive and a fun stop for fans of the local celebrity scene.
Whether you're looking to explore the local area or make new friends among fellow guests, Ushercombe Fields offers a peaceful stay filled with lasting memories. You're welcome to bring your dogs along – there are plenty of scenic walks nearby – and on clear nights, you can unwind beneath a sky full of stars.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£27
/ night
Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping
5. Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping
99%
(48)
3 units · Glamping · Evesham, England
Laid-back glamping near Evesham, overlooking Bredon Hill and the Malverns.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£65
/ night
Oxwick Farm
6. Oxwick Farm
100%
(79)
14 units · Tents, Glamping · Gloucestershire, South West England
Camping and glamping on an eco-friendly re-wilded farm on the southern side of the Cotswolds.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£30
/ night
Glamping and Camping near Bath
7. Glamping and Camping near Bath
100%
(3)
15 units · Tents, Glamping · England
Piccadilly Caravan and Camping Park is nestled in the countryside, just a ten minute walk from the historic National Trust village of Lacock. The site offers beautifully maintained grounds and welcomes tents and tourers with both non electric and electric grass and hardstanding pitches, along with a bell tent for glamping. Enjoy a taste of rural life, surrounded by country pubs, independent shops, walking routes and only five minutes from Lacock Abbey!
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£26
/ night
Upper House Farm Glamping
8. Upper House Farm Glamping
96%
(14)
8 units · Glamping · Michaelchurch Escley, England
Our glamping site is set on our family farm in the rural Welsh Border in Herefordshire and we are a dog friendly site. We have just 3 tents in 2.5acres, we want our guests to enjoy the peace and privacy of a rural getaway but have the luxuries of a comfy bed, toilets and showers, a kitchenette and a private fire pit.
We are nestled between family farms and surrounded by sheep, cattle and footpaths, so an adventure is at your doorstep.
If you're looking for a peaceful, secluded and romantic place to unwind then our site is ideal.
We have gorgeous views over the Black Mountains and are close to the towns of Hay-on-Wye and Hereford.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£70
/ night
Walltree House Camping
9. Walltree House Camping
98%
(29)
34 units · Tents, Glamping · Northamptonshire, East Midlands
Simple camping in the grounds of a farmhouse, with thrill-seeking activities in arm's reach
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite
10. Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite
99%
(355)
30 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Crickhowell, Wales
Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£13
/ night
By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping
11. By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping
99%
(50)
9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Worcestershire, West Midlands
Bell tents and spacious pitches in the Teme Valley, close to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£21
/ night
Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows
12. Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows
100%
(94)
43 units · Tents, Glamping · Wellesbourne, England
A family-friendly site with secluded, individual pitches hidden among the long grass and campfires permitted
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£16
/ night
Glangwdi Glamping
13. Glangwdi Glamping
100%
(9)
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.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£122
/ night
Woodland Tipi & Yurt Holidays
14. Woodland Tipi & Yurt Holidays
100%
(19)
12 units · Glamping · Herefordshire, West Midlands
Luxury yurt and tipi camping in a magical woodland setting
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£110
/ night
The Apple Farm
15. The Apple Farm
88%
(8)
7 units · Glamping · Warwickshire, West Midlands
Bell tents on an apple farm just three miles from Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£100
/ night
Stargazer Glamping
16. Stargazer Glamping
100%
(40)
3 units · Glamping · Ross On Wye, England
Luxury bell-tent glamping for couples and families in the serene Wye Valley.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£360
/ night
Rockfield Glamping
17. Rockfield Glamping
100%
(5)
4 units · Glamping · Monmouth, Monmouthshire, South Wales
Bell tents with private bathrooms on a Welsh sheep farm near Monmouth
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£150
/ night
Camp Cynrig Glamping Retreat Brecon
18. Camp Cynrig Glamping Retreat Brecon
100%
(1)
4 units · Glamping · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales
Riverside glamping in the Brecon Beacons with wild swimming, woodland walks and mountain hikes on the doorstep.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£105
/ night
Glamping at the Homestead
19. Glamping at the Homestead
100%
(5)
3 units · Glamping · Herefordshire, West Midlands
Quiet farm glamping in Herefordshire's cider country
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£80
/ night
Just One Bell Tent
20. Just One Bell Tent
100%
(1)
1 unit · Glamping · Worcestershire, West Midlands
Just One Bell Tent rests in a quiet corner of an old hop farm.
Featured alongside Hoppickers Rural Retreats, a well established site with over 12 years’ experience in award winning self-catered accommodation. Surrounded by woodland with a view over the horse paddock, only 15-minute drive to The Malverns. Perfect for a peaceful, couple’s retreat and a calm place to escape the busy world.
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from
£125
/ night
98% (685) • 231 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Malvern Hills AONB
Radcot Leisure on Thames
1. Radcot Leisure on Thames
89%
(305)
50 units · Tents, Glamping · Oxfordshire, South East England
A Thames’ island campsite in the Oxfordshire countryside – with a lovely pub just over the bridge
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£30
/ night
The T Barn
2. The T Barn
99%
(90)
17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cirencester, Gloucestershire, South West England
Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£29
/ night
Digeddi Wildlife Camping
3. Digeddi Wildlife Camping
97%
(129)
14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Powys, Mid Wales
Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Ushercombe Fields
4. Ushercombe Fields
45 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · England
Tucked away just 15 minutes from Banbury in the heart of Oxfordshire, Ushercombe Fields is a charming, family-run pop-up site where the focus is all about keeping things thoughtfully low-impact, sustainable, and in tune with nature. This family-friendly spot offers brand-new toilets and handy washing-up facilities – everything you need for a comfortable stay, without losing that back-to-nature feeling. It’s the perfect place to slow down, breathe in the fresh country air, and truly unwind.
Spectacular views come as part of the package – perfect for relaxed evenings by the campfire. Just 10 minutes away, Hook Norton Brewery serves up real ales and a cracking full English breakfast. A little further afield Jeremy Clarkson’s infamous pub, The Farmer’s Dog, is a 40-minute drive and a fun stop for fans of the local celebrity scene.
Whether you're looking to explore the local area or make new friends among fellow guests, Ushercombe Fields offers a peaceful stay filled with lasting memories. You're welcome to bring your dogs along – there are plenty of scenic walks nearby – and on clear nights, you can unwind beneath a sky full of stars.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£27
/ night
Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping
5. Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping
99%
(48)
3 units · Glamping · Evesham, England
Laid-back glamping near Evesham, overlooking Bredon Hill and the Malverns.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£65
/ night
Oxwick Farm
6. Oxwick Farm
100%
(79)
14 units · Tents, Glamping · Gloucestershire, South West England
Camping and glamping on an eco-friendly re-wilded farm on the southern side of the Cotswolds.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£30
/ night
Glamping and Camping near Bath
7. Glamping and Camping near Bath
100%
(3)
15 units · Tents, Glamping · England
Piccadilly Caravan and Camping Park is nestled in the countryside, just a ten minute walk from the historic National Trust village of Lacock. The site offers beautifully maintained grounds and welcomes tents and tourers with both non electric and electric grass and hardstanding pitches, along with a bell tent for glamping. Enjoy a taste of rural life, surrounded by country pubs, independent shops, walking routes and only five minutes from Lacock Abbey!
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£26
/ night
Upper House Farm Glamping
8. Upper House Farm Glamping
96%
(14)
8 units · Glamping · Michaelchurch Escley, England
Our glamping site is set on our family farm in the rural Welsh Border in Herefordshire and we are a dog friendly site. We have just 3 tents in 2.5acres, we want our guests to enjoy the peace and privacy of a rural getaway but have the luxuries of a comfy bed, toilets and showers, a kitchenette and a private fire pit.
We are nestled between family farms and surrounded by sheep, cattle and footpaths, so an adventure is at your doorstep.
If you're looking for a peaceful, secluded and romantic place to unwind then our site is ideal.
We have gorgeous views over the Black Mountains and are close to the towns of Hay-on-Wye and Hereford.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£70
/ night
Walltree House Camping
9. Walltree House Camping
98%
(29)
34 units · Tents, Glamping · Northamptonshire, East Midlands
Simple camping in the grounds of a farmhouse, with thrill-seeking activities in arm's reach
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite
10. Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite
99%
(355)
30 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Crickhowell, Wales
Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£13
/ night
By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping
11. By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping
99%
(50)
9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Worcestershire, West Midlands
Bell tents and spacious pitches in the Teme Valley, close to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£21
/ night
Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows
12. Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows
100%
(94)
43 units · Tents, Glamping · Wellesbourne, England
A family-friendly site with secluded, individual pitches hidden among the long grass and campfires permitted
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£16
/ night
Glangwdi Glamping
13. Glangwdi Glamping
100%
(9)
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.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£122
/ night
Woodland Tipi & Yurt Holidays
14. Woodland Tipi & Yurt Holidays
100%
(19)
12 units · Glamping · Herefordshire, West Midlands
Luxury yurt and tipi camping in a magical woodland setting
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£110
/ night
The Apple Farm
15. The Apple Farm
88%
(8)
7 units · Glamping · Warwickshire, West Midlands
Bell tents on an apple farm just three miles from Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£100
/ night
Stargazer Glamping
16. Stargazer Glamping
100%
(40)
3 units · Glamping · Ross On Wye, England
Luxury bell-tent glamping for couples and families in the serene Wye Valley.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£360
/ night
Rockfield Glamping
17. Rockfield Glamping
100%
(5)
4 units · Glamping · Monmouth, Monmouthshire, South Wales
Bell tents with private bathrooms on a Welsh sheep farm near Monmouth
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£150
/ night
Camp Cynrig Glamping Retreat Brecon
18. Camp Cynrig Glamping Retreat Brecon
100%
(1)
4 units · Glamping · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales
Riverside glamping in the Brecon Beacons with wild swimming, woodland walks and mountain hikes on the doorstep.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£105
/ night
Glamping at the Homestead
19. Glamping at the Homestead
100%
(5)
3 units · Glamping · Herefordshire, West Midlands
Quiet farm glamping in Herefordshire's cider country
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£80
/ night
Just One Bell Tent
20. Just One Bell Tent
100%
(1)
1 unit · Glamping · Worcestershire, West Midlands
Just One Bell Tent rests in a quiet corner of an old hop farm.
Featured alongside Hoppickers Rural Retreats, a well established site with over 12 years’ experience in award winning self-catered accommodation. Surrounded by woodland with a view over the horse paddock, only 15-minute drive to The Malverns. Perfect for a peaceful, couple’s retreat and a calm place to escape the busy world.
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from
£125
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Gillian
September 2025
With kids
A very warm welcome from Nigel at the site, with explanation of the site.
We loved staying in one of the pre-pitched bell tents, so cosy and warm with very comfy beds! Warm shower and clean composting loo. Helpful little things like the - rechargeable lanterns for use and bottle lanterns when it got dark. A plus too, lots of kitchen ware and crockery.
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Lucy
August 2025
With kids
The glamping tents are cosy and spacious, the beds were incredibly comfortable and clean. The tents are well spaced out so there is privacy and peace. We had a BBQ and a firepit provided. Facilities were fabulous with a well-stocked kitchen and lovely hot shower. Excellent, friendly hosts. My teenage nieces and nephew loved it and well hopefully be back.
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Paul
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Upper House Farm Glamping
Fantastic weekend at Upper House Farm glamping. We stayed at the Mountain View Bell tent. Pleasant surprise to see a picnic bench and extendable parasol, which weren't mentioned in the listing. Very comfortable double bed. Great that you have a camping stove, pots and pans, cutlery and crockery. Very thoughtful of the owners to have a bottle of water, wood and kindling. Stunning view of the Black mountains from the field and the stars at night were really a sight to behold. Would highly recommend. You'd be hard pressed to find anything else like this anywhere for an absolute bargain price
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Penny
August 2025
With kids
We had a wonderful time, excellent location by the river, pub and town. It was very quiet and we had enough space for our three families to run around and enjoy all the nature available! We hired the canoe and paddle boards which were fab. The beds were very comfortable and warm, toilets and showers were decent enough but did get messy quickly with all the usage. The wash up station was very basic and some of the outside benches were a bit tatty so because of that, probably an 8/10 BUT great for families.
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Nicole
August 2025
With kids
We had a wonderful 2 nights stay in a Bell tent. The tent is well equipped and the shared kitchen is a very nice and comfortable area. Electrical devices can be charged here. Nigel was very friendly and helpful and we loved his dog. The house of the owners is a beautiful, old building and adds a special atmosphere! Can recommend staying here!
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Rebecca
August 2025
Group trip
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
Brilliant place to stay we had a great time, highly recommended :)
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Tammy
August 2025
1 night at Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping
Really lovely set up. Very peaceful and lovely views. Had everything you needed on site. Thanks
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Trish
July 2025
With kids
Such a lovely campsite, so much space and beautiful surroundings.
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Ben & Rachel
July 2025
With kids
Thank you for a wonderful week glamping! The tent was so comfortable, the site was immaculate and the hot tub was glorious! The goats are gorgeous and two chicks also hatched during our stay. Your homemade pizzas and waffles were a treat for our first night. We enjoyed so many activities in the surrounding area and had a really great family holiday.
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andrew
July 2025
1 night at Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping
Very clean facilities, hot water, laundry facilities excellent value and Jacqui and Jim are great hosts. Stayed in the yurt would recommend
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Alice
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Oxwick Farm
We really enjoyed camping here, the tent was beautiful and the area felt private from the rest of the campsite. Nigel was a lovely host, made us feel welcome and had great knowledge of the local area.
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Sonia
June 2025
Weekend Trip to Oxwick Farm
Rustic, peaceful vibes for a quiet break from life!
Quirky amenities but by no means in adequate, the host, Nigel was extremely welcoming and friendly.
Stayed in Sir Galahad bell tent, which had a large comfy bed and even though it was warm when arrived, once we had opened up the tent there was a lovely cool breeze and feeling at one with nature.
We had a quiet and secluded plot with our bench table and BBQs available although we’d brought our own and cooked a lovely steak from the local butchers only a few miles away in the quaint town of Chipping Sodbury.
Would Definately recommend for something different and peaceful.
Thank you, we hope to return!
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Sophie
June 2025
Weekend Trip to Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping
An idyllic spot - long meadow grass with mown areas for the campers. Very clean, quiet and spacious. Delicious croissants in the morning. Helpful owner. A few rules but that probably made it a better experience for everyone. The bell tent was excellent!
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Juliet
June 2025
With kids
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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Luisa
June 2025
With kids
Lovely spot and facilities and great for children , looking to come back with my daughter and her family
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Amanda
June 2025
Weekend Trip to Radcot Leisure on Thames
Great location by the river, the bell tents were well spaced out and spacious inside.
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Artur
June 2025
With kids
The hosts were very polite and welcoming, and the views were unique.
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Angharad
June 2025
With kids
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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Beth
June 2025
With kids
We had a lovely weekend at the Apple Farm. The orchard is beautiful, and the tents are spaced out to give complete seclusion. The kids loved seeing the animals, and listening out for birds in the surrounding woods. The farm is an easy 30 minute drive from the NEC - ideal as we were attending an expo, and way more fun than a Premier Inn! The camping meadow looks gorgeous too, so I'm sure we'll be back in the future with all of our gear!
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Bell tents in Malvern Hills AONB guide
Where to go
North Malvern Hills
The northern hills are the place to escape the crowds. Follow the many Discovery Trails through rolling farmlands and orchards, take a walk in the Ravenshill Woodland Reserve, then adjourn to a country pub for a hearty lunch. Further south, the Knapp and Papermill Nature Reserve has tree-lined trails and picnic spots along Leigh Brook.
South Malvern Hills
The town of Great Malvern lies at the heart of the hills and leads the way to some of the region’s most popular hikes. Climb Worcestershire Beacon for a view from the hills’ highest point, explore the Iron Age hillfort at British Camp, then admire the mighty Georgian castle at Eastnor.
Wye Valley
Southwest of the Malvern Hills, the Wye Valley AONB stretches over the border into Wales. Paddle down the Wye River on a canoe, enjoy dramatic hikes through forested gorges, or park your campervan at idyllic riverside camping grounds. There’s plenty for non-hikers to enjoy too, from the evocative ruins of Tintern Abbey to sampling the region’s famous cider.
Cotswolds
Another AONB within day-trip distance of the Malvern Hills is the Cotswolds, England’s quintessential country getaway. This is the realm of gastropubs, luxury glamping, and artisan shopping, but don’t be put off by its high-flying reputation—there are also endless options for scenic hikes and leisurely bike rides. Give yourself plenty of time to enjoy a road trip along the winding country lanes, stopping off in chocolate box villages along the way.