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Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

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· Ely, Cambridgeshire, England
12 acres hosted by Claire M.
2 glamping pitches · 10 tent pitches
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Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
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Cosy year-round glamping and seasonal camping in a fenland meadow with views of Ely cathedral

Your Glamping and Camping Meadow escape in Cambridgeshire awaits to recharge those batteries. Reconnect with nature, unwind under starry skies, and leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. 

Glampers, campers, children, couples, dogs and groups of camping buddies are all welcome. With pitches among tussocky grasses, views of Ely Cathedral, riverside trails, culture enthusiasts, and children will find plenty to keep them entertained. All within 3 miles leisurely stroll from the Meadow, there is Oliver Cromwells House, Ely Museum, the Jubilee gardens, Riverside antiques and historic walks. Whether you are seeking a comfortable rustic glamping experience or a more traditional camping escape, we offer something for everyone. 

Our glamping accommodation provides a unique blend of comfort and adventure, with beautifully appointed spaces nestled among the tranquillity of our natural surroundings.

For wild campers, spacious private pitches make sure you can relax without feeling crowded. Each comes complete with its own fire pit and amazing views. Excellent facilities, including large shower rooms and a cosy reception will keep you refreshed and ready to explore.

The Cabin of Hearts is a favourite among couples for a cosy romantic break all year, whilst the Timber Tents are comfortable and cosy for families and friends from April - November.

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119 Ratings · 99 reviews
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Elizabeth H.recommends
August 31, 2024
Grass pitch (No Electric) TENTS ONLY
The campsite was great, camping amongst the wild flowers was lovely and added extra privacy. It’s very spacious and the facilities were clean and well kept. There is a communal fridge/freezer to store food or ice packs. Fire pits provided with each pitch and you can buy a crate of wood for £8. Pizzas were £5 - expected them to be homemade but were supermarket bought and not the best quality. Last check in time is 7pm but booking through the Hipcamp app, there was no mention of this so we got a bit of a telling off when we arrived half an hour late (which was out of our control). Hipcamp need to update the listing. Overall really nice campsite, would highly recommend staying and exploring the area with a walk along the river to Ely.
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Joanne S.recommends
August 26, 2024
Grass pitch (No Electric) TENTS ONLY
Beautiful camp site
We absolutely loved camping at mad hatters!! The facilities were amazing and the staff went above and beyond to show you around upon arrival. Everything was so clean and the camp itself is so beautiful and very family friendly. We will definitely be returning
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Roger T.recommends
August 23, 2024
Grass pitch (No Electric) TENTS ONLY
Good size pitches well separated from each other and including a fire pit. Showers and toilets good.
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Tirren L.recommends
August 23, 2024
Grass pitch (No Electric) TENTS ONLY
Quirky Camp
Lovely stay at and hatters, a quirky little camp with everything you could need a very well kept. Will definitely come back again
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Stacey ..recommends
August 16, 2024
Grass pitch (No Electric) TENTS ONLY
We really liked this site, it’s a great place to relax for a few days, the pitches are very well laid out with lots if space and privacy, the bathrooms are immaculate very clean, great water pressure. staff are friendly. You can see this is a site which has had a lot of thought gone into it very well maintained in a peaceful location.
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Claudia S.recommends
August 11, 2024
Grass pitch (No Electric) TENTS ONLY
AMAZING TRIP
Great campsite. Perfect for children. Great facilities. Very clean have everything you need! Even a communal fridge which was handy! Will deffo return!
Location
Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Claire M.

Joined in September 2019
From the host
Immerse yourself in the magic of nature at Hatters Meadows, where every detail is designed to make your stay unforgettable. Whether you’re seeking a comfortable rustic glamping experience or a more traditional camping escape, we offer something special for everyone. Our glamping accommodation provides a unique blend of comfort and adventure, with beautifully appointed spaces nestled among the tranquillity of our natural surroundings. For wild campers, spacious private pitches make sure you can relax without feeling crowded. Each comes complete with its own fire pit and amazing views. Excellent facilities, including large shower rooms and a cosy reception will keep you refreshed and ready to explore. Reconnect with nature, unwind under starry skies, and leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Nearby attractions
It’s a 2.5-mile walk along the River Ouse in to Ely where you can visit Ely Cathedral (01353 667735) and Oliver Cromwell’s House (01353 662062) which includes interactive exhibitions and an escape room. If it rains, you could head for Ely Leisure Village, 3.5 miles from site, which has a swimming pool, 6-screen cinema and fast-food eateries. More active adventures can be found 9 miles away at Hannam's Wake Hub and Aquapark (01353 649683) or 12 miles away at Wicken Fen Nature Reserve (01353 720274) where you can walk, hire bikes or take a boat ride. Perhaps visit Anglesey Abbey (01223 810080) where there’s a Jacobean House and maze. Cambridge and Newmarket are both 17 miles from site and the Norfolk Coast is 30 miles away.
Food and drink
Ely has plenty of choice when it comes to food and drink. Recommended hotspots include the riverside Cutter Inn (01353 662713), The Royal Standard (01353 645194), Peacocks Tearoom (01353 661100) and The Almonry (01353 666360) – which stands within the cathedral precincts. If you’re eating out with kids, try Wildwood (01353 659587) or Arbuckles Diner (01353 656710). Spanish restaurant, Habis (07445 831648) in Littleport (3 miles from site) also comes highly recommended.
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