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Amber's Bell Tent Camping at Bells …

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· Stourport On Severn, Worcestershire, England
4 acres hosted by Amber W.
6 glamping pitches
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Luxury bell tent glamping in rural Worcestershire that's perfect for farmers, families and foodies

When Bells Farm Shop first opened in the 1950s they were seen as pioneers of this new fangled 'pick your own' thing. Nowadays it may seem old hat but, with some 40 acres of fruit and vegetables and over 200 different varieties, they remain perhaps the most diversely stocked farm shop in the country. Polytunnels packed with strawberries, manicured orchards, rows of potatoes and runner beans lined out like vineyards; it’s quite the agricultural scene. On a small hill amongst it all a small collection of bell tents have also taken root. You can also take your pick from these.

Set in a six-acre meadow, with westerly views across the Severn Valley that makes for divine sunsets, there are just six bell tents in total, with a picnic table and campfire pit beside each and masses of space beyond to roam free range. They form one of multiple glamping sites across the country, set up by Amber Wykes at a range of farms and country estates. All have similarly plush-style bell tents, with interiors that feature a real double bed, wood-burning stove and a box of cookwares that help you whip up a storm with your freshly picked vegetables. You can also pre-order food hampers from the farm shop ready for your arrival.

When it comes to scrubbing up, brand new, purpose-built bathrooms have been built in a wooden building on the field, with a washing up station outside. There’s an honesty shop and wood store, so you can keep you marshmallows toasting whatever the time of the day, while, in the tents, you’ll also find educational packs for farm enthusiasts who want to know a bit more about what is grown nearby and the nature that supports it (tours are also available on request).

Down by the shop, there are pedal go karts and miniature tractors for the kids but for something more realistic (and with better scenery) it’s a 15 minute drive to the village of Bewdley where steam trains puff their way along the Severn Valley line to Kidderminster or Bridgnorth. First opened in 1862, the line is a relic of the region’s great industrial heritage and makes just one of many historical sights in the area: The ruined Italianate mansion of Witely Court, National Trust-owned Hanbury Hall and moated Harvington Hall are all within a 20-minute drive, while it’s less than half an hour into the centre of Worcester. Vast Wyre Forest, meanwhile, is a mere 15 minutes by car, with endless family trails on which to stretch little legs.

Return to camp via the award-winning butcher’s in the farm shop and rekindle the campfire. Each pit has a grill you can use to turn your campfire into a proper flame-grilling barbecue and there’s plenty of free range produce you can use to build the ultimate outdoor feast. With a Worcester Oldfields cider in hand (and Bells’ own apple juice for the kids), you’ll feel like a true local.

Activities
Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Wildlife watching
Natural features
Field
Farm
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9 Ratings · 10 reviews
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Magda S.recommends
September 1, 2024
6 - Damson
Lovely campsite with everything we needed. Vicky was very welcoming. Lots of space on the site. The log burner was most welcome on chilly mornings! Everything done beautifully and showers and toilets outstanding. A great place to chill out and enjoy some downtime.
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Sophie C.recommends
August 8, 2024
4 - Strawberry
It was great! Perfect with family! Shower and toilets very clean!
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Sally W.recommends
August 6, 2024
4 - Strawberry
Camping with friends
The tents and facilities were amazing. There is everything you need provided, we even got a hamper of local food and drink on arrival from Amber. A great site we hope to book again next year!
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Gavriel R.recommends
August 5, 2021
Amber's Bell Tents at Bells Farm
This was our first time doing any form of camping. We really had a great time and would highly recommend. The tents were well looked after and there was plenty of extras that we were not expecting.
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Jo ?.recommends
April 17, 2021
Amber's Bell Tents at Bells Farm
Lovely open field with tents spaced far apart, great farm shop selling a wide range of things, and a very friendly welcome. Saw Roe deer on the site, close to our tent. Everything was very well thought through and the toilets and showers absolutely spotless. Thank you for having us!
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Lindsay J.recommends
August 22, 2020
Amber's Bell Tents at Bells Farm
We had a wonderful 5 days away with our 2 outdoorsy boys at Amber's Bell tent. The tent was very spacious and well equipped. The added extras such as the hot chocolate and marshmallows went down a treat with the kids. There is lots of open space for the kids to play, run and explore. The toilets and showers are spacious, easily accessible and very clean. Overall we had a lovely 5 days away and I would highly recommend Amber's Bell tents.
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Stourport On Severn, Worcestershire, 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 Amber W.

Joined in March 2015
From the host
Russet Meadow is six acres of open grass meadow set on beautiful Bells Farm, where six of our cosy stylish bell tents reside, surrounded by farmland and with views of the rolling Worcestershire countryside. Enjoy all there is to offer on the doorstep of this slice of middle England – historic towns, industrial heritage, spectacular natural beauty to hike and cycle through – then head back to camp to cook up a feast. The rich farming backdrop here offers children the opportunity to engage with the English farming traditions and enjoy the diversity English produce has to offer. Bells Farm Shop owners were pioneers of 'pick your own' in the 1950's and today offer a huge variety of pick your own produce across the seasons. Stay here, and you can pluck your own fresh strawberries from the earth to go with your campfire pancakes and grill freshly picked sweetcorn over the coals of your BBQ. With over 200 varieties of fruit and vegetables across 40 acres, you won't be able to stay long enough to sample all the wonderful fresh harvest offerings. Too busy relaxing to pick your own? Not to worry – Bells Farm Shop is a stroll down the hill from the camp and is bursting with their own and other local produce to make your camp trip a real foodie fiesta. There's an award winning butchers for your BBQ fayre, freshly made bread, biscuits, cakes jams, farm milks, butters and cheeses, and even award winning locally produced wine, beers and ciders for your camp fire tipple. This site offers a fantastic wholesome base for foodie families and groups. With the farm shop and pick your own open every day of your stay, you can make this into a real gourmet adventure.
Nearby attractions

Bring your bikes and head west into Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve, one of the largest, semi-natural woodlands in the UK and home to family-friendly hiking and cycling trails, or get really in amongst the trees at Wyre Forest's Go Ape! (01603 895500) where you can walk rope bridges and zip-line between the branches. It's 6 miles to Harvington Hall (01562 777846), a moated medieval and Elizabethan manor house that runs 'living history' days during the school holidays, with actors in period dress and family activities. The National Trust's Hanbury Hall and Gardens (01527 821214) is also 25 minutes away, while ruined Witley Court and Gardens is 20 minutes. Worcester is great for heritage too – home to a magnificent cathedral and the Royal Worcester Museum (01905 21247), to name but two – or hop on a vintage steam train from nearby Bewdley, following the Severn Valley railway line (you can also hike back along the Severn Valley Country Park route). While you're there, Bewdley is also a good place for hiring canoes and taking guided canoe trips on the River Severn. Animal lovers should also consider West Midlands Safari Park (01299 402114; 6 miles) and the Little Owl Farm Park (01905 620325; 3 miles).

Food and drink

How many farm shops can lay claim to some 200 different varieties of fruit and vegetables you can pilfer? Pluck your own fresh strawberries from the earth to go with your campfire pancakes and grill freshly picked sweetcorn over the coals of your BBQ. Just take your pick, then head into Bells Farm Shop (01299 251364) to pay afterwards. If you're too lazy to pick your own, you can just go straight to the shop and get the pre-picked stuff, along with jams, chutneys and other local goods (including a butchers and a wide range of drinks from local breweries). For a meal out, there are no fewer than 15 different pubs in Stourport-on-Severn, 2½ miles down the road.

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