Whether you’re a seasoned glamper, or newly re-wilded, a few tips and tricks never go amiss. We’ve put together some glamping essentials, so you know a little more about what to expect, what to pack and how to get rid of that nagging feeling you’ve forgotten something when you’re about to leave (difficulty: impossible).
Browse the tips from our team – and dive into a couple of articles for some inspiration for your time away!
This staycation packing list, made especially for heading out to our amazing glamping spaces, might make you think about the things you wouldn’t take on a less exciting holiday.
Hot tubs need a bit of time and care before you’re steaming under the stars... Here are a few tips to get your hot tub technique up to a simmer before you arrive.
Wood burners in our spaces will all be slightly different, so always look for instructions from the owners, but this guide should ignite a passion for mastering the wild’s most primitive art.
Want to win a £100 Canopy & Stars Gift Card? Share your holiday photos with us on Instagram by tagging @canopyandstars or using #alifemorewild
Follow along with Dr Becky as she tours our spaces, looking skyward to discover the patterns of the night sky – with tips for how to get the most out of your stargazing.
We took a little look at some of the more unusual, and surprisingly easy recipes you can use the next time you’re out wild cooking!
The calmness and wellbeing birds bring are things that Mya-rose Craig finds immensely valuable in life and that everyone can benefit from.
This guide gives you all the best tricks and tips as you head out on your very own mini-safari into the wilderness of your garden, local park or on your favourite walks. No two adventures are the same, and you’ll be surprised at what you may find! There is wilderness everywhere, even in the hearts of our cities, if we just take the time to look, listen and notice.
“It can be tempting to want to snap every moment of your stay on your phone, but try and find at least SOME time during your trip to put your phones aside and have a mini ‘digital detox’. Some of my favourite moments on C&S trips have been where I have felt totally switched off from the outside world, with no idea what the time is or what’s going on in the outside world.”
“Take slip on shoes to move between the hot tub and indoors. A bag for dirty/wet clothes and a torch, because inching along through a forest at night takes ages. Take along a couple of blankets for laying on the ground to stargaze and for around the fire if you want to get cosy."
"On your first night, bring a pre-cooked meal or something that’s super easy to prepare. It makes that first evening so much more relaxing and you won’t end up eating a raw jacket potato at midnight because of your inadequate campfire skills. Then you can have fun wild cooking later in the trip!"
"Speak to the owners and ask for their recommendations! It is the best way to find a secluded beach, a great dog walk, a cosy café, the best local sausages or a private spot to go wild swimming! Keep an eye out for local farm shops / honesty boxes on country lanes – to buy the freshest eggs for your morning breakfast on the camp stove."
It is time to lose yourself in that book you’ve had by the bed for months. We asked around the office to see what the team have been saving for a special occasion, and this is the ultimate reading list for a glamping adventure.
We're majority employee owned, which means we all get a say in how the business is run.
Our Charitable Trust uses 24% ownership of the company to support environmental causes
We're committing to raise £50,000 by 2027 to help protect nature in our national parks.
