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Glamping in the East Midlands

The East Midlands might not immediately spring to mind when you’re dreaming of a glamping getaway but, by their very nature, hidden gems aren’t found in the most obvious places. The beating heart of England has picture postcard villages, historic market towns and areas of outstanding natural beauty. Head off the beaten track to explore a rich landscape that boasts the craggy peaks of Derbyshire, royal Sherwood Forest, vast beaches, romantic deer parks and sleepy canals. Book one of our unique glamping places in the East Midlands and discover the delights of this underrated region.

Glamping in Leicestershire

Explore the woods, hills and history of the heart of England from our collection of big barns and cosy cabins. Castles and grand estates, beautiful market towns and even the home of the Melton Mowbray pie, all wait to be enjoyed.
Ted
Leicestershire

Ted

from £105 p/n
Knotting Hill Barn House
Leicestershire

Knotting Hill Barn House

from £474 p/n
Austin
Leicestershire

Austin

from £100 p/n
Justin
Leicestershire

Justin

from £100 p/n

Glamping in Derbyshire

Take on the heights of the Peak District, head south to the haunting site of Anchor Church caves, enjoy Mercia Marina or some water sports, then reward yourself at a classic country pub stocking real beer brewed in the county's ancient tradition.
Jennings
Derbyshire

Jennings

from £105 p/n
The Portland
Derbyshire

The Portland

from £175 p/n
Martin Green
Derbyshire

Martin Green

from £85 p/n
The Ryedale
Derbyshire

The Ryedale

from £175 p/n

Glamping in Nottinghamshire

See the beauty of the chapel in Clumber Park and the grandeur of Wollaton Hall, among many others, or don your tightest tights and prance around Sherwood Forest annoying the locals.
Meadow Pipit
Nottinghamshire

Meadow Pipit

from £149 p/n
Hawker
Nottinghamshire

Hawker

from £149 p/n

Why book a glamping holiday with Canopy & Stars?

When the wild calls, make sure you answer by booking a glamping holiday that gets you up close and personal with the great outdoors. With Canopy & Stars, you can do it on your own terms – choose back to basics, or luxurious indulgence – we’ve got places to suit every whim and preference. Hot tubs for spectacularly scenic soaks, rustic fire pits for roasting marshmallows, outdoor showers tucked under tree canopies and miles of woodland and meadows to explore.

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About glamping in the East Midlands

Who we are We know glamping, we know the East Midlands and we know our owners and the passion they put into their beautiful, inventive places. We help them to make spaces greener and happily, they care as much about the environment as we do - you'll find bore holes, composting toilets, solar panels and a wealth of other eco-friendly features in our collection. We're proud to be employee owned with 24% of our profits donated to tourism, travel and environmentally focused charities through our charitable trust.

Why choose glamping? When the wild calls, make sure you answer by booking a glamping holiday that gets you up close and personal with the great outdoors. With Canopy & Stars, you can do it on your own terms – choose back to basics, or luxurious indulgence – we’ve got places to suit every whim and preference. Hot tubs for spectacularly scenic soaks, rustic fire pits for roasting marshmallows, outdoor showers tucked under tree canopies and miles of woodland and meadows to explore.

Glamping in the East Midlands with us All of our glamping places in the East Midlands have been personally selected and inspected by us. It’s no cursory glance, we stay overnight to experience each place just as you would. You can relax in the knowledge that you’ll be immersed in glorious wilderness with plenty to explore in the local area and every home comfort you need.

Is the East Midlands worth visiting? The East Midlands positively thrums with history, you’ll even find the remains of King Richard III under a car park in Leicester. But if vast expanses of nature are more your cup of tea, than multistories with a tale to tell, you’ll be spoilt for choice with the Pennine Way, acres of forest and historic stately homes, not to mention the farm safaris, cider orchards and rewilded meadows on offer at some of our East Midlands glamping places.

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