5 Beautiful Walks in Yorkshire for Your Glamping Holiday
09/12/2019
The Yorkshire landscape is an iconic part of the shared British consciousness. The heather-covered, windswept moors, lush dales and pastoral farms have become iconic through both adaptations of novels...
10 Great Christmas Gift Ideas For Campers & Hikers
02/12/2019
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! It’s a joyous time of the year that can quickly turn stressful as you start to think of what to give to your loved ones and just how much it’ll all cost yo...
Thinking of Winter Camping? Here’s How To Stay Warm & Have Fun
25/11/2019
You might have read the title of this blog and scoffed to yourself: who’d want to go camping when it’s freezing out? Believe it or not, camping in winter can be a wonderful experience: you’ll experien...
Navigation for Beginners - How To Use a Map and Compass
18/11/2019
If you’re a fan of hiking, it’s important to know the basics of map reading and using a compass. After all, even if you have directions saved on your phone, you never know when you might run out of ba...
4 Great Reasons To Go Glamping In The Fall & Winter
11/11/2019
A fall or winter camping trip can elicit some pretty polarised images. On one hand, you can see yourself enjoying a quieter campsite, often at a reduced rate, taking in some beautifully rich autumn co...
More and more people are opting for a plant-based diet, citing animal welfare and well as their health and concern for the environment for their choice to ditch animal products. And an even greater nu...
Top Tips For Beautiful Nature Photography For Beginners
28/10/2019
Anyone who’s spent time out in nature has likely come across an incredible view and thought “if only I had the skills to capture this moment”. The good news is, it’s easy to get started in nature phot...
Best Camping Activities in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs
21/10/2019
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park offers visitors a whopping 720 square miles of wild waters, woodlands and Munros, all just a short drive from Glasgow, Scotland’s biggest city. These thin...
Best Hikes In The Highlands For All Experience Levels
14/10/2019
The Scottish Highlands are known the world over for gorgeously romantic, rugged landscapes that are sparsely populated. This makes the region a firm favourite for hiking, hillwalking and outdoor livin...
Imagine a camping trip where you sleep under the stars and among unspoilt nature, off the beaten track, far from all other living souls. There’s something incredibly romantic about wild camping but ma...
5 Best Places For Camping To See Autumn Colours In The UK
30/09/2019
What’s a better way to welcome fall than with a camping trip to see some beautiful autumn foliage? While the East Coast of America is known as the place to go to admire golden landscapes onc...
Essential Camping Safety Tips For Your Next Glamping Break
23/09/2019
A camping or glamping trip is a great way to take a break from your busy everyday life in favour of a simpler, slower-paced way of living. But getting away from it all and into the great outdoors pres...
Fun Outdoor Activities For Kids - Connect Kids With Nature
16/09/2019
These days, 64% of British kids play outside less than once a week. In this era of smartphones and Fortnite, it’s hard to get kids excited about spending time outdoors and this has resulted in somethi...
Living off the land with some foraging is a great way to boost your outdoor skills, get some exercise and, best of all, collect some delicious free food! While we traditionally see spring and summer a...
Travelling solo can be a life-changing experience - just take a look at international bestselling memoirs like Eat, Pray, Love or Wild. Offering chances for discovering yourself and new places on your...
Cornwall is known as one of the most popular holiday destinations in the UK and it’s easy to see why: its sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, mysterious moorlands and charming seaside towns spell tranquil h...
Camping vs. Glamping Cost - Which One Is More Expensive?
19/08/2019
When you think about holidays in the great outdoors, you think of simple things: waking up with the morning sun, roasting marshmallows on the campfire and leisurely strolling through pretty woodlands....
5 Of The Best Hikes in Wales For All Experience Levels
12/08/2019
Hiking is one of the best glamping activities out there: you get to appreciate the incredible nature around you while still being able to enjoy some creature comforts at the end of the day. That’s why...
Holidays Abroad vs. UK Staycations - Which One Is For You?
04/08/2019
The 40 million tourists who visited the UK in 2018 aren’t wrong: there are some pretty great places to visit right here at home! From metropolitan cities to rugged moors and picturesque seaside villa...
How To Go Camping With A Baby - It’s Easier Than You Think
29/07/2019
For some parents, the thought of getting away for a glamping break with their new baby is the stuff of nightmares. For others, it’s a big, but necessary step for getting the little one accustomed to f...
Holidays while pregnant are often referred to as “babymoons”. They offer a chance for a little relaxing me-time with your partner, close friends or just by yourself before your life is turned upside d...
17 Camping Hacks To Make Your Next Staycation Even Better
15/07/2019
We love camping - no, really, we do! Despite the fact that sometimes you might get wet, not get a good night’s sleep when the temperature drops or have to improvise a bit to scramble together a meal t...
Family Glamping – Keep The Kids Entertained On Holiday
08/07/2019
Glamping holidays are a time to kick back and relax. Surrounded by countryside and the calming sounds of nature, you can’t help but unwind in the peace and tranquillity. It really is the perfect break...
Best Rainy Day Glamping Activities - Camping In Bad Weather
08/07/2019
We all know how unpredictable UK weather can be: one minute it’s all blue skies and sunlight and the next, you’re being whipped by heavy winds and horizontal rain. You can spend weeks planning the per...
Camping With A Dog - Your Guide To Holidays With Pets
01/07/2019
As dogs are quite famously man’s best friend, it’s no wonder that many people don’t want to leave their dog behind when they go on holiday. After all, us humans love going on holiday, so it’s natural ...
If you’ve never been camping before, you probably have a very specific idea of what it’s like in your mind. You might be an idealist and imagine yourself sipping delicious campfire coffee while the su...
Travelling With Friends - How To Organise A Group Holiday
17/06/2019
A group getaway with friends is something many of us are drawn to: it’s a chance to experience something new with people whose company you thoroughly enjoy and to take a break from our hectic lives to...
We should all be more mindful of the impact our lives have on our environment. Holidays are a big culprit of environmental issues, which is why it’s a good idea for all of us to consider how to make o...
How To Add A Bit Of Luxury To Your Next Camping Trip
28/05/2019
Our everyday lives are pretty different now than they were just a couple of hundred years ago. In general, we don’t come in touch with nature all that often anymore even though we know it’s good for u...
3 Creature Comforts You Can Expect On Your Glamping Break
20/05/2019
Part of why people love glamping is because it gives you a chance to enjoy the great outdoors at close range without you having to compromise your personal comfort. If you’re a first-time glamper, you...
Organising a hen party for your friend? Congrats! It’s an honour to be asked to be the maid of honour, though you might easily forget this in the midst of the logistical hell that is trying to p...
What On Earth Is A Camping Pod? - Your Guide to Glamping
06/05/2019
If you’ve been doing a little research into different types of glamping out there, you might be a little confused with all the options available to you. Should you choose a yurt or a tipi? A pod or a ...
Do you want to wow your new love on your first weekend away together? Or have you been holidaying together with your partner for decades and looking for something new to try?
If you fit into either of...
Flexible, exciting, adventurous family fun! If the term ‘camping’ conjures up these feelings, then you need to follow your instincts and discover the right choice for you when it comes to...
Disabled Holidays In Nature - An Inclusive Adventure For All
15/04/2019
We all love holidays in the great outdoors, and more and more research tells us just how good it is to spend time interacting with nature and enjoying outdoor activities.
When thinking abo...
Hands up those fed up with the same old family holiday options. Why not ditch the often-underwhelming experience of hotel or B&B and try something more original like glamorous camping? When you se...
Okay so you’re already window-shopping on some of the best glamping holiday websites but here’s some tips and tricks to get you from looking to booking!
I remember a friend from India visiting the UK...
At last! The first signs of Spring are peeping into life. Most of us will be glad to say a cheery farewell to the long, dark days of Winter, and give a joyous welcome to the new, brighter season. Spri...
Take part in a Lambing Experience with Wigwam® Holidays
04/03/2019
The days are growing longer, brighter and warmer. With Spring just around the corner, we can feel ourselves unfurling from the cocoon of the sofa. Thoughts turn to the great outdoors and for us, that ...
Okay so you fancy a camping holiday but what will you need to take? Before you compile a lengthy list of everything but the kitchen sink that was actually a trick question. Why? Because not all campin...
If the words 'winter' and 'camping' combined into one sentence bring you out in the shivers, then you're doing it all wrong. For those in the know, taking a camping trip during the winter months can b...
A few years back glamping meant you’d brought some fairy lights and bunting to put up around your tent.
You’ve all seen them, tents with huge wind breakers, territories marked out by miles of Cath Kid...
Or … how to avoid embarrassing situations when enjoying some comfy camping!
We’ve all heard of ‘camping etiquette’, but have you heard of ‘glamping etiquette’?
When we’re in our ‘holiday mind set’, so...
Discover Luxurious Hot Tub Glamping With Wigwam® Holidays
08/11/2018
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Who doesn’t like a hot tub?
The warm water of a hot tub eases sore muscles, destresses the mind and could even help with things like your cardiovascular health and blood pressure. So it’s no surp...
When on holiday with your best four legged friend, camping is not always suitable, which is why there is now a whole host of dog friendly glamping options available.
It is estimated there are 58.4 mi...
A Glampers Dictionary - The A-Z of Camping And Glamping
08/11/2018
You may have been glamping for years or you may never have been glamping before - either way, I suspect you’ve probably come across a few buzzwords from the glamping scene, which left you wonder...
You know that feeling you get when you’re supposed to be packing for your glamping holiday, but you don’t know where to start, so you just keep watching the telly instead? Me to! Fortunately for you t...
So … what is a glamping pod?
A simple question … with a complex answer!
The concept of ‘the pod’ is nothing new. ‘Pod’ has been inspired by nature. From pea pods to chrysalises, the concept its...
Winter is a time for reflection and preparation, a time for some hygge!
As some of our wild creatures hibernate through the dark months of the year, nature around us tends to slumber too. The t...
If you’re brave enough, book your safe, comfy glamping Wigwam® Cabin and head to these haunted places …
With Hallowe’en approaching, there’s never a better time to gather round the campfire and see ...
Will you be my Wigwam Valentine? | Valentines Day Luxury Camping
08/11/2018
‘Will you be my Valentine?’ Who recalls hoping to receive a heart-clad card with those words printed on the front?
Today, even the family pet can receive a Valentine’s card, with or without a bow-dra...
Glamping or glamorous camping as it’s known is absolutely amazing. It can take you to places that hotels possibly can’t take you. You can have your own secluded little spot where you’re surrounded by...
To pee or not to pee
Camping is such a great way of enjoying a holiday with the kids, exploring the countryside and being at one with nature.
Whilst being an avid fan of camping there are certain tim...
Now, I love camping. I really do. The fresh air. The birds singing in the morning. The slower pace of life.
There is just one thing that I really do hate every time. The tent! You would think I would...
If you’re potty about prehistory, romantic about the Romans or love the ‘vibe’ of the Vikings – a holiday exploring the mysteries of times past could be a perfect choice. The UK’s many stunning rural ...
Gift vouchers have always been a little divisive: some people love them while other think they're a bit of a cop-out. However, with more and more people becoming aware of just how much waste occasions...
Adventure Activity & Luxury - The Best Camping Holiday Ever!
08/11/2018
Relax in a Wigwam® Cabin? Think again!
While a glamping break provides some much needed R&R, there’s also plenty to occupy those of us who like to camp glamorously and also work up a sweat!...
Yorkshire is gearing up for the second annual Tour de Yorkshire cycle race on 29th, 30th April and 1st May.
This year’s pelaton takes in some of the most challenging Yorkshire landsc...
With the Virgin Money London Marathon taking place some of us will be:
A bag of nerves because we’re taking part …
Highly relieved we’re not taking part …
Wishing...
Feeling great as spring kicks in and looking forward to some holiday fun? A glamping weekend 'to the max' could be just the thing to get you started - so get ready steady go for some great suggestions...
One of the best things about glamping is that it really is for all the family. Young and old can experience the great outdoors, without the stress of the cold, buying expensive camping equipment, or e...
One of the best things about glamping is that it really is for all the family. Young and old can experience the great outdoors, without the stress of the cold, buying expensive camping equipment, or e...
Before glamping, there was camping.
Camping is great, and a favourite pastime here at Wigwam® HQ. That being said, it’s not for everyone, especially during the colder months. For those who like the fi...
Whether you’re a recent convert of two-wheel travel, or just want to dabble with the saddle, Scotland’s vast landscapes and varied terrain makes it the ideal destination for cyclists of all ages and a...
Cornwall provides ‘first take’ film locations throughout its spectacular landscape: think rugged coastlines, windswept moors and hidden coves!
As well as the beautiful Cornish light and the spectacul...
Glamping at Montrave Estate in the East Neuk of Fife
01/11/2018
Things to do when Glamping Fife
With the coast a matter of a couple of miles down the road, great golf courses and not to mention Scotland’s capital city just an hour away, Wigwam® Hol...
Have you seen the Visit Scotland advert yet?
It features the amazing Aurora Borealis over the Wigwam Holidays site, Shulista Croft. Everybody at Wigwam Holidays got very excited over the advert...
Escape to the lush valleys, historic villages and sun-kissed vineyards of Somerset. Leave your wristwatch at home, as time meanders to its own drum in this sleepy corner of England’s rural south west...
One of the best things about a Wigwam Holiday is having your very own fire right outside your Wigwam. Sitting under the stars, toasting marshmallows or cooking a sausage is just the best way (we think...
Hello "Deer",
It’s rutting season at the moment and up and down the UK stags will be fighting for the chance of becoming top stag.
Autumn is the best time of year to watch deer rutting. They are ofte...
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