Unfurnished
£159
Bell tent only, fully set up. Bring your own bedding. Works well for festival-goers.
Cumbria
Bell Tent & Glamping Hire in Lake District
Weddings, festivals and private parties across Lake District. Fully set up by our crew, from £159 per tent.
Photography: Kate Mallender
Weddings, festivals and private parties across Lake District. Fully set up by our crew, from £159 per tent.
Tap any image to expand. Tents, bedding, dressings used at events around Lake District and the wider Cumbria area.
Photography: Kate Mallender
Why bell tent hire works in Lake District
Run by Max and Ruby from near York, 300+ events since 2020. Real bed frames, not camp beds. Clear prices, and a free guest booking system that saves you hours of admin.
We deliver nationwide from our base near York. The drive to Lake District takes about two hours. Delivery costs and minimum tent numbers depend on distance.
Bell tents let guests stay at the venue, with more time together and fewer taxi journeys.
Our bell tents work beautifully at:
- Country estate and barn venues around Lake District
- Private gardens and farm venues
- Corporate retreat venues
- Outdoor wedding locations
Sample booking page
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Pricing
Bell tent & glamping hire prices in Lake District
Weekend hire per tent, including VAT.
Essentials
£180
Bell tent with apple crate table, camping light, doormat. Add beds and bedding separately.
Luxury
£209
Fully furnished and styled bell tent: rugs, cushions, faux flowers, vanity mirror, welcome pack.
Delivery to Lake District: 2 hr · £250 from our York base. Bed frames, bedding, towels and styling, pick what you need.
4.9★ on Google · 67 reviews
Bell tents at Lake District venues
★★★★★
"Had a customer service issue (no fault of the company, an issue my end). The Glamping Group were so helpful, speedy and friendly. Highly recommend!"
★★★★★
"Great service from The Glamping Group for our festival, Fifty Fest. Excellent feedback from our guests and the option to include a real bed and matress was impressive and taken up by many. Will certainly be using The Glamping Group for our 2024 event. Thanks guys."
★★★★☆
"Tent was lovely, strong, waterproof and cosy."
FAQs
Common questions
How much does bell tent hire cost in Lake District?
From £159 per tent (Unfurnished), £180 (Essentials), or £209 (Luxury), fully set up. Final price depends on package, bed add-ons, and delivery distance (2 hr · £250 for Lake District).
What sort of beds do you provide?
Real raised bed frames available on every tent, not camp beds. Singles can be arranged as a king. Memory foam mattresses and full bedding sets are optional add-ons. Airbeds are an option too if you want to keep things light.
How do guests pay if it's a wedding?
Free guest booking system. Every guest picks and pays for their own tent on your event's private page.
How many tents can you set up?
Anywhere from 5 to 30 bell tents per van load. Larger jobs are multi-van. Festival jobs scale to 70+ tents with extended crew.
Is there a minimum order?
Our minimum is 5 bell tents for venues under 2 hours from York, and 10 for longer journeys.
How far in advance should I book?
Summer Saturdays book up fast. For weddings 6-18 months out is normal. Festivals 6-12 months. Private events, 1-3 months out is usually fine.
Bell tent hire near Lake District
Working across Cumbria and beyond.
We provide bell tent hire across the UK from our York base. The minimum is 5 bell tents for venues under 2 hours away, and 10 for longer journeys.
Bell tent hire Cumbria
Cumbria · 2 hr · £250
Bell tent hire Ambleside
Cumbria · 2.5-3 hr · £300-350
Bell tent hire Kendal
Cumbria · 2.5-3 hr · £300-350
Bell tent hire Keswick
Cumbria · 2.5-3 hr · £300-350
Bell tent hire Penrith
Cumbria · 2.5-3 hr · £300-350
Bell tent hire Ulverston
Cumbria · 2.5-3 hr · £300-350
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