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The Glamping Group

Private Events

Everyone stays the night.
Nobody drives home.

Bell tent hire and stretch tent hire for private events. Garden parties, milestone birthdays, sleepovers, corporate retreats. From 5 tents up.

We crew a 5-tent garden party the same way we crew a 200-tent festival. Same beds, same canvas, same setup.

Our minimum is 5 bell tents for venues under 2 hours from York, and 10 for longer journeys.

Common private events

Job types we know inside out.

FAQs

Common questions.

What kind of private events do you do?

Milestone birthdays, garden parties, sleepovers, hen and stag weekends, family reunions, corporate retreats and away-days, anniversaries, post-wedding parties. If it needs guests staying somewhere proper for a night or two, the bell tents work.

What is the smallest event you do?

Our minimum is 5 bell tents for venues under 2 hours from York, and 10 for longer journeys.

Can you set up in a private garden?

Yes, as long as the ground is reasonably flat and we can get the van within carrying distance of the pitch. We have set up in suburban gardens, country estates, working farms, and rented venues. Send a postcode and photos and we will confirm.

Can I pay part of each tent so my guests pay less?

Yes. You can cover any portion of each tent, £100, £150, whatever you want to subsidise. Guests see the reduced price on the booking page and only pay the difference plus any extras they add. We invoice you for your contribution once bookings come in.

How does the guest booking system work?

Your event gets a private booking page. You send guests one link, each guest picks their tent, package and nights, and pays direct via Stripe. Free for every event, not just weddings. No spreadsheets, no chasing payments.

How far in advance do we need to book?

Summer Saturdays book up months out. Most private events lock in 1-3 months ahead. Last-minute is possible mid-week and off-season.

When do you need final tent numbers?

About two weeks before the event, so we can prepare. Until then you can scale up or down freely. A rough estimate at booking is fine, most events change between pencil-in and final count.

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.

What about toilets and showers?

For garden parties, your house bathroom usually covers it. For venues without facilities or larger events, we can recommend reliable suppliers for portable loos and showers, you book them direct.

How does payment work?

25% deposit confirms the booking. 25% at 6 weeks before the event. Final balance, based on actual final tent count, 14 days before. Guest payments through the booking page go direct via Stripe.

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What private hosts say

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★★★★★

"The Glamping Group provided a five star service. Nothing was too much. The stretch tent and additional walkway they put in for us looked amazing. Their communication and friendly professional manner was second to none. Highly recommend."
Mandy O’Hagan Stretch tent and walkway · September 2026

★★★★★

"We rented a bell tent for our family reunion, and it was a game-changer. It created a cozy and communal space for everyone to gather and share memories. The service provided was top-notch."
Shayene C. Rodrigues Family reunion · bell tent · July 2023

★★★★★

"We had an absolutely wonderful experience! Stunning tents and really lovely, helpful staff. Would highly recommend."
Laura Negus February 2023

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How many guests could camp at your event?

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