A pop-up camping experience with a gentle festival spirit, taking place within the stunning, riverside grounds of Turvey House in Bedfordshire.

"As a single mum with a reluctant son, I too arrived with reservations we'd feel isolated, or he'd be disengaged but we both had our reservations swept away. Neither of us were expecting to have such a great experience. It's by far our best camping trip together. The friendly staff, campers, camp shop, cafe, coffee box van, barn and tepee with organised events and activities all helped to make us feel welcome and part of a camping community for the few days we were there. Thank you! We'll be going again next year."

Good morning from the beauty of this wonderful tipi - it's my first experience of staying in one and it's so special. I'm delighted that my tent blew down! I was so touched by your care on that wild Thursday night - moving us into a dry cozy tipi and then checking in on us around 3am to see if we were ok. Thanks for your generosity and exceptional care; your team is awesome.

We enjoyed a long stay, using Wild Canvas as our summer holiday venue! We camped right next to the beautiful river (fun for fishing, jumping in and paddle boarding) and had a great stay. The food options were delicious and varied and the kids spent hours happily playing in the ‘Den’ - a yurt for kids to hang out, for the various clubs and activities etc. The crew running the site are lovely and there’s a friendly, laid back feel. We would definitely recommend a stay. Tips for other travellers. We ended up doing various local activities such as Woburn Safari Park, the Aqua Park and Splash Park at Willen Lakes (would recommend), Flip Out trampoline park at Rushden Lakes, spent a day at Wicksteed Park (would recommend). Our kids are 12, 9 and 6 and we managed to keep them busy. They all enjoyed the local Country Park at Harrold, a 10 min drive away. Olney is a lovely nearby town, worth a visit on market day. The Den at the site was better for our younger two kids.

Wow - Wild Canvas crew - thanks for your wholehearted hosting this week. Your kindness, dedication, and shining friendly vibe matched the absolute beauty of the location. Truly a feast of fun and connection - great people, fantastic food, nourishing interesting activities all set to a mellow uplifting soundtrack.

The organisers of the Tipi Field at Glastonbury have provided accommodation for a sweet temporary camping spot on the banks of the River Great Ouse. The beautiful parkland of the Turvey House estate is the backdrop for low-key fun in the form of DJ sessions, meals at the pop-up cafe and drinks at the outdoor bar.

“The big music festivals may have been cancelled this year but that doesn’t mean you can’t still find a campsite with a family festival atmosphere. Wild Canvas have set about offering exactly that, with tipis from the organisers of the Tipi Field at Glastonbury Festival and a concoction of local food, family-friendly workshops and small-scale DJ sessions. Think boutique festival camping but without drunken teenagers tripping over your guy ropes in the middle of the night. ‘Good vibes only’, as the kids would say.”

For a focus on activities, look to this fresh pop-up campsite in the verdant grounds of Bedfordshire’s Turvey House estate. It’s run along the lines of a festival, with a rotation of family-friendly and wellness-based workshops on the bill, from nature walks and SUP sessions to daily yoga. Your digs for the night could be tipis handmade in Glastonbury or spruced-up tri-lodge tents. Meanwhile, on the menu are the obligatory wood-fired pizzas and burgers from cult restaurateur Patty & Bun.

Our four teen boys spent their days messing about on the River Ouse that runs through the parkland – hurling themselves from the banks with vigorous war cries, swimming amidst the huge dragonflies, skimming stones and hitching rides aboard paddle boards and canoes.

We came in July 2021 and loved it....so we came back in August and loved it even more!!! Swimming, paddle boarding, Yoga, Arts and Crafts, lots of lovely food, lots of lovely people......and The Mad Professor to top it all off. Thank you.....We will try and squeeze another weekend before it ends if we can (Nick, Rocco (7) and Milla (9))

Lovely friendly, relaxed but organised staff, amazing location, simply laid out and well thought out. Thank you, I'm coming back! Tips for other travellers. Get a paddle board, I did! The river has all the beauty, entertainment, and contemplation you need in a holiday.

It was a great experience - beautiful setting with like minded people and I have been telling all my friends about I and am coming back with people in a few weeks. Thank you Wild Canvas! - Tips for other travellers. The wild swimming and kayaking were great and loved the party vibe at the weekends with dis perfect blend of fun and family vibes.