FAQs
LOCATION & TRANSPORT
WHERE IS WILD CANVAS?
We are located at Coppey Moor Cottage, within the grounds of Turvey House, Bedfordshire MK43 8EQ
HOW TO GET THERE?
The village of Turvey is in Bedfordshire. For driving directions, use postcode MK43 8EQ in your navigation device to go straight to the campsite. The entrance gate is located on Carlton Road. Please note, there is no access to the campsite from the Turvey Estate main entrance.
The nearest, main line train station is Bedford (Thameslink) with regular trains from Kings Cross. From there, you will be able to take buses (No.41) to the village of Turvey (direction Northampton). Otherwise, taxis are available at the train station and cost around £15 for a 15 minute journey.
WHERE ARE THE NEAREST SHOPS?
Turvey itself has two general village shops (one includes a Post Office), an excellent butcher’s shop, and two pubs. There is a footpath that connects the campsite to the village (15 minute walk).
Olney, only four miles away, is a lovely small market town that has a Co-Op, a small Sainsbury’s, a market on Thursdays and a really good deli, plus several restaurants and takeaways and many other interesting shops.
There are several market towns and historic villages in the area that offer good options for food and general shopping and also for exploration. The nearest, Bedford (8 miles), has a large Sainsbury’s on our side of the town. Slightly further afield, the village of Ampthill (15 miles) has a Waitrose. Further afield, Dunstable (28 miles) is another historic market town.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Local attractions include Woburn Safari Park, Whipsnade Zoo and Dunstable Downs within the Chilterns (AONB), the highest point in Bedfordshire.
Also;
– Harold Odell Country Park: 10 mins drive
– Castle Ashby and Gardens: 15 mins drive
– Gullivers Dinosaur and Farm Park: 25 mins drive
– Salcey Forest: 25 mins drive
– Milton Keynes (for indoor karting, climbing and Snozone snow activities): 25 mins drive
– Stanwick Lakes (for walks and kids’ activities): 30 mins drive
– Ride Leisure (inflatable water park): 30 mins drive
– Bletchley Park: 30 mins drive
CAMPING, VEHICLES & PARKING
DRIVING / PARKING
Please follow the signs when you enter the site and park your vehicle in the dedicated car park. Please observe the 5mph speed limit and the one-way signs. Each camping booking includes 1 parking pass. If you are planning to bring more than one vehicle, please book this as an extra when completing your booking.
CAN I DRIVE MY CAR TO THE PITCH?
All vehicles will need be parked in the car park. Our camping fields are vehicle free making it safer for kids and ensuring a peaceful stay for all campers.
HOW FAR IS THE CAR PARK FROM THE CAMPING FIELDS?
Approximately 100 meters minimum to 750 meters maximum depending on where you pitch.
HOW CAN I TRANSPORT MY STUFF?
We provide a number of large wheelbarrows to transport your tent and belongings to your pitch. We also recommend guests bring their own trolleys if they have them as wait times for wheelbarrows can vary at busy times.
We also operate an electric buggy on site which can help transfer you in and out of the camping area, for a fee of £5 each way. This can be booked on site.
CAMPERVANS
We have a dedicated area for campervans and live-in vehicles located in our Main Field. Please note there are no electrical hook-ups or facilities for cassette toilets. Campervans must be under 8 meters in total length, including any awnings or child tents. All campervans must be escorted to their pitch by a member of our staff.CAMPSITE INFO
CHECK IN / CHECK OUT TIMES
Camping and Campervans
Check-in: 10am – 7pm
Check-out: by 1pm
Glamping
Check-in: 2pm – 7pm
Check-out: by 10am
If you expect to arrive after 7pm, please contact us in advance so we can make arrangements.
FOOD
Our on-site Soul-Full Kitchen Café serves vibrant, nourishing meals with a mostly plant-based focus.
Opening hours:
Coffee & Breakfast – served daily
Dinner – Thursday to Sunday
Lunch – Weekends only
We will also be hosting local food trucks throughout August.
WILD HQ BAR AND SHOP
Located in our courtyard, WILD HQ is home to our bar where you can enjoy a selection of local craft beer on tap, wines, spirits and speciality cocktails.
Our on-site shop, located at the bar area, offers award-winning real dairy ice cream as well as logs, kindling, snacks and other treats.
The bar and shop is open throughout the week with limited hours on Mondays and Tuesdays.
FACILITIES
There are flushing toilets in the main field as well as portable toilets on the camping fields.
Hot showers and hot water washing-up sinks are located in the main field.
DRINKING WATER
Drinking water is available from stand pipes in Fields 1 & 2.
RECYCLING AND RUBBISH
We want to leave the fields just as we found them, so please do your part to “Leave No Trace.”
Use the bins provided and make sure nothing is left behind, including food waste, packaging, melted marshmallows, cigarette butts and any bulky items like broken camping equipment or gazebos!
Try to avoid bringing unnecessary packaging or single-use plastics where possible and please don’t bring glass. If anything does break, let a member of the team know right away – many of us, including children, enjoy walking barefoot on the grass.
All rubbish collected at camp is sent to a specialised Materials Recycling Facility, where recyclables are sorted and recovered. This means there’s no need to separate waste on-site, just use the bins provided, and we’ll handle the rest.
WI-FI AND PHONE SIGNAL | DEVICE CHARGING
Phone reception is good. There is no public Wi-Fi.
There are a limited number of charging points at Canvas Social.
PAYMENTS ON SITE
Contactless and cash payments accepted.
RIVER SPORTS – PADDLEBOARDS
Your are welcome to bring your own kayaks or paddle boards to use on the river. You do this at your own risk. Please be considerate of other users at busy time.
SITE & RIVER SAFETY
Our campsite borders the beautiful River Great Ouse. Please note that the riverbanks cannot be fenced off to restrict access. While the river is generally calm and gentle, it poses potential risks, especially to younger children, who must be supervised by an adult at all times.
There are areas deep enough for swimming and shallower spots suitable for wading. Guests are welcome to swim from the designated beach area but do so entirely at their own risk. Wild Canvas does not provide lifeguards or take responsibility for anyone using the water.
For safety, life buoys are located at the beach area and the stand-up paddleboard (SUP) deck.
The river supports diverse wildlife and plant life, please respect this natural environment by not disturbing or removing any flora or fauna.
As with all UK rivers, water quality can vary. To avoid illness, please do not submerge your face or swallow river water, and refrain from using the river water for washing dishes or personal hygiene.
ACCESSIBILITY
Due to the temporary, pop-up nature of the camping event, our site is not fully accessible. We do have an accessible portable toilet located in the main field; however, our showers are not accessible.
If you have specific accessibility needs, please get in touch with us in advance, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
CAN I BRING A GAZEBO?
Yes, there is an extra charge of £10 per stay to bring a gazebo, please add as an extra when booking.
ACTIVITIES
We offer a mix of complimentary and paid activities throughout the week. All activities, both free and paid, require pre-booking.
You can reserve your spot HERE
RIVER SPORTS
We offer coached stand-up paddleboarding sessions on Saturdays. Please note that we do not rent out equipment. You’re welcome to bring your own paddleboards, kayaks, or canoes, but this is at your own risk. The easiest launch point is the beach area on Field 3.
CAMP RULES
CAMPFIRES AND BBQS
We believe campfires and BBQs are an integral part of your camping experience. However, open fires are only allowed in raised fire pits and a limited number of these will be available to rent on-site.
All tipis come with fire pits.
Disposable BBQs are not allowed.
No fires on grass and inside or next to tents or tipis.
Fires should never be left unattended.
Logs and kindling can be purchased on site or at the point of booking.
Never use fuel or ignition liquid of any sort on fires.
The camp management reserves the right to prohibit fires during extremely dry and windy conditions.
MUSIC IN THE COURTYARD
Music is a key part of the Wild Canvas experience. On Friday and Saturday evenings, we host live bands and DJs in the courtyard. The music curfew is midnight on Friday and Saturday evenings.
MUSIC IN THE FIELDS
We ask everyone to be considerate and respectful of fellow campers so that everyone has a pleasurable time. Portable speakers are welcome in the camping fields, as long as the volume stays at reasonable levels and doesn’t disturb your neighbours. Please be mindful during quiet times, this means no amplified music, drumming or loud conversations around the campfire from 10pm.
CHILDREN
Children are free to explore the site, but they remain their parents’ responsibility at ALL times and must be supervised!
WHAT SHOULD I BRING WITH ME?
There is minimal lighting on-site, bring torches for yourself and any little ones. Warm clothes, rain gear, swimsuits and sunscreen are advisable. Life jackets for the little ones and river shoes might also be useful.
CAN I BRING MY DOG?
Unfortunately, as livestock graze on the fields when they’re not being used as a campsite, dogs are not allowed on site except guide / support dogs.
PLEASE DO NOT BRING!
Illegal drugs or substances, weapons, alcohol in possession of under 18s, glass bottles and jars, fireworks / flares, petrol generators or Chinese lanterns.
CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS
We hope you don’t have to cancel, but if you do, all cancellations must be sent to the event organisers by email and are subject to the following conditions:
REFUNDS
Cancellation 30 days or more prior to booking commencing = 10% non-refundable
Cancellation 14 to 29 days prior to booking commencing = 50% non-refundable
Cancellation 0 to 13 days prior to booking commencing = non-refundable
Wild Canvas is not liable for refunds if the event is cancelled due circumstances beyond our control such as war, terrorism, riots or civil unrest, industrial action, flooding, natural disaster, or such similar events (“Force Majeure”).
ILLNESS
To cancel a booking due to illness, guests must provide written notice along with a doctor’s note prior to the scheduled arrival. If this requirement is met, we can either offer to reschedule the booking for a later date or provide a credit note that can be used for a future event.
CONTACT
We are always happy to answer your questions and help you organise your camping arrangements. Please feel free to drop us a note using the contact form.