Glamping in Buckinghamshire

“Leafy Bucks”, as it is known locally, is the ideal destination if you are looking to escape from the concrete jungle! With stunning natural scenery, Buckinghamshire is located close to central London and boasts magical forests, fun walks, numerous National Trust properties, mysterious caves and much more. The county has hundreds of hidden gems for you to discover on your own. Besides, Buckinghamshire also offers a variety of glamping accommodation in the countryside that allows you to connect more closely with the extraordinary nature and disconnect from everyday life in the city.

Within Buckinghamshire's glamping sites, you can find luxury features that will make your stay in the countryside more enjoyable. Properties include fully equipped kitchens, hot tubs, relaxing pools, lake views or countryside views, saunas and much more. The wide variety of glamping properties range from traditional glamping in extravagant tents, wooden campsites to modern houses. For your stay, you can find absolutely everything to suit your taste!

If you're travelling with children aged 1 to 13, one of the best options is Splash 'n' Play. With over 60 water attractions, this is one of the largest splash parks in the Kingdom. The attraction is located on Lake Willen. Here you can find many more family attractions such as the Aqua Parks, with over 30 inflatable, over-water obstacles; Treetop Extreme, the county's only urban high ropes course; Willen's Observation Wheel to enjoy the city from a perspective, and many more attractions. Buckinghamshire has everything to guarantee fun for your family, no matter how old you are.

For indoor activities, Snozone at the Xscape centre in Milton Keynes is the best choice. The attraction is Europe's largest indoor real snow resort and offers a variety of activities for all the family. From beginners to professionals, you can enjoy the fun snow slopes for skiing and snowboarding. The Aylesbury Waterside Theatre is also a great place to be entertained. With a diversity of first class live entertainment here you can enjoy comedy, dance and art exhibitions. Waddesdon Manor is also another place you could head to on a rainy day. Its exceptional architecture and art collections will leave you in awe.

With over 300 years of history, the lavish temple at Stowe House is a fascinating place not to be missed. Stowe House is an architectural masterpiece set in an idyllic landscape amidst large gardens. During your visit, explore the Gothic library, the Japanese room and view the 17th century wall paintings. This extravagant place has inspired poets and artists for generations and even baffled the Queen with its stunning interiors that mimic ancient worlds and classical ruins.

Attracting close to two million visitors, Hellfire Caves is an attraction that will take you through deep landscapes that stretch a mile underground. The entrance to these caves is a false gothic church façade where a secret society of pagans called the Infernal Fire Club used to hide and celebrate false sacrifices, orgies and more. Walk through the winding passages and explore the small chambers until you reach the Banqueting Hall. From there you will reach the Inner Temple (the last chamber), about 90 metres across the underground stream known as the River Styx. Mythology says that this river was the one that separated the world of the living from the underworld…

See the beautiful Chiltern countryside on a tricycle ride! Looking for an unusual experience? This is the perfect tour for you. Chiltern Trike Tours offers a chauffeur-driven trike experience where you can visit villages, mills, breweries, vineyards and more from the comfort of a trike. Fasten your seatbelt, put on your helmet and enjoy a two-hour tour with fascinating facts. Chiltern Trike Tours has recently been featured on national television.

Bekonscot Model Village and Railway is the oldest model village in the world. Opened in 1929, this huge model railway, gardens, and model buildings will impress you with all the detail. Step back in time to the England of yesteryear and see the tiny details of the seven villages trapped in the 1930s. From castles to cable cars the models have over 200 buildings, 1,000 animals and 3,000 inhabitants and trees! The Queen of England has been there several times in later years along with the King, and they have been captivated by the little models.

Experience the Country is an outdoor activity centre offering 4×4 and Segway driving on an 800 acre estate in the heart of Buckinghamshire. Take a ride on off-road tracks, through fields, woodland, and hills. And for Segway driving, do a training session. Once you're ready, you can experience the true beauty of the open countryside on a fun adventure! The team also offers other experiences such as archery, air rifle, clay pigeon shooting, axe throwing and more.

With two facilities in Buckinghamshire, Go Ape is in the beautiful 500 acre woodlands of Black Park County Park and Wendover Forest. Get a taste of outdoor adventure and tackle the various challenges and circuits. Zip across the treetops on zip lines, tight ropes, Tarzan swings, and enjoy a day of fun like no other. Go Ape is the UK's number one forest adventure. If you have a fear of heights, don't worry, the Segway Forest Safari will allow you to explore the glorious area.

Occupying a large site in Buckinghamshire, the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre offers steam locomotive rides perfect for the families. You can experience a ride behind a restored steam locomotive, plus a Railway Museum full of carriages, wagons, locomotives and other artefacts. Take a short 800-metre ride and enjoy it with the little ones. This attraction is perfect if you're with children because they tend to get bored on long journeys.