LONDON'S CLOSEST GLAMPING ESCAPE HOME FARM GLAMPING RETURNS FOR TENTH SEASON TO THE HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTRYSIDE THIS MAY 2024

Every Stay Supports The Wildlife Trust 

*NEW onsite Pottery Studio with award winning ceramic artist Sarah Core

*Outdoor feasts, intimate live music and workshops with the fourth season of At Home Farm

*NEW one day family festival Wild Oak Meadows

*NEW Roarsome Adventures School Bus Stays in May 

Home Farm Glamping, a much-loved boutique glamping escape set within 150 acres of private woodland, meadows and lakes on the Aldenham Estate in Hertfordshire, is returning for its tenth season from 2nd May 2024.

This rural hideaway provides an experience where wellbeing meets wildlife; helping guests disconnect from their busy lives and enjoy the simple joy of being in nature. Just twelve dreamy Yurts and Bell Tents rest within the spacious long-grass meadow surrounding a majestic century's old Oak tree. Each tent offers a wonderfully private experience with plenty of freedom and space to roam the hidden woodlands, rolling meadows and private lake. 

The Aldenham Estate is on London's doorstep in Hertfordshire, just a short ten minute taxi ride from the Jubilee and Northern line and the Thameslink station in Elstree. Yet, even though it is well connected to London, once guests arrive they will feel instantly at ease, peaceful and immersed in this special piece of green belt countryside that has been lovingly cared for by the same family for over 400 years. 

Restoring Biodiversity With Every Stay

HOME FARM'S AMBITIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS

The Home Farm Glamping team cares deeply about wildlife and natural habitat loss affecting so much of the British countryside, so they have teamed up with the Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust on an ambitious Environmental Management Plan to increase biodiversity across the Estate. So far, 3,000 trees have been planted, hedgerows restored, six ghost ponds reinstated, non-native plants have been removed and nesting boxes have been added across the grounds for native bats, songbirds and owls. The results are already being seen with many species returning to the woodland and meadows that have not been spotted for many years - but there's still plenty more to do!

A stay at Home Farm Glamping helps to benefit  local conservation efforts as a  £3 donation from each booking goes directly to the local Wildlife Trust's work. The profits from the glamping business are invested into the Estate's habitat and conservation work with this year's focus on restoring the biodiversity of the beautiful Tykes Water Lake. It is hoped that the Lake can become a valuable habitat for a wide range of species once again. 

Celebrate Nature: New Activities and Partnerships

AT HOME FARM RETURNS FOR A MAGICAL SEASON OF LIVE PERFORMANCE, BANQUETS, FAMILY FUN AND WELLBEING

Set within Home Farm Glamping's enchanting meadows and fairy-lit woodlands, At Home Farm returns with a fresh new season of intimate live performances, joyous long table banquets and nourishing wellbeing experiences. Early Bird tickets are now on sale for the initial line-up that includes Communion Presents Bruno Major, Ronnie Scott's Presents Vanessa Haynes Sings Aretha Franklin and Izo Fitzroy. Woodfired Canteen is back with its famed long table feasts with renowned chefs Adriana Cavita, Josh Katz and DJ BBQ. New for 2024 is Wild Oak Meadows Family Day Festival due to be held on the 13 July. This glorious fun filled day will celebrate the beautiful outdoors with tree climbing, zip lining, children's theatre, live music, storytelling sessions, face painting and wholesome Forest School activities. Guests can enjoy a wonderful overnight experience by combining an event with a stay at Home Farm Glamping. Various Prices, visit www.athomefarm.live  

ROARSOME ADVENTURES COME TO HOME FARM GLAMPING

Roarsome Adventures will be bringing their iconic American School Buses to Home Farm Glamping for the month of May. This quirky accommodation, which can sleep up to 6 guests in a double and four singles, is complete with boho design features and exquisite views of the meadow offering a totally unique and unforgettable experience for the whole family. From £250 per night for a two night minimum stay. For more information and to book click here.  

NEW ONSITE POTTERY STUDIO WITH AWARD-WINNING CERAMIC ARTIST 

Sarah Core Arts Pottery Studio takes residence at Home Farm this year. With over ten years experience teaching pottery and exhibiting her works, Sarah is an award-winning ceramic artist who loves welcoming people into her new studio to explore creativity and learn mindfulness and wellbeing through pottery. Pottery throwing experiences with fired clay are available from £75pp, and group hand building pottery workshops from £45pp. For more information and to book, click here. 

NOURISHING WELLBEING EXPERIENCES

For those looking for their stay to provide a moment of calm and chance to reconnect with their body and mind, Home Farm offers massages in the meadow, yoga on the lawn and even has an on-site Yoga Yurt offering regular yoga and meditation classes and special events run by SouLand Yoga. 

Home Farm: What's the vibe? 

Home Farm Glamping is a relaxed hideaway that embraces nature's simplicity, while offering plenty of creature comforts such as a comfy bed, cosy bedding, hot water bottles, hairdryers and flushing loos. 

A communal Barn and festoon-lit fire pit are a short walk from the Bell Tents and Yurts. Guests can choose to self-cater on Weber grills or order a delicious Gourmet BBQ box if preferred. The relaxed feel means visitors can simply enjoy some downtime, take walks across the 150 acre estate and explore the board games and lawn games available in the Barn. Alternatively, for anyone looking for a more action-packed stay, guests can book one of the many events or activities available.

Prices for a Bell Tent during off peak season start at £100 for up to 4 people per night, or £130 for a Yurt for up to 5 people per night.  

For more information and to book, please visit: https://www.homefarmglamping.com/

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Notes to Editors:

Home Farm Glamping is North London's nearest glamping escape. The site, which includes its own private lake, sits within 150 acres of wild woodland, meadow and historic parkland on the Aldenham Estate in Elstree, part of the London Metropolitan Green Belt. 

Founded by Owner Jess Allen-Back in 2015, Home Farm Glamping offers an opportunity for guests to retreat from city life with its unique blend of town meets country. The site is just a short ten-minute taxi ride from Stanmore tube (Jubilee line) and Elstree & Borehamwood (Thameslink), yet once you hop out you are in peaceful hidden countryside that has been cared for by the same family for over 400 years. 

Home Farm Glamping gives guests a relaxed glamping experience; combining the natural simplicity of camping with all the creature comforts you would expect from a hotel stay. Guests can choose to stay in one of eight Bell Tents or four Yurts on site, which have all been beautifully furnished. Jess and her family's mission is to welcome people to their countryside retreat and re-engage them with the beauty and wellbeing benefits of their special part of the Green Belt. 

Home Farm Glamping is deeply committed to biodiversity restoration on their grounds, with an ambitious environmental management plan underway. A £3 donation from every stay goes to The Wildlife Trust so they can continue their important work in protecting wild places and natural habitats.

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