
Glamping Bell Tents With Woodville Projects
Groundswell 2026 will be partnering again with Woodville Project, book your Glamping spot direct via their website. The prices start at £75 per person (for the nights 30th June, 1st and 2nd July inclusive). Your Woodville glamping booking includes use of the hot showers and toilets. During the event the reception tent will be open from 10.00am – 8.00pm. On the first day of the event, and in most cases the second, we are open to midnight to check you in.

Bring Your Own Tent And Camp At Groundswell:
Attendees are very welcome to bring their own tent and pitch up in the camping area where loos, hot showers and drinking water is provided. There is a camping pitch fee of £38 (inc VAT) per person which can be selected as an add-on when you buy your ticket. This pitch fee covers you for the 3 nights. The Campsite is open from 4pm on 30th June and closes at 11am on the 3rd July. Campers are responsible for their own safety and belongings and must “Leave no Trace”.

Live-in Vehicles
Live-in vehicles are welcome and a pass for the designated area can be purchased as an add-on when you buy your ticket. Passes are £90 (inc VAT) per vehicle (includes 2 people) and valid for the nights of 1st, 2nd and 3rd July. There are no electrical hook-up or plumbing services available.
Stay In A Local Hotel/guesthouse
The following list is based on recommendations but you are encouraged to make your own enquiries. Prices are for guidance only and subject to change.
Local taxis
ABC Stevenage +44 (0)1438 424 242
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8 mins drive from Groundswell
IHG Letchworth Hall Hotel
Rate: Approx £250 per room: inc. breakfast, dinner options
Call: 01462 683747
Capacity: 87 bedroomsThe Fox
Rate: approx £95 – £165 inc. breakfast
Call: 01462 480233
Capacity: 8 bedrooms -
10 mins drive from Groundswell
Days Inn Stevenage North
Rate: approx £68 per room, breakfast not included
Call: 01462 730598
Capacity: 62 bedroomsTravelodge Letchworth Garden City
Rate: approx £75 per room, breakfast not included
Call: 03719 846554
Capacity: 73 bedrooms -
12 mins drive from Groundswell
Redcoats Farmhouse Hotel
Rate: approx £105 – £150 per room inc. breakfast
Call: 01438 729500
Capacity: 27 bedroomsIbis Stevenage
Rate: approx £80 per room, breakfast not included
Call: 01438 779955
Capacity: 98 bedrooms -
15 mins drive from Groundswell
The Sun Hotel
Rate: approx £65 – £75 inc. breakfast
Call: 0845 6086040
Capacity: 32 bedroomsHitchin Priory Hotel
Rate: approx £80 inc. breakfast
Call: 01462 420500
Capacity: 52 bedroomsCromwell Hotel Stevenage
Rate: approx £85 inc. breakfast
Call: 01438 779954
Capacity: 77 bedroomsThe Lord Lister Hotel Hitchin
Rate: approx £70, breakfast available
Call: 01462 432712
Capacity: 20 bedroomsFirs Hotel Hitchin
Rate: approx £120, breakfast available
Call: 01462 422322
Capacity: 27 bedroomsHoliday Inn Stevenage
Rate: approx £120, breakfast available
Call: 01438 722727Holiday Inn Express Stevenage
Rate: approx £110, breakfast available
Call: 0371 902 1552 -
20 mins drive from Groundswell
Banyers House
Rate: approx £190 inc. breakfast
Call: 01763 290530The Old Bull Inn
Rate: approx £90 inc. breakfast
Call: 01763 242003
Capacity: 11 bedrooms -
Various
Travelodge
Rate: approx £75 per room, breakfast not includedPremier Inn
Rate: approx £75 per room, breakfast not included

Local Recommended B&Bs/Self Catering
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Walking distance from Groundswell
Hitchin Road, Weston
3 rooms available – use of kitchen (no breakfast)
Rate: £65 per night
Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Jenny)
Capacity: 3 bedrooms -
10 mins from Groundswell
Sandon Manor
Self-catering, luxury accommodation available on rewilding/regenerative farm
Accommodation available for parties of 2–22 (up to 50)
Call: 01763 284067Templars Cross Lodge Baldock
Family-run B&B
Rate: £85 per night inc. breakfast
Call: 07970 162753
Capacity: 2 bedrooms -
12 mins from Groundswell
The White House, Newnham
Family-run B&B
Rate: approx £75 per night inc. breakfast
Call Cindy: 01462 742745
Capacity: 2 bedroomsRadwell Mill B&B Yurt rate: £89
River House rate: £95
Call Nicky: 07971 182475 or email (preferred)This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Capacity: 3 bedrooms -
20 mins from Groundswell
Fullers Hill Self-Catering Cottages
Rate: approx £150 (for 4 guests)
Capacity: 6 luxury self-catering holiday cottages, all sleep 4
Contact: Jenny or John: 07544 208959The Meadows at Polehanger – Luxury Glamping
Rate: from £150 per night (mention Groundswell when booking)
Call: 07494 014558
Hotels near local airports for those flying in/out
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Luton Airport (35 mins drive from Groundswell)
Holiday Inn Luton Airport
Rate: approx £145
Call: 01582 218111Hotel Ibis Luton Airport
Rate: approx £115
Call: 01582 424488 -
Luton Stansted Airport (45 mins drive from Groundwell)
Premier Inn Stansted Airport
Rate: approx £63
Call: 0871 527 9352Hampton by Hilton Hotel Stansted Airport
Rate: approx £125
Call: 01279 680800
Disclaimer: Information provided is correct at the time print and subject to change without prior notice. Please contact/visit individual hotel websites for up-to-date prices, availability and information. Groundswell is not responsible for the content of external sites.