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Bell tent at golden hour at The Magpies Festival, Sutton Park

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Magpies Festival Accommodation 2026

Walk back to a real bed.

Book a tent Or call 07400 258588

What it actually looks like

Luxury + bedding · group of 4

Luxury · made up for the night

Essentials · airbed swap

Golden hour

Essentials · real beds

King-size for couples

Essentials · double + 2 singles on airbeds

Luxury interior

Tent village · ready when you arrive

Inside a bell tent at night - Magpies Festival glamping

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“Just about perfect.”

Choose your tent

How many people are coming?

Bookings close Friday 7 August 2026, 7 days before the festival. Tents can sell out before that.

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Essentials

Stripped-back, no styled extras.

  • 5m bell tent, integrated groundsheet
  • Apple crate table, camping light, doormat
  • Pitched at Sutton Park before you arrive
  • Real bed for everyone: frame, mattress, full bedding

How many people?

Or

Luxury

The styled version, for the photo-shoot wake-up.

  • Everything in Essentials
  • Rugs, dried flowers, vanity mirror, cushions
  • Welcome pack: ear plugs + eye mask
  • Towels for everyone

How many people?

Or

Limited availability

XL bell tent

Group of 5 or 6 in one tent.

  • 7m bell tent, integrated groundsheet
  • Apple crate table, camping light, doormat
  • Pitched at Sutton Park before you arrive
  • Real bed for everyone: frame, mattress, full bedding

How many people?

Or

Unfurnished

Bring your own kit. Cheapest start point.

  • 5m bell tent, integrated groundsheet
  • Pitched and waiting before you arrive
  • Bring your own beds, bedding and gear

How many people?

Or

What past guests and the BBC say

Magpies is now in its 6th edition. We've pitched 1000s of bell tents at weddings and festivals across the UK.

Magpies is beautiful parkland 9 miles north of York. The accommodation question is not just the bed price; it is whether you can walk back to sleep when the music ends. Figures below exclude festival tickets.

See the maths vs hotel · Airbnb · own tent
Own tent
£20pp camping pass + your own kit
Cheapest. You pitch it, sleep on your own gear and pack it down Sunday.
TGG Unfurnished tent
£230 per tent · £57.50pp if 4 share
Pre-pitched. Best if you already own beds and bedding.
TGG Essentials + real bed
£530 per tent · £66.25pp/night if 4 share
The low-faff option: real beds and bedding ready when you arrive.
TGG Luxury
£630 per tent · £78.75pp/night if 4 share
Styled interior, welcome pack, towels and the most comfortable setup.
Hotel or Airbnb
Often £250–440 before taxis
Off-site. You still need to get out of Sutton Park at night, with patchy phone signal.

On-site logistics: toilets, signal, getting there

More practical info (2)
  • What to bring

    Festival ticket, clothes, toiletries, a power bank, a warm layer. Bedding only if you didn't add it to your booking.

  • Getting there

    Free on-site parking via Gate A. Or Number 40 bus from York Railway Station, ~25 min, £3–5.

King-size bed setup inside a bell tent

Walk back to bed at midnight.

Need just one night, or want to pay by phone? Call 07400 258588 or email events@theglampinggroup.com.

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Planning an event of your own?

Wedding, festival, birthday, anything in between - we'll come back with what we can do.

Already planning a wedding? See our wedding tents →

Common questions about staying at Magpies Festival

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  • How do I get to Magpies Festival from York? +

    By car: ~20 minutes north on the B1363. Free on-site parking via Gate A. By public transport: take the Number 40 bus (Coastliner / TransDev) from York Railway Station, around 25 minutes, ~£3-5 single. Last bus back is early evening, so pre-book a taxi for late departures (Station Taxis York: 01904 707070).

  • Is there parking at Magpies Festival? +

    Yes, free on-site parking via Gate A.

  • Is Magpies Festival family-friendly? +

    Yes. Multiple reviewers describe the festival as a small, friendly, family-vibe event in beautiful parkland. Under-5s are free, 6–10s are £22, 11–17s are £40.

  • What's the camping like at Magpies Festival? +

    Festival camping is on level, well-drained Sutton Park ground - mud is rarely a real issue. Bring-your-own-tent camping is £20 per person on top of the festival ticket. Or skip the setup and book one of our pre-pitched bell tents.

  • What time does Magpies Festival finish? +

    Music finishes Saturday evening; campers stay until midday Sunday. Pack-down for our tents is 11am Sunday.

  • Is it cold at night? +

    August is usually fine. Bedding sets include a duvet, and tents zip fully shut. Cold sleeper? Add a memory foam mattress and a bedding set - you'll be warmer than most people in their hotel.

  • What if it rains? +

    These tents have stood up to a lot. Integrated groundsheets, sealed seams. We've never had a guest get rained on inside one. Sutton Park drains well.

  • Where are the toilets and showers? +

    Toilets are plentiful on the festival site, well looked after. There are no on-site showers - Magpies is a 2-day event. Plan accordingly or stay close-by post-festival.

  • Is it noisy? +

    It's a folk festival in parkland, not a rave, generally calm by midnight. The Luxury Package includes ear plugs and an eye mask in the welcome pack.

  • Can 4 friends share one tent? +

    Yes, and it brings the tent cost down to £67.50-£127.50pp for the weekend depending on package. Each 5m tent sleeps up to 4. Strict limit for safety.

  • Can a couple share? +

    Absolutely. Two memory foam mattresses pushed together make a king-size bed.

  • What if I need to cancel? +

    Full refund if you cancel 14+ days before the festival. No refund inside 14 days. Full T&Cs in your booking confirmation.

  • What if Magpies Festival is cancelled? +

    Full refund or transfer to another date.

  • Do I still need a festival ticket? +

    Yes. Glamping is your accommodation, not your festival pass. Weekend (£78), Friday (£37), Saturday (£52) plus the £20pp camping pass - book on the official Magpies Festival site.

  • When do bookings close? +

    Friday 7 August 2026, 7 days before the festival. Tents often sell out before that.

  • Can I book just Saturday night? +

    We pitch the whole tent village on Friday and pack down on Monday, so single-night bookings aren't possible because the van round-trip economics don't work for one tent. If you're set on Saturday only and would like us to try something, call 07400 258588.

  • I've left it late - is anything still available? +

    If you're reading this before 7 August, yes, most likely. Click any tent above, hit Book and you'll see live availability. If something's sold out we hold a small waitlist; reply to your booking email if you want adding.

  • Can I pay over the phone instead of online? +

    Yes. Call 07400 258588 and we'll take the booking by phone. We can send a Stripe link by email if you'd rather not give card details over the phone.