Festival Glamping at The Drum
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- Family-friendly glamping site for the Edinburgh Festival
- Peaceful location five miles from city centre with easy bus travel
- Bell tent accommodation with mattresses and all bedding provided
Keen to visit the Edinburgh Festival, but also a bit concerned that staying in the busy city centre might be a bit much? Here’s an excellent solution for you: Festival Glamping at The Drum, a family-owned luxury glamping site in Gilmerton, about five miles from the city centre.
As the name suggests, this site opens up specifically to provide accommodation for Edinburgh Festival season. From its handy location in the south of the city it’s easy to hop on a bus and head into the centre whenever you’re ready to be entertained with all the comedy, theatre shows, music and the like – but you’ll also be able to relax in a more peaceful setting when you’re in need of some downtime.
And what a peaceful setting it is – in the grounds of the gorgeous 18th-century Drum Estate, which has been the location for numerous films and TV shows and is home to all sorts of good things including a regenerative farm, wildlife areas and a riding school for the disabled.
The accommodation is suitably smart too: you’ll be staying in a lovely bell tent that sleeps up to four people, with comfy mattresses, cosy throws and all bedding, duvets and pillows provided. There are lanterns to provide a bit of soft light, and you’ll be able to cook your meals on the barbecues or relax and keep warm beside the firepits.
Shared facilities include toilets, showers and wifi, along with a play area where the kids can let off a bit of steam. A handy small supermarket is just a couple of minutes’ walk from the estate entrance.
Site type
75Opens 5 August
Guests under the age of 2 are not allowed on site.- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- From 24 July 2026, a local council levy of 5% on overnight accommodation up to a maximum of five nights is not included and must be paid on arrival.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed 5 Aug to
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No dogs allowed
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Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Forest Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campsiteNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Festival Glamping at The Drum
147 Drum Street
Edinburgh
Lothian
Scotland
EH17 8RX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.90614°N
3.121°W
Route directions
Bus services 3, 29, X29 and N3 stop about 3-5 minutes' walk away. Get off the bus at Drum Cottages bus stop on Drum Street in Gilmerton. Walk towards the entrance of Drum Cottages (the small row of houses beside the stop) and continue up Drum Street for about 2 minutes. You will see the gates and entrance to The Drum Estate on your left; follow the driveway through the estate and signage will direct you to Festival Glamping at The Drum.
Nearest transport
Coach2.1 mi Jarnac Court
2.2 mi South Street
4.4 mi Bus Station
Rail1.9 mi Shawfair Rail Station
2.2 mi Newcraighall Rail Station
2.2 mi Eskbank Rail Station
Ferry6 mi Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing
11 mi Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing
11.8 mi South Queensferry Ferry Landing
Airport9.9 mi Edinburgh Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
The huge variety of events at the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe Festival will probably fill much of your schedule here, but it may well be that you’ll want to have a change of scenery occasionally during your visit. That may be with a visit to some of Edinburgh’s main attractions – the National Museum of Scotland, Palace of Holyroodhouse and Arthur’s Seat, perhaps – or it might be something completely different in the local area.
Staying in the south of the city, you’ll be close to walking and bike trails nearby and also other outdoor activities including golf at Kings Acre Golf Course and family fun at Fort Douglas Adventure Park (both 10 minutes’ drive).
Heading a little further out, you could go for a good long stroll in the Pentland Hills Regional Park (15 minutes) or spend some time on the sandy beach in North Berwick (35 minutes). If you’re on a grownup break, perhaps a little tour and tasting at Glenkinchie Distillery (20 minutes) too?
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portobello (Central) | 3.4 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Portobello (West) | 3.8 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Poor |
| Seton Sands | 8.8 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | N/A |
| Longniddry | 9.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Kinghorn (Pettycur) | 11.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Our Dynamic Earth 3.7 mi
Palace of Holyroodhouse 3.8 mi
National Museum of Scotland 3.9 mi
Mercat Tours (Edinburgh Walks) 3.9 mi
St Giles' Cathedral 4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Blackford and Braid Hills 3.6 mi
Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat 3.6 mi
Roslin and the North Esk Valley 3.8 mi
Edinburgh: the Two-Hour Tour 4.1 mi
Edinburgh - New Town - Water of Leith - Botanic Garden 4.3 mi
Local events
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)
Edinburgh, Lothian 4.1 mi
- Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)
East Calder, Lothian 4.2 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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- Does Festival Glamping at The Drum have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Festival Glamping at The Drum dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Festival Glamping at The Drum? The huge variety of events at the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe Festival will probably fill much of your schedule here, but it may well be that you’ll want to have a change … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Festival Glamping at The Drum?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Festival Glamping at The Drum? From £270 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.