Edinburgh Festival Glamping

View prices & book 9.5 6 reviews
The bell tent are pitched among trees
The bell tent are pitched among trees
Pitch up among greenery
Bell tent with one double and two single beds
Bell tent with five beds
Bell tent sleeping up to four
All bedding is provided
Bell tent interior
Breakfast and chill zone
1/20
Pitch up among greenery
Bell tent with one double and two single beds
Bell tent with five beds

  • Bell tent glamping in peaceful countryside south-east of Edinburgh
  • The city centre 10 minutes’ drive and Portobello Beach 20 minutes
  • Chill-out zone, bar and barbecue area; access to walks on Drum Estate
Set in a tree-dotted field on the peaceful Drum Estate, Edinburgh Festival Glamping is a rural retreat that’s particularly popular among artists and festival-goers attending August’s world-acclaimed arts jamborees in Edinburgh. Accommodation is in spacious bell tents (sleeping up to five guests) with all bedding supplied, so you can move straight in, get unpacked and soon be watching performances at venues throughout the city. And of course this quiet spot is not just for festival fans; at 10 minutes’ drive (or 25 minutes by bus) south-east from the centre of Edinburgh, it’s a budget-friendly choice that’s handy for anyone wanting to see the sights of Auld Reekie or simply craving a relaxing countryside break. On site you can expect convenient amenities like secure parking, shower rooms and a dedicated chill-out zone equipped with a bar, barbecue area, gaming stations and charging points. Staying at the glampsite also allows you access to walking trails on the Drum Estate. A range of takeaways, cafés and shops – from traditional Scottish pubs to artisan bakeries – are within 10 minutes’ drive of your pitch, and there’s a convenience store five minutes away if you’re looking for a quick top up on supplies.

Campground type

Rent a tent 50
Open now
Opens August 3
Please note
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The bar is open between 08/01 and 08/23.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, Aug 3 to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 6 Pitchup.com customers

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100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again
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Arrival date (latest first)

A great option for the Fringe, clean, and easy to get into the City

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Bell tent

Liked ~Tents were clean and well maintained
~ Plenty of showers
~ Breakfast pop up trailer
~ Hot water boiler to make a brew (bring your own coffee, milk etc)
~ Free use of chargers
~ Free use of hairdryers in a designated get ready room with tables and mirrors
~ Excellent regular bus links to the City at only £2.20
~ Site encouraged socialising with outdoor games, fire pits, BBQ use etc

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice new tent, Good matrsss and…

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anneke D.

Bell tent

Liked Nice new tent, Good matrsss and bedding. We had good weather so the nights were not too cold.
BBQ and relnxing area much appreciated.

Disliked Showers were always muddy. Of course you cannot prevent that with the wet terrain. Why not add a few floor squeegees, for the guests to use. Happy to clean up my own shower floor for the next guest.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your feedback - we’re glad you enjoyed the tent, bedding, and the relaxing BBQ area!

Regarding the showers, we clean them a minimum of twice a day, but as you mentioned, with the natural terrain there can still be some residue from guests in between cleans. Your suggestion about adding floor squeegees is a great idea, and we’ll look at providing these so everyone can help keep the area fresh for the next person.

We really appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you back again soon!

Great location for exploring, great setting, 1st class accommodation

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Facilities / Activities
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Jennifer W.

Bell tent

Liked Location
Tents
Amenities

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed your time with us and found the setting beautiful. It’s wonderful to hear you’d like to return next year — we’d be absolutely delighted to welcome you back!

We had a very nice time…

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Antoinette C.

Bell tent

Liked We had a very nice time Glamping. The tent was very clean and the site was well organised and a very quiet and comfortable place to stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed your glamping stay and found the tent clean and the site peaceful and comfortable. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope we can welcome you back again soon.

Beautiful surroundings - tents clean and…

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Anonymous

Bell tent

Liked Beautiful surroundings - tents clean and beds good. Love the fire pit and games area. Food van was great.

Disliked The hours for shower use need to be extended.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind words – we’re delighted you enjoyed the surroundings, tents, fire pit, games area, and food van! 🌿🔥🍔

We really appreciate your feedback about the shower hours. We’ll review this to see how we can better meet guests’ needs in the future. Thanks again for staying with us – we’d love to welcome you back!

Great for attending the fringe. Would stay again.

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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Wifi
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Katrina H.

Bell tent

Liked Clean loos
Well equipped tents
Plenty of space
Close to bus

Disliked It was not made clear prior to arrival that there was a small charge for parking. I don’t mind the charge, it was small, but think it should have been communicated prior to arrival.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback – we’re really glad you enjoyed the facilities, space, and easy access to transport. 😊

We really appreciate you highlighting the point about the parking charge. You’re absolutely right – this should be made clearer before arrival, and we’ll make sure the information is updated so future guests know in advance. Thanks again for staying with us, and we’d love to welcome you back!

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Edinburgh Festival Glamping

155 Drum Street

Edinburgh

Lothian

Scotland

EH17 8RX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.90686°N
3.11956°W

Nearest transport

Bus
2.1 mi Jarnac Court
2.1 mi South Street
4.4 mi Bus Station
Rail
1.8 mi Shawfair Rail Station
2.1 mi Newcraighall Rail Station
2.2 mi Eskbank Rail Station
Ferry
6 mi Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing
11 mi Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing
11.9 mi South Queensferry Ferry Landing
Airport
9.9 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

If you’re visiting Edinburgh for the festival season, you’re just a short trip (10 minutes’ drive) from all the action of the Fringe, the mainstream International Festival and the Royal Military Tattoo. Take the bus (25 minutes by public transport) if you don’t want the hassle of parking before watching world-renowned concerts, stand-up comedy, reviews and street theatre at venues all over the city centre. While you’re in Edinburgh, be sure to visit the landmark castle to learn about Scotland’s rich history. Afterwards browse whisky and tartan shops along the Royal Mile, take a guided tour of the Palace of Holyroodhouse or climb the volcanic plug of Arthur’s Seat for dramatic views over the city to the Firth of Forth. When the weather’s good, hit the beach at Cramond (40 minutes) or Portobello (20 minutes), or have a stroll along the Water of Leith to check out the outstanding architecture of riverside Dean Village (40 minutes). Golfers will be happy that there are several courses within 20 minutes’ drive, and walkers can follow scenic hikes in the Pentland Hills (40 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Portobello (Central) 3.3 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Portobello (West) 3.8 mi Sea N/AN/AN/APoor
Seton Sands 8.7 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodN/A
Longniddry 9.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Kinghorn (Pettycur) 11.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

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

Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat 3.6 mi

Blackford and Braid Hills 3.6 mi

Roslin and the North Esk Valley 3.9 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, August 1, 2025 – Friday, August 1, 2025)

    Edinburgh, Scotland 4.1 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Edinburgh Festival Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Edinburgh Festival Glamping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Edinburgh Festival Glamping? If you’re visiting Edinburgh for the festival season, you’re just a short trip (10 minutes’ drive) from all the action of the Fringe, the mainstream International Festival and the Royal Military Tattoo. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Edinburgh Festival Glamping?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Edinburgh Festival Glamping? From $294.67 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.