Glamping Newark on Trent

Looking for top glamping Newark sites? Then join us at BrackenXcapes, our family-run site that lies just 10 minutes from the historic market town of Newark-on-Trent. Choose from cosy bell tents, glamping pods or a luxurious tiny house lodge and cottage with hot tub, all set on our nine-acre field with blossoming apple orchard, bee hives, woodland walk and communal fire pit. Here’s the lowdown on glamping Newark-on-Trent, including the best things to do and places to visit.

Glamping at BrackenXcapes

Enjoy our idyllic glamping site with panoramic views of the Nottinghamshire countryside.

We’re just a short walk from the village of North Muskham and walks along the River Trent

where you can stop at pubs like the Muskham Ferry. As well as offering peaceful, back-to-

nature glamping accommodation, we host a range of events and activities, including:

Summer Shakedown: Our annual end-of-summer festival takes place on 13th September in 2025 and features food vendors, a bar with drinks from acclaimed Milestone Brewery and sausage and chilli-eating competitions. We have three local bands performing in our huge marquee with stage and dance floor: Street Hawks, Soul Solution and Beggars Belief. Get tickets here.

Adventure activities: We’ve partnered with Into the Forest to offer adventure activities in our glamping field. Enjoy one-hour sessions in archery, axe throwing, crossbows and air-rifle shooting led by experts; this year, we’re offering guests who book a weekend stay one free session per group. Find out more here.

Wassail 2026: BrackenXcapes' annual community event is back on the 17th January 2026. Enjoy a family fun night centred around the ancient tradition of wassailing complete with singing and dancing, entertainment, food and drink. Tickets are free and there's plenty of parking, book here.

Glamping Newark Accommodation

We have 10 glamping units that can accommodate up to 35 guests; we often host private

weddings and celebrations, so get in touch if you’re interested in whole site hire. Choose

from one of the following options for your glamping Newark trip:

Glamping pods: Our three cute wooden glamping pods sleep two-to-three people and have private bathrooms and kitchenettes. Amenities include WiFi, smart TVs and private decks with BBQs.

Bell Tents: We have six canvas bell tents that sleep between two and five people. Enjoy fixed beds and cosy furnishings or bring your own bedding for a reduced fee. There are communal toilets and showers, BBQs, an outdoor kitchen and firepit.

Bracken Heights Lodge: for a fancier stay on our glamping site, book our two-storey

wooden tiny house on wheels. It has a cosy sleeping loft with double-bed and second games loft with futon, a bathroom, full kitchen and lounge. Enjoy a private deck, BBQ and inflatable Lay-Z-Spa hot tub.

Holiday cottage: if you’re looking for holiday cottages near Newark on Trent, The Fern sleeps five with two bedrooms and a sofa bed. There’s a large kitchen-diner, living room and bathroom, as well as a private enclosed garden with Tuff Spa hot tub.

Camping pitches: if you’re looking for camping near Newark on Trent, we do have space on

our glamping field for additional tents and campervans (with no access to electricity), contact us to enquire.

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Things to do in Newark on Trent

BrackenXcapes is just a 10-minute drive from Newark and its many attractions. Browse its

traditional, cobbled market square, glimpse the spire of the Church of St Mary Magdalene

and learn about the town’s history at the Town Hall museum. Here are some of the top

attractions in Newark to visit:

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Newark Castle and Gardens: Wander the ruins of this nearly 900-year-old castle on the banks of the River Trent, which was partly destroyed during the Civil War but still claims the title of the largest castle gateway in England.

River Cruises: Enjoy a 90-minute round-trip cruise along the River Trent. Relax on an Edwardian boat, spotting landmarks and wildlife along the river banks.

National Civil War Centre: Learn about the 17th-century Civil War at this acclaimed centre, which offers galleries, a cinema experience and interactive exhibits like trying on replica outfits and armour and cracking war-time codes with a cipher wheel.

Palace Theatre: Catch a show at Newark’s grand Art Deco theatre, which was built in 1920 and hosts everything from live music to kids’ shows, comedy and pantomime.

Newark Air Museum: Immerse yourself in aviation history at the former WWII RAF Winthorpe airfield. Browse hangars that showcase a collection of aircrafts.

Nottinghamshire Attractions near Newark

If you have time, venture further afield to visit some of these famous Nottinghamshire

attractions during your Newark glamping break:

Sherwood Forest: The home of Robin Hood is an essential glamping Nottinghamshire

attraction. BrackenXcapes is a 25-minute drive from the forest, where you can follow a trail to the 1,000-year-old Major Oak tree. Kids will love Sherwood Pines with its playgrounds, Gruffalo Trail and Go Ape obstacle courses; there are also miles of mountain

biking and dog-friendly hiking trails.

Historic landmarks: Within a 30-minute drive of BrackenXcapes, you’ll find a variety of

historic attractions. Visit the 18th-century National Trust site Clumber Park with its grand

mansion, gardens and lake, stately Belvoir Castle or catch an event at Grade-1-Listed Kelham Hall.

Newark Showground: BrackenXcapes is a just a few minutes from this epic showground,

which boasts a diverse calendar of year-round events, from car shows to wedding expos.

Find out what’s on here.

Watersports: Head to the National Water Sports Centre at Holme Pierrepont Country Park (25 miles from BrackenXcapes) for kayaking, paddleboarding or white-water rafting adventures.