Forget rising early to beat the crowds, or suffering on a stuffy motorway, our collection of campsites near Whipsnade Zoo will make it easy to see the zoo's best critters in Bedfordshire. You'll be first in line to meet the speedy cheetah, nuzzle the friendly donkeys and see how far a hungry giraffe's tongue really can reach. Kids will be right at home and little ones can run their socks off in the play areas and then relax on a mini train ride.
Kensworth, Bedfordshire (1.1 miles)
Back to basics campsite on 76 acres of farmland in the Chiltern Hills. Just a ten minute walk from a great pub!
Wingrave, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire (8.4 miles)
A trio of luxury furnished ensuite glamping pods with hot tubs and fire pits in the rolling Chilterns countryside.
Pulloxhill, Bedfordshire (11.4 miles)
Sleeping seven, a luxurious safari lodge with a spacious private deck and waterside setting.
Little Meadle, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire (15 miles)
Family and dog friendly camping and glamping. Set on a rare breeds farm in the Chilterns with a café, bar and shop!
4.51 /5
Elstree, Hertfordshire (16.3 miles)
Just 15 minutes from London, get close to nature with wild camping and glamping. Cafe and playground on site.
4.27 /5
Radnage, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire (18.7 miles)
A small and friendly camping, glamping touring site in the Chiltern Hills with panoramic views and a pub next door.
4.48 /5
Stevenage, Hertfordshire (20 miles)
Dog friendly camping/glamping on real working farm in 130 acres of beautiful countryside. Pub, cafe, farm animals.
4.71 /5
Dunstable, Bedfordshire (0.3 miles)
A once in a lifetime opportunity to experience ZSL Whipsnade Zoo as no-one else gets to see it at night.
Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire (4.8 miles)
Friendly family farm with tent pitches and full access to park including go karting, crazy golf, animal encounters.
Northchurch, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire (5 miles)
A back to basics campsite in the Chilterns with lovely views, campfires and BBQs welcome. Family friendly.
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire (5.7 miles)
Peaceful, family friendly glamping in authentic tipis on a small working farm. BBQs allowed.
Bragenham, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire (9.8 miles)
Rural and secluded camping and glamping with wonderful views over the Aylesbury Vale. Family friendly, no pets.
Chorleywood, Hertfordshire (12.5 miles)
Unique glamping site in the Chilterns not far from London, the Harry Potter studios and the M25.
St Albans, Hertfordshire (13.4 miles)
A spacious tent-only campsite site with activities such as archery and axe throwing, ten minutes from St Albans.
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire (16.3 miles)
A popular family campsite with a Gulliver's theme park right on your doorstep. Stay and play options now available.
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire (16.5 miles)
Uniquely themed and hugely fun glamping options for families at Gulliver's Land Resort - Dino Dens, JCB cabins etc.
Henlow, Bedfordshire (17.2 miles)
Family friendly campsite surrounded by countryside. Ideal for fishing with multiple lakes onsite open all year.