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The wild way to do Universal UK · Bedford

Less than 9 miles* from
Universal Studios Bedford

Eco pods, shepherd’s huts and cabins on a riverside meadow at Harrold, with a free shuttle to and from the gates. Thrills by day, firepits and stargazing by night. Stay wild. Tread light.

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Harrold-Odell at sunset, the view from our doorstep
AdultsAges 16+
2
ChildrenAges 0–15
0
DogDog-friendly pods, max 1
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Max 4 guests, plus 1 dog
Fully booked until April 2027. Next stays from 1 April 2027, and 2031 opening-year pre-books are open now. Join the list for first access when new dates open →
AdultsAges 16+
2
ChildrenAges 0–15
0
DogDog-friendly pods, max 1
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Max 4 guests, plus 1 dog
✓ Change dates free of charge, as often as you like within 2031 ✓ 100% refundable, no questions asked ✓ More accommodation coming soon, we’re building it now ✓ Opening day delayed? Reschedule free or take a full refund. You can’t lose
✓ Free on-site parking ✓ Free Universal shuttle ✓ 2031 stays 100% refundable
Fully booked  Every pod and hut is sold out from now until April 2027. Next availability from 1 April 2027; Universal 2031 pre-books unaffected.
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Limited availabilityOpening year, nearly sold out
The Kingfisher: arched glamping pod with hot tub by the river

The Kingfisher

Sleeps 2 · Hot tub pod on the Great Ouse
River viewEnsuiteHot tub
from£150 / night
The Otter: glamping pod with patio seating and firepit area

The Otter

Sleeps 2 + dog · Meadow-edge pod
Dog-friendlyEnsuiteFirepit
from£115 / night
Sold outUniversal opening year
The Heron Family Cabin: two glamping pods on a landscaped meadow

The Heron Family Cabin

Sleeps 5 + dog · Two-room eco cabin
Hot tubDog-friendlyEnsuite
2031 fully bookedJoin the waitlist
Limited availabilityOpening year, nearly sold out
The Skylark Hut: sage-green shepherd hut with timber deck and steps

The Skylark Hut

Sleeps 2 + dog · Shepherd's hut, log burner & stargazing window
Dog-friendlyEnsuiteLog burner
from£135 / night
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Universal Studios Bedford · it’s really coming

The greatest day out Britain has ever built. Now, where will you sleep?

Picture the day. Coasters that drop your stomach into your shoes. Whole lands pulled straight out of the movies. The kids still buzzing about it at midnight. Universal’s first ever park in Europe opens near Bedford in 2031, and everyone you know is going to want to be there in year one.

Here’s the catch: there’s hardly anywhere to stay. The resort is building just one hotel to start with, and beds nearby will be gold dust. That’s why our family cabins for opening year have already sold out. We’re a riverside meadow less than 9 miles* away with a free shuttle to the gates, where the evening soundtrack is owls, not air-con.

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Free Universal Studios shuttle, included with every stay
Park free at the meadow, ride free to Universal Studios Bedford. No resort parking fees, no car-park queues, and nobody has to drive home after a twelve-hour day in the park. We drop you at the Universal gates and bring you back to the firepit.
🎢Rides you’ll queue all year for
🍿Step inside the movies
🌙Then back to firepits and stars at ours
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BEDFORD glamp.eco · Harrold 🚌 FREE SHUTTLE 🎢 Universal UK · Kempston Hardwick <9 miles as the crow flies* Illustrative map, not to scale
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The 2031 price promise

  • Pay today’s list price, guaranteed against future rises
  • 100% refundable, no questions asked. Change your mind any time and get every penny back
  • Free date changes within 2031
  • If the resort’s opening is delayed, reschedule free or take a full refund. You can’t lose
  • Full payment secures your pod, risk free
  • Free shuttle to and from the resort, included both ways, every day of your stay
  • Free on-site parking for the whole stay. Leave the car at the meadow
  • First pick of riverside & hot tub pods
  • Less than 9 miles* to the resort gates, then quickly home to the firepit

Don’t just take our word on the bed shortage: the BBC, the Bedford Independent and even the council’s own study all say the same thing: not nearly enough places to stay.

🐾 Bring the dog

Ride the coasters. The dog’s sorted.

Theme parks don’t take dogs. We do. Stay in a dog-friendly pod or hut, and while our free shuttle whisks you to Universal for the day, these trusted local daycares and sitters can look after your best friend. That’s a holiday no resort hotel can offer.

Tumblepups Pet Services

Pavenham · minutes from the meadow

Small, family-run doggy daycare the next village over. Owners rave about how loved and knackered their dogs come home. Weekdays; book ahead.

★ 4.7 on Google

Olney Doggy Day Care

Olney · short drive

Sociable daycare in the pretty market town of Olney. Drop off on your way south, collect on the way home. Weekdays; book ahead.

★ 4.9 on Google

Anna’s Animals

Bedford · walks & visits

Well-reviewed local dog walker, an option for a midday walk or pod visit if your pup prefers home comforts to daycare.

★ 4.3 on Google

These are independent local businesses we’re happy to recommend, not part of our service. Please book directly with them, check availability (some are weekdays only) and satisfy yourself they’re right for your dog.

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Harrold Bridge and the weir on the River Great Ouse at golden hour
The river & the park

Slow water. Slow mornings.

Our meadow sits right on the banks of the Great Ouse, a five-minute stroll from the medieval arches of Harrold Bridge and next door to 144 acres of free country park: lake-loop walks, bird hides, day-ticket fishing, picnic lawns and a café, open every day and starting where our grass ends. Wake to mist on the water and kingfishers in the reed beds. Then, after a full-throttle day at Universal, come home to the antidote: the firepit crackling, the weir murmuring in the dark, and more stars than you’ve seen in years.

Explore the river, the park & everything nearby →
Pictured: Harrold Bridge and the weir, five minutes from the meadow
Eat & drink

Proper pubs and good food, a stroll or a pedal away

No on-site restaurant, on purpose. The villages around the Ouse do it better. Walk into Harrold for dinner, or make a pub the destination of your riverside walk.

The Oakley Arms

Harrold · walk from the meadow

Gastropub on the High Street with a daily-changing menu built on local produce. Book ahead, it fills.

★ 4.6 on Google

The Muntjac

Harrold · walk from the meadow

The proper village local: sport on, quiz nights, a famously good Guinness, and an Indian kitchen out back.

★ 4.4 on Google

The Bell

Odell · on the country-park loop

Thatched, dog-friendly and right on the Harrold-Odell walking loop. The perfect mid-walk pint with the pup.

★ 4.6 on Google

The Fox Inn

Carlton · short pedal or drive

CAMRA North Beds Pub of the Year: real ales in perfect nick, homemade chips, dogs welcome, lovely garden.

★ 4.7 on Google

And when you’re hungry

Spices of Paradise

Harrold · walk from the meadow

The village Indian. Locals call it the best curry in Bedfordshire. Evenings only; the keema naan has a fan club.

★ 4.5 on Google

Three Fyshes

Turvey · short drive down the Ouse

Centuries-old inn with a garden right on the water: hearty plates, ribs that fall off the bone, and a proper afternoon tea.

★ 4.6 on Google

Swan with Two Nicks

Sharnbrook · short drive

Cosy, candlelit dining room and honest cooking at kind prices. A lovely low-key dinner out.

★ 4.6 on Google

Sharnbrook Deli Café

Sharnbrook · brunch stop

Locally-sourced deli café for slow-morning brunches: great coffee, famous sausage rolls and the best Bakewell tart for miles. Daytime only.

★ 4.7 on Google
Our core difference

Sustainability is the whole point, worn lightly

Green that's warm and effortless, never preachy. It's why guests pick us over an ordinary site.

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Carbon-light stays

Low-impact pods, local sourcing and a genuine green ethos you can feel good about.

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Wild by the Great Ouse

A rewilded floodplain meadow on the River Great Ouse beside Harrold-Odell Country Park, with kingfishers, otters and herons on the doorstep.

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Greener as we grow

Solar panels with battery storage power the meadow, and native trees go in every season. Every booking funds the next step.

Guest reviews

What our guests say

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Sarah · Couples pod
★★★★★

"Placeholder review card two, styled and ready for the real thing."

The Patel family · Family cabin
★★★★★

"Placeholder review card three, a dog-friendly stay."

Tom & Biscuit 🐾 · Meadow pod
Free prize draw

Win 4 opening-year tickets to Universal Studios Bedford

We’re building the closest wild stay to the resort right now. Join the glamp.eco list and follow it happen, from the first pod on the meadow to opening day.

  • Construction updates from the meadow and the resort site
  • First access to new pods and cabins as we build them
  • Subscriber-only offers, discounts and free extras
  • Automatic entry into the draw for 4 Universal tickets

Get updates, offers and your free entry

Free UK prize draw, 18+, no purchase necessary, one entry per person. Draw date and full terms published at glamp.eco/draw. If opening-year tickets are unavailable, we’ll substitute a voucher of equal value. Prize tickets are purchased independently by glamp.eco; this promotion is not sponsored by or affiliated with Universal. We’ll only email you about glamp.eco and Universal Studios Bedford, and you can unsubscribe any time.
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Accommodation near Universal Studios Bedford

glamp.eco is eco glamping at Harrold, Bedfordshire: glamping pods, shepherd’s huts and family cabins on a rewilded meadow by the River Great Ouse, less than 9 miles* from the new Universal Studios Bedford resort at Kempston Hardwick. Every stay includes a free Universal shuttle and free parking, with dog-friendly and hot tub options, gift vouchers valid six years, and Harrold-Odell Country Park next door. Opening-year stays for 2031 are on sale now, 100% refundable. Can’t find what you need? Register for first access as we and our partner hotels, apartments and cabin sites add more accommodation.

Universal Studios Bedford · 2031

Be there when the gates open

Millions are coming and the beds aren’t. Lock in opening year at today’s price, fully refundable, free shuttle to the gates. The riskiest thing you can do is wait.

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