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Bell tent at golden hour, pre-pitched and ready for Stormin' the Castle

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Stormin' the Castle 2026 Glamping

Skip the tent. Ride in, walk to a real bed.

Book a tent Or call 07400 258588

What it actually looks like

Luxury + bedding · group of 4

Luxury · made up for the night

Essentials · airbed swap

Golden hour

Essentials · real beds

King-size for couples

Essentials · double + 2 singles on airbeds

Luxury interior

Tent village · ready when you arrive

Choose your tent

How many people are coming?

Bookings close Friday 28 August 2026, 7 days before the rally. Tents can sell out before that.

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Essentials

Stripped-back, no styled extras.

  • 5m bell tent, integrated groundsheet
  • Apple crate table, camping light, doormat
  • Pitched at Witton Castle before you arrive
  • Real bed for everyone: frame, mattress, full bedding

How many people?

Or

Luxury

The styled version, for the photo-shoot wake-up.

  • Everything in Essentials
  • Rugs, dried flowers, vanity mirror, cushions
  • Welcome pack: ear plugs + eye mask
  • Towels for everyone

How many people?

Or

Limited availability

XL bell tent

Group of 5 or 6 in one tent.

  • 7m bell tent, integrated groundsheet
  • Apple crate table, camping light, doormat
  • Pitched at Witton Castle before you arrive
  • Real bed for everyone: frame, mattress, full bedding

How many people?

Or

Unfurnished

Bring your own kit. Cheapest start point.

  • 5m bell tent, integrated groundsheet
  • Pitched and waiting before you arrive
  • Bring your own beds, bedding and gear

How many people?

Or

What past glamping guests say

Stormin' the Castle is in its 35th+ year, drawing 5,000+ riders every September. We've pitched 1000s of bell tents at weddings and festivals across the UK.

The accommodation question isn't just the bed price; it's how much kit you really want to strap to the bike. Figures below exclude rally tickets.

See the maths vs hotel · Airbnb · own tent
Own tent
Camping included in rally ticket
Cheapest. You pitch it, sleep on your own kit, pack it down Sunday.
TGG Unfurnished tent
£230 per tent · £57.50pp if 4 share
Pre-pitched. Best if you're bringing your own beds and bedding.
TGG Essentials + real bed
£530 per tent · £66.25pp/night if 4 share
The low-faff option: real beds and bedding ready when you ride in.
TGG Luxury
£630 per tent · £78.75pp/night if 4 share
Styled interior, welcome pack, towels and the most comfortable setup.
Local B&B / hotel
Often £90-160 a night in Bishop Auckland
Off-site. You ride back at the end of the night, not a great look after a few.

On-site logistics: showers, signal, getting there

More practical info (2)
  • What to bring

    Rally ticket, clothes, toiletries, a power bank, a warm layer for September nights. Bedding only if you didn't add it to your booking.

  • Getting there

    Witton Castle, DL14 0DE, 5 miles west of Bishop Auckland just off the A68. Car permits must be pre-booked - bikes and trikes can pay at the gate.

King-size bed setup inside a bell tent

Walk back to a real bed.

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Wedding, festival, birthday, anything in between - we'll come back with what we can do.

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Common questions about glamping at Stormin' the Castle

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  • How do I get there? +

    By bike or trike: most riders take the A68 in from Bishop Auckland or the A1(M) junction 58 then west. By car: car permits must be pre-booked online, you can't turn up and pay at the gate (bikes and trikes can). Nearest train station is Bishop Auckland, then taxi the last 5 miles.

  • Is there parking? +

    Yes. Bikes and trikes park free with their gate entry. Cars need a pre-booked permit - no permit means no entry. Sleeping in vehicles overnight isn't allowed.

  • Is Stormin' the Castle family-friendly? +

    Yes - it's a bike rally and the energy on the Main Marquee gets loud, but the rally caters to all ages. Under-5s are free, 5-15s are £15. Fairground rides, traders and food vendors keep kids occupied during the day.

  • What's the camping like normally? +

    There are three camping fields included with the rally ticket. Field 1 is flat and open; Fields 2 and 3 are wooded. Or skip the setup and book one of our pre-pitched bell tents - we're on the rally side, not the standard campers' field.

  • What's the music line-up? +

    Three stages of live bands across the weekend. The Main Marquee runs established rock and rally favourites (past years have featured the Levellers, UFO, Stranglers, Terrorvision). The Iris Tent is more laid back - blues, R&B, folk, prog and some cover bands. Full 2026 line-up announced on the official site closer to the event.

  • What time does the music finish? +

    Late - it's a rally, not a wedding. Bands run into the small hours, especially Saturday night. Bring ear plugs if you're a light sleeper, or grab the Luxury Package which includes them.

  • Is it cold at night? +

    September in Co. Durham can be properly chilly. Bedding sets include a duvet, and our tents zip fully shut. Cold sleeper? Add a memory foam mattress and a bedding set - you'll be warmer than most people in their bivvy.

  • What if it rains? +

    These tents have stood up to a lot. Integrated groundsheets, sealed seams. We've never had a guest get rained on inside one. Witton Castle is parkland - it drains better than a muddy field.

  • Is it noisy? +

    Yes. It's a bike rally with three stages and a few thousand bikers - revs, music, party energy. The Luxury Package includes ear plugs and an eye mask in the welcome pack. If quiet is your priority, this probably isn't your rally.

  • Can 4 friends share one tent? +

    Yes, and it brings the tent cost down to £67.50-£127.50pp for the weekend depending on package. Each 5m tent sleeps up to 4. Strict limit for safety.

  • Can a couple share? +

    Absolutely. Two memory foam mattresses pushed together make a king-size bed.

  • What if I need to cancel? +

    Full refund if you cancel 14+ days before the rally. No refund inside 14 days. Full T&Cs in your booking confirmation.

  • What if Stormin' the Castle is cancelled? +

    Full refund or transfer to another date.

  • Do I still need a rally ticket? +

    Yes. Glamping is your accommodation, not your rally pass. All rally ticket proceeds go to the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG). Buy on the official Stormin' the Castle site.

  • When do bookings close? +

    Friday 28 August 2026, 7 days before the rally. Tents often sell out before that.

  • Can I book just Saturday night? +

    No - we pitch the whole tent village on Friday and pack down on Monday, so single-night bookings aren't possible. Your tent is yours for the full weekend either way.

  • I've left it late - is anything still available? +

    If you're reading this before 28 August, yes, most likely. Click any tent above, hit Book and you'll see live availability. If something's sold out we hold a small waitlist; reply to your booking email if you want adding.