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I CAN’T say my weekends are usually spent dressed as a fox in the middle of a forest, springing about in an aerial bungee or learning Bollywood dance routines.
But I certainly wish more of them were.
I was at Camp Wildfire in Kent – a three-day festival that’s far from your average Reading or Glastonbury experience.
A bit like an American summer camp but for grown-ups, Camp Wildfire incorporates outdoorsy activities like tree-climbing and paddleboarding with campfire singalongs – and, importantly, cocktails.
Upon arrival, festivalgoers are asked to join one of four teams: Foxes, Badgers, Hawks or Squirrels.
One pair of fluffy ears and face-paint whiskers later, I had made myself part of the Fox patrol.
Forget scouring a lanyard for your favourite bands’ set times – a weekend here begins by charging into a games arena with your new animal teammates to take on a series of Sports Day-style games like tug-of-war that will earn your team “Patrol Points”.
You’ll fill your entire festival with your pick of 100 activities, from beekeeping to rifle shooting, all while collecting points for a grand finale at the end.
I chose to begin with quad biking – I truly can’t think of a better wake-up call than riding into the breeze through the Kentish countryside, taking in whiffs of wild mint.
Next came flower headdress-crafting, followed by a potion-making class that left me smelling of lavender and clutching some homemade skincare.
By this point I was feeling like a total wilderness goddess, which gave me the confidence boost I needed to channel my inner acrobat for my final activity of the day: twirling on the aerial silks. All of this before 5pm left me in serious need of a drink.
Thankfully, there are regular cocktail masterclasses, where visitors can learn to pour favourites like the perfect Pornstar Martini ahead of the nighttime acts.
Evening entertainment at Camp Wildfire is some of the best I’ve experienced.
Yes, there’s great music, with everything from Disney singalongs to reggae and techno dance tents.
But there are also fabulous comedy acts, a board games bar and even an astronomy tent for stargazing.
The music continues well into the early hours but with laser clay shooting first thing in the morning, I made sure to rest up.
Precision was equally as important for pyrography, where I decorated a wooden coaster with a heated metal pen, although it was less critical for aerial bungee.
If you’ve never jumped around in a giant harness, pulling Superman shapes and Spider-Man jumps, I highly recommend it – you’ll split your sides laughing and become more flexible, too.
My final activity was a Burlesque class, where I managed to bag a Patrol Point, but sadly, it wasn’t enough for us Foxes to take the lead.
That didn’t stop me cheering on the winning Hawk team at the dramatic closing ceremony, though, where all visitors are invited to enjoy an impressive drone show.
We’ll get ’em next year, Foxes!
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IF you’ve ever wanted to stay at a campsite where there’s a touch of royalty, check out The Sandringham Estate Club Campsite.
It’s nestled in the Norfolk estate just minutes away from the royal countryside retreat.
Sandringham House has been in the British royal family for over 150 years and surprisingly you can actually camp right next door.
Called The Sandringham Estate, the royal treatment comes in the form of large safari lodges.
The luxury stays are an addition to the Caravan And Motorhome Club’s campsite and opened in August 2025.
Its Premium Safari Tent sleeps up to five people – inside is a wood burning stove, double beds, a single bed and bunk beds as well as a shower room – there’s outdoor space too with a BBQ.
Rates start from £69 per night.
Other options include the Deluxe Safari Tent which sleeps up to six people and also has a veranda for relaxing outside.
The Large Deluxe Safari Tent sleeps up to six adults and two children with three separate bedrooms and a shower room – it even has a dining and sitting area inside.
These start from £99 per night (or £12.37pppn).
The campsite is nestled in a pine forest which has lush walking trails, an adventure playground and there’s even a tea room at the Visitors’ Centre.
One visitor wrote: “We had the best weekend stay in our cosy glamping tent. Our stay exceeded our expectations in every way.”
Another added it’s a “great way to experience the great outdoors for those that are not true campers.”
For those who would rather try more traditional camping,there are pitches for tents and caravans available to book too.
The campsite is an ideal spot to explore King’s Lynn, a port town in West Norfolk as well as Hunstanton which is a traditional seaside resort.
Of course while in Sandringham visitors should go and see the house which is easily walkable or just a few minutes away by car.
There are tours available, one of which allows visitors to see eight ground floor rooms of Sandringham House and the gardens from £22.80.
Or you can go see the 60-acres of gardens on their own. Tickets can start from £13.10.
Sandringham offers experiences throughout the year too like tours of the garden by an expert guide, or a safari tour of the estate to see behind-the-scenes.
If you want to read more on camping, check out the new trend where you put your tent on the roof of your car.
Tracey Davies revealed her thoughts about the safari tents on the grounds of the royal residence. She said:
“Set in a pine forest, the clutch of fancy safari tents is part of Experience Freedom, the club’s glamping arm, recently launched for us commoners to enjoy.
I’ve brought my mother along to road-test the royal escape, along with my 19-year-old twin daughters, and Miss Babs, our not-quite-a-Corgi rescue dog, who’s in her element in this rabbit-rich haven.
“Our deluxe safari tent is certainly fit for a king.
“The three-bedroom large deluxe pad sleeps six adults and two children, and even comes with a fancy bathroom featuring a double shower and underfloor heating.
“There are also premium tents, sleeping five, and deluxe ones for six. As well as a sofa and TV, there’s a kitchen with hob, microwave and dishwasher, dining table and a wood-burning stove for cooler days.”
