Accommodation Options at Groundswell
1. Glamping Bell Tents With Woodville Projects:
Due to the popularity of the Glamping in previous years, Groundswell 2025 will be partnering again with Woodville Project, book your Glamping spot direct via their website. The prices start at £75 per person (for the nights 1st, 2nd and 3rd July inclusive). Your Woodville glamping booking includes use of the hot showers and toilets. During the event the reception tent will be open from 10.00am – 8.00pm. On the first day of the event, and in most cases the second, we are open to midnight to check you in.
2. Bring your own tent and camp at Groundswell:
Attendees are very welcome to bring their own tent and pitch up in the camping area where loos, hot showers and drinking water is provided. There is a camping pitch fee of £33 (inc VAT) per person which can be selected as an add-on when you buy your ticket. This pitch fee covers you for the 3 nights. The Campsite is open from 4pm on 1st July and closes at 11am on the 4th July. Campers are responsible for their own safety and belongings and must “Leave no Trace”.
3. Live-in vehicles
Live-in vehicles are welcome and a pass for the designated area can be purchased as an add-on when you buy your ticket. Passes are £78 (inc VAT) per vehicle (including 2 people) and valid for the nights of 1st, 2nd and 3rd July. There are no electrical hook-up or plumbing services available.
4. Stay in a local Hotel/Guesthouse:
The following list is based on recommendations but you are encouraged to make your own enquiries. Prices are for guidance only and subject to change.
For Local taxis try ABC Stevenage +44 (0)1438 424 242.
IHG Letchworth Hall Hotel (8 mins drive from Groundswell)
Rate: Approx £250 per room: inc. breakfast, dinner options
Call: 01462 683747
Capacity: 87 bedrooms
Redcoats Farmhouse Hotel (12 mins drive from Groundswell)
Rate: approx £105 – £150 per room inc. breakfast
Call: 01438 729 500
Capacity: 27 bedrooms
The Fox ( 8 mins drive from Groundswell)
Rate: approx £95 – £165 inc. breakfast
Call: 01462 480233
Capacity: 8 bedrooms
Days Inn Stevenage North (10 mins drive from Groundswell)
Rate: approx £68 per room, breakfast not included
Call: 01462 730598
Capacity: 62 bedrooms
Travelodge Letchworth Garden City (10 mins drive from Groundswell)
Rate: approx £75 per room, breakfast not included
Call: 03719 846554
Capacity: 73 bedrooms
Ibis Stevenage (12 mins drive from Groundswell)
Rate: approx £80 per room, breakfast not included
Call: 01438 779955
Capacity: 98 bedrooms
The Sun Hotel (15 mins drive from Groundswell)
Rate: approx £65 – £75 inc Breakfast
Call: 0845 6086040
Capacity: 32 bedrooms
Hitchin Priory Hotel (15 mins drive from Groundswell)
Rate: approx £80 inc. breakfast
Call: 01462 420500
Capacity: 52 bedrooms
Premier Inn Hotel Stevenage North (15 mins from Groundswell)
Premier Inn Hotel Stevenage Central (15 mins from Groundswell)
Rates: approx £75 breakfast not included
Call: 0871 527 9036
Capacity: 56 bedrooms
Cromwell Hotel Stevenage (15 mins from Groundswell)
Rates: approx £85 inc. breakfast
Call: 01438 779954
Capacity: 77 bedrooms
The Lord Lister Hotel Hitchin (15 mins drive from Groundswell)
Rates: approx £70 breakfast available
Call: 01462 432712
Capacity: 20 bedrooms
Firs Hotel Hitchin (15 mins drive from Groundswell)
Rates: approx £120 breakfast available
Call: 01462 422322
Capacity: 27 bedrooms
Holiday Inn Stevenage (15 mins drive from Groundswell)
Rates: approx £120 breakfast available
Call: 01438 722727
Holiday Inn Express Stevenage (15 mins drive from Groundswell)
Rates: approx £110 breakfast available
Call: 0371 902 1552
Banyers House (20 mins from Groundswell)
Rates: approx £190 inc. breakfast
Call: 01763 290530
The Old Bull Inn (20 mins from Groundswell)
Rates: approx £90 inc. breakfast
Call: 01763 242003
Capacity: 11 bedrooms
Travelodge (various)
Rate: approx £75 per room, breakfast not included
Premier Inn (various)
Rate: approx £75 per room, breakfast not included
Local Recommended B&Bs
Hitchin Road, Weston (walking distance from Groundswell)
3 rooms available – use of kitchen (no breakfast)
Rates: £65 per night
Call: 07714 023489 (Jenny)
Capacity: 3 bedrooms
Templars Cross Lodge Baldock (8 mins drive from Groundswell)
Family run B&B
Rates: £85 per night inc. breakfast
Call: 07970 162753
Capacity: 2 bedrooms
The White House, Newnham (12 mins from Groundswell)
Family run B&B
Rates: approx £75 per night inc. breakfast
Call Cindy on: 01462742745
Capacity: 2 bedrooms
Newnham Manor B&B (12 mins drive from Groundswell)
Rate: £100 per room inc. breakfast
Call Trish: 01462742815
Capacity: 6 bedrooms
Radwell Mill B&B (12 mins drive from Groundswell)
Yurt rate: £89
River House rate: £95
Call Nicky: on 07971182475 or email (preferred) nicky@flymicro.com
Capacity: 3 bedrooms
Fullers Hill Self-Catering Cottages (20 mins drive from Groundswell)
Rates: approx £150 (for 4 guests)
Capacity: 6 luxury self catering holiday cottages all sleep 4
Contact: Jenny or John on 07544 208959
Hotels near local airports for those flying in/out
LUTON AIRPORT (35 mins drive from Groundswell)
Rates: approx £145
Call: 01582 218111
Rates: approx £115
Phone: 01582 424488
STANSTED AIRPORT (45 mins drive from Groundwell)
Rates: approx £63
Phone: 0871 527 9352
Hampton by Hilton Hotel Stansted Airport
Rates: approx £125
Phone: 01279 680800
Disclaimer: Information provided is correct at the time print and subject to change without prior notice. Please contact/visit individual hotel websites for up-to-date prices, availability and information. Groundswell is not responsible for the content of external sites.