Camping in Hubberts Bridge

Camping around Hubberts Bridge means pitching up in genuine Fenland: flat, open farmland criss-crossed by drains and dykes, with the South Forty-Foot Drain running past the hamlet itself. As everywhere in England, wild camping is not permitted without the landowner's permission, so campers should stick to licensed campsites and caravan parks in and around Boston and the surrounding fen villages, several of which offer touring pitches within easy reach of Hubberts Bridge, RSPB Frampton Marsh and the Wash coast.

The terrain here is about as flat as England gets, which makes for easy, level pitches and straightforward cycling or walking from the tent door, though it also means little natural shelter from the wind, so a sturdy pitch and secure guy lines are worth the effort. Late spring through to early autumn is the most comfortable window for camping, when the fields are green, the birdlife at Frampton Marsh is at its most active, and the long fen evenings make for spectacular sunsets over the drains. Winter camping is possible but exposed, best suited to those chasing the huge flocks of wintering wildfowl on the marshes rather than fair-weather breaks.

For those who prefer a roof and fewer guy ropes to worry about, glamping options such as static caravans, pods and shepherd's huts can be found on sites around Boston and the wider South Holland Fens, giving easy access to the drain-side walks, Frampton Marsh and Boston's market and Stump without the demands of a full camping kit. Whichever way you stay, Hubberts Bridge and its surrounding fen make a peaceful, unhurried base a world away from busier coastal campsites, ideal for anyone who wants space, big skies and genuine quiet.