What began as a small group of like-minded friends and fellow landowners has grown into a nationwide movement for sustainable woodland glamping. Every year, we open new woodland glamping sites across the UK (excluding Northern Ireland), bringing people closer to nature—one tree and one glamping stay at a time.
🌿 About Us
Founded in 2017, Woodland Champions Club was created to help landowners design, build, and manage their own woodland glamping sites under glamping exemption certificates. These certified spaces allow members of the public to unwind in nature while directly supporting reforestation and biodiversity.
We’re proud to be a Natural England–approved exempted organisation, working hand-in-hand with the land and those who care for it. Through the glamping exemption scheme, we make it easier for landowners to open small-scale, low-impact glamping sites without full planning permission, helping nature and people thrive together.
📊 Our Impact So Far
Together with our members and landowners, we’ve already made a significant difference:
🌱 500,000+ trees planted
🗺️ 10,000+ acres certified for public enjoyment
🏕️ 200+ glamping sites established across England, Wales, and Scotland
And we’re just getting started. Every new glamping exemption site means more trees, more biodiversity, and more people reconnecting with nature.
🌍 Why Trees Matter
The UK has just 13% woodland cover, far below the European average of 37%. By planting more trees, we help:
Provide homes for endangered wildlife, including red squirrels, hedgehogs, and countless bird species
Absorb carbon dioxide and improve air quality
Prevent flooding and enrich the soil
Create beautiful, natural spaces for everyone to enjoy
A single mature oak can support over 2,300 species—that’s biodiversity in action.
The government has set a target of planting 30,000 hectares of woodland per year. With your help, we can meet and exceed—that goal through certified woodland glamping projects that give back to the planet.
🌱 Become a Member
Joining Woodland Champions Club means you’re supporting reforestation and gaining access to certified woodland glamping sites across the UK.
As a member, you'll:
Stay at exclusive glamping sites in stunning woodland settings
Receive updates on new sites as they open
Join a community of like-minded nature lovers
🏕️ Interested in Running a Woodland Glampsite?
Are you a landowner with a love for nature and a dream of creating something special?
We’re looking for passionate and friendly people to join the movement. With our guidance, you can apply for a glamping exemption certificate, design your own woodland glamping site, and become part of something bigger—a nationwide rewilding and glamping network.
👉Join Here to start your journey with Woodland Champions Club.