Things to do nearby
We’re just a gentle walk from the picture-postcard village of Bishopstone. The route takes around 20 minutes on foot, following quiet paths across open fields, wildflower meadows and small chalk streams, with views that shift gently as you go.
At the heart of the village, you’ll find the much-loved The Royal Oak — an award-winning, organic pub run by Helen Browning. It’s a natural place to pause, whether for a long lunch or a relaxed evening meal, before wandering back as the light softens over the paddocks and meadows as you wonder back to Botswicky.
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Helen Browning’s Royal Oak
A gently eccentric English pub and mini-hotel set amid 1500 acres of mostly spectacular organic farmland. Delicious and often outdoor-cooked food sourced from Helen’s organic farm and a very large but secluded garden. In the same location you will find Bishopstone Stores where you can pre-order food and drink for your stay with us.
Royal Oak Pub Bishopstone Stores
Only 20 minutes walk away from the glamping site.
Eastbrook Farm - Organic Farming and Agroforestry
A pioneering organic farm which has sprouted wonderful offshoots: including the Royal Oak pub, a 12-room inn, wildlife safaris, bird-watching via hides, this very glamping site and so much more!
ProHides - Wildlife Photography Hides and Workshops
ProHides was set up several years ago by a friend of Helen Browning’s Organic farm to give photographers a unique opportunity to photograph the diverse wildlife present. ProHides has established itself as a desirable destination for photographers from around the world and the hide, plus Botswicky, often host National Geographic and others organisations due the biodiversity on offer.
The Uffington White Horse and Wayland’s Smithy
One of the area’s most famous landmarks and also probably one of the most iconic horse icons in the world, the Uffington White Horse sits proudly on White Horse Hill, overlooking the whole of Oxfordshire and surrounding counties below. There are books, myths, legends, art-work and so much history surrounding the horse and the area; the following links are a few places to start:
Reading Recommendation - David Miles - The Land of the White Horse
The Ridgeway
Take a route used since prehistoric times by travellers, herdsmen and soldiers through ancient landscapes. Popularly known as Britain’s oldest road today The Ridgeway is popular with walkers and hikers, cyclists, horse-riders and even mobility scooters. The Ridgeway can be viewed directly to the South when staying at our site.
Bishopstone Village & local walks
Botswicky sits close to the quintessential English countryside village of Bishopstone. There are many lovely little walks and strolls you can take within a few minutes of your yurt.
Velle Creative - on site workshops
Velle Creative offers everlasting wreath-making workshops set within the calm, natural surroundings of Botswicky. Guided by simple, thoughtful design, these small-group sessions invite you to be inspired by nature and create using foraged and locally sourced natural materials. An easy, creative way to connect with surrounding landscape and seasons.
Enquire about wreath workshops at Botswicky
Get in touch to check dates for our next workshop or to arrange a private session during your stay.