Boho Blog

Picking a bell tent for events isn't the same as picking one for personal use. Three things commercial buyers should check before placing an order.

The name dates back to the Crimean War in 1855, when British soldiers used bell-shaped canvas shelters. The history behind the design, in brief.

Bell tents hold heat better than nylon dome tents thanks to thick cotton canvas. We unpack why, and how to make yours even warmer in cold weather.

Cornwall in August can swing from sunshine to sea fog overnight. Why a bell tent suits Boardmasters better than a pop-up, and what to pack for the cliff site.

Bell tents win on space, stand-up height, weather performance and looks. The actual advantages over standard camping tents, with the trade-offs noted.

Glastonbury rewards anyone who pitches comfortably. Why a bell tent beats a pop-up for space, sleep and standing room across five days on Worthy Farm.

Yes. Bell tents can be pitched on concrete, astro turf or other hard surfaces using guy ropes weighted with sandbags or fixed to anchor points.

Cotton canvas bell tents outlast polyester pop-ups by a wide margin if cared for properly. We compare materials, lifespans, and what really wears tents out.

Mould on canvas can be cleaned, but only if you catch it early. The right cleaners, the wrong ones, and the storage habits that stop it returning.