After the success of the first season that saw comedian Johnny Vegas follow his dream to create a glamping spot with a difference, Channel 4 has commissioned a second series of Johnny Vegas: Carry on Glamping, which will follow Vegas navigates the challenges of expanding the site and developing the business.
An unlikely candidate for creating a glamping site would be TV legend Johnny Vegas, who, after what started as a drunk purchase, created a glamping site Field Of Dreams Glamping in Nidderdale in the Yorkshire Dales.
It’s been an emotional roller coaster watching the hilarious comedian make his glamping dream a reality. There were some amazing high and some tear-jerking moments. And, the finished project is spectacular. Well, the proof is in the pudding, Johnny Vegas’ glamping site ‘Field of Dreams’ is proving very popular with people, and spaces have filled up fast.
The original four-part Channel 4 series documented Johnny and his assistant Bev’s journey into the world of Glamping has the aim to create the coolest glamping site out of old repurposed vehicles with the help of vintage bus enthusiasts. The programme ‘Johnny Vegas: Carry on Glamping’ is still available to watch online here.
After struggling to find a plot to make this glamping spot, Breaks Fold Farm ended up being the home for Johnny Vegas’ mad and ambitious idea.
And now, due to planning restrictions, expansion was not possible at the original site on Breaks Fold Farm, so Vegas and Dixon have a task in the second series of Johnny Vegas: Carry On Glamping of hunting for a new home for the amazing collection of antique vehicles.
Johnny Vegas: Carry on Glamping series two will see the pair acquire some more quirky vehicles to repurpose into glamping stays including an old helicopter!
Named the ‘Field of Dreams’ Glamping site, it is a unique place to stay in which you can pick from five vintage vehicles to stay in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The 2-acre site enables each vehicle to benefit from its own private space, with its private bathroom inside a vintage horsebox with unique copperhead showerheads!
Johnny shared an emotional message via his Twitter writing: “As the sun sets and our first guests arrive tomorrow please let me thank everyone involved in #jvglamping Mam & Dad (Patricia the bus, Lol the upcycled bar) are together on this field of dreams. Emotional day but feel like it was totally worth it. Take care and sleep tight”.
What’s next for Johnny Vegas and his assistant bev, who knows? But, we’d love to see him get stuck into another project, as his creativity shines through.
So, what five vehicles are there to choose from?
Patricia – Maltese Bus
Imported from Malta, this old refurb bus can sleep up to six people and is the bus that started the whole crazy ordeal of Johnny’s. It costs around £360 for a 2 nights stay.
The School Bus
If you’ve seen The Simpsons then this 1970s school bus will give you all the nostalgic feels and is perfect for a family of five. This can be rented out for around £360 for a 2-night stay.
Fire Truck
This 1960s fire truck is incredible and one of our favourites! The inside has been renovated with amazing rustic vibes, perfect for a romantic getaway. Who wouldn’t want to stay in this? Prices start at £340
Billy The Snail
Billy is a unique camper van – a hybrid of a 1970 Morris Minor Pick-Up and a 1960 Fisher Holivan Junior Caravan that you can use for purely cooking and dining before heading to your luxury bell tent with a full-size bed for a snooze. Prices for Billy start at £340
Citreon Camper
This wonderful camper sleeps four and is decked out with reclaimed wood cladding. It was one of only 15 made due to its unique design and we love it! Prices start at £340 for two nights.
All guests are provided with a welcome box of local goodies to enjoy during their stay, as well as a stocked tea tray and tasty biscuits.
Some of these may not be available yet, as per the website to check it out here for more information with regards to booking etc.
Message on Johhny Vegas Glamping Website: “
“As the Johnny Vegas, glamping site is closed for stays at Breaks Fold Farm the team is currently looking for a new location for their glamping site. Travel enthusiasts like you and me are waiting with excitement for them to find a new site and start taking bookings. We are hoping the wait will be over soon!!”
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