Lightweight, waterproof, and compact—perfect for festivals and short getaways.
Avantages
How to use
Size
The 3M Ultra-Light Oxford Tent is designed for campers and festival-goers who value portability without compromising protection. At just 12kg, with a rucksack carry bag it’s one of the lightest in its class, yet its 150D Oxford polyester fabric ensures waterproofing, UV protection, and all-weather durability. The zipped-in 180gsm PE groundsheet keeps dirt and moisture out, while the roll-up sidewalls and mesh door provide excellent airflow. With a quick setup and compact packing size, this tent is ideal for short trips, hiking, and festivals where convenience is key.
Unpack the tent and roll it out on level ground. Assemble the center pole then A-frame door pole with the included spring-loaded system. Peg the base securely with the reinforced pegs, then tighten guy ropes for stability. For warm days, unzip the groundsheet and roll up the sidewalls for ventilation. To pack down, remove pegs, fold poles, and neatly pack into the PVC-lined carry bag with rucksack straps.
Every Oxford tent purchase from Bell Tent Sussex includes exclusive built in rucksack carry straps!
3m Festival Bell Tent – Lightweight, Waterproof & Easy to Carry | Bell Tent Sussex
Get ready for your next adventure with the 3m Festival Bell Tent from Bell Tent Sussex — the ultimate compact tent for festivals, weekend escapes, and spontaneous adventures. Designed for quick setup, easy transport, and reliable protection from the elements, this lightweight polyester bell tent is ideal for solo campers, couples, or friends who love the freedom of outdoor living without the hassle.
Each 3m Festival Bell Tent comes with a rucksack-style carry bag with straps, making transport effortless. Simply sling it on your back and head to your next festival or camping trip — no more struggling with bulky tent bags.
Key Features of the 3m Festival Bell Tent
Lightweight & Durable Fabric: Crafted from Oxford 150gsm polyester, this tent is waterproof, quick-drying, and low maintenance. It’s built to handle unpredictable festival weather, spontaneous weekend getaways, or even children’s garden campouts. The lightweight material makes setup simple and packing even easier.
Waterproof & Quick-Drying: Perfect for British weather, the waterproof polyester fabric ensures you stay dry and comfortable. After rain, it dries fast — no need to pack away a soggy tent!
Compact Yet Comfortable: Despite its smaller 3m diameter, this tent offers plenty of room for sleeping and relaxing. It’s the ideal size for solo campers or couples wanting a reliable, easy-to-carry shelter.
Exclusive Rucksack Carry System: Every tent includes a custom rucksack carry bag with straps, designed to make transportation a breeze. Whether you’re trekking across festival fields or heading to the campsite, carrying your tent has never been easier.
Easy Setup: Pop it up in minutes! The simple pole and peg system ensures your 3m Festival Bell Tent is pitched quickly, leaving you more time to enjoy your surroundings.
Perfect For:
Music festivals and outdoor events
Weekend getaways and wild camping
Garden campouts and kids’ adventures
Anyone who wants a lightweight, waterproof, easy-to-carry bell tent
Why Choose Bell Tent Sussex?
At Bell Tent Sussex, we combine style, quality, and practicality. Our festival tents are designed with modern campers in mind — easy to pitch, durable, and perfect for the unpredictable British climate.
In Summary: The3m Festival Bell Tent is your go-to for comfort, convenience, and style on the go. Lightweight, waterproof, and ready for any adventure — it’s not just a tent; it’s freedom in a bag.
Specifications
• Premium Polyester 150 gsm & 180gsm PE Flooring
• Zipped in groundsheet
• UV Protected
• Packing Size 85 x 25cm x 25cm
• 12kg pack weight
• Floor space needed 5m
• Full double mesh mosquito door
• Extra thick and robust ropes with reinforced pegs for extra support
• High-quality waterproof material
• Access points for electrical appliances, such as phone chargers, with EHU sections
• Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) lined bags and pegs for canvas tents
• Mould, water, and rot repellant for all weathers
• A-frame loaded with springs at 22mm
• Additional lighting options provided by a pole hook
• The entire sidewall can be rolled up on hot sunny days
Shipping
Free Shipping on Tents:Please be aware that while tents qualify for free shipping, the addition of any accessories to your order or stretch tents may result in extra shipping charges. This policy ensures that we can maintain a balance between offering competitive shipping options while continuing to deliver high-quality products and services.Import Duty & Tax
On our site, what you see is what you pay. We've included all the taxes and fees in our prices, so there are no extra charges when your order arrives. This is for our customers in Europe, America, Canada, and Australia—no surprises, just easy shopping.
If you're not in these places, no problem! Just give us a shout before you buy, and we'll work out a special shipping price for you, making sure you know all the costs upfront. Easy shopping, everywhere.
Customs, Certification & Fumigation Delays
While we strive to deliver all orders promptly and on schedule, please be aware that some products — particularly imported tents — may be subject to unexpected delays at customs due to documentation checks, certification requirements, or fumigation procedures mandated by authorities.
Bell Tent Sussex will not be held liable for any such delays outside of our control, including (but not limited to):
Customs inspections or holds
Missing or delayed certification approval
Fumigation requirements
Port or border authority decisions
We are fully committed to resolving any such issues as quickly as possible and will maintain communication with all relevant parties to expedite the release and delivery of your goods. However, by placing an order, you acknowledge that these types of delays may occur and do not constitute grounds for cancellation or compensation.
Delivery TimesPlease be informed that all deliveries to the USA and Europe are estimated to arrive within 2-3 business days, with some exceptions potentially taking up to 5 business days. Deliveries to the rest of the world are estimated to arrive within 7-14 business days. Delivery times may vary and the estimated arrival times are just that - estimates. The seller cannot guarantee a specific delivery date.For comprehensive details on our shipping rates, please refer to our shipping policy.
Return policy
Returns & Refunds Policy
we understand that there may be instances where you may wish to return a purchase. Our goal is to ensure that you are completely satisfied with every delivery, and if for any reason you are not, we are here to help.
To initiate a return, please contact us within 14 days of receiving your delivery. When returning an item, it must be in its original packaging and in a resalable condition, with the exception of faulty products. We cannot accept returns for items that have been used, are wet or moldy, or do not meet our standards for resale.
Once we receive your returned item and it has been processed by our returns department, a refund will only be issued if the product meets the requirements. Please note that we can only refund the cost of the product and cannot cover the cost of delivery.
Missed Delivery
If for any reason you are not available to receive the delivery, we will make a second attempt the next working day. If a second delivery attempt is unsuccessful, the package will be returned to us and a refund will be issued, minus the cost of delivery.
Cancelled Pre-Orders
For cancelled pre-orders, a restocking fee of 20% of the total order will be applied to all refunds. For more information on pre-order cancellations, please visit our Terms and Conditions page.
Returning
It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that returned products arrive back to us in good condition. For your protection, we strongly recommend purchasing insurance for the item in case it becomes lost or damaged during transit. If you need assistance in arranging for the return of the item, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will assist in any way we can. For the returns address, please reach out to Bell Tent Sussex.
Air Beds
We recommend that all air beds be tested by the customer upon delivery to ensure proper functioning and to address any manufacturing defects, including faulty valves and stitching that may cause the mattress to leak. However, we only offer a 14-day returns policy for mattresses, and we cannot cover damages caused by wear and tear, misuse, or damage not caused by the manufacturing process.
Manufacturer's Guarantee
All of our tents are covered by a 12-month manufacturer's guarantee against defects in manufacturing, such as stitching that causes the tent to leak. However, this warranty does not cover damage caused by wear and tear, misuse, or damage not caused by the manufacturing process, including damage from high winds. All trade purchases and tents used full time are not covered with 12-month manufacturer's guarantee.
Please note that the information provided above is a summary of our return and warranty policy found here, and additional terms and conditions may apply. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Why choose the Ultra-Light 3m?
The perfect balance between lightweight design and real comfort.
Ultra-Lightweight (12kg) – Easy to carry anywhere with built-in rucksack straps.
All-Season Ready – Stays dry in the rain, and naturally resistant to mould and rot.
Premium Hardware – Extra-thick guy ropes and branded metal zippers, unlike cheaper tents with thin ropes and plastic zips.
Fast Delivery – Next-day shipping available, no long waits.
Built for Stability – Reinforced pegs and heavy-duty ropes ensure reliability even in tough conditions.
Our positive impact
18 months Earth positive
245,135 Plastic bottle rescued
Frequently Asked Questions
General
How to
Maintenance & Durability
Is my Bell Tent waterproof and mold resistant ?
Yes and Yes. All Bell Tents when new need to be weathered. What this means is the cotton sometimes lets small amounts of water through the seams when straight out the bag. (nothing to worry about though) Once the canvas has been wet once, this will seal for life, expanding the cotton and creating a completely waterproof tent.
All bell tents have been treated with a mould, rot & water repellent, it's always a good idea to keep treating your Bell Tent after a few seasons.
Do the Bell Tents have a detachable zipped in groundsheet?
YES 100%... It's a fantastic feature on all our Bell Tents. The groundsheet when attached is completely waterproof and is made of 540gsm heavy-duty PVC.
Can I fit a stove in my Bell Tent?
Yes you can our Highlander stoves are perfectly designed for our Bell Tents, just choose the option on the Bell Tent product page, add the stove and don't forget your fire mat.
Do I need a fireproof Bell Tent with a stove?
We sell most of our fireproof Bell Tent's to the trade market. The stove hole in our normal Bell Tent's have a fireproof surround, the flue never actually touches the canvas as it is held by the flashing kit. We would always recommend a fireproof bell tent with any stove.
What is an inner tent and do I need one?
It's basically a bedroom in a tent. Do you need one? It's all down to preference. It can keep you warmer in the evening, hide away all your bedding in the day or just keep you separate from everyone else.
It can be opened up completely in the day time so you don't loose half the room, used as one big room or two smaller rooms with it's partition.
Do I get a warranty or certification with my bell tent?
All our canvas Bell Tents have a SGS certification and come with 12 month manufacturer's guarantee against manufacturing defects.
How long does it take to put up a bell tent and is it easy?
First time putting up a bell tent... 20min. Second time putting up a bell tent.... 15min. After that, it's literally a 10min job.
How To Set Up A Bell Tent & Take Down
Wondering how to set up a bell tent? Assembling and taking down a luxury bell tent is easy! It only takes one person approximately 15 minutes.
There is only one central pole plus the door frame. Peg and tighten the ropes and your bell tent is ready to go! Follow this link to get a full description on how to put up a bell tent, and just as important how to pack it away. How To Set Up A Bell Tent
Can I track my order?
Yes, add a mobile number E-mail or both at checkout, and we will update you with all tracking information needed.
Do I need to weather my Bell tent?
All new bell tents need to be weathered/seasoned, which means they need to get wet! You can do this by hosing down the bell tent completely. You can also have a test run by pitching the tent and letting the bell tent get completely saturated by either rain or even a morning’s due.
This will make sure your bell tent is weathered and completely watertight in heavy rain. There is a waterproofing agent that is applied to the canvas before it is woven, and it is this that needs to be soaked into the canvas whilst also expanding the fibers
sealing the bell tent.
Can I leave my Bell Tent up all year?
Having a Bell Tent up all year especially in the garden is a brilliant idea, just make sure you keep on top of keeping it clean and making sure the doors are open on the days you are not using it to prevent moisture build up.
Is the wind our friend?
Yes it is, and storm Brian back in 2017 is why we say this. But too much wind is always risky. Bell Tents have kept to the same design for a very long time and for good reason, they are extremely aerodynamic. They can tackle harsh weather fronts where a normal tent would not, but they are not designed for extreme weather conditions as all the weight and tension is all on the centre pole.
To make sure you get through those windy days just keep adjusting the guy ropes, making sure the pegs are secure and keep the centre pole straight.
We would not recommend camping in wind gusts over 40km/h and taking down any awnings on any windy days is a good idea.
How long will delivery take?
24 - 48 hours
How long does it take for my order to arrive?
All our bell tents and most of our products are collected from us the same they are ordered, tracked with next day delivery. For shipping into Europe delivery can take 5-7 days.
Do you offer trade discount?
Yes! We offer a discount to all our trade customers and also made some great friendships along the way.
We will issue you with your own unique discount code for all purchases, please get in touch mail@belltentsussex.co.uk or phone us on +44 (0) 1323 401400
Trade Customer? Supporting Your Glamping Business Success
At Bell Tent Sussex, we don’t just sell tents—we help you build a thriving glamping business. Our mission is to empower our trade customers with the tools, strategies, and support they need to hit the ground running and achieve extraordinary results.
