Luxury glamping pods launched at NEC Birmingham

AvantGlamp, the innovative luxury glamping brand, has opened its brand-new site at the NEC Birmingham with booking available now. 

Located in a private wooded area on the edge of Pendigo Lake, just a three-minute walk from the NEC, bp pulse LIVE, and Resorts World, the new glamping site offers a unique accommodation option for event-goers, business travellers, and ‘staycationers’ alike. 

The AvantGlamp resort will be delivered in phases.  Upon completion, the resort will feature 59 architecturally designed pods: 12 Overwater Suites with private terraces suspended above Pendigo Lake, one exclusive Presidential Suite complete with its own private hot tub and overwater terrace, and 46 Woodland Bungalows thoughtfully nestled among the trees.

Guests will have the option to choose between double or twin room layouts throughout the resort, making it ideal for couples, colleagues, and friends alike. 

Each pod is crafted to offer hotel-level comfort while immersing guests in the natural surroundings. All of the pods offer a luxury hotel experience with interiors that open seamlessly to a tranquil woodland setting or to an outstanding outdoor terrace set above the water.   

As part of its first phase launch, AvantGlamp is unveiling 11 luxury pods - self-contained units that combine the charm of nature with the comfort of a boutique hotel.

These pods are fully insulated and equipped with modern amenities, plush beds, private bathrooms with high-end toiletries, heating and air conditioning, Nespresso coffee machines, and smart TVs and Bluetooth speakers. 

AvantGlamp officially opens its doors this August, with bookings now available for the remainder of this year and 2026. The team can’t wait to welcome the very first guests to experience a new kind of luxury escape right in the heart of Birmingham. 

Currently available to book: 

• Five Woodland Bungalows – sleeping up to four guests
• Five Overwater Suites – sleeping up to four guests, each with a pxrivate overwater terrace and outdoor seating
• One Presidential Suite – sleeping up to six guests, featuring a private hot tub and extended overwater deck  

Calum MacLeod, founder of AvantGlamp, said: “Five years ago, this was just a dream to create something truly special and now, seeing it come to life is a really proud moment for us all.  

“We’ve worked hard to build an experience that feels like a unique hideaway, while still being right next to everything the NEC has to offer. We can’t wait for guests to experience it for themselves!” 

Sarah Harvey, chief development officer at the NEC Group, said: “We’re really excited to welcome AvantGlamp to the NEC. The pods look fantastic and will offer our visitors a truly elevated stay, whether they’re here for a concert, an exhibition, or any of our live experiences.” 

For more information, please visit the website.