Best Family Tents 2025

Choosing the right family tent isn’t just about size — it’s about comfort, reliability, and how well it fits your camping style. Whether you're planning a long summer holiday or a quick weekend break, the best tents for families in 2025 deliver great living space, simple pitching, and trustworthy weather protection. At WM Camping, we’ve used our 40+ years of experience to select this year’s standout models for families.

Quick Comparison Table

Vango Savannah 600XL Poled Tent

The Savannah 600XL is one of the most solid poled tents in the Vango range. Its Sentinel DynamicWeave fabric and PowerFlex® fibreglass poles provide a strong structure that stands up well in varied conditions. With a large living area, sewn-in groundsheet, and king-size darkened bedrooms, this is a family tent built for longer holidays and unpredictable UK weather.

Key features:

• Sleeps 6 across flexible bedroom layout

• Sentinel fabric with 4,000mm HH waterproofing

• TBS®II system for extra wind stability

• Built-in awning and drop-down doorstep for accessibility

• Diamond Clear Windows and AirZone ventilation

Ideal for: Families wanting a reliable, spacious poled tent with plenty of internal comfort and strong weather protection.

Vango Sherwood Air 600XL

For families who want less time pitching and more time relaxing, the Sherwood Air 600XL is a strong contender. Its AirBeam® structure inflates in just 14 minutes, and the pre-angled beams help increase headroom and wind resistance. The 5,000mm HH Sentinel Excel fabric gives added reassurance on wet-weather trips.

Key features:

• Fast 14-minute pitch time with AirBeam® tech

• Spacious living area and built-in front awning

• Midnight Bedrooms with toggled dividers

• Fully sewn-in groundsheet and zipped privacy curtains

• Includes Smart Pack roller bag for transport

Ideal for: Busy families who want quick setup and premium comfort.

Vango Savannah Air 600XL

Sharing its name and footprint with the poled version, the Savannah Air 600XL uses inflatable beams to cut pitching time to just 12 minutes. It features queen-size darkened bedrooms, a double-section living space, and a pre-attached awning. Combined with excellent ventilation and Vango’s SkyTrack system for hanging lights or organisers, it’s a great all-rounder.

Key features:

• Quick 12-minute pitching

• AirZone panels and sewn-in groundsheet

• Queen-size Midnight Bedrooms (60cm per person)

• Large pre-attached awning and drop-down door step

• Sentinel fabric with ColourLok Eco™ UV treatment

Ideal for: Families needing fast setup and generous indoor space.

Outdoor Revolution Camp Star 600

The Camp Star 600 is a top pick for families on a tighter budget who still want comfort, space, and reliability. With an enclosed front porch, mesh ventilation, and a 2/2/2 bedroom layout, it ticks all the boxes. Best of all, it comes with a footprint groundsheet and carpet included — boosting both comfort and value.

Key features:

• 3,000mm HH 120HDE all-weather fabric

• Twilight darkened bedrooms with optional dividers

• Fully enclosed front porch

• Zip-back side door and Phoenix mesh

• Includes carpet and footprint

Ideal for: Budget-conscious families wanting an inflatable tent with plenty of extras.

Easy Camp Skarvan 6

This tunnel-style poled tent is a great value option with enough comfort features for a full family holiday. It includes SleepTight darkened bedrooms, organiser pockets, mesh doors, and a sewn-in groundsheet. The Skarvan 6 is designed with simplicity in mind, from colour-coded poles to flexible bedroom configurations.

Key features:

• Waterproof WeatherGuard 3000 polyester (3,000mm HH)

• Spacious living area with standing height

• Mesh ventilation and roll-up privacy curtains

• Removable bedroom divider

• Cable entry point and storage pockets

Ideal for: Families looking for an affordable tent that still feels well thought-out.

Easy Camp Vaulen Tipi

For families who want something different, the Vaulen Tipi is a fun and functional option. It sleeps up to seven people in a single open-plan bedroom. Its single-pole design means it pitches in minutes, and features like bunting, mesh windows, and organiser pockets give it character as well as comfort.

Key features:

• Lightweight design with 10.8kg pack weight

• 3,000mm HH waterproofing and sewn-in groundsheet

• Mesh vents and covered roof vent

• Central pole with lantern hanging point

• Glamping-style bunting and six organiser pockets

Ideal for: Families or groups after a simple, sociable, and quick-pitch tent.

Which Tent is Right for You?

With new fabrics, faster pitching methods, and clever layouts, family tents continue to improve year on year. The best choice comes down to what you value most — whether that’s speed, structure, budget, or extras. Here’s a quick recap:

• Best for fast setup: Vango Savannah Air 600XL

• Best poled tent: Vango Savannah 600XL

• Best value bundle: Outdoor Revolution Camp Star 600

• Best for festivals or glamping: Easy Camp Vaulen Tipi

Explore our full range of family tents here, or get in touch with our team for advice on the right tent for your next trip.