Family campsites in Kent
Fancy a weekend away with the kids that doesn't cost the earth? Here's our guide to the best campsites right on your doorstep in Kent.
Thriftwood Park
A hidden gem in the heart of the Kent countryside at the top of Wrotham Hill, near Brands Hatch. It offers something for everyone, including an outdoor heated swimming pool, children’s play park, games room. Plus a licensed bar and lounge for the grown ups! It’s the perfect peaceful break with good on-site facilities set in eight acres of woodland.
Nearby: Bluewater, Brands Hatch
Broadhembury Caravan & Camping Park
A fantastic place to set up camp and spend family time together with excellent amenities and play facilities provided with children and babies in mind. The park in Ashford features warm spacious showers and toilets, with full underfloor central heating. A family bathroom is also available along with camper’s kitchen facilities including a fridge, chest freezer, microwave ovens and sinks.
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Nearby: Ashford Designer Outlet, the Stour Centre
Folkestone Camping and Caravanning Club
Set on a dramatic cliff top position with stunning views of the sea and chalky cliffs of the Folkestone-Dover coast. This site is perfect for dog owners to enjoy the scenic walking routes by the coast. WiFi is available for all campers. The site has a mix of grass and hardstand pitches and sits close to Folkestone’s harbour, promenade and sandy beach.
Nearby: White Cliffs of Dover, Tower Theatre, Folkestone harbour
Canterbury Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Only a mile away from Canterbury, it’s a great area to explore. This campsite also provides a whole new way of camping — Glamping! Rather than pitching up your own tent, you can rent canvas-wrapped luxury tents with cosy furnishings. They sleep up to six people comfortably with beds, a sofa, dining area and kitchen.
Nearby: Canterbury Cathedral, Westgate Towers, Whitstable beach, Wingham Wildlife Park, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury Heritage Museum
Birchington Vale Holiday Park
Just a few minutes drive from the North Kent Coast, Birchington Vale Holiday Park is set alongside four sandy bays and is the ideal location for windsurfing and sailing enthusiasts. The park has a heated swimming pool and great amenities for children including a play area, swing park, football area, tennis courts, amusements and arcades. Adults can wind-down and enjoy their evening in the club house.
Nearby: Sandy beaches, horse riding, Howletts Animal Park and Port Lympne Reserve
Tanner Farm Park
The perfect site if you and your family love the countryside. Surrounded by farmland in the Weald of Kent, this campsite in Marden is an ideal peaceful get-away. With a wide selection of pubs and restaurants in the nearby villages and towns enjoy a relaxing break at Tanner Farm Park.
Nearby: Bluebell Wood, Sissinghurst Castle, Leeds Castle, Kent Downs
Welsummer Camping
You can choose to set up your tent either in the woods or in the meadows at this camp near Maidstone. Wander around the footpaths or go on an invigorating hike across fields of rapeseed, past quaint churches and ancient manor houses. Welsummer camp offers organic gardens and free-range chickens providing fresh eggs and seasonal produce for sale in their campsite shop.
Nearby: Bodiam Castle, Cranbrook Windmill,
