- Camping with pets allowed
Dog-friendly camping near Maldon
92% (801) • 609 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Maldon
The Meadow @ Waples Mill
1. The Meadow @ Waples Mill
95%
(40)
28km from Maldon · 12 units
Spacious grass pitches in the green Essex countryside
A 15-minute drive to Chelmsford; 40 minutes to Audley End
Tractor rides on site; firepits provided for campfires. Rural walks,
How about proper farm activities like tractor rides (ask site staff for details)?
The place to find all this is The Meadow at Waples Mill, an Essex farm site between Chelmsford and Dunmow (and about 15 minutes’ drive from both). This family-friendly site is handy for walks on the Essex Way and other local footpaths, and tractor and trailer rides around the farm are organised on alternate days to give guests a glimpse into agricultural life.
Activities complete for the day, it's time to chill out, and that should be easy here – all pitches have access to toilets and hot showers in a trailer close by, and firepits are provided so you can have a safe campfire (with wood available to buy on site and a great farm shop 10 minutes’ drive away for fireside snacks).
Pitches themselves are large (please note only one tent per pitch is allowed), well kept and well spaced within a meadow that backs onto the River Roding. Dogs are welcome, and there are plenty of places to take them for a walk nearby.
London folk looking for a quick escape to the countryside, this is a place to bear in mind – it’s only about an hour and quarter by road from the city.
Campfires
Showers
from
£24
/ night
Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid
2. Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid
90%
(20)
29km from Maldon · 39 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Update we allow cars ad camper and this land has a special energy. Set in the valley with the hillside gives 360 degrees view of natural landscape. Wethersfield Eco Project is the historic parkland of Wethersfield Manor. Veteren Oaks and Sequoia Grace the woodland hillside with badgers and foxes in the sandy hills, buzzards and kites soaring the ponds full of dragonfly.
Great space for a family or romantic getaway or larger group party. If you are a group under 10 people please expect to share the space with others but we'll ensure you have your own private area!
Bring your sound system and have your own party or event.
Music must be off after 11pm as houses are 500metres away.
Price is per adult 16 or over per night 11am to 11am checkout. Late checkout or day rate til 5pm is 10 per adult. Kids free. Dogs are 5 pounds.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£27
/ night
Gemini Camp
3. Gemini Camp
100%
(11)
38km from Maldon · 1 unit
Glamping stays in a cabin on a private six-acre nature reserve in Essex
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£56
/ night
Painters Farm Campsite
4. Painters Farm Campsite
99%
(38)
48km from Maldon · 46 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Nestled beside the village of Painters Forstal, Faversham, Kent.
Our two acre orchard site with grass pitches.
The campsite lies within seventeen acres on the slope of The Kent Downs, a designated area of natural beauty.
The Alma ale house at the edge of the farm serves Shepherds Neame and hot meals all year round.
Two acre quiet cherry orchard site based around a Tudor Manor house 1547 that gives its name to our village. Surrounded by orchards and open countryside but within easy reach of Faversham, Whitstable and Canterbury. Pitches for tents, campervans, motorhomes and touring caravans with or without electric hook up on a level grassy site. Pets are welcome and a crew member is always around the reception or farm to help out.
The Campsite is open from 1st march until 31st October.
The local area is awash with things to do. Faversham once the busiest port in 17th century England for its wool trade has the longest complete medieval street in the country. A wealth of little shops, cafes and pubs as well as the country’s oldest family owned brewery Shepherd Neame.
Whitstable sitting just along the coast, famed for its Oysters and Sunsets is a fun beachside community bustling in the summer months and hauntingly bleak in the winter ones. The World Heritage sites of Canterbury are just a fifteen minute trip away with all its well documented history and plentiful shops and eateries.
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Showers
from
£26
/ night
Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping
5. Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping
95%
(104)
52km from Maldon · 41 units · Tents, Glamping
Pitches, bell tents and a gypsy caravan on the outskirts of Canterbury
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£11
/ night
Secluded Woodland Camp
6. Secluded Woodland Camp
95%
(10)
52km from Maldon · 27 units · Tents, Glamping
Glamp or pitch up here in our secluded and peaceful mini off-grid site combining both field and forest.
We have a shared under cover space and also an outdoor fire-pit to gather more than 20 people comfortably. There is a simple compost loo for your use with hand-washing and dish washing area outside. And the rest is all Mother nature! There is no running water or drinking water. You will need to bring your own. No electricity points or WIFI are in the campsite and no masts nearby so enjoy the EMF cleanse.
Whether you chose to stay in the ancient woodland or the herbal pasture, you will feel the benefits of reconnecting with yourself in nature, breathing the clean air and hearing the birds singing. The parking is 800m away and there is minimal tractor use so you can imagine yourself roaming the fields and forest of England in days gone by.
Fitness required. It's a long walk from the car park to the campsite. Trolleys provided.
Campfires
Picnic table
Cooking equipment
from
£12
/ night
Barn Owl Camping
7. Barn Owl Camping
97%
(18)
53km from Maldon · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Dog-friendly camping and shepherd’s huts in rural Suffolk
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
The Nut Plat Retreat
8. The Nut Plat Retreat
93%
(73)
59km from Maldon · 3 units
Antique living wagons on the banks of the River Bourne, with a charming orchard setting, a pub down the lane and a history unlike anywhere else
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£88
/ night
Far and Away Camping
9. Far and Away Camping
100%
(18)
60km from Maldon · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Nestled within the heart of the Kent countryside, Far and Away allows you to escape into a rural, peaceful and wild campsite. The skies are full of song birds and birds of prey, hot air balloons dominate the still summer evenings and there is always a spitfire or biplane circling from the local aerodrome. With close to zero light pollution, the night skies are a stunning way to end the day not to mention Far and Away sunrise and sunsets are also worth staying up for!
Immerse yourself in the heart of the beautiful Kent countryside and take advantage of the many public footpaths around the campsite. Far and Away is 1.2 miles away from Headcorn village where you can find a host of local amenities, shops, pubs and restaurants.
There is also a host of National Trust sites within a short drive including Sissinghurst Castle and many wonderful villages to visit including medieval Biddenden and the magical market town of Tenterden. Next to junction 8 of the M20 there is also Leeds Castle, only a 20 minute drive from Far and Away and the Big Cat Sanctuary is only a few fields away. At night you can hear the roar of the wild cats really making it feel like you are Far and Away!
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£18
/ night
Holistic Woods Wild Campsite
10. Holistic Woods Wild Campsite
94%
(183)
61km from Maldon · 47 units · Tents, Motorhomes
We are a wild campsite with character and history.
Our most popular pitch is our beautiful SSSI woodland.
There are only 25 pitches available. We have a mid wild pitch on the outskirts of the woods, lovely grassed area between trees. Our top field is perfect for motorhomes & caravans.
Plenty of space to breath and relax. Located on the stunning heathlands of the Sutton Heath. We are surrounded by beautiful woodland walks, including the Sandlings walk and just 10 minutes from the river Deben.
We have a bus stop at the top of the track and Melton train station is a 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive. There are access points onto public footpaths, leading to Rendlesham Forest. A famous site for UFOs! Sutton Hoo is a stone's throw away. Bring your bikes and explore the area on wheels.
There is water access and portaloos. We do not have showers yet. Blue/grey waste must be taken away. LEAVE NO TRACE
Campfires
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
The Hare lodge
11. The Hare lodge
100%
(11)
63km from Maldon · 2 units
Luxury safari tent glamping on a rural Kent farm within walking distance of the local vineyards yet speedily reached from London
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£233
/ night
Knowler Farm Wild Camping
12. Knowler Farm Wild Camping
100%
(35)
65km from Maldon · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
We are a family friendly site and have something for everyone!
Offering Wild Camping and bespoke and unique Glamping stays!
On site Cafe, serving hot and cold food, fresh coffee and delicious homemade cakes. open 7 days a week!
Friendly Farm animals including miniture shetland ponies who you can book to spend time with and even take for a walk!
Our very own Double Decker bus, hosting bookable weekend toddlers play and craft workshops.
On-site Gym- fully kitted out with all the equiptment required for a full holiday workout! Classes and Personal training sessions also available!
Bush-Craft, Archery and Forrest School weekend workshops including Den building, woodland crafts and more, delivered by our qualified and friendly staff.
Friday night Wood-fired Pizza (available to Pre-Order)
Throughout the Summer, we host a variety of events such as Family Festivals, Wellness and Well-being retreats, gig nights and workshops. Check out our socails to see what's coming up next!
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
Frittenden Orchard
13. Frittenden Orchard
97%
(18)
66km from Maldon · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Frittenden Orchard offers a unique camping experience nestled among fruit trees on a Kent farm near Staplehurst. Here's a breakdown of what you can expect:
Accommodation: Grass pitches for tents, touring caravans, and motorhomes are available within the orchards. Off-grid camping provides a back-to-nature experience.
Wildlife and Nature: Guests can explore the 11-acre woodland wildlife haven surrounding the camping fields, offering opportunities to spot foxes, badgers, and deer.
Activities: Start your day with morning tai chi classes, suitable for beginners. Diane your host can suggest local walks and sightseeing activities.
Food: Free-range eggs from the farm's hens and freshly picked strawberries are available. Guests can also bring grills for barbecues or visit the nearby village pub for meals.
Facilities: While there's no electricity on-site, amenities include wifi, ice-pack freezing, and charging facilities for devices.
Local Area: Frittenden village, just five minutes' drive away, Sisinghurst village ha offers a convenient store for locally sourced produce. Additionally the local pub is within walking distance with locally sourced ingredients. Sisinghurst castle - walking distance or 5 mins drive
Restrictions and Regulations:
The site does not have shower facilities.
Certain dog breeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not accepted
Potable water
from
£24
/ night
The Sunnyfield Campsite
14. The Sunnyfield Campsite
94%
(99)
66km from Maldon · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Looking for a place where you can camp, glamp and campervan together with friends? The Sunnyfield is the place.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£38
/ night
Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
15. Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
100%
(20)
69km from Maldon · 8 units · Tents, Glamping
Simple camping and comfortable glamping amongst organic fruit trees, wild flowers and woodland, bordering an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with some of the darkest night skies in Europe. In the beautiful High Weald of Kent, Tash and Nick have been running May Tree Orchard's low-impact, nature-friendly, seasonal campsite, Plum Camping, for the last 5 years.
The Soil Association certified organic land is full of wild flowers and surrounded by woodland and other orchards. Electricity and hot water for showers and washing up is solar generated. So you can charge your phone if necessary, but we'd recommend stargazing and enjoying the quiet warmth of friends and family around an evening fire instead.
Bring your own tent, stay in the delightful hand-made shepherd’s hut or stylish caravan, or hire the whole May Tree Orchard space. Numbers are kept low here so that there is always plenty of room for everyone, as well as peace and quiet.
The campsite is an hour and a half drive from London and a 20 min walk to the sleepy and pretty village of Goudhurst, with pubs selling great food and two local shops for self-catering. There are also two excellent farm shops within walking distance.
Close to May Tree Orchard, there are walks via Sissinghurst, Scotney and Bodiam Castle, and water activities on the River Rother and at Bewl Water. Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is a ten-minute drive from the campsite and the coast around Hastings and Rye is just over 30 minutes.
An amazing independent food business, Growing Communities, sells pears, apples and plums grown at the orchard in their box scheme serving North and South London, and you can also buy them from the Pear Necessities stall at Stoke Newington Farmers Market. Delicious apple juice and tasty chutney made from the organic apples grown in the orchard are available to purchase on site, as well as plum preserve and orchard plums.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£12
/ night
Coxhill Camping
16. Coxhill Camping
100%
(51)
70km from Maldon · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Relaxed camping in a field close to Dover and Canterbury
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£18
/ night
Glassenbury Camping
17. Glassenbury Camping
99%
(65)
71km from Maldon · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Eco camping in the heart of the High Weald and Kent's castle country
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£14
/ night
Star Field Camping
18. Star Field Camping
97%
(62)
72km from Maldon · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Off-grid camping and glamping in the High Weald of Kent with campfires, acres of space and a farm shop on site
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
Greenhill Glamping
19. Greenhill Glamping
100%
(31)
75km from Maldon · 2 units
Impeccably restored huts from the late 19th-century, kitted out for couples with king-sized beds, wood-burning stoves and views over the Kent Downs
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£160
/ night
Willow Grove Farm Glamping
20. Willow Grove Farm Glamping
100%
(12)
80km from Maldon · 13 units
Furnished bell tents with private shower rooms, great for gatherings and get togethers.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£150
/ night
92% (801) • 609 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Maldon
The Meadow @ Waples Mill
1. The Meadow @ Waples Mill
95%
(40)
28km from Maldon · 12 units
Spacious grass pitches in the green Essex countryside
A 15-minute drive to Chelmsford; 40 minutes to Audley End
Tractor rides on site; firepits provided for campfires. Rural walks,
How about proper farm activities like tractor rides (ask site staff for details)?
The place to find all this is The Meadow at Waples Mill, an Essex farm site between Chelmsford and Dunmow (and about 15 minutes’ drive from both). This family-friendly site is handy for walks on the Essex Way and other local footpaths, and tractor and trailer rides around the farm are organised on alternate days to give guests a glimpse into agricultural life.
Activities complete for the day, it's time to chill out, and that should be easy here – all pitches have access to toilets and hot showers in a trailer close by, and firepits are provided so you can have a safe campfire (with wood available to buy on site and a great farm shop 10 minutes’ drive away for fireside snacks).
Pitches themselves are large (please note only one tent per pitch is allowed), well kept and well spaced within a meadow that backs onto the River Roding. Dogs are welcome, and there are plenty of places to take them for a walk nearby.
London folk looking for a quick escape to the countryside, this is a place to bear in mind – it’s only about an hour and quarter by road from the city.
Campfires
Showers
from
£24
/ night
Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid
2. Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid
90%
(20)
29km from Maldon · 39 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Update we allow cars ad camper and this land has a special energy. Set in the valley with the hillside gives 360 degrees view of natural landscape. Wethersfield Eco Project is the historic parkland of Wethersfield Manor. Veteren Oaks and Sequoia Grace the woodland hillside with badgers and foxes in the sandy hills, buzzards and kites soaring the ponds full of dragonfly.
Great space for a family or romantic getaway or larger group party. If you are a group under 10 people please expect to share the space with others but we'll ensure you have your own private area!
Bring your sound system and have your own party or event.
Music must be off after 11pm as houses are 500metres away.
Price is per adult 16 or over per night 11am to 11am checkout. Late checkout or day rate til 5pm is 10 per adult. Kids free. Dogs are 5 pounds.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£27
/ night
Gemini Camp
3. Gemini Camp
100%
(11)
38km from Maldon · 1 unit
Glamping stays in a cabin on a private six-acre nature reserve in Essex
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£56
/ night
Painters Farm Campsite
4. Painters Farm Campsite
99%
(38)
48km from Maldon · 46 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Nestled beside the village of Painters Forstal, Faversham, Kent.
Our two acre orchard site with grass pitches.
The campsite lies within seventeen acres on the slope of The Kent Downs, a designated area of natural beauty.
The Alma ale house at the edge of the farm serves Shepherds Neame and hot meals all year round.
Two acre quiet cherry orchard site based around a Tudor Manor house 1547 that gives its name to our village. Surrounded by orchards and open countryside but within easy reach of Faversham, Whitstable and Canterbury. Pitches for tents, campervans, motorhomes and touring caravans with or without electric hook up on a level grassy site. Pets are welcome and a crew member is always around the reception or farm to help out.
The Campsite is open from 1st march until 31st October.
The local area is awash with things to do. Faversham once the busiest port in 17th century England for its wool trade has the longest complete medieval street in the country. A wealth of little shops, cafes and pubs as well as the country’s oldest family owned brewery Shepherd Neame.
Whitstable sitting just along the coast, famed for its Oysters and Sunsets is a fun beachside community bustling in the summer months and hauntingly bleak in the winter ones. The World Heritage sites of Canterbury are just a fifteen minute trip away with all its well documented history and plentiful shops and eateries.
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Showers
from
£26
/ night
Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping
5. Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping
95%
(104)
52km from Maldon · 41 units · Tents, Glamping
Pitches, bell tents and a gypsy caravan on the outskirts of Canterbury
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£11
/ night
Secluded Woodland Camp
6. Secluded Woodland Camp
95%
(10)
52km from Maldon · 27 units · Tents, Glamping
Glamp or pitch up here in our secluded and peaceful mini off-grid site combining both field and forest.
We have a shared under cover space and also an outdoor fire-pit to gather more than 20 people comfortably. There is a simple compost loo for your use with hand-washing and dish washing area outside. And the rest is all Mother nature! There is no running water or drinking water. You will need to bring your own. No electricity points or WIFI are in the campsite and no masts nearby so enjoy the EMF cleanse.
Whether you chose to stay in the ancient woodland or the herbal pasture, you will feel the benefits of reconnecting with yourself in nature, breathing the clean air and hearing the birds singing. The parking is 800m away and there is minimal tractor use so you can imagine yourself roaming the fields and forest of England in days gone by.
Fitness required. It's a long walk from the car park to the campsite. Trolleys provided.
Campfires
Picnic table
Cooking equipment
from
£12
/ night
Barn Owl Camping
7. Barn Owl Camping
97%
(18)
53km from Maldon · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Dog-friendly camping and shepherd’s huts in rural Suffolk
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
The Nut Plat Retreat
8. The Nut Plat Retreat
93%
(73)
59km from Maldon · 3 units
Antique living wagons on the banks of the River Bourne, with a charming orchard setting, a pub down the lane and a history unlike anywhere else
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£88
/ night
Far and Away Camping
9. Far and Away Camping
100%
(18)
60km from Maldon · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Nestled within the heart of the Kent countryside, Far and Away allows you to escape into a rural, peaceful and wild campsite. The skies are full of song birds and birds of prey, hot air balloons dominate the still summer evenings and there is always a spitfire or biplane circling from the local aerodrome. With close to zero light pollution, the night skies are a stunning way to end the day not to mention Far and Away sunrise and sunsets are also worth staying up for!
Immerse yourself in the heart of the beautiful Kent countryside and take advantage of the many public footpaths around the campsite. Far and Away is 1.2 miles away from Headcorn village where you can find a host of local amenities, shops, pubs and restaurants.
There is also a host of National Trust sites within a short drive including Sissinghurst Castle and many wonderful villages to visit including medieval Biddenden and the magical market town of Tenterden. Next to junction 8 of the M20 there is also Leeds Castle, only a 20 minute drive from Far and Away and the Big Cat Sanctuary is only a few fields away. At night you can hear the roar of the wild cats really making it feel like you are Far and Away!
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£18
/ night
Holistic Woods Wild Campsite
10. Holistic Woods Wild Campsite
94%
(183)
61km from Maldon · 47 units · Tents, Motorhomes
We are a wild campsite with character and history.
Our most popular pitch is our beautiful SSSI woodland.
There are only 25 pitches available. We have a mid wild pitch on the outskirts of the woods, lovely grassed area between trees. Our top field is perfect for motorhomes & caravans.
Plenty of space to breath and relax. Located on the stunning heathlands of the Sutton Heath. We are surrounded by beautiful woodland walks, including the Sandlings walk and just 10 minutes from the river Deben.
We have a bus stop at the top of the track and Melton train station is a 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive. There are access points onto public footpaths, leading to Rendlesham Forest. A famous site for UFOs! Sutton Hoo is a stone's throw away. Bring your bikes and explore the area on wheels.
There is water access and portaloos. We do not have showers yet. Blue/grey waste must be taken away. LEAVE NO TRACE
Campfires
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
The Hare lodge
11. The Hare lodge
100%
(11)
63km from Maldon · 2 units
Luxury safari tent glamping on a rural Kent farm within walking distance of the local vineyards yet speedily reached from London
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£233
/ night
Knowler Farm Wild Camping
12. Knowler Farm Wild Camping
100%
(35)
65km from Maldon · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
We are a family friendly site and have something for everyone!
Offering Wild Camping and bespoke and unique Glamping stays!
On site Cafe, serving hot and cold food, fresh coffee and delicious homemade cakes. open 7 days a week!
Friendly Farm animals including miniture shetland ponies who you can book to spend time with and even take for a walk!
Our very own Double Decker bus, hosting bookable weekend toddlers play and craft workshops.
On-site Gym- fully kitted out with all the equiptment required for a full holiday workout! Classes and Personal training sessions also available!
Bush-Craft, Archery and Forrest School weekend workshops including Den building, woodland crafts and more, delivered by our qualified and friendly staff.
Friday night Wood-fired Pizza (available to Pre-Order)
Throughout the Summer, we host a variety of events such as Family Festivals, Wellness and Well-being retreats, gig nights and workshops. Check out our socails to see what's coming up next!
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
Frittenden Orchard
13. Frittenden Orchard
97%
(18)
66km from Maldon · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Frittenden Orchard offers a unique camping experience nestled among fruit trees on a Kent farm near Staplehurst. Here's a breakdown of what you can expect:
Accommodation: Grass pitches for tents, touring caravans, and motorhomes are available within the orchards. Off-grid camping provides a back-to-nature experience.
Wildlife and Nature: Guests can explore the 11-acre woodland wildlife haven surrounding the camping fields, offering opportunities to spot foxes, badgers, and deer.
Activities: Start your day with morning tai chi classes, suitable for beginners. Diane your host can suggest local walks and sightseeing activities.
Food: Free-range eggs from the farm's hens and freshly picked strawberries are available. Guests can also bring grills for barbecues or visit the nearby village pub for meals.
Facilities: While there's no electricity on-site, amenities include wifi, ice-pack freezing, and charging facilities for devices.
Local Area: Frittenden village, just five minutes' drive away, Sisinghurst village ha offers a convenient store for locally sourced produce. Additionally the local pub is within walking distance with locally sourced ingredients. Sisinghurst castle - walking distance or 5 mins drive
Restrictions and Regulations:
The site does not have shower facilities.
Certain dog breeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not accepted
Potable water
from
£24
/ night
The Sunnyfield Campsite
14. The Sunnyfield Campsite
94%
(99)
66km from Maldon · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Looking for a place where you can camp, glamp and campervan together with friends? The Sunnyfield is the place.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£38
/ night
Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
15. Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
100%
(20)
69km from Maldon · 8 units · Tents, Glamping
Simple camping and comfortable glamping amongst organic fruit trees, wild flowers and woodland, bordering an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with some of the darkest night skies in Europe. In the beautiful High Weald of Kent, Tash and Nick have been running May Tree Orchard's low-impact, nature-friendly, seasonal campsite, Plum Camping, for the last 5 years.
The Soil Association certified organic land is full of wild flowers and surrounded by woodland and other orchards. Electricity and hot water for showers and washing up is solar generated. So you can charge your phone if necessary, but we'd recommend stargazing and enjoying the quiet warmth of friends and family around an evening fire instead.
Bring your own tent, stay in the delightful hand-made shepherd’s hut or stylish caravan, or hire the whole May Tree Orchard space. Numbers are kept low here so that there is always plenty of room for everyone, as well as peace and quiet.
The campsite is an hour and a half drive from London and a 20 min walk to the sleepy and pretty village of Goudhurst, with pubs selling great food and two local shops for self-catering. There are also two excellent farm shops within walking distance.
Close to May Tree Orchard, there are walks via Sissinghurst, Scotney and Bodiam Castle, and water activities on the River Rother and at Bewl Water. Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is a ten-minute drive from the campsite and the coast around Hastings and Rye is just over 30 minutes.
An amazing independent food business, Growing Communities, sells pears, apples and plums grown at the orchard in their box scheme serving North and South London, and you can also buy them from the Pear Necessities stall at Stoke Newington Farmers Market. Delicious apple juice and tasty chutney made from the organic apples grown in the orchard are available to purchase on site, as well as plum preserve and orchard plums.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£12
/ night
Coxhill Camping
16. Coxhill Camping
100%
(51)
70km from Maldon · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Relaxed camping in a field close to Dover and Canterbury
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£18
/ night
Glassenbury Camping
17. Glassenbury Camping
99%
(65)
71km from Maldon · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Eco camping in the heart of the High Weald and Kent's castle country
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£14
/ night
Star Field Camping
18. Star Field Camping
97%
(62)
72km from Maldon · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Off-grid camping and glamping in the High Weald of Kent with campfires, acres of space and a farm shop on site
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
Greenhill Glamping
19. Greenhill Glamping
100%
(31)
75km from Maldon · 2 units
Impeccably restored huts from the late 19th-century, kitted out for couples with king-sized beds, wood-burning stoves and views over the Kent Downs
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£160
/ night
Willow Grove Farm Glamping
20. Willow Grove Farm Glamping
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(12)
80km from Maldon · 13 units
Furnished bell tents with private shower rooms, great for gatherings and get togethers.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£150
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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corinne
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Love visiting here always great for hot tenting for the winter as the ground is never bogged and have always been made welcome
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Adam
3 weeks ago
Tent
Good time for natural woods and friendly staff
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Theo
February 2026
Tent
With kids
We had a great time at this site. Host is super welcoming, helpful and polite. Campsite has wild vibes but well maintained and clean. Great for hammock too!
One of my absolute favourite campsites.
Will be back again in no time.
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Pearce
January 2026
Tent
With kids
Staff are very helpful, fantastic opportunity to do some great outdoor camping.
Would highly recommend.
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Mark
December 2025
Tent
What an amazing find. I love this place. Back to basics, left me alone , the woods to myself , tranquility at its best . Met Mark who brought the wood to me in his 1930s tractor , lovely fella . Sat round my fire , cooked my food and fell asleep listening to the owls talk away .. I shall definitely be back , great value and stunning place
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Matt
December 2025
Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat
The cabin was homely, warm and comfy. Plenty of logs provided for the burner. The hot tub is surrounded by trees and when the stars come out a lovely place to wallow. Nice country pub on doorstep. Would recommend.
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Catarina
December 2025
5 m travel trailer
With kids
Plain and simple holistic experience no gimmicks or frills. The best I've been to in a while the staff are lovely the surrounding are as nature intended. I will be back for sure
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erin
November 2025
Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat
Highly recommend, my partner and I had a great time at Finlay’s cabin. It was exactly what we were looking for in terms of: how remote & private it was, outdoor and indoor fire & the hot tub! We also loved the unique structure and authentic feel… however a few things to note, for the cost per night(£180) I would expect: body wash & shampoo / hairdryer, better kitchen essentials, the coffee left was almost empty for example and old stuff was left in the fridge& top shelf was left completely wet.. I know it’s ‘small’ things but for the price you’d expect these things to be attended to.. for us we didn’t mind too much, but would have made the experience a lot nicer to have these things to improve the overall feel and experience. Also I felt that in terms of cleanliness, it could have been cleaner, many cobwebs & spiders, hair and dirt in the bath tub, messy outdoor porch area; we wanted to use the outdoor bbq and had to clean it very well ourselves.. for the price you would expect it to be clean and ready to use with coals etc however we had to make do with the indoor logs with no fire starter as only option was the chemical indoor one which we didn’t want to use to cook food on.. making it difficult. The hotub area is lovely, however we wanted to use it at night which proved difficult as no outdoor lightning, and indoor torch didn’t work.. some lanterns outside would be a great addition. Duncan was a kind host and has a very special plot!
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István Ferenc
November 2025
Tent
I really enjoyed like always. Thank you Joe.
Beautiful place for solitude.
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chris
November 2025
8 m travel trailer
Holistic Woods is exactly that.. the tranquility, no light pollution.. it was amazing, quiet and the first time for as long as I can remember my brain switched off from the noise of life.. can't wait to get back and chill out
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David
November 2025
3 nights at The Nut Plat Retreat
Such a beautiful spot, we took Ransoms for 3 nights. Everything we needed was ready for us, nice kitchen and a lovely hot tub. The host is very friendly and helpful. Don’t miss out on The Kentish Rifleman’s Pie and a Pint on Tuesdays and walks through Plaxtol, Igtham moat, and the green fields.
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Adam
November 2025
8 m Class B
With kids
Very nice location for stargazing lovely atmosphere exactly as described
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Julie
November 2025
4 m travel trailer
Amazing place .and very close to local attractions and nice walks ..very helpful friendly people ..relaxing peaceful ..loads of wildlife ..I’ll be going back would definitely recommend if you like rustic /nature..
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Martin
November 2025
Tent
We had a great time camping here in early November. It was just us, and the surroundings are really nice. You could hear the nearby road at times but otherwise it was everything you’d like from wild camping. We’ll be back.
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George
November 2025
Tent
This spot was perfect. Despite it being November and seeing a little more rain than we probably would have liked it didn’t take away the experience. Jayne was accommodating to our needs allowing us a fire pit as it was out of season. Would be back!
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John
October 2025
Tent
Had very chilled 2 nights accept for the wet and windy night and was just me on site, Joe was helpful when arrived, just me and my hammock can’t wait to go back.
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Connor
October 2025
Tent
With pets
We really enjoyed our stay! Lovely campsite, we had the woodlands all to ourselves and enjoyed exploring the local footpaths and seeing the animals on the farm. Our dog loved it! The host Jon was very helpful and insightful with the local area. Will definitely be returning in the future!
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DONGHYUN
October 2025
With kids
it was great place! great glamping! host is great!
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Sunghwan
October 2025
With kids
My family really enjoyed one night glamping at this lovely site. It is very quiet and cozy place. Best for family fun and rest.
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Alan
October 2025
Tent
With kids
Well worth the drive. Really nice site. Definitely be going back
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In the countryside around the town there are a handful of campsites and glamping sites to choose from, though, as always, only the very best of them make it onto our Hipcamp shortlist.