96% (655) • 361 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Kent Coast
Berty the yurty
1. Berty the yurty
94%
(18)
1 unit · Glamping · Canterbury, Kent, South East England
Our beautiful handmade yurt is set amongst an ancient orchard on an idyllic smallholding, nestled between the Kent Downs AONB and Kent's spectacular coastline.
The smallholding itself is a slice of rural Kent with free-range chickens just a stone’s throw away, you’ll soon be making some fairly unique friends.
We have such a great location, Canterbury is just 10 minutes drive away and the trendy coastal town of Whitstable can be reached within 20 minutes.
Berty the yurty is 5 metres in diameter and comfortably sleeps 2 adults and an infant. Inside Berty you'll find a super comfy double bed, tea and coffee making facilities, a cracking little wood burning stove, table and two chairs and a mini-fridge to keep those all important beverages ice cold. We'll make sure there are some essential local food items from the farm (bread, eggs, milk, butter) waiting for you when you arrive.
Outside you an outdoor kitchen space to cook, outdoor patio eating area, camp fire, as well as a composting toilet, hot shower and washing up facilities adjacent to Berty, which are exclusively for your use.
Berty is tucked away at the far end of the smallholding on the edge of a 20 acre accessible ancient woodland with bluebells flowering in the months of April & May. The small holding is home to free range chickens and other animals. Eggs are complimentary and we're more than happy to arrange for you to collect them yourself if you're in a 'hunter/gatherer' sort of mood as well as a loaf of bread, milk, butter and apple juice.
Our rural location is truly fantastic! You'll instantly feel the stresses and strains of everyday life disappear as you soak up the delightful Kent countryside and adjacent ancient woodland. The picturesque Stour valley is just down the road, Canterbury and it's cathedral are only 10 mins away and Kent's extensive coastline can be reached in less than 20 mins. Some delightful pubs and restaurants can be found in Canterbury, and you are spoilt for choice when it comes to top quality country pubs in the local area.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£105
/ night
Remote Cabin w/ Unspoiled Views
2. Remote Cabin w/ Unspoiled Views
86%
(7)
1 unit · Glamping · Canterbury, England
Escape to a truly ROMANTIC off-grid getaway, offering an awe-inspiring SUNSET view that will leave you breathless. Experience absolute serenity as the twinkling stars illuminate the night sky, creating a mesmerizing ambiance with the warmth of a crackling wood fireplace. Nestled within the Kent Downs Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just 6 miles from Canterbury, our secluded retreat provides pure tranquility. In The Guardian's list of the Top 10 Best UK Off-Grid Retreats (Dog Friendly)
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£104
/ night
Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
3. Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
100%
(20)
8 units · Tents, Glamping · Goudhurst, Kent, South East England
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
Lee Wick Farm Cottages & Glamping
4. Lee Wick Farm Cottages & Glamping
8 units · Glamping · England
We have a total of 20 cabins, 3 tent pitches and 3 pitches for touring caravans or motorhome.
Lee Wick Lane is a beautiful secluded location near the historic village of St. Osyth, with our nearest city being Colchester, a similarly historic roman city.
We are surrounded by fields and are really near the sea with the Colne Point Nature reserve on our doorstep.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£165
/ night
Knowler Farm Wild Camping
5. Knowler Farm Wild Camping
100%
(35)
15 units · Tents, Motorhomes · England
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
96% (655) • 361 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Kent Coast
Berty the yurty
1. Berty the yurty
94%
(18)
1 unit · Glamping · Canterbury, Kent, South East England
Our beautiful handmade yurt is set amongst an ancient orchard on an idyllic smallholding, nestled between the Kent Downs AONB and Kent's spectacular coastline.
The smallholding itself is a slice of rural Kent with free-range chickens just a stone’s throw away, you’ll soon be making some fairly unique friends.
We have such a great location, Canterbury is just 10 minutes drive away and the trendy coastal town of Whitstable can be reached within 20 minutes.
Berty the yurty is 5 metres in diameter and comfortably sleeps 2 adults and an infant. Inside Berty you'll find a super comfy double bed, tea and coffee making facilities, a cracking little wood burning stove, table and two chairs and a mini-fridge to keep those all important beverages ice cold. We'll make sure there are some essential local food items from the farm (bread, eggs, milk, butter) waiting for you when you arrive.
Outside you an outdoor kitchen space to cook, outdoor patio eating area, camp fire, as well as a composting toilet, hot shower and washing up facilities adjacent to Berty, which are exclusively for your use.
Berty is tucked away at the far end of the smallholding on the edge of a 20 acre accessible ancient woodland with bluebells flowering in the months of April & May. The small holding is home to free range chickens and other animals. Eggs are complimentary and we're more than happy to arrange for you to collect them yourself if you're in a 'hunter/gatherer' sort of mood as well as a loaf of bread, milk, butter and apple juice.
Our rural location is truly fantastic! You'll instantly feel the stresses and strains of everyday life disappear as you soak up the delightful Kent countryside and adjacent ancient woodland. The picturesque Stour valley is just down the road, Canterbury and it's cathedral are only 10 mins away and Kent's extensive coastline can be reached in less than 20 mins. Some delightful pubs and restaurants can be found in Canterbury, and you are spoilt for choice when it comes to top quality country pubs in the local area.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£105
/ night
Remote Cabin w/ Unspoiled Views
2. Remote Cabin w/ Unspoiled Views
86%
(7)
1 unit · Glamping · Canterbury, England
Escape to a truly ROMANTIC off-grid getaway, offering an awe-inspiring SUNSET view that will leave you breathless. Experience absolute serenity as the twinkling stars illuminate the night sky, creating a mesmerizing ambiance with the warmth of a crackling wood fireplace. Nestled within the Kent Downs Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just 6 miles from Canterbury, our secluded retreat provides pure tranquility. In The Guardian's list of the Top 10 Best UK Off-Grid Retreats (Dog Friendly)
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£104
/ night
Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
3. Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
100%
(20)
8 units · Tents, Glamping · Goudhurst, Kent, South East England
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
Lee Wick Farm Cottages & Glamping
4. Lee Wick Farm Cottages & Glamping
8 units · Glamping · England
We have a total of 20 cabins, 3 tent pitches and 3 pitches for touring caravans or motorhome.
Lee Wick Lane is a beautiful secluded location near the historic village of St. Osyth, with our nearest city being Colchester, a similarly historic roman city.
We are surrounded by fields and are really near the sea with the Colne Point Nature reserve on our doorstep.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£165
/ night
Knowler Farm Wild Camping
5. Knowler Farm Wild Camping
100%
(35)
15 units · Tents, Motorhomes · England
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
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
J
Jan
September 2025
Tent
With kids
We arrived on a Sunday, the very last day of Summer hols for most people and there was absolutely no other campers. As it was only myself and my son, we thought it might be disappointing with no life...but it was great. Sheenagh and Wayne, who run the farm were super friendly and gave me loads of info. The cafe opened every morning, and locals came by and it all came to life, plus we had great coffee and a lovely breakfast. One of the locals, I think his name was Nick, was practicing herding sheep with his dog and told us all about it, which was really interesting. Lastly, the showers, in an old horse box, were fantastic, just what you need at the end of the day. All in all, a great stay and highly recommend.
See more
N
Nick
August 2025
Tent
With kids
This is a beautiful and quiet place to camp. We had a group of families, had our own space in the orchard that felt very separated from other groups. The location is peaceful with a beautiful view. The toilets were clean and well maintained, and we loved the solar shower looking into the woods. Natasha and Nick were incredibly welcoming and always available for any needs, and their kitten Little Cat was adorable. The site had table tennis, some other games, and lovely walks around it. The local pub did a great dinner. We'll be back!
See more
L
Lydia
August 2025
2 nights at Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
This was a wonderful place - a really idyllic setting and superb shepherd’s hut. Super cosy with its own secluded area and kitchen with everything you need. The orchard is beautiful, Natasha and Nick have done amazing job in making this a really special place. One of our favourite ever UK stays!
See more
C
Chris
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Puns aside, we enjoyed a really unique and magical two nights here, sleeping between the apple trees and enjoying the incredible skies above. The owners were as sweet and lovely as the Apple juice, and the solar shower was a brilliant experience, tucked away and private from the campsite, but open plan and facing the woodland behind. We shall be back!
See moreN
Nigel
August 2025
Tent
With kids
We had a lovely time camping at Knowler Farm. Lots of space and friendly owners. The coffee shop is great too. Would definitely stay there again.
See more
K
Kenyir
August 2025
Tent
Loved the campsite! It had Basic amenities like compost toilet, hot shower, drinking water tap and the bonus was a lovely cafe.
We stayed for 2 nights but mostly had activities booked around Folkestone harbour which is only 15 min by car.
See moreJ
Jamie
August 2025
Tent
With kids
What a wonderful location & such fantastic hosts. We had a glorious 3 days camping.
See moreR
Rebecca
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Knowlers was great value for money. A simple set up but perfect for us. They're also really lovely and welcoming, making everything very easy.
See more
A
Alison
August 2025
Tent
With pets
We really enjoyed our bank holiday weekend stay at Plum Camping. We had a lovely spacious pitch amongst silver birch trees at the end of the orchard and close to the campsite amenities. Natasha and Nick were very welcoming and helpful, and the weather was favourable. We'd love to come back!
See moreP
Penelope
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
My partner and I had the most amazing one night stay here (wish we had longer) at Plum Farm, surrounded by nature and wonderful peace and quiet.
We had a lovely welcome from Natasha and Tim who are super attentive lovely people. We enjoyed using the firepit to cook our dinner on, we brought most of our own utensils but its all there for you to use if needed. Was great to have running water and the gas hob to use too - Love an outdoors kitchen!
Also loved the home grown, hand picked flowers that were there for us too., we were also very lucky to be given a bottle of Apple juice from the apples grown on the Orchard, definitely recommend buying a bottle if there's any available.
The shepherds hut was cosy and accommodating, was great to have the black out blinds which was a pleasant surprise, had a great night sleep.
I would love to come back next year.
Thank you both for having us :)
See more
D
David
August 2025
Tent
Fantastic little secluded spot among the orchard,
Hosts were incredibly welcoming, even gave us a lovely bottle of home made apple juice which was amazing and went down really well with the group at the skiing event we attended the next day.
See moreG
Gina
August 2025
3 m Class B
Lovely quiet place, lots of room, lovely cafe and friendly hosts
See more
J
John
August 2025
3 m Class B
With kids
It was a really nice relaxing atmosphere.
We were very well looked after and made to feel welcome. We'll come back!
See moreN
Neil
August 2025
Tent
A back to basics site in a beautiful location.
The owners are very friendly and I felt instantly welcome.
The whole experience was just what I needed. Space in nature to unwind. The orchard is pleasant and it appears a good crop this year!
See moreM
Michael
August 2025
Tent
Great little clean, basic campsite, well located near a pub and convenience shop, some excellent walking to be had nearby.
See more
N
Nici
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Took my two boys camping for 3 nights and absolutely loved it. One night were were the only ones there so really relaxing
Cafe serves great coffee and kids love the fruit ice lollys
Will definitely return.
See moreY
Your
August 2025
2 m Class B
Wayne’s campsite is brilliant. Everyone was so kind & nice. It’s is in lovely countryside and all the facilities are there. We went with a group of friends and everyone enjoyed the weekend immensely.
See more
C
Camilla
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Beautiful, peaceful campsite amongst plum and apple trees. We were there during the (amazingly plentiful) plum harvest and there were delicious plums and plum products to buy. We loved the fact that everything was designed to be low-impact on the land, with very clean compostable toilets and a lovely al fresco, solar-powered shower. The owners, Natasha and Nick, were delightful - friendly, helpful and generous. We plan to return soon!
See more
A
Abbie
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Our first night away in our new campervan was at Plum Camping, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The orchard setting is so peaceful, and the whole place has a beautifully relaxed vibe. The eco-friendly showers and toilets were spotless and a lovely touch. The hosts were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the fresh apple juice was honestly the best I’ve ever had! Stargazing under the clear night sky was magical. This spot has a special place in our hearts now, and we can’t wait to come back
See moreM
Mark
August 2025
Tent
With kids
We hadn’t been to Knowler farm
For a good few years- but when we got there we were so surprised by all the improvements and expansion- Wayne was very hospitable and helpful as in the past - we will be going back
See more
Dog-friendly camping in Kent Coast guide
Where to go
North Sea Coast
Kent’s 10 Blue Flag beaches all lie along the north shore. The south-eastern resorts of Margate, Ramsgate, and Broadstairs draw beachgoers and surfers throughout the summer months, but if you can brave the cold, you’ll catch the biggest swells in winter. Further west, the pebble beaches and colorful beach huts paint a pretty picture at Herne Bay and Whitstable, while the Isle of Sheppey has a wide choice of beachside camping and caravan parks.
South Coast
South of Ramsgate, white chalk cliffs, rocky coves, and shingle beaches stretch along the shores of the English Channel. The headline act is the White Cliffs of Dover, home to one of England’s most rewarding coastal hikes. Further south, Folkestone is a favorite for summer campers and caravanners, while the Romney marshes are popular with walkers and bird-watchers.
East Kent
North of Dover, the rolling green hills of the Kent Downs—an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty—provide a lush backdrop for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. Stay at a farmland campsite, visit the cathedral city of Canterbury, or play a game of golf with views across the countryside.
West Kent
With easy access from London, west Kent provides plenty of options for city campers or glampers looking for a rural escape. Spend a night in a tipi or bell tent, enjoy wine tasting at a local vineyard, then take a ride on the scenic Spa Valley railway. For hikers, the High Weald AONB has trails ranging from short walks to epic hikes.