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Dog-friendly glamping near Canterbury
97% (393) • 186 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Canterbury
Earth Camp
1. Earth Camp
90%
(34)
85km from Canterbury · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We are a small, family run, eco-friendly campsite in Chailey, set in a peaceful pocket of Sussex countryside.
Our uniqueness includes therapies offered on site, including massage, reiki and pellowah; our classes run on site, including yoga, and gong baths; the wide range of outdoor games we can provide; and our commitment to making your camping experience as pleasurable as possible. We also have a fantastic wood-fired sauna all day on Saturdays, a delicious pizza oven on Saturday evenings, and a coffee truck on weekend mornings!
We allow campfires and dogs, and for those who seek a little luxury in camping, we have spacious hot showers. We also have a number of beautiful Bell Tents available to hire, which we will put up for you prior to your arrival (min 2 nights).
Look our for our special weekends, including Star Parties, Yoga Retreats, Singing Circles and Wellness Weekends. We also have delicious wood-fired pizzas on Saturday evenings, and an artisan coffee trucks with superb pastries on weekend mornings 8-10am.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Gemini Camp
2. Gemini Camp
100%
(11)
91km from Canterbury · 1 unit
Glamping stays in a cabin on a private six-acre nature reserve in Essex
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£56
/ night
The Barn KT9
3. The Barn KT9
97%
(271)
99km from Canterbury · 22 units · Tents, Glamping
A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£12
/ night
Barn Owl Camping
4. Barn Owl Camping
97%
(18)
102km from Canterbury · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Dog-friendly camping and shepherd’s huts in rural Suffolk
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Choo Choo Moo
5. Choo Choo Moo
100%
(14)
129km from Canterbury · 2 units
Two restored railway carriages for year-round, grown-up glamping in Norfolk’s foodie heartland
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£130
/ night
97% (393) • 186 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Canterbury
Earth Camp
1. Earth Camp
90%
(34)
85km from Canterbury · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We are a small, family run, eco-friendly campsite in Chailey, set in a peaceful pocket of Sussex countryside.
Our uniqueness includes therapies offered on site, including massage, reiki and pellowah; our classes run on site, including yoga, and gong baths; the wide range of outdoor games we can provide; and our commitment to making your camping experience as pleasurable as possible. We also have a fantastic wood-fired sauna all day on Saturdays, a delicious pizza oven on Saturday evenings, and a coffee truck on weekend mornings!
We allow campfires and dogs, and for those who seek a little luxury in camping, we have spacious hot showers. We also have a number of beautiful Bell Tents available to hire, which we will put up for you prior to your arrival (min 2 nights).
Look our for our special weekends, including Star Parties, Yoga Retreats, Singing Circles and Wellness Weekends. We also have delicious wood-fired pizzas on Saturday evenings, and an artisan coffee trucks with superb pastries on weekend mornings 8-10am.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Gemini Camp
2. Gemini Camp
100%
(11)
91km from Canterbury · 1 unit
Glamping stays in a cabin on a private six-acre nature reserve in Essex
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£56
/ night
The Barn KT9
3. The Barn KT9
97%
(271)
99km from Canterbury · 22 units · Tents, Glamping
A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£12
/ night
Barn Owl Camping
4. Barn Owl Camping
97%
(18)
102km from Canterbury · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Dog-friendly camping and shepherd’s huts in rural Suffolk
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Choo Choo Moo
5. Choo Choo Moo
100%
(14)
129km from Canterbury · 2 units
Two restored railway carriages for year-round, grown-up glamping in Norfolk’s foodie heartland
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£130
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Christine
September 2025
With kids
My recent glamping trip in a bell tent was absolutely great, perfectly blending tranquil nature with a comfortable double bed; soft blankets and pillows and the spacious and thoughtfully decorated bell tent ready and waiting for us. We were able to immediately relax and enjoy our surroundings. It was the perfect escape for anyone who has had a long week at work and loves camping with a touch of luxury.
The sun was shinning and it was wonderful to lie hammock! I'm already looking forward to my next visit!
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Philippa
August 2025
With kids
Beautiful spot! I love that each plot has it's own BBQ and fire pit, this really made a difference to our stay. The games are a great touch and being able to walk to the cafe for a coffee and sausage roll in the morning was the icing on the cake. Honesty box for wood and coal, drinking water, clean (flushing!) toilets and showers, everything you could need. Can't wait to come back.
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Kamlesh
August 2025
Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9
Second time here. Fantastic place. Must try. Ever so helpful. Great access to Ashford Common.
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Victoria
July 2025
1 night at The Barn KT9
We absolutely loved our stay at the Barn KT9. It really is a little slice of camping heaven. The bell tent was beautiful and very comfortable for our family. The shower and bathroom facilities were clean and the on site cafe is a lovely bonus with great coffee!
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Alexander
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Gemini Camp
The location in the nature reserve was lovely and the place felt really secluded despite being easy to find. As the listing says, it is close to the airport so there is fairly steady noise but it didn’t bother us too much. Overall excellent value.
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Nicola
June 2025
Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9
Lovely camping spot! Really cosy and inviting, perfect place to escape from the city just a stone's throw from London, great cafe and onsite facilities (barbecue, coal if needed, toilets, hammocks) - just enough to feel comfortable yet still embracing nature and the great outdoors! We loved it.
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Ruth
June 2025
With kids
We had a lovely stay at the barn. The site had everything we needed! The coffee shop opening early was a huge perk not to mention the amazing gym too! Would highly recommend, thank you so much!
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Claire
June 2025
Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9
Great site. So much empty space and calm :)
We will definitely be returning with friends..
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Claire
June 2025
Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9
Amazing trip😃
Hammocks were awesome even in the rain and the games were a great addition
Bell tent with fire pit was so much fun for a girls night away and the bed was so comfortable
Will be back again 👍
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Helen
May 2025
Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9
KT9 barn is brilliant. The bell tent was spacious and we loved the extra bits of detail on the campsite like the hammocks and badminton net. Outdoor toilets and showers were clean and a good bit of the experience for the kids
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Berni
April 2025
1 night at The Barn KT9
An idyllic setting, beautifully kitted out bell tents, great facilities - Weber bbq, firepit, deck chairs to relax and enjoy the views, delicious coffee and pastries - excellent service all around. What a gem of a place! Thank you to Charlie and team for a memorable visit
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Dog-friendly glamping near Canterbury guide
Where to go
North Sea Coast
Herne Bay and Whitstable are two of Kent’s most popular beach resorts, both less than a half-hour drive from Canterbury. Swim and sunbathe on the pretty pebble beaches, hire out a traditional painted beach hut, or tuck into Whitstable oysters at a seafront restaurant. To the west, the Isle of Sheppey is a favourite among campers, and its sandy beaches fill up with holidaymakers in the summer months.
South Coast
East of Canterbury, sea-cliff walks and windswept beaches tempt adventurers to the English Channel coast. Margate, Ramsgate, or Broadstairs beaches are surf hotspots, and further south, the White Cliffs of Dover are among the UK’s most iconic natural wonders. Laid-back Folkestone makes a picturesque choice for summer campers, with its long sandy beach, while bird-watchers flock to the nearby Romney Marshes.
Kent Downs
Just south of Canterbury, the rolling hills and farmlands of the Kent Downs AONB are responsible for Kent’s nickname: the Garden of England. Hike through ancient woodlands and wildflower meadows, take in the views from the Devil's Kneading Trough, or go cycling or horseback riding through Perry Wood. Along the way, stop for lunch at rural village pubs, enjoy wine tasting at local vineyards, and pitch your tent at quiet campsites far from the crowds.
When to go
Canterbury fills up with day-trippers in July and August—plan an early start to beat the crowds at top attractions if visiting at this time. Spring and autumn are ideal for sightseeing, with fewer crowds and mild weather. Springtime is particularly beautiful in Kent, when the bluebell woods and wildflower meadows are in full bloom. There are options for winter campers too, when Canterbury pulls out all the stops for the festive season.
Know before you go
- Canterbury has several camping and outdoors stores where you can pick up everything you need for your camping trip.
- Canterbury has public transport links to many of Kent’s towns and beaches, but it is handy to have your own transport, especially if staying at rural campsites.
- Most campsites require advance booking, and many ask for full payment upfront. Check opening dates, as some campsites close in the winter months.
- Wild camping is illegal throughout Kent.