Bilsington Priory Estate Camping

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  • Basic wild camping site in a grass field overlooking Romney Marsh
  • Port Lympne Safari Park 10 minutes’ drive; Camber Sands half an hour
  • In the grounds of an old priory; afternoon teas on request
All set for a back-to-nature break in the county known as the Garden of England? Surrounded by the spectacular Kent countryside, on the edge of Romney Marsh, Bilsington Priory Estate Camping welcomes family groups (and their dogs) on its large peaceful field. This rural spot (with horses in a nearby field and easy access to forest trails) is a basic, wild camping site with just two portable toilets serviced weekly. It sits in the grounds of St Augustine’s Priory, which dates back all the way to the 13th century. Afternoon teas can be arranged if you fancy an indulgent treat, while supermarkets are a 10-minute drive for everyday supplies and barbecue provisions. The nearest pub (which also serves traditional and modern British meals) is in the centre of the village of Bilsington, a five-minute walk away. To work up an appetite for whatever meal you choose, you can stroll through the 300 acres of woodlands adjoining the site, take a spin down to the coast for family bucket-and-spade days by the sea, or go walking and cycling in the High Weald or Kent Downs areas of outstanding natural beauty (20 minutes). Rainy day? No problem: there’s lots of indoor exploration to be done at historic sites like Leeds Castle (half an hour) and Canterbury (40 minutes).

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30
Open now
Opens 10 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 10 May to

Reviews

9.3

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96% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

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beautiful well kept site.

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Alex T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked beautiful site well maintained 2 toilets 1 shower and washup sink so basic but really nice. Chris and his wife were very friendly even checked up on me to make sure i was ok. very cheap but great if your self sufficent and just want to relax. nice pub a 10min walk away.

Disliked nothing

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Friendly, helpful owner. Portaloos cleaned weekly. Plenty of space.

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Peace and space.

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Excellent setting beaiti surrounding and very chilled atmosphere

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The space! The setting was so beautiful, we had so much space ad the fact that a pub was just a few minutes walk.

Disliked The shower and the portaloos. They were operational and adequate for one night stay.

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Absolutely the best camping pitch!

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Jowita G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Absolutely amazing camping field! Surrounded by fields and horses, secluded, fantastic! Back to basics, but with super functional shower with warm water, and clean toilets. Nothing more needed for a perfect reset.

Disliked Nothing!

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From the manager: Dear Jowita, Thank you so much for your wonderful review of camping at Bilsington Priory Estate!
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and we're looking forward to welcoming you back again soon.

I had the lovely big field to myself - it was lovely…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked I had the lovely big field to myself - it was lovely and peaceful. 3 clean portaloos and a shower. A few minutes walk across the fields to the pub for supper. A lovely place for a proper break ...

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Easy to access, had more than enough space, could only see the…

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Daniel S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Easy to access, had more than enough space, could only see the next set of campers in the distance. Facilities basic but as advertised. Shower worked well and was hot.
Took the short walk to the white horse pub for a lovely pint, which has a nice garden.
Enjoyed our stay.

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The peace. Clean. Plenty of space.…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked The peace.
Clean.
Plenty of space.

Disliked Maybe an additional toilet towards the far end of the field?

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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff

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Cristian S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked Everything was so good! We will be back there!

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Beautiful, quiet location. Perfect.

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Elizabeth M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Perfect spot! Absolutely love this place and would come back every weekend if we could.

Disliked Nothing. It’s perfect

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From the manager: Thank you for that glowing review, Elizabeth! We're so happy you love it here, and it's always great to see you!

Great little spot for nearly-wild camping experience

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Sebastian F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked Peaceful and beautiful field. Helpful people. Clean and tidy.

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Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Location

Bilsington Priory Estate Camping

Priory Road

Bilsington

Ashford

Kent

England

TN25 7AU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.08029°N
0.91294°E

Route directions

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Nearest transport

Coach
3.9 mi Tesco Crooksfoot
3.9 mi Tesco Crooksfoot
4.3 mi Swan Lane
Rail
2.7 mi Ham Street Rail Station
4.7 mi Ashford International Rail Station
5.3 mi Appledore (Kent) Rail Station
Ferry
9 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
17.7 mi Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
18.3 mi Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
8.7 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport
26.7 mi Kent International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Part of the Aspinall Foundation, Port Lympne Safari Park (10 minutes’ drive) spreads over 600 acres and is home to African and Asian mammals, including big cats, giraffes and gorillas, which you can admire from the comfort of a safari truck through the site. There's also a Dinosaur Forest with lifesize stegosaurus and other prehistoric creatures. Spend a day exploring the dunes, building sandcastles or paddling in the shallow waters at Camber Sands (half an hour), then head to the nearby town of Rye (25 minutes), with its pretty cobbled streets lined with half-timbered buildings. Climb to the top of the Church of Saint Mary for far-reaching views of the area. More seaside adventures await at Margate (one hour), where kids (and grownups) can ride a Ferris wheel and other vintage attractions at Dreamland amusement park. Other highlights in town include rotating exhibitions at Turner Contemporary, the mysterious subterranean Shell Grotto and a lively centre with independent shops and restaurants.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dymchurch 5.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Mary'S Bay (Kent) 5.7 mi Sea GoodN/AGoodGood
Hythe 7.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Littlestone 7.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Sandgate 9.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park 3.8 mi

Ashford Designer Outlet 5.4 mi

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 6.9 mi

Kent & East Sussex Railway 9.9 mi

Camber Sands 11.3 mi

National Trust

Smallhythe Place 9.8 mi

Lamb House 11.9 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 14.8 mi

Bodiam Castle 17 mi

Stoneacre 18.8 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

HATCH PARK 3.5 mi

PORT LYMPNE 3.9 mi

SANDLING PARK 6.2 mi

GODINTON PARK 6.3 mi

Hythe - Lympne - Royal Military Canal - Hythe 7 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bilsington Priory Estate Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bilsington Priory Estate Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bilsington Priory Estate Camping? Part of the Aspinall Foundation, Port Lympne Safari Park (10 minutes’ drive) spreads over 600 acres and is home to African and Asian mammals, including big cats, giraffes and gorillas, which you … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bilsington Priory Estate Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bilsington Priory Estate Camping? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.