Bilsington Priory Estate Camping

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Plenty of space
Bikers welcome
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Grass pitches
Plenty of space
Bikers welcome

  • 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 2 May
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat 2 May to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 61 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a spacious and peaceful environment, ideal for self-contained units and those seeking tranquility. Visitors frequently praise the ample space, beautiful countryside setting, and the friendly, helpful owners. Its location is highlighted as excellent for accessing the Eurotunnel and enjoying local walks to a nearby pub. Basic facilities are provided, including toilets and a shower, which are generally reported as clean. While some reviews mention the basic nature of the facilities and a specific issue with portaloos not being cleaned regularly on one occasion, the overall sentiment is positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

It has 3 portable toilets, one tap, a cold shower, bins; sink u/s

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7 out of 10
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Ed C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked space: a huge field, good to land a hot air balloon or teach a teenager to drive
a good base for cycling Romney Marsh

Disliked nobody to help

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful, well kept field, easily accessible,…

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Peaceful, well kept field, easily accessible, perfect for a self contained unit. Plenty of room to choose your pitch away from others. Might be different at weekends and in high summer but we stayed midweek in June. Will be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Best few days needed it

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10 out of 10
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 Anita C. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Absolutely amazing beautiful people excellent contacts. I was the only person there just every now and then someone would go across the field in the car to see their horses so just beware when your dogs are off the lead few toilets I didn’t use the shower because I didn’t read that like an idiot but if you don’t like Portillo’s don’t go I don’t know what you’re complaining about perfect a few days away

Disliked Absolutely nothing if you don’t like a Porto, don’t go if not take some bleach wipe it over and have a wee

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly service with lovely spacious campsite…

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 Tyron T. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Friendly service with lovely spacious campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location. Very quite. Nice host and good value.

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10 out of 10
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Christopher B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Great location and very quite. I came with my motorbike. The field is large with a hill in the middle so you cannot see of hear other visitors. I forgot my lighter and the host kindly gave me a box of matches with 5 mins of calling them on mobile. Very nice place and hosts.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great place to stop over if your on route to France.

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Neil Robert G. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Location to the Eurotunnel and local pub.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic quiet place with really nice…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Fantastic quiet place with really nice owners. I will definitely be going back.

Disliked N/a

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little stopover

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10 out of 10
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Chris O. 10 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Perfect location for our overnight stop before the Eurotunnel. Go every year! Nice walk to pub in the village too

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely…

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Piers B. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful spot ideal overnight before the Chunnel.

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Peace and tranquility

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

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 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.

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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
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  Anytime –  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.