Go Glamp

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  • Well-maintained family glampsite near the village of Smarden in Kent
  • A 35-minute drive to Port Lympne Safari Park; Canterbury 50 minutes
  • Secure site with communal kitchens, five minutes’ drive from shops
A five-acre site set between the pretty Kent villages of Headcorn and Smarden, Go Glamp is a friendly, family-run sort of place that welcomes kids and dogs. It has a chilled vibe so relaxation is never going to be a problem – and your privacy is pretty much ensured, thanks to there being plenty of space around the camping fields. Communal facilities include a kitchen area for food prep and washing up, and refrigerators to keep your food (and drink, very important) chilled. Sparkling-clean toilets and spacious warm showers are found adjacent to the car park. Mobile phone charging points are available, but please warn any teens that internet access is limited. Barbecues and firepits are available for hire, and buckets of wood can be bought for a small charge. Pick up essentials from the convenience stores in Headcorn (five minutes’ drive), or you can ditch the car and walk to the pubs in Smarden (half an hour) if grilling up supper isn’t on the agenda. A trainline runs along the back of the site, bound to London and back, where guests can spy on the occasional Pullman and steam trains (trains run twice per hour and not between midnight and 6am). Guests can also often spot light aircraft displays, hot air balloons and parachutists and wing-walkers from the nearby aerodrome. For your extra safety, the glampsite is secured with automatically closing electric gates; an entry code will be given to you on arrival. If you have any queries or problems, do ask the owners, who live on-site.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 6
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Rent a tent 10
Open now
Opens 10 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 10 Apr to

Open from Thu 25 Mar to

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.7

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained campsite offers spacious, level pitches and excellent facilities, including clean showers and toilets. Guests consistently praise the exceptionally friendly and accommodating hosts, Alan and Kim, who go above and beyond to ensure a welcoming stay. Unique highlights include the proximity to a big cat sanctuary, offering the chance to hear lions roar, and views of aircraft from a nearby aerodrome. While occasional noise from trains and a nearby road is noted, it generally does not detract from the relaxed atmosphere. Options for fire pits and BBQs are available, and the site is highly recommended for families.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great site just outside Headcorn near to local attractions.

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Nicholas F. 6 reviews

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The set up provided by Go Glamp, the flexibility of adding electric if needed. Fire pits being available. The hosts were fantastic, frequently popping round on the gold buggy to make sure everyone was okay. Informed us on arrival about the evening entertainment being provided that evening

Recommend to friends Visit again

The owners Alan and Kim are…

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 Kelly Jack D. 4 reviews

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The owners Alan and Kim are wonderful and super friendly.

The site is well kept, toilets are spotless

They had a coffee hut on site on Sunday which was a nice touch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely stay there again

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 Helen G. 1 review

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Very friendly and welcoming complementary Pimm's whilst there! delicious pizzas cooked fresh on site and delivered to your tent! The children loved the resident Shetland pony
Showers and toilets were clean and functional and instant hot water one shower was currently being refurbished
Lovely area around and plenty to do had a fabulous lunch at the flying horse in smarden definitely recommend

Disliked Could see and hear the trains and because we were pitched closest to the trainline it could be a little noisy at times would prefer a pitch further away next time

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Shepherd's hut was amazing. Beautifully designed…

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Anonymous

1 bedroom shepherd's hut

Liked Shepherd's hut was amazing. Beautifully designed and decorated. It had everything to make our stay very comfortable.
Our family were able to camp next to us in their tents plus the bell tent which made for a perfect weekend. Pizzas were amazing and Alan and his wife were so friendly and helpful.

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Lovely facilities and great staff.…

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Anonymous

Bell tent (four person)

Liked Lovely facilities and great staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice place to stay very…

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Joanne M. 1 review

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Really nice place to stay very open and nice views

Disliked The trains quite loud but you get used to it.

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A wonderful site! Spacious pitch area,…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked A wonderful site! Spacious pitch area, immaculate facilities, an excellent host, and the company of the locals growling away in the background. What's not to like?

Disliked No, seriously, what's not to like?

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Very friendly , great facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Facilities were really good, great large…

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Nathan T. 3 reviews

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Facilities were really good, great large fridge, freezer, bathrooms, coffee cart, pizza. It did indeed offer glamping. Alan was very friendly and extremely helpful, would check in regularly to see how we were doing, we would definitely look to stay again.

Disliked Nothing at all

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Lovely site. Perfect tree lined field…

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Hannah M. 1 review

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely site. Perfect tree lined field with showers and toilets.
Greeted on our arrival with wood fired pizza which is a Friday night special……just what was needed after travelling from Norfolk on a Friday!!
The sound from the big cat sanctuary was amazing…..sitting with my early morning cuppa looking across at the bell tents listening to lions roaring on one of the hottest days felt like being on safari……amazing!
Family came and visited us while we were there and they were made to feel so welcome too.
A really relaxing site. Yes the trains whizz by every now and then but you forget they are there and the big cat sounds are out of this world!
Alan and his team are genuine, lovely friendly people and I would highly recommend staying at Go-Glamp.
We will be returning!

Disliked No dislikes….there are a few things that Alan mentioned that are on the cards for improvements so no dislikes…..loved staying there and will be back xx

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby

Location

Go Glamp

Sherway Leas

Smarden Road

Headcorn

Ashford

Kent

England

TN27 9HP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.16379°N
0.66263°E

Nearest transport

Coach
9.3 mi Park Street
9.6 mi King Street
9.6 mi King Street
Rail
1.5 mi Headcorn Rail Station
3.7 mi Pluckley Rail Station
4.9 mi Staplehurst Rail Station
Ferry
20.4 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
23.3 mi Gravesend Pier
23.6 mi Tilbury Ferry Terminal
Airport
18.7 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport
28.1 mi London Southend Airport
29.7 mi Biggin Hill 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

If you want to get active on your glamping break, the whole family can have a runaround on treetop ropes at Go Ape Bedgebury, or go dinghy sailing and climb the inflatable courses at Bewel Water (both half an hour’s drive). Slow things down with nature rambles around the arboretum at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest (35 minutes). Plenty to do with animals as the focus too: see silverback gorillas, big cats and African elephants in semi-wild enclosures at Howletts Wildlife Park (50 minutes), or take a jeep safari at Port Lympne Safari Park (35 minutes) to spy on rhinos and stately giraffes. If you have younger kids in tow, let them have a cuddle with the friendly inmates at Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats (20 minutes). Canterbury Cathedral (50 minutes) may be calling to history lovers, who can visit the scene of Thomas Beckett’s murder in 1170, before having an amble around the city centre’s half-timbered streets to the porcelain collections in ornate Beaney House of Art and Knowledge. The medieval cathedral and Norman-era castle in Rochester (40 minutes) are both open to tour, or you can do a spot of window shopping on the historic high street.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Camber 17 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Dymchurch 17.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Mary'S Bay (Kent) 17.5 mi Sea GoodN/AGoodGood
Winchelsea 17.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Littlestone 18.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 4.8 mi

Leeds Castle 6.1 mi

Kent & East Sussex Railway 6.6 mi

Ashford Designer Outlet 9.4 mi

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 11.3 mi

National Trust

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 5.4 mi

Stoneacre 7.1 mi

Smallhythe Place 8.8 mi

Sprivers Garden 10.8 mi

Scotney Castle 12.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CHILSTON PARK 4.4 mi

SISSINGHURST CASTLE 4.9 mi

HARTRIDGE HOUSE 5.9 mi

LEEDS CASTLE 6 mi

SISSINGHURST COURT 6.1 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 Go Glamp have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Go Glamp dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Go Glamp? If you want to get active on your glamping break, the whole family can have a runaround on treetop ropes at Go Ape Bedgebury, or go dinghy sailing and climb the inflatable … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Go Glamp?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Go Glamp? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.