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 12 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 12 Apr to

Open from Fri, 22 May to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 170 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a very friendly, clean, and spacious campsite. Guests frequently praise the owners for their exceptional hospitality and attentiveness. The site offers a relaxed atmosphere, with many enjoying the unique experience of hearing lions roar from the nearby sanctuary, watching planes from the local airfield, and the proximity of train services. Facilities are generally reported as clean and well-maintained. Occasional minor noise from trains and a nearby road is noted, with some guests suggesting more toilet/shower facilities for busy periods.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Owners were super helpful and really nice. Lovely site and would stay…

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Steve W.

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Owners were super helpful and really nice. Lovely site and would stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A very nice well maintained site with friendly staff.

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James D.

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked This site was very clean and well maintained. The owner was always on his rounds looking after things and people. You could hear the roads from the big cat sanctuary just across the field which was nice.

They have a little pony called Tony. Does not like to be stroked, but nice to look at.

All day every day was a air show from the air field.

Disliked Not a big issue but this was quite a noisy site. There is a train track, road and some sort of constant beeping from the big cat sanctuary.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A site we will return to and recommend to all

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Richard K.

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Everything about it, from moment arrived met Alan the owner, such a nice helpful guy, never stopping, cleaning, greeting and generally being there.
He made pizzas Friday night, we missed his Pimms night.
Site had 7 Bell tents, a Yurt and Shepherd's hut, mainly tents then, we were only motorhome.
Great location near Big Cat Sanctuary, could hear lions, next to Headcorn aerodrome so constant view of parachutists, Saturday a full air show of vintage bi planes.

Disliked Nothing, ok maybe facilities "rustic", but quirky and a work in progress, but functional, never had to wait for shower or toilet despite site full.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely owners , great site. !!…

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Anonymous

Bell tent (four person)

Liked Lovely owners , great site. !!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had a great couple of days camping in Go Glamp. Beautiful and peaceful

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Nilay C.

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Open space, green grass, really even ground so easy to pitch the tent, lovely friendly hosts, clean facilities, Tony the pony, great location

Disliked Nothing

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Excellent site with clean hot showers and friendly owner

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Angela B.

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely camp site and the owner is so welcoming, nice showers and a bonus we could hear the big cats roaring from the near by cat sanitary and watched hot air balloons and parachutes go by

Recommend to friends Visit again

We loved this place, perfect for our little family.

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James P.

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Really friendly place, everyone super helpful, nice and small site overall, with a lovely atmosphere. Hearing the lions in the morning from big cat sanctuary nearby was pretty special too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Waking up to the sounds of the lions roar - a perfect campsite & host!

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Catryn B.

Bell tent (four person)

Liked Everything about Go Glamp is exceptional - all down to the efforts of Alan and Kim. The campsite is immaculate and so family friendly. The tents are gorgeous, clean and spacious. What makes this place so special is the extra care Alan and Kim - the communal fridge, the indoor area with sofas and kitchen facilities (life saver on rainy days!) and the attentiveness of Alan as he does his rounds each evening, making sure everyone is happy.... and that's all really just the start of it. Add to this the delicious homemade pizzas on a Friday night, the pimms on a Saturday and this campsite is in a class of its own. Waking up to the sound of the roaring lions, sitting having a cup of tea watching people far braver than myself jump out of a plane, before taking a short stroll to Sam's lakes for a bit of fishing... all this together made for a perfect family camping trip - one that we'll remember forever. We left less than 24 hours ago and already planning our return! Thank you Alan and Kim! <3

Disliked Coming home!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely stay.

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Rebekah P.

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely site, great to hear the bog cats next door.
Flat pitches, clean toilets and sbowed. Quiet at night. Bar some minimal traffic noise and some trains, but these stop over night.
So dark at night, the stars are amazing!

Disliked Nothing

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Fantastic hosts made us feel really welcome. The site it's self is…

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Kirsty C.

Frogdale cabin

Liked Fantastic hosts made us feel really welcome. The site it's self is lovely and clean with enough space to give you privacy but small enough you can get to know the people around you. Great location with lots to do nearby. Overall one of the best sites we have stayed at.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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.

Nearest sites

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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:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Go Glamp? From £23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.