Student friendly campsites in Canterbury, Kent
10 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Canterbury
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Canterbury Lodges and Glamping
Canterbury, Kent, England- Luxurious glamping site in a Kent village 10 minutes from Canterbury
- Howletts Wild Animal Park a 15-minute drive; Dover Castle 25 minutes
- Private showers, kitchens and gardens; pub and shops 10 minutes’ walk
Cooll Camping
Canterbury, Kent, England- Well-maintained, peaceful camping field near Littlebourne in Kent
- Five minutes’ drive to Howletts Wild Animal Park; 15 to Canterbury
- Off-grid site with showers; firepits for hire and kindling for sale
Hawthorne Trench Campsite
Elham, Kent, England- Pick-your-own pitches at a spacious farm site half a mile from Elham
- Canterbury, Hythe beach and two animal parks within a half-hour drive
- Simple facilities; tours available of World War I trenches on site
Little Lynton Acres
Ashford, Kent, England- Peaceful site in the Kent Downs, 20 minutes' drive from Canterbury
- Within a half-hour drive of Dover, Folkestone and Ashford
- A mile from country pubs; woodland walks next to the site
Painters Farm Campsite
Faversham, Kent, England- Dog-friendly cherry orchard site in the peaceful Kent Downs
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 25 minutes’ drive to Whitstable
- Barbecues and campfires allowed; pub within two minutes’ walk
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Whitemills Wake and Aqua Park
Sandwich, Kent, England- East Kent site next to a popular wakeboarding centre and aqua park
- Wingham Wildlife Park five minutes’ drive; Margate 20 minutes
- On-site eatery; walk to Sandwich’s pubs and restaurants in 15 minutes
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Barnland Retreat
Eastchurch, Kent, England- Quiet family-run simple farm site on the Isle of Sheppey
- Beaches, aviation museum and farm park all 10 minutes' drive
- Spacious pitches with kids, dogs and groups welcome
Palace Farm Campsite
Sittingbourne, Kent, England- Quiet site in the Kent Downs, a 15-minute drive from Faversham
- Leeds Castle 20 minutes’ drive; Canterbury and Whitstable half an hour
- Hot showers powered by solar panels, charging points for electric cars
Cottington Lakes
Deal, Kent, England- Peaceful pitches 10 minutes’ drive from Deal, in the Kent countryside
- Sandwich 10 minutes’ drive; Howletts Wild Animal Park 25 minutes
- On-site café; fishing (additional fee); designated footpaths
Plough Leisure Caravan Park
Isle Of Sheppey, Kent, England- Friendly site easily accessible via the M20 and M2
- A 10-minute drive to the seaside resort of Leysdown
- On the outskirts of Minster village
Puddledock Woods Camping
Upstreet, Kent, England- Quiet and rural park in the middle of a two-acre woodland
- A 20-minute drive from Canterbury and 25 minutes from Margate
- Barbecues, campfires and dogs allowed; walks straight from the site
Paddlesworth Court Farm
Folkestone, Kent, England- Peaceful Kent campsite in an area of outstanding natural beauty
- A 10-minute drive from the coast; 20 minutes from Port Lympne Reserve
- Firepits available; in a peaceful village location
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Cole Farm Seriously Wild Camping
Folkestone, Kent, England- Wild camping with only one pitch per field on a scenic Kent farm
- English Channel views and a 15-minute drive from South Coast beaches
- North Downs walking and cycling hotspot; five minutes’ walk from a pub
YHA Canterbury
Canterbury, Kent, England- Deluxe cabins sleeping up to five, less than a mile from Canterbury
- Insulated and double glazed with bathroom and kitchenette
- Breakfast buffet and supper club available seven days a week
The Little Yurt Retreat
Canterbury, Kent, England- Luxury yurt in central Canterbury, 15 minutes' walk from the cathedral
- A 15-minute drive to Whitstable or Howletts Wild Animal Park
- Log burner, barbecue, outdoor bath and 'secret cinema' snug
Wishwood Glamping
Canterbury, Kent, England- Family-friendly glamping accommodation in a 16-acre woodland
- A 10-minute drive to Canterbury and Herne Bay; Whitstable, 20 minutes
- Private garden areas with sheltered outdoor kitchen and dining areas
Camp Quaives
Wickhambreaux, Kent, England- Luxury glamping site on a 19-acre estate in the Kent countryside
- A 15-minute drive to the nearest vineyard; half an hour from the coast
- On-site restaurant and bar; yoga classes, hammocks and tennis courts
Hawk Place Camping
Birchington, Kent, England- Quiet, out of the way site next to the beach
- A haven for cyclists, birdwatchers and dog walkers
- Beach, spectacular sunsets and horse riding on site
Ham Hideaway
Sandwich, Kent, England- Year-round glamping in the historic Kent countryside
- A 10-minute drive from Sandwich and Deal
- Within walking distance of the beach via local footpaths
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