Knowler Farm
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- Peaceful and scenic surroundings close to woodlands and beaches
- Great village shop, pub and takeaway food within five minutes' walk
- 20 minutes from Canterbury and the beach at Hythe
Site type
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Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
Languages spoken
British Sign Language (BSL)
English
Open from Fri, 18 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Adults only 
4 people maximum 
9.4/10
147 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £23
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Non-electric grass touring pitch
Adults only 4 people maximum 9.2/10
66 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £23
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
Knowler Farm is praised for its spacious, peaceful setting and exceptionally friendly, helpful owners. Facilities, including toilets and showers, are generally reported as clean, though some visitors note they are basic. The on-site cafe and proximity to local shops and pubs are highlighted as benefits. While most experiences are overwhelmingly positive, a few guests mentioned minor issues with signage or facility maintenance. The campsite is recommended for its relaxed atmosphere and good value.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Great facilities, welcoming, coffee and breakfast…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great facilities, welcoming, coffee and breakfast available on site. Pub and shop v short walk, nice area to explore.. And happy to accommodate motorbikes
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From the manager: We are very happy to accomodate mosts modes of transport, feet, bikes, motorebikes, horse drawn carriages, cars, motor homes, caravans, we've even had a hellicopter and a hot air balloon landing here!!
Glad you had some good weather though.
Come again when you're on you're way to Europe perhaps, for your next father and sons bike trip.
Kind Regards
The Giffords
Long grass and dirty facilities. Would not recommend or go again
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Quiet. Convenient for Eurotunnel
Disliked Facilities awful. Dirty and no hot water. Couldn't face the shower . Didn't warrant paying £23.
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This is the first time we…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked This is the first time we have been camping on a wild site with no electric and it has changed the way we view camping.
We brought a power bank each and have had the most amazing time here.
The site is incredible, so tranquil and relaxing. The onsite cafe is a real community hub and everyone is so friendly.
We even watched a Shepherd round his flock up using his sheepdog - Tank.
The showers despite being in a horse box - genius idea! We’re amazing. The composting toilet didn’t smell at all and were emptied every day.
Canterbury is 20 mins down the road and the the park and ride is only £4 - we had the best day out there.
Wayne and Sheenagh are incredible hosts and will answer any questions you have prior to your stay by email or whilst you are here.
We will definitely be returning with friends next time.
Disliked Nothing
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A superbly peaceful, relaxing and friendly place.
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked The peace and solitude were lovely. No loud music or loud peope. A nice flat pitch, with nothing flashy about it and a relaxed atmosphere. Nowhere near noisy roads. There's a great village shop just up the lane opposite, which seems to have just about anything you could need. The nicest bit is the onsite morning coffee shop, with its eclectic mix of seating, pretty mismatched cups and friendly staff. The coffee is superb, including decaff and they sell cake and cookies and bacon butties. It has a lovely Boho vibe to it, 3 friendly dogs roaming about (hello Tank, Connie and Fern) and a reading and relaxing hut, with kids puzzles and books to borrow. They do Friday evening pizza nights too. Facilities are simple, but clean.
Disliked The cockerel will wake you up at daybreak, which might be annoying in the middle of June at 4am, but you are on a farm after all! It didn't bother me and I rather liked listening to all the farm animals. Wifi only at the coffee hut I think.
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Lovely family run site
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Everything. Quiet, calm and tranquil site. A low amenities site just as stated. It’s got everything you need. Lovely little cafe on site with very friendly staff (and lots of beautiful dogs. Always a highlight!!)
Disliked Nothing.
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Tolle Gastgeber, tolles Café und auch…
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Tolle Gastgeber, tolles Café und auch eine wunderschöne Gegend
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This is a great campsite for…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked This is a great campsite for many reasons - the fact it's adults only means for a peaceful stay. The facilities are basic- 2 x showers, 2 x toilets and a dressing room - but just what you need when camping. Hot showers and flushing loos with plenty of toilet roll and a washing up area. Really helpful staff on site and spacious surroundings with great opportunities for star gazing and nature spotting. You can borrow fire pits and buy a huge bag of firewood for just £5. There is a cafe on site serving delicious coffee and cakes in the mornings. 30mins from Folkestone and 15mins to Canterbury with access to great walks in surrounding areas. Local pub and shop are convenient. I would recommend this site to experienced campers who don't need any flashy add ons! Simple and basic but ideal for what I was after.
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Relaxed and friendly
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked The whole place. Very friendly owners, lovely cafe onsite. Relaxed.
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Will definitely book again
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Extremely quiet site and all the facilities you need. Spacious pitches and nothing is too much trouble.
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Fab friendly site with great local amenities
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Loved it here! Really friendly owners.
Massive adults only pitch.
Cafe on site and pizza night on Friday where a mobile unit comes in and we sat at the pic nic tables eating. Very dog friendly too with a shop and dog friendly pub less than 5 mins walk away. Beautiful walks in 50 acre Stelling Minnis Common a few minutes away. Basic amenities but they do the job :)
Can’t wait to come back!!
Disliked Nothing!!
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Really nice site, everyone was really friendly.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great stay at Knowler Farm really enjoyed it, facilities good but shower was bracing!!! Will be back with dog hopefully before the end of the summer!!
Disliked N/A
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Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
Knowler Farm
Stelling Minnis
Canterbury
Kent
England
CT4 6AD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.17888°N
1.06315°E
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandgate | 7.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hythe | 7.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Folkestone | 8.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dymchurch | 11 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| St Mary'S Bay (Kent) | 12.1 mi | Sea | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Canterbury Tales 6.9 mi
St Augustine's Abbey 6.9 mi
Canterbury Heritage Museum 6.9 mi
Canterbury Roman Museum 6.9 mi
Canterbury Cathedral 7 mi
National Trust
The White Cliffs of Dover 12.4 mi
South Foreland Lighthouse 13.6 mi
Smallhythe Place 18.6 mi
Lamb House 21.4 mi
Stoneacre 21.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
BROOME PARK 4.8 mi
OLANTIGH TOWERS 5 mi
Wye - Crundale - Eggarton Manor - Crundale Downs 5.5 mi
GODMERSHAM PARK 5.9 mi
CHILHAM CASTLE 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 Knowler Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Knowler Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Knowler Farm? Nature spotters will find species aplenty around the 124-acre common and the countryside surroundings of local village Stelling Minnis, an ancient pastureland still used for grazing in more modern times. Several ponds … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Knowler Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Knowler Farm? From £23 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.