Painters Farm Campsite

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Sunset at Painters Farm
Sunset at Painters Farm
Golden hour a painters farm
Grass Pitch
Camping Field
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Renovated house and garden
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Golden hour a painters farm
Grass Pitch
Camping Field

  • Dog-friendly cherry orchard site in the peaceful Kent Downs
  • In a National Landscape, 25 minutes’ drive to Whitstable
  • Barbecues and campfires allowed; pub within two minutes’ walk
Plant yourself firmly in the cherry orchard at Painters Farm Campsite beside the village of Painters Forstal in Kent, where cherries aren’t the only thing blossoming. Previously owned by the same hands for over 50 years, the new owners have injected a new lease of life into this family-friendly and dog-friendly two-acre site… welcomed by barns adorned with fairy lights and the sweet shade from cherry trees, you’ll be well-situated to take in everything from chalk cliffs to wistful woodlands in the surrounding sloping Kent Downs National Landscape. Plus, go from grassy pitches into luscious sands, as the coastal town of Whitstable is within 25 minutes’ drive. Here, you can sample sunsets while eating oysters or head out to sea on a sailboat if you wish. The local area is certainly awash with things to do. Perhaps settle for a pint of local ale or a meal in the nearby Kentish pub, within two minutes’ stroll. You could head into Faversham (just a five minutes’ drive) for ice cream shops, cafés and pubs set in what was once a busy port in 17th-century England (famed for its wool trade). Here, walk its cutesy medieval street (one of the oldest in the country) or stock up on supplies from its supermarket within five minutes’ drive, ready for a light barbecue or campfire back on site. If you’re thirsty from the day’s jaunts, there’s also the country’s oldest family-owned brewery within 10 minutes’ drive and a large food hall with naturally scrumptious farm foods within the same distance.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 50
Tent pitches 50
Touring caravan pitches 50
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun 1 Mar to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 471 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained, friendly campsite is set in a picturesque orchard location. Visitors praise the helpful and welcoming staff, clean facilities, and spacious pitches. Its proximity to a local pub and walking routes is a significant plus. While generally peaceful, some reviews mention occasional noise from other campers or distant traffic. The site's emphasis on car-free pitches enhances its family-friendly atmosphere.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Friendly, clean facilities, pub within 5…

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 Sue B. 10 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Friendly, clean facilities, pub within 5 mins walk, close to Faversham and Whitstable

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant campsite, friendly and clean.

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 Diane B. 10 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked The space was amazing. We were a family with 2 tents and Karen gave us a brilliant pitch. The facilities were spotless and the best showers I have ever had on a campsite! We had great weather until the morning we left, but that was ok! Location was perfect for visiting Whitstable, which is beautiful! I recommend Camber Sands and Rye, both amazing places. There is a pub nearby but it was closed when we tried to visit so we went into Faversham which has some lovely old buildings. Overall, I would recommend staying at Painters Farm!

Disliked Nothing!

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The facilities were clean and tidy,…

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 Rochelle T. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The facilities were clean and tidy, the grounds are well kept, even after the busy summer period.
Staff are really friendly and helpful.
We have been twice this year, we will be back next camping season!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great choice when staying in the area

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Thomas and Jayne M. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very friendly welcome and nicely presented site. Like the idea of cars being in a separate field and the casual layout of the pitches. good location with Faversham and Whitstable only a short distance away. Faversham our favourite of the two surprisingly.

Disliked Nothing

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Must go again

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 Edward K. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Where do I even begin?!

I arrived at Painters Farm Campsite expecting a peaceful little camping trip and left feeling like I’d accidentally joined a wholesome countryside cult and honestly, I’m ready to go back.

The place has that magical combination of fresh air, countryside charm, and the constant possibility that something mildly ridiculous is about to happen. Birds chirping, tents flapping, people attempting to cook sausages in increasingly questionable ways… absolute scenes.

The campsite itself was brilliant, the atmosphere was relaxed, and everything had that lovely "escape from real life" feeling. You know you’re having a proper break when checking your phone starts to feel like an administrative task.

Highlights included:

Pretending I know how to camp.
Becoming emotionally invested in the success of the campfire.
Eating approximately 400% more food than is medically necessary.
Being surrounded by countryside and immediately acting like I’d never seen grass before.
Constantly checking the weather with the confidence of a professional meteorologist.
Enjoying the kind of random campsite conversations you simply cannot have anywhere else.

Painters Farm Campsite delivered exactly what a campsite should: peace, fresh air, a bit of chaos, plenty of laughs, and the opportunity to return home smelling faintly of smoke and questioning why normal life involves so many walls.

Would I stay again? Absolutely.

Would I recommend it? Without hesitation.

Would I pack more snacks next time? This is not a question. YES.

A cracking stay at Painters Farm Campsite. Bring your tent, bring your sense of humour, and for the love of all things outdoorsy, remember where you put the tent pegs.

Disliked Nothing

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Attractive, friendly little campsite with good…

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 Penny S. 5 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Attractive, friendly little campsite with good facilities, great pub down the road and easy access for sightseeing around Kent.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A very peaceful and clean site…

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 Steve L. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked A very peaceful and clean site with very helpful staff, we will definitely be booking again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet spot, very friendly, would…

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 Debbie B. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely quiet spot, very friendly, would definitely go back

Recommend to friends Visit again

We will be back next year.

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 Dean W. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked No cars near the tents.
Really quiet even during the day.
Toilet and shower block small (only 2 showers) but most of the time they were free.
Cleanliness of the site and facilities.
Location

Disliked The only thing was the electrical hook up. We had to run our cable under the neighbours tent to make it reach.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Small but Lovely pretty site!

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 Holly T. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Campsite in general, games area, toilet block/facilities, staff.

Disliked This was our second visit and felt busier than before I know this can’t be helped in the summer months but some campers were on the noisy side and I think 4 pitches or so less would have been a better experience. Picnic benches a bonus!

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Features

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 Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Painters Farm Campsite

Bayfield Road

Painters Forstal

Faversham

Kent

England

ME13 0EG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.29506°N
0.85427°E

Route directions

The easiest approach to Painters Farm is from the A2; turn onto the Brogdale Road and then follow the campsite signs.

Nearest transport

Coach
9.9 mi Bus Station
10.1 mi Park Street
11 mi New Dover Road Park and Ride Terminal
Rail
2 mi Faversham Rail Station
3.3 mi Teynham Rail Station
4 mi Selling Rail Station
Ferry
17.9 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
22.8 mi Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing
22.8 mi Wallasea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
20 mi London Southend Airport
22.1 mi Kent International Airport
23.8 mi Lydd London Ashford 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

Canterbury (20 minutes’ drive) is calling…the town is riddled with UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine’s Abbey and the Church of St Martin. Pick out cute eateries or shops as a resting point as you work your way around its well-documented history. If the olden times excite your mind, Belmont House and Gardens (five minutes) are nearby, with a marvellous walled garden and traditional tea room. There are more bountiful gardens (and righteous insides) at Leeds Castle (25 minutes). Balance your outings with wildlife and a visit to the safari-style The Big Cat Sanctuary (35 minutes). Or perhaps look towards the red pandas and bears lurking at Wingham Wildlife Park (half an hour). Nature also runs fairly wild in the ancient woodlands at Blean Woods National Nature Reserve (half an hour). If you’re in search of more coastal towns, you won't have to look too far. Follow the coast past Herne Bay (25 minutes and a good stop for jet skiing, windsurfing and other watersports) and into the trendy town of Margate (40 minutes) for fish and chips stalls and seaside rides.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Ship Inn Pub 1.4 mi
  • The Elephant Pub 1.8 mi
  • Railway Hotel Pub 2 mi
  • The Three Tuns Pub 2 mi
  • The Carriage Restaurant 2 mi
  • The Limes Pub 2 mi
  • The Creekers Tap Pub 2 mi
  • The Bull Inn Pub 2 mi
  • Ceorge's Turkish Restaurant 2 mi
  • The Leading Light Pub 2.1 mi

Groceries

  • Aldi 1.5 mi
  • Home Bargains 2.1 mi
  • Sainsbury's 2.1 mi
  • Tesco 2.3 mi
  • The Co-operative Food 5.4 mi
  • Aldi 5.6 mi
  • Co-op Food 5.8 mi
  • Sainsbury's 5.9 mi
  • The Food Warehouse 6.2 mi
  • M&S Foodhall 6.2 mi

Parks and play

  • Belmont Park 1.6 mi
  • Finch Close Play Area Playground 2 mi
  • Hilton Close Play Area Playground 2.1 mi
  • Older Children's Playground 2.2 mi
  • Younger Children's Playground 2.2 mi
  • Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park 2.3 mi
  • Batteries Close Park 3.3 mi
  • Teynham Playing Fields park 3.5 mi
  • Boughton Playground 4.2 mi
  • Stones Farm Country Park 4.7 mi

Family days out

  • Faversham Miniature Railway Visitor attraction 1 mi
  • Tours and Gift Shop Visitor attraction 1.1 mi
  • Brogdale Farm Visitor attraction 1.1 mi
  • National Fruit Collection Visitor attraction 1.1 mi
  • Belmont House and Gardens Visitor attraction 1.7 mi
  • Chart Gunpowder Mill Visitor attraction 1.8 mi
  • Huckleberry Woods Micro Animal Adventures Visitor attraction 1.9 mi
  • Oare Gunpowder Works Visitor attraction 2.2 mi
  • Shepherd Neame Visitor Centre Visitor attraction 2.2 mi
  • Norman Keep Castle 5.8 mi
  • Chilham Castle 5.8 mi
  • Badger's Hill Farm Visitor attraction 6 mi
  • Canterbury Castle 9.6 mi

Public transport

  • Painters Forstal Road 0.1 mi
  • Water Works 1.1 mi
  • The Street 1.4 mi
  • North Street Village 1.5 mi
  • Waterworks 1.5 mi
  • Willow Avenue 1.5 mi
  • Perry Court 1.6 mi
  • Sumpter Way 1.6 mi
  • Brogdale Road 1.6 mi
  • Wallers Road 1.6 mi

What’s nearby

  • Faversham Golf Course 1.2 mi
  • Youngboats Marine Services Marina 2.6 mi
  • Hollowshore Moorings Marina 3.3 mi
  • Boughton Golf Club Golf course 3.8 mi
  • Academy Course Golf course 3.8 mi
  • Swale Marina 4 mi
  • The Willows Fishing 4.4 mi
  • Lavender farm Fishing 5.3 mi
  • The Forum Shopping centre 6 mi

Local services

  • EaziHealth Pharmacy 1.1 mi
  • Podpoint Charging station 1.9 mi
  • Faversham Dental Access Centre Clinic 2 mi
  • Faversham Urgent Treatment Centre Clinic 2 mi
  • Faversham Medical Practice Doctors 2 mi
  • Paydens Pharmacy 2 mi
  • Newton Place Surgery Clinic 2.1 mi
  • Newton Place Pharmacy 2.1 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 2.1 mi
  • Superdrug Pharmacy 2.1 mi

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Must see

Whitstable Museum and Art Gallery 8.5 mi

West Gate Towers Museum 9.6 mi

Canterbury Heritage Museum 9.7 mi

Ashford Designer Outlet 9.7 mi

Canterbury Tales 9.8 mi

National Trust

Stoneacre 12.4 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 17.7 mi

Smallhythe Place 19 mi

Cobham Wood and Mausoleum 20.2 mi

Owletts 20.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BELMONT PARK 1.6 mi

LEES COURT 2.8 mi

DODDINGTON PLACE 3 mi

MOUNT EPHRAIM 4.7 mi

ELMLEY MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 08/07/1998) 5.3 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.

Offers

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Painters Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Painters Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Painters Farm Campsite? Canterbury (20 minutes’ drive) is calling…the town is riddled with UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine’s Abbey and the Church of St Martin. Pick out cute eateries or … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Painters Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Painters Farm Campsite? From £25.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.