Painters Farm Campsite

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  • 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
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun 1 Mar to

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 426 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained campsite in a beautiful rural setting is highly praised for its friendly and helpful hosts. Visitors highlight the excellent cleanliness of the facilities, spacious pitches, and peaceful atmosphere. A local pub serving great food is conveniently located within a short walk. The site is considered ideal for families and dog owners, with dedicated areas for activities. Minor issues mentioned include occasional traffic noise and a few dated facilities, but overall, guests highly recommend and plan to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 21/07/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Mooie onverharde plaatsen. Terrein is over…

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9 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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 Ellen v. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Mooie onverharde plaatsen. Terrein is over het algemeen aardig vlak en we mochten een plekje uitzoeken. Wij hebben gekozen voor een plaats met stroom. Een nette kleinschalige camping met schone toiletten en een klein winkeltje met de hoognodige spulletjes. Vlakbij een excellente pub waar je lekker kan eten. Volg niet de laatste kilometers google maps want die stuurt je met een camper langs te smalle wegen.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great options so close to South East London - will definitely return

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 Matt F. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Open Space with plenty of fruit trees.
General facilities were well kept and clean.
Close proximity to local pub for meals and drinks.
Great allocated spaces for kids to kick football and play.
I also liked that cars are kept off the pitches, declutters the camp ground, nice touch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely camp site. Very clean and tidy.

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8 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Meet and Greet.

Excellent location to explore Faversham and Whitstable from.

Clean toilets and showers.

Disliked Probably needs another 2 shower cubicles each in both male and female shower rooms.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Prachtige locatie, fijn grasveld en prima…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Prachtige locatie, fijn grasveld en prima pub dichtbij

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean and plentiful toilets Friendly…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very clean and plentiful toilets
Friendly helpful staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Prachtige omgeving, ruime plek onder de…

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 Jolien v. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Prachtige omgeving, ruime plek onder de kersenboom. De pub op 2 minuten wandelen was heerlijk, goed gegeten en fijne ambiance. Schone voorzieningen en leuke tripjes in de omgeving.

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The nice welcome, the relaxed and…

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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 Victoria J. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked The nice welcome, the relaxed and friendly atmosphere

Disliked Sound of the traffic on the main road

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved the space - no complaints…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Loved the space - no complaints 💕

Recommend to friends Visit again

Facilities, location, staff…

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 JONATHAN P. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Facilities, location, staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, well kept and very clean facilities

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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 Sue W. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Cleanliness of facilities
Local walks
Good pub and food
Seperate field for ball games etc

Disliked Be aware proximity of Village Hall if there is a wedding!

Recommend to friends Visit again

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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Leysdown 7.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodExcellent
West Beach, Whitstable 7.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Tankerton 9.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Minster Leas 9.8 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sheerness 11 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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.