Capel Battery

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View to Dover and the English Channel
View to dover and the english channel
Hardstanding
Grass area
Motorhome parking
Track to the pitches leading past two nissan huts
Burma road - access to pitchs
Grass area
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Hardstanding
Grass area
Motorhome parking

  • Kent motorhome site at a World War II gun battery in Capel-le-Ferne
  • Port of Dover 10 minutes’ drive; Folkestone Eurotunnel 20 minutes
  • Hardstanding pitches with electric hook-ups; pub across the road
And now for something completely different… It’s not every day you get the chance to camp right alongside the unrestored remains of a World War II gun battery. Yes, Capel Battery is opening its doors to motorhomes in a quiet location atop the White Cliffs in Kent – and, in an extra bonus for war history aficionados, the thought-provoking Battle of Britain Memorial is just five minutes’ stroll away. With far-reaching views over Dover to the English Channel and (on a clear day) France, the site sits in the village of Capel-le-Ferne, 10 minutes’ drive from the Port of Dover and 20 minutes from Folkestone's Eurotunnel terminal, making it a handy stop for overnighters starting or rounding off their holidays in Europe. With room for just a handful of pitches – each with an electric hook-up – this back-to-basics site is just a few steps away from a local pub, open for Kentish beers, lunch and dinner daily. If you’re going down the self-catering route, you can source supplies at the supermarkets on the edge of Folkestone (five minutes' drive).

Site type

Motorhome pitches 5
Touring caravan pitches 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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).

General

  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.

Reception

  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

7

Overall rating from 79 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

63% would recommend this site to a friend

63% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a basic stopover site, primarily used for its convenient proximity to the Eurotunnel and Dover ferry port. It offers electricity and water but lacks toilet and waste disposal facilities. Visitors often describe the site as a 'building site' or rough terrain due to ongoing restoration work. Access can be tricky, with a heavy automated gate causing issues for some. While appreciated for its location and the historical aspect of the WW2 gun battery, many find it overpriced for the limited amenities. The nearby Battle of Britain memorial and The Valiant Sailor pub are frequently mentioned as positive aspects.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 04/08/2026

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Needs lots to make safe for visitors but what potential

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6 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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 Stephen B. 12 reviews

Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Love the point this is a historical site. The charge was worth the location

Disliked It’s a building site, tight turn in and unsafe for children. Facility wise is tough and not clear.

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Exactly as advertised - limited facilities…

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9 out of 10
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Rhian W. 6 reviews

Fully-serviced grass motorhome pitch

Liked Exactly as advertised - limited facilities (electric and water), but excellently close to the Battle of Britain museum and memorial and very close to the Channel Tunnel - we used it as a “night before” and it worked really well, we all loved exploring the site and history. We would use this site again!

Disliked The only downside for us really was the gate getting in - we knew it would be tight from other reviews so were prepared - but yes, it’s tight! I think knowing you just have to block traffic while the gate opens is helpful, there doesn’t seem to be a better direction, both make it a squeeze. Totally doable (though our van is 6m, there was a larger van that arrived at the same time as us), you just have to be straight on to it. This would not deter us staying again, just worth going in prepared!

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Good place

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10 out of 10
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 cesar s. 1 review

Fully-serviced grass motorhome pitch

Liked The place is perfect, near the city

Recommend to friends Visit again

Sehr schöner Platz

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Value for money
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 Tina L. 6 reviews

Fully-serviced grass motorhome pitch

Liked Toller, ruhiger Platz mit toller Landschaft. Ein Pub ist keine 5 min. entfernt. Das Essen war dort toll. Absolut Hundefreundlich. Von der Fähre 9min. entfernt.

Disliked Die Möglichkeit auf Entleerung/Wasser wäre schön

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Cardwell

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Wayne C. 1 review

Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked We stayed for only one night and had a lovely time. The host was very nice and helpful. We were made so welcome and the history and information about the place was really interesting. We will definitely be returning next time we’re in the area. Thanks and best of luck

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Zweckmäßig

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4 out of 10
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 Elke F. 1 review

Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Das positive war eigentlich nur der Kurze Weg zum Dover Hafen.

Disliked Es war schwer zu finden, da nicht offensichtlich war,dass hinter dem Tor der Stellplatz ist. Wäre schön gewesen wenn in der Nachricht die Pin und Beschreibung genauso rot markiert gewesen wäre wie Duschen nicht möglich. Irgendwie sah es teilweise wie auf einem Wertstoffhof.

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war nicht da…

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked war nicht da

Disliked Ich hatte eine Woche vorher abgesagt, und durfte dennoch bezahlen.
Schade eigentlich!

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Views, peace wildlife…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Customer service
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 tracy w. 7 reviews

Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Views, peace wildlife

Disliked Nothing

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Close to tunnel which is the…

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7 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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 A B. 5 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Close to tunnel which is the main feature

Disliked Gate did not work. Some road noise.

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Fascinating haven

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10 out of 10
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Nicola N. 1 review

Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Exactly as described. Water, electricity, hard standing. Some may think it an expensive stopover but we loved that funds go to maintaining and restoring the site. Really appreciated the opportunity to have a look around the battery and other interesting artefacts!
Would definitely use again.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Features

Dogs 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

Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Restaurant nearby

Location

Capel Battery

New Dover Road

Capel Le-Ferne

Folkestone

Kent

England

CT18 7JJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.09722°N
1.20115°E

Nearest transport

Coach
1.6 mi Bus Station
2.8 mi War Memorial
2.8 mi War Memorial
Rail
1.7 mi Folkestone Central Rail Station
2.2 mi Folkestone West Rail Station
4.7 mi Kearsney Rail Station
Ferry
3.6 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
5.1 mi Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
5.8 mi Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
15.3 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport
18.5 mi Kent International 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

With a gun battery on site for you to explore, and the Battle of Britain Memorial five minutes’ walk away, you may have had your fill of war history. But don’t forget that underneath the mighty medieval Dover Castle (10 minutes’ drive), you can wander through a warren of secret wartime tunnels, visit a subterranean hospital and book a Cold War-themed escape room challenge. If you’re hanging around in Kent for a while, there are wild animal encounters to be had at Port Lympne Safari Park (20 minutes), and silverback gorillas to watch out for at Howletts Wild Animal Park (half an hour). If you’d rather have a look around old houses, National Trust-owned Sissinghurst Castle Garden (50 minutes) is open for tours of the tower, library and parkland created by author Vita Sackville-West in the 1930s. Folkestone Old Town (10 minutes) is a pretty place to have a look around, with lots of indie art galleries and shops to browse, while The Stade promenade leads to a wide, sandy beach for a snooze in the sun or a quick dip in the sea. When you’re feeling peckish, head for the Harbour Arm for street-food stalls selling all sorts of yummy mezze and pizzas.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Folkestone 1.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandgate 3.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hythe 5.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
St Margaret`S Bay 8.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dymchurch 10.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Roman Painted House 5.2 mi

Dover Castle 5.6 mi

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 5.9 mi

White Cliffs of Dover 6.4 mi

South Foreland Lighthouse 8.1 mi

National Trust

The White Cliffs of Dover 6.4 mi

South Foreland Lighthouse 7.9 mi

Smallhythe Place 22.2 mi

Lamb House 22.8 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 27.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cheriton Hill 2.7 mi

Kearsney Court 4.5 mi

Hythe - Lympne - Royal Military Canal - Hythe 5.8 mi

SANDLING PARK 6.4 mi

Langdon Bay 6.6 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 Capel Battery have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Capel Battery dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Capel Battery? With a gun battery on site for you to explore, and the Battle of Britain Memorial five minutes’ walk away, you may have had your fill of war history. But don’t forget … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Capel Battery?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Capel Battery? From £30 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.