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
Non-electric park-up
Parking is past the two nissan huts
Park opposite the gun emplacement
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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.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
Electric pitch
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Reviews

7

Overall rating from 67 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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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 historic World War II gun battery site under restoration, offering a basic but secure stopover with electricity and water, ideal for ferry or tunnel crossings. Visitors appreciate the convenient location, historical interest, and peaceful atmosphere. Some found the site expensive for the limited facilities, describing it as a building site rather than a traditional campsite. The entrance can be tricky for larger vehicles, and the lack of toilets and waste disposal points are noted. Restoration work is ongoing, with potential for future development.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 03/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Perfect for our needs, we arrived…

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10 out of 10
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Jayne T. 1 review

Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Perfect for our needs, we arrived Wednesday for a Dfds depart Thursday
Site as described, local pub very nice

Recommend to friends Visit again

Not worth the money

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3 out of 10
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 10
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 1
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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Close to Port

Disliked It would be fine at £10-£15 per night

Recommend to friends Visit again

Unkomplizierter Zugang. Lage ideal nach/vor Benutzung…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Unkomplizierter Zugang. Lage ideal nach/vor Benutzung der Fähre.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Easy of stay for Dover ferry…

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9 out of 10
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Richard B. 1 review

Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Easy of stay for Dover ferry

Recommend to friends Visit again

OK for the night but expensive

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5 out of 10
Location
 6
Value for money
 3
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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Close to le shuttle.

Disliked Entrance tight for entry ,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic but exactly what we needed…

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7 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 4
Facilities / Activities
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 Nickie P. 2 reviews

Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Basic but exactly what we needed before heading for the Eurotunnel crossing next day good for watching birds nesting

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very basic which we knew and…

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7 out of 10
Location
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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Very basic which we knew and understood.

Disliked Very expensive for what it is.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Only used as it was the only one open near channel tunnel

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Not much to like really . Although secure water and electricity only

Disliked Very remote felt vulnerable we were only residents .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ideal for channel ports…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Ideal for channel ports

Recommend to friends Visit again

Make sure you bring your own toilet.

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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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 Graham M. 31 reviews

Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Great little site for a night or two. The chaps there was very friendly and help full.
About 1hour walk down to Folkestone town good walk with dog and a nice little pub couple of mins down the road that do great food.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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.