Herons Park Campsite
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- Family-run and friendly site within a mile of Lydd
- Fishing lakes and nature trails on site; watersports next door
- Showers and toilets, washing-up hut, shop and playground
Site type
52
30
30
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 1 May to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
4 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 64m²
Arrival daysFrom £24
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Electric grass pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 80m²
Arrival daysFrom £29
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Reviews
93% would recommend this site to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a well-maintained campsite with clean facilities and a very friendly, helpful team. Pitches are spacious and level, and the site offers a convenient on-site shop. It’s a great base for exploring the local area, with dog walks and attractions nearby. Some guests noted noise from neighbouring go-karting and event venues, and a limited number of toilet and shower facilities could lead to queues during busy periods.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Easily accessible location, very welcoming team. It was busy but people adhered…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Easily accessible location, very welcoming team. It was busy but people adhered to the quiet hours in the evening (from 11pm), a little less so in the morning (from 8am) but that’s likely as it’s the school holidays and there were lots of children, this can’t be helped! Good little shop on site, facilities regularly cleaned. Site was very clean, no issues at all.
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Excellent
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The pitches was very spacious we was on pitch 33, washing up station was clean also the shared fridge n freezer was clean as well! The showers and toilets was cleaned through out the day by the staff and the lock system was great on the doors! The shop was great and we hired the firepit which was brilliant the kids loved toasting marshmallows!! Loads of room for the kids to play and fly the kite too! All staff we met over the 4 days we was there was absolutely fantastic and they work so hard bless! We had a great stay and would definitely come back!!
Disliked No dislikes
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From the manager: Thanks for a wonderful review :) Sounds like you had a lovely time with us. We will certainly look forward to welcoming you again.
We really enjoyed our time here, loads to see and do in…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked We really enjoyed our time here, loads to see and do in the area.
The site staff were very friendly and helpful in booking three pitches together for us, and helped with some first aid bandaging my granddaughters finger when she had an accident.
Disliked Nothing everything was good.
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From the manager: Thank you for a wonderful review. Hopefully see you again soon.
Best place to go with a dog and for nice walks9
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The location was perfect if you like nice dogs walks around the lakes and close to other nice parts
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From the manager: Thank you for a great review! :)
A very good stay, and reasonably priced. Staff were very friendly.
Electric grass pitch
Liked On-site play area.
Location suitable for lovely scenic walks.
Fishing on-site.
Quiet.
Mostly clean facilities.
Convenient shop.
30 minute walk into Lydd town.
Disliked Small toilet/shower facilities.
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Would stay again if passing through.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Spacious pitch. Polite host.
Clean facilities.
Disliked None
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From the manager: Thanks for a great review :)
Friendly staff, great facilities.…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Friendly staff, great facilities.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thanks for a great review :)
Lovely campsite, lovely staff great facilities - shame about the noise
Electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely site, facilities were clean and tidy. Staff were lovely. Use of fridge handy. Some good dog walks as well - great during the day!
Disliked Noise - it was so loud! We fully understand campsite noise, and such however, this really let a lovely campsite down.
Although on the website it says go karts are there on event days - the karts were going all weekend from before 0800 until the evening.
Additionally, the level of noise from the wedding they held, until late with the guests then leaving - not quietly - I might add.
On our final night; big Lorrie’s turned up as they were filming into the early hours and then leaving in the early hours.
The facilities were clean, the toilets were good - however they were being cleaned for nearly 2 hours. Whilst I appreciate cleaning takes time, there’s no other facilities to use..
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From the manager: Thank you for the positive comments about the site. Sorry we did not meet your expectations. I would like to address a couple of points. We are surrounded by a couple of businesses that are independent from us. We do mention both on our website to make guests aware so people can make their own judgement on weather our site is suitable for them or not. A majority of our guests do not have an issue with either. Iv'e never know the Karts to start so early so not sure why that was the case this weekend. In reference to the filming, it was a small production and there were no lorries, only a couple of vans which are smaller than a motorhome and I had asked them to leave quietly and be respectful. We didn't have any other complaints about these. Cleaning does take a while at times and we want to keep our facilities clean for our guests, when the wardens are cleaning they do not shut the toilets and showers down, only the ones they are cleaning at the time so an alternative would be available such as the family room or disabled. Thank you for your comments though, where we can we will make changes.
Nice staff, v. clean, near Dungeness, not great for a peaceful break.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Super friendly staff. Useful shop. I think the closest you can camp to Dungeness so is great for visiting. Interesting area to walk/run/explore around the site- managed by Nature England with interesting birds/botany/wildlife. Useful for early morning dog walk. Plenty of dog poo bins. Managed to see the sun come up which was lovely and the site was super peaceful first thing in the morning. Facilities well maintained and very clean.
Disliked There is a venue on site that hosts events and it is next door to a go kart attraction so be aware that this is not a peaceful break style site. There was a private disco/party that was on all night we were there-so ear plugs were essential for sleep or just imagine you are at a festival! In some ways not all bad and did give the site a good atmosphere but may not suit everyone. Pitches are very close together and so privacy meant we didn't open the windows and doors on our tent as we had close neighbours on all four sides. Also queues at the toilet for the women as only two loos and 2 showers (although there was a separate family facility).
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review and your lovely comments and feedback. The venue stops music at midnight so maybe it was another camper that had music on and was disrespecting the quite hours? They are not licensed to go on all night so definitely cant have been the venue. Hopefully we will see you again though :)
Nice site. Great location for Dungeness.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Location, staff and general tidiness. Handy shop on-site.
Disliked Not many toilet cubicles or showers. Pitches are quite tightly packed in places.
Dungeness power station and power lines are a bit of a blot on the landscape, but not the sites fault. Water sports centre close by and go-kart track.
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From the manager: Thanks for your review :) The landscape is very unique to the Romney Marshes. We have to embrace it :)
Features
Dogs allowed
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 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 Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Remote location Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge 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
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
Herons Park Campsite
Dengemarsh Road
Lydd
Kent
England
TN29 9JH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.93253°N
0.90774°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littlestone | 4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Camber | 4.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| St Mary'S Bay (Kent) | 6.3 mi | Sea | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
| Dymchurch | 7.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Winchelsea | 8.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Camber Sands 5.1 mi
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park 10.8 mi
Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 11.9 mi
Kent & East Sussex Railway 13.5 mi
Great Dixter House and Gardens 14.5 mi
National Trust
Lamb House 7.7 mi
Smallhythe Place 11.7 mi
Bodiam Castle 16.6 mi
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 18.9 mi
The White Cliffs of Dover 23.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Lydd - Lydd-on-Sea - Greatstone - New Romney - Lydd 1.2 mi
DUNGENESS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 29/05/2004) 1.5 mi
The Romney Sound Mirrors Trail 2.8 mi
Power and Pebbles at Dungeness 3 mi
Rye Harbour - Winchelsea 6.3 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Herons Park Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Herons Park Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Herons Park Campsite? A go-karting circuit and a watersports centre are right next door to Herons Park, each with a shop and with expert tuition and courses available for visitors. The Port Lympne Wild Animal … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Herons Park Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Herons Park Campsite? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.