General
- 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
What do you reckon about pitching up at an amiable and family-friendly place with fishing on site – and a watersports centre right next door? Land a stay at Romney Marsh's Herons Park, a family-run and friendly site welcoming guests (and dogs) for Kent-based stays.
Juniors are most welcome too – and if your small sort isn't enamoured with fishing or watersports, you'll likely catch their interest with a mention of the go-karting circuit also next door; the beach at Camber Sands within five miles or the critters of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park within ten or so miles… The Herons Park team can supply info on bike hire and local hikes too.
The park has fairly level, marked out grass pitches, a toilet and shower block, a chemical waste point and waste disposal bins within the camping field, and a small shop stocking camping staples such as ice creams, sweets, toys, refreshments and frozen meat from the butcher's. Hired firepits with kindling and logs are on site for guests' use, so speak to the site team after booking to reserve yours. Barbecues are allowed on all pitches, and there's a kids' playground to keep the little ones entertained.
If you're here for the angling, you can add a fishing pass to your stay as an extra. (You'll need a current fishing licence if you want to fish two rods; pick one up at the post office.)
The town of Lydd and the nearest offsite shop are within a mile.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
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.
Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
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.
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Max. persons: 4 x
One Trailer tent or Tent or Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 4 x
One Trailer tent or Tent or Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Reviews
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Will most definitely stay there again Lisa N.Confirmed
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great friendly compact site James F.Confirmed
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Thanks for a lovely review! Hopefully we will be welcoming you and your family back again :) |
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Very nice location next to little lakes. Great play area … Steffen H.Confirmed
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Thanks for a great review :) We have so much to do in the local area :) We offer two types of WiFi, the free one is only for basic tasks like emailing and messaging where as the paid one is high speed which is more suited for streaming etc. |
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Quite campsite with a short drive to a lovely sandy … Jazsmine S.Confirmed
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Thanks for a great review! |
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exceptional Manfred H.Confirmed
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Thanks for a wonderful review! |
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Thanks for a great review and feedback! Hopefully we will welcome you again :) |
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Excellent site, family and pet friendly in good location and … Mark N.Confirmed
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Clean, well organised, spacious pitches and excellent showers and toilets. … Jan S.Confirmed
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Thank you for a great review! Hopefully we will welcome you again! |
Features
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
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
Budget/backpacker
Lake and/or mountain
Remote location
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal freezer
Communal fridge
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
Shop nearby
Type
Large (51-200 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Restaurant nearby
Surf school nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Holiday Extras
— 11.9 miles
Holiday Extras — 11.9 miles
Red Lion Square — 12.1 miles
- Train stations
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Rye Rail Station
— 7.9 miles
Appledore (Kent) Rail Station — 8.0 miles
Winchelsea Rail Station — 9.0 miles
- Ferry ports
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Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
— 14.6 miles
Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal — 21.9 miles
Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal — 22.7 miles
- Airports
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Lydd London Ashford Airport
— 1.9 miles
From London take the M20 to Junction 10. At the J10 roundabout turn off towards Brenzett/Lydd A2070. Following the signs to Lydd Airport on the A2070 until you arrive at the roundabout, turn left on to the A259 follow brown signs for camping/racing leading to the B2075 to Lydd.
As you enter Lydd you come to a hump back bridge, take the slip road to the left, then go straight across at the next roundabout, eventually the road bears sharply right and a slip road goes straight ahead. Take the slip road ahead and after a mile or so you will see Herons Park entrance on your right.
Local attractions
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 Park, an award-winning reserve set over 600 acres near Hythe, is also recommended if you're on hol with the offspring, as is the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway steaming along for 13 and a half miles from Hythe to the National Nature Reserve of Dungeness. Lathe Farm at New Romney and the Rare Breeds Farm at Ashford should also be popular picks.
For beaches, clamber the dunes or go kite buggying at Camber Sands, the only sand dune system in East Sussex, and tackle more fishing (for mackerel) at Dymchurch, like Camber Sands also a Site of Special Scientific Interest for its insect and plant life. Fish, chips and Kent coast views can all be had at the Dungeness headland.
Several bike routes are nearby, including the National Cycle Network 2 running through Lydd on its Romney Marsh route from Hythe to Rye; along the four or so miles of the Royal Military Canal, and circular routes around the marsh from New Romney or Snargate.
The cobbled streets and afternoon teas of ancient Rye are about ten miles from the site.
Must see
- Camber Sands (5.1 miles)
- Port Lympne Wild Animal Park (10.8 miles)
- Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway (11.9 miles)
National Trust
- Lamb House (7.7 miles)
- Smallhythe Place (11.7 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
Camping and touring | ||
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Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
Depart by: | 12 p.m. |
Herons Park Campsite cancellation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
84 to 28 days before arrival: 10% will be retained
28 to 7 days before arrival: 50% will be retained
7 days - 0 days before arrival: 100% will be retained
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Changes cannot be made once you have booked.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Herons Park Campsite will debit the balance from your card 12 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 12 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
Apple PayCash
Maestro
MasterCard
Visa
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- 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?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m.
Hopefully we will be welcoming you again.