Herons Park Campsite

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Lake on site
Grass pitches
Pitches
Camping field

  • 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 and refreshments. 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

Tent pitches 51
Touring caravan pitches 51
Motorhome pitches 51
Caravans for hire 34
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note

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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 3 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Location
9
Value for money
9
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
8

90% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite receives consistent praise for its friendly, helpful staff and clean facilities. Pitch sizes are generally considered spacious, and there are good amenities for children, including a play area and football pitch. The on-site shop is well-stocked and reasonably priced. Some guests noted that the toilet and shower facilities could be limited during peak times, and there is occasional noise from a nearby go-kart track, though many found it not to be an issue. The location is also highlighted as a good base for exploring the local area. Plans for facility upgrades are underway.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 18/08/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

A nice stay with welcoming staff and looked after facilities.

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8 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
No rating

Electric grass pitch

Liked Large pitch sizes, play area for the kids, staff were welcoming!

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Was perfect for our short stay…

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10 out of 10
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9
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9
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9
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9
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9
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Lee S. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Was perfect for our short stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

La gentilezza e lo spazio…

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9 out of 10
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Laura R. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked La gentilezza e lo spazio

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved!!

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8 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Size of pitches
Playground and football green
Fridge and freezer for non electric pitches
Size of the campsite
Children can watch go karts on the top of the hill
Beaches close by - 12 minute drive.
Stargazing

Disliked No dislikes - new toilet block for 2027

Recommend to friends Visit again

schöner, friedlicher Platz

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9 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
5
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
No rating
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked saubere sanitäre Anlagen, ruhiger Platz
Fußballplatz und Spielplatz für Kinder, toll!

Disliked keine Restaurants/Bistros in der Nähe( aber dafür kann der Campingplatz ja nichts)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good for young children, space to run around in. Friendly. Good sites

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8 out of 10
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8
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8
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9
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9
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3
Hugo A. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great staff, friendly and happy to guide or answer questions
The shop although small stocked what we needed - local beer and ice!
Good separation between pitches .
Really good location for exploring Dungeness and the Romney marsh area.
Flat pitches

Disliked A bit of a hike to facilities , this year ,26, they are limited for shower and toilets (gents 2 showers and 2 toilets), but a sign posted stating that for 27 they will be expanded.
Free Wi-Fi for basic use is free but did not reach the far side of the site . Paid Wi-Fi was on offer for heavier use.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Only my second time camping and I thought it was a lovely place.

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10 out of 10
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9
Value for money
9
Facilities / Activities
7
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10
Child friendliness
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10
Wifi
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chont 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked This place is ideal for camping. It was the little things they’ve thought of, the toilets and showers were really clean and the staff were super friendly and helpful. Would definitely return and next time pick my pitch.

Disliked Funnily enough the only thing I didn’t like, which could not have been prevented in any way, was the wind! I’ll have to buy another wind breaker!

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everything…

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
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10
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10
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10
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Jane R. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked everything

Disliked toilets and showers were a trek for me- mobility issues

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious plots for parking the camper…

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
8

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Spacious plots for parking the camper van.

Disliked Nothing

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Met de accomodatie…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
7
Wifi
9
Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Met de accomodatie

Disliked Geen winkel in de buurt. Geen faciliteiten

Recommend to friends Visit 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 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

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

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

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

Nearest transport

Coach
11.9 mi Holiday Extras
11.9 mi Holiday Extras
12.1 mi Red Lion Square
Rail
7.9 mi Rye Rail Station
8 mi Appledore (Kent) Rail Station
9 mi Winchelsea Rail Station
Ferry
14.6 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
21.9 mi Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
22.7 mi Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
1.9 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

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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Littlestone 4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Camber 4.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
St Mary'S Bay (Kent) 6.3 mi Sea GoodN/AGoodGood
Dymchurch 7.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Winchelsea 8.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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.

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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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • 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.