Whitemills Wake and Aqua Park

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Activities at the aqua park

  • East Kent site next to a popular wakeboarding centre and aqua park
  • Wingham Wildlife Park five minutes’ drive; Margate 20 minutes
  • On-site eatery; walk to Sandwich’s pubs and restaurants in 15 minutes
Adventure time… sorted. At Whitemills Wake and Aqua Park, just outside Sandwich, you’ll be staying right next to the watersports centre – so getting to those outdoor activities could hardly be easier. As the name suggests, this place has a floating inflatable aqua park to try out, and a variety of wakeboarding activities including beginner lessons and sessions for more experienced wakeboarders. And that’s not all – you can also book ringo rides, open-water swims, SUP yoga sessions and sauna/cold plunge experiences. You’re going to need plenty of fuel to get you through all those activities, so it’s handy that the site is also home to a popular restaurant that serves up homemade meals for breakfast and lunch, alongside a good range of drinks. You can shelter indoors there or take your meals and drinks out onto the terrace to watch all the action on the lake. Come evening time, you’re welcome to light up a barbecue or firepit for a cosy evening on site, or you may like to stroll into Sandwich – it takes about 15 minutes to walk to the pubs and restaurants in the town centre. From Sandwich, you can also pick up train or bus connections for trips to nearby seaside resorts including Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs, or inland to Canterbury. With easy access from two A roads, this is a handy spot for all sorts of Kent days out, including beach days and zoo trips. All sorts of guests are welcome here, including families, couples, groups and those travelling with their dogs.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 20
Tent pitches 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 7
Touring caravan pitches 20
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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).
  • Facilities/activities including aqua park, watersports are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • The sauna (and/or hammam) is open between 16/01 and 20/12.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 0 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

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Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Location
8
Value for money
8
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
6

84% would recommend this site to a friend

66% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a new, modern campsite praised for its cleanliness, level pitches, and excellent shower/toilet facilities. Guests enjoyed the on-site bar and restaurant, delicious food, and welcoming staff. The aqua park is a popular attraction for families. Some visitors noted road noise and smaller pitch sizes. Manager replies indicate plans to address soil establishment, wifi connectivity, and toddler activities.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Reviews page 1 of 5
Arrival date (latest first)

Spacious pitches, toilet and shower facilities…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
9
Dom R.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Spacious pitches, toilet and shower facilities were really clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

If into water sports , it will suit

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5 out of 10
Location
5
Value for money
5
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No rating
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5
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No rating
John T.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Toilets near to pitch , easy to find site

Disliked Couldnt access wifi , showers quite cramped

Recommend to friends Visit again

Site staff need a lesson in empathy.

Overall

1 out of 10
Location
1
Value for money
1
Facilities / Activities
1
Customer service
1
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
1
Wifi
1
glen r.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Nothing

Disliked I had a family emergency that came up, where my mother in law took a turn for the worst and ended up on palative care. Therefore needed to cancel the weekend. We tried to call Thursday before the bank holiday to cancel but could not get through. We rang on the Friday and got through, we explained the situation to be told tough your not getting a refund, when we explained we just wanted to move the date, again went not a problem but would have to pay full cost again. The guy who we spoke to was very unprofessional and had no sympathy or compassion. To the situation we was in. After a email of complaint they offered us a £40.00 voucher to go towards another booking. Would i book there again probably not and it's a shame as I like watersports and will spend my money elsewhere.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent campsite for family break

Overall

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

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Wonderful stay at Whitemills and Wake campsite, peaceful surroundings, clean facilities, friendly staff, great activities, perfect relaxing getaway, highly recommended.

Disliked Toilet and shower facilities felt clean but not many places to put belongings; more hooks, shelves, and a proper baby changing area needed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I thought the entire campsite was…

Overall

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

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked I thought the entire campsite was great, literally have no complaints. Toilets were clean, so were the showers. Easy to get rid of rubbish and the food is fantastic in the restaurant area. I highly recommend and will certainly be returning!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello. Thank you for your kind review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and our facilities

Great pitches easy book in at…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Simon A.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Great pitches easy book in at reception, friendly staff . Toilets & showers immaculate will definitely stay again

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello
Thank you for your review and for staying at Whitemills

Nice place would visit again

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
9
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
5
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
7
Anonymous

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Very nice place to come

Disliked After hours customer service could be better was locked out with the code had to jump over the gate to get the code from the caravan to get back in after 8:30 pm

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice place Well maintained…

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
6
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
5
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
1
Eyad S.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Nice place
Well maintained

Disliked No gray water disposal area
The name of the WiFi was given is wrong

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. We did experience some issues with wi-fi during your visit which have now been resolved

Good, level site with excellent facilities & cafe. Staff very friendly

Overall

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

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Spacious pitches and made welcome on arrival.

Disliked Toilet block not clean,, but this was down to the users and not the staff. Block was immaculate after cleaning. May need additional cleaning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review, we are glad that you were made to feel welcome.
Due to a very busy weekend across the whole site, we did not get around to inspect the toilet/shower block as often as was expected
We have reviewed this to ensure that there are more regular inspections/cleaning going forward

We would come back.

Overall

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

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked The site looks lovely and modern. Loved there was a club house and was fab watching people on the water sports facilities. We would love to come back with some friends to enjoy the water facilities. Loved nearby Sandwich and Canterbury. Very easy site to access. Liked that it wasnt a large site, liked the small feel of it.

Disliked The shower block looks lovely externally but found during our stay it was not very clean. Lots of toilet roll on floors, lots of general marks from water and grubby hands, toilets not clean. Would have been better to make two showers than three smaller ones. Showers would have been nicer if there was a stool for your clothes, more hooks etc. There was lots of glass on our pitch, seems to be in the top soil perhaps but very embedded. Found our pitch was very long and narrow so felt very close to the pitch next to us - perfect if a tent or caravan however. If windy this site is very exposed.

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 cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Sauna TV room Take away Tennis Waterslide 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Whitemills Wake and Aqua Park

Ash Road

Sandwich

Kent

England

CT13 9JB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.27942°N
1.32474°E

Nearest transport

Coach
5.2 mi South Street
5.5 mi Harbour
5.5 mi Harbour
Rail
1 mi Sandwich Rail Station
3.5 mi Minster Rail Station
5.1 mi Deal Rail Station
Ferry
5.1 mi Ramsgate Ferry Terminal
10.6 mi Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
11.2 mi Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
4.8 mi Kent International Airport
28.2 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

Are you into big cats? Or perhaps you prefer smaller (and less ferocious) animals, such as meerkats and red pandas? How do you feel about primates? Well, good news: at Wingham Wildlife Park (five minutes’ drive), you can see them all, plus colourful birds and creepy crawlies. There’s also a Dinosaur Park, with more than 20 prehistoric creatures. Ramsgate (15 minutes) has a sandy beach and the Royal Harbour, where vessels are often decorated with fairy lights, making for a pretty sight after dark. The Ramsgate Tunnels, carved underground in the 1930s, became an air-raid shelter during World War II, and today they run guided tours, plus events from vintage dances to festive markets. Besides a wide sandy beach with a tidal pool and a waterfront sauna, Margate (20 minutes) is home to Dreamland, an amusement park with vintage rides and events including big-name concerts. The rotating art exhibitions at Turner Contemporary are always worth a look.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sandwich Bay 2.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ramsgate Western Undercliffe 4.8 mi Sea ExcellentGoodExcellentExcellent
Deal Castle 5.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ramsgate Sands 5.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
West Bay, Westgate 7.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Deal Castle 5.3 mi

Walmer Castle and Gardens 6.4 mi

Howletts Wild Animal Park 7.7 mi

Turner Contemporary 8 mi

South Foreland Lighthouse 9.8 mi

National Trust

South Foreland Lighthouse 9.8 mi

The White Cliffs of Dover 10.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Sandwich - White Cliff Country Trail - Sandwich 1 mi

THE SALUTATION 1 mi

NORTHBOURNE COURT 4.1 mi

GOODNESTONE PARK 4.8 mi

ALBION PLACE GARDENS 5.6 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 Whitemills Wake and Aqua Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Whitemills Wake and Aqua Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Whitemills Wake and Aqua Park? Are you into big cats? Or perhaps you prefer smaller (and less ferocious) animals, such as meerkats and red pandas? How do you feel about primates? Well, good news: at Wingham Wildlife … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Whitemills Wake and Aqua Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Please park in the main car park before heading to reception to check in.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Whitemills Wake and Aqua Park? From £35 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.