Gatehouse Wood Country Park

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New Corner Pitches
Hardstanding pitches
Birdseye
New pitches

  • Peaceful family-friendly touring park in a woodland in rural Kent
  • Leeds Castle 20 minutes’ drive and the Kent Downs 40 minutes
  • Coffee shop on site; Wealdway and Pilgrims Way half an hour's walk
Surrounded by mature trees, the family-friendly grass pitches at Gatehouse Wood Country Park are somewhat unusual – for they were created on the relics of an old quarry. Found 20 minutes’ drive from Sevenoaks, this peaceful site puts you right in the middle of the Garden of England, within easy reach of the Kent Downs National Landscape, Royal Tunbridge Wells and the Kent coast. The park is just off the A20 at the bottom of Wrotham Hill, so it’s also a handy stopover if you’re London or Dover bound – in fact the train to London leaves from the village of Borough Green (10 minutes’ drive) if you fancy a day sightseeing in the big city. Hikers (and any accompanying dogs) will also be pleased to know that Gatehouse Wood is only a few minutes’ walk from both the Weald Way and the Pilgrims Way. On-park facilities include spotless shower blocks with heated showers, hand dryers and shaving points, plus a separate accessible facility and a fully equipped laundry room. Friendly staff members are on hand with information on the local area. Barbecues are allowed (off the ground only please), but if you prefer not to cook there’s a foodie pub just five minutes’ walk away and several restaurants close by too. Borough Green has pretty much everything else you could need, from supermarkets and a chemist to hairdressers, cafés and a posh spa.

Site type

Caravans for hire 3
Touring caravan pitches 52
Motorhome pitches 52
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

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).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 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.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
  • Wood burners of any kind are not permitted.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

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9
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9
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9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
6

93% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained and clean site offers spacious, level pitches and a warm welcome from friendly staff. Facilities, including the toilet block and showers, are consistently praised for their cleanliness and warmth, with a handy on-site cafe selling excellent coffee and cakes. While some road noise is noted, it's generally considered unobtrusive. The site is well-located for exploring the area and is highly recommended by visitors.

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An excellent campsite with top class staff.

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Large and level pitches Clean facilities. Understanding and helpful staff.
The campsite was very tidy.
Yes we will be back and highly recommend.

Disliked No dislikes

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review :) we are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return.

All good for a stop over.

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Very good pitches clean & tidy.
Toilet block very clean & tidy.
Nice cafe on site good coffee.

Disliked None

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review :) we are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return.

Great site, clean, friendly and great coffee too..

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Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Huge part gravel, part grass pitches. Immaculately clean site and warm friendly welcome. Great coffee, prompt service too.

Disliked N/A

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review :) we are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return.

One word excellent Although. Gate code…

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Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked One word excellent
Although. Gate code is so long

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review :) we are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return.

Lady left was helpful

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Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Nice site. Had a few problems but these were sorted as manager left the week before. However the lady on site was as helpful as she could be. Site nicely laid out and clean. Expect a little traffic noise as it’s by the motorway but this was very convenient for everywhere. Will be going back again.

Disliked Location and organisation

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From the manager: Thank you for your review :) we are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back.

Lovely site with friendly staff and lively coffee shop.

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9 out of 10
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked We last came here 2 years ago when the new owner had just taken over. He told us what he was planning to do to the sight. It needed updating and a bit of TLC. Well, we were very impressed with all the work that has been done! All pitches now hardstanding and road around the sight is now much better. The whole sight was much better, cleaner and tidier! There is now a lovely little cosy coffee shop on site. Coffee and food was amazing. Staff very friendly and helpful.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review :) we are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return.

Excellent site with super pitches and great facilities.

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Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Only stayed overnight, but the facilities were really good (once we realised that the “laundry room” also had washing-up sinks) and we found the site very friendly and quiet. My 11yo great-nephew enjoyed the play area too.
We’d definitely come back again and hope to experience the tea room too.

Disliked No dislikes at all.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review :) we are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return.

Good size pitches great food great…

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Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Good size pitches great food great dog walks

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review :) we are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return.

Great little site with good access to the local area, will be back.

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Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely little friendly site with well kept pitches, good access and a nice little on site cafe. Washrooms are small but good, regularly cleaned with ample hot water. Arguably in need of updating but perfectly adequate. However, the hand drier in the gents is in need of an upgrade as it’s airflow is almost ineffective.

Disliked The site has a lot of long stay residents, quite possible working in the area. They do not affect the operation on the site at all. However, many of them have no concept of cleaning up after themselves, and it’s amazing how a facility that is cleaned regularly, and it is, can still look, on occasions, pretty disgusting! This is not a reflection on the management or staff who were excellent.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review :) we are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return.

Friendly welcome, secure gated park…

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6 out of 10
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Friendly welcome, secure gated park

Disliked Pitches too close to each other

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From the manager: Thank you for your review :)


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/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Luxury Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal 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

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches

Location

Gatehouse Wood Country Park

Ford Lane

Wrotham Heath

Sevenoaks

Kent

England

TN15 7SD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.29954°N
0.34467°E

Route directions

The satnav may take you too far down Ford Lane; the property is just 200 yards from the top of the lane.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.1 mi King Street
8.1 mi King Street
10 mi Bus Station
Rail
1.7 mi Borough Green & Wrotham Rail Station
3.2 mi West Malling Rail Station
4.2 mi East Malling Rail Station
Ferry
10.2 mi Gravesend Pier
10.5 mi Tilbury Ferry Terminal
18 mi Woolwich Arsenal Pier
Airport
13.7 mi Biggin Hill Airport
19.1 mi London City Airport
24.1 mi London Gatwick 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

There’s certainly plenty to keep history buffs happy in this corner of Kent; the gorgeous and moated National Trust-owned Ightham Mote (15 minutes’ drive) has opulent interiors packed with Tudor and Jacobean decorative arts, and the family can easily spend a whole day watching falconry displays and whizzing down zipwires at Leeds Castle (20 minutes), where there are also lavish apartments open for tours. Got green fingers? Be inspired by the park at Penshurst Place and Gardens (half an hour), laid out in formal plantings and woodland walks, or visit Hever Castle and Gardens (35 minutes), an enticing mash-up of medieval and Tudor architecture with walled flower beds and waterside walks. Sporting types can play a round or two on local golf courses (the nearest is five minutes’ drive away), and there are several fisheries within 40 minutes by car. If you’re looking for something more high-octane, there are frequent driver experiences and track days at Brands Hatch (15 minutes), the home of British motor racing. Teenage shopping addicts with you? They’ll be pleased to know that Lakeside Shopping Centre is just half an hour away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sheerness 20.5 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Leigh Bell Wharf 21.2 mi Estuary GoodN/APoorN/A
Southend Chalkwell 21.7 mi Estuary N/AGoodN/AGood
Minster Leas 21.9 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southend Westcliff Bay 22 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ightham Mote 4.4 mi

Knole 6.4 mi

Rochester Castle 9.2 mi

Rochester Cathedral 9.2 mi

The Historic Dockyard Chatham 10.2 mi

National Trust

Old Soar Manor 3.1 mi

Ightham Mote 4.4 mi

Knole 6.3 mi

Owletts 6.8 mi

Cobham Wood and Mausoleum 6.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Trosley Country Park - Trottiscliffe - Ryarsh - North Downs 1.7 mi

Hodsell Street - Ash-cum-Ridley - Fairseat - Hodsell Street 2.2 mi

IGHTHAM COURT 2.4 mi

MEREWORTH CASTLE 3.8 mi

OXEN HOATH 4 mi

Local events

  • All Points East (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)

    London, Greater London 23.2 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 Gatehouse Wood Country Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gatehouse Wood Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gatehouse Wood Country Park? There’s certainly plenty to keep history buffs happy in this corner of Kent; the gorgeous and moated National Trust-owned Ightham Mote (15 minutes’ drive) has opulent interiors packed with Tudor and Jacobean … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gatehouse Wood Country Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Gatehouse Wood Country Park? From £35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.