Gatehouse Wood Country Park
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- 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
Site type
Tourist board rating
- 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
This site is a member of Sellers Leisure group.

Reviews
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.
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.
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..
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…
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
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.
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.
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…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Good size pitches great food great dog walks
Disliked Nothing
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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 little site with good access to the local area, will be back.
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…
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
Dogs allowed
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 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
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Luxury Peaceful Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal 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
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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Seasonal pitchesLocation
Gatehouse Wood Country Park
Ford Lane
Wrotham Heath
Sevenoaks
Kent
England
TN15 7SD
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.29954°N
0.34467°E
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheerness | 20.5 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Leigh Bell Wharf | 21.2 mi | Estuary | Good | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Southend Chalkwell | 21.7 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
| Minster Leas | 21.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Southend Westcliff Bay | 22 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - 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.
