Gate House Wood Country Park

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Spacious pitches (added by manager 14 May 2024)
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Central pitches (added by manager 14 may 2024)
Central park area (added by manager 14 may 2024)
Woodland surroundings (added by manager 14 may 2024)

  • Peaceful adults-only touring park in a woodland in rural Kent
  • A short drive away from the Kent Downs National Landscape
  • Food pub five minutes’ walk away; good area for walking and cycling
Surrounded by mature trees, the adults-only grass pitches at Gate House 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 family-friendly 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 Gate House 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

Tent pitches 13
Touring caravan pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open all year

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • 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.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Gold David Bellamy Conservation Award AA 5 pennants

Pitch types & availability

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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

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Luxury

Peaceful

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

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

Gate House 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°W

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

Local attractions and activities include: - Golf course: five minutes’ drive - The Hop Farm (Shire horses and oast houses): 15 minutes - Brands Hatch Circuit: 15 minutes - National Trust - Ightham Mote: 15 minutes - Leeds Castle: 20 minutes - Penshurst Place and Gardens: half an hour - Lakeside Shopping Centre: half an hour - Hever Castle and Gardens: 35 minutes.

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

  • Mighty Hoopla (Saturday 1 June 2024 – Saturday 1 June 2024)

    London, Greater London 21.9 mi

  • All Points East (Saturday 17 August 2024 – Saturday 17 August 2024)

    London, Greater London 23.2 mi

  • British Summer Time (Friday 5 July 2024 – Friday 5 July 2024)

    London, Greater London 26.3 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.

Offers

Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Non-electric grass pitch
  • 20% off Spring Special
Touring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch
  • 20% off Spring Special
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Electric grass pitch
  • 20% off Spring Special
Touring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
  • 20% off Spring Special

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

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Want to know more about camping in Kent?

  • Does Gate House Wood Country Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gate House Wood Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gate House Wood Country Park? Local attractions and activities include: - Golf course: five minutes’ drive - The Hop Farm (Shire horses and oast houses): 15 minutes - Brands Hatch Circuit: 15 minutes - National Trust - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gate House Wood Country Park?
    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 Gate House Wood Country Park? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.