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).
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- 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.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- 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.
- A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- 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
91% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite is praised for its convenient location near the Eurotunnel and motorway. Visitors highlight the friendly and helpful staff, the cleanliness of facilities, and well-maintained, level pitches. The on-site coffee shop is a popular addition. While some mention distant road noise and dated facilities, the overall sentiment is positive, with many expressing a desire to return. Recent refurbishments are underway.
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tidy site, clean facilities, friendly helpful…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked tidy site, clean facilities, friendly helpful staff
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Awesome site as always…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Awesome site as always
Disliked Everything was great
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Nice little site with its own…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Nice little site with its own coffee shop.
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From the manager: Thank you for writing a review we are glad you enjoyed your stay.
The host was very friendly and…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The host was very friendly and felt welcomed. The toilets and shower was very clean. Bonus it had a hair dryer. You do have to use 20p, but lasts a long time, which is great.
It is such a peaceful place, close to Brands Hatch too which was great. Had a beautiful weekend. Thank you.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking time to write your review we are happy you enjoyed your stay with us here at Gatehouse Wood.
A great place to stay over.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The park was really easy to find and on arrival I found my pitch straight away. The hardstanding ground was level and a good size. The facilities were really clean and you had everything on site that you needed. Every where was clean and tidy and everyone was really friendly. It was nice and quiet at night time allowing for a good night sleep.
Disliked There was nothing to dislike.
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From the manager: Thank you for writing a review we are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us . We look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Beautiful well kept quiet clean site
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Everything !
Disliked Nothing !
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From the manager: Thank you for taking time to write a review we are pleased you enjoyed your stay .
Great site for an overnight stay near the euro tunnel
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked We stayed here for 1 night on our way home from France. The sites proximity to the euro tunnel & a few minutes drive off the M20 made it a great option for our overnight stay. The sites proximity is well laid out and the pitches are flat and well maintained as are the facilities. Our host was very friendly and helpful. The on site 3 sisters coffee shop is a great asset to the site, opening at 8am we had a great coffee & delicious pastry before our departure for our ongoing journey.
Disliked The pitches are all very open, no privacy, fine for an over night stay but we prefer pitches with hedges between them for longer stays.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking time to leave a review we are happy you enjoyed your stay at Gatehouse Wood
Excellent would definitely recommend. Thank you Caroline
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Really good campsite . Excellent shower and very clean toilets. Would definitely like to stay again . Level and spacious parking area.
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From the manager: Hi Debra thank you for taking the time to write a review ,we are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again.
Nice quiet well kept site, wardens…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Nice quiet well kept site, wardens are excellent and can’t do enough
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It’s a lovely site…
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Liked It’s a lovely site
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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
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.