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The Hop Farm: Looking across part of the hardstanding area and some of the grass optional electric pitches

General

  • Spacious park spread across 500 acres of Kent countryside
  • Five minutes' drive from Paddock Wood station and trains to London
  • Access to the River Medway for canoeing and fishing

The Hop Farm is a huge camping and touring park in 500 acres of open fields and woodland, 15 minutes' drive from Tonbridge.

The River Medway flows through the park – so arrive by canoe if you like, or stick around on site for fishing and kayaking. The farm also has the Oast Village, the biggest collection of oast (old hop kilning) houses in the world.

Facilities include a modern shower and toilet block that's been recently refurbished and modernised. Local shops and amenities are five minutes away by car.

Please note

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Bookings must not be for more than 21 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.

Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Reception is unmanned after 6 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.

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.

Groups where half or more members are aged between 17-25 are not accepted via Pitchup.com.

Throughout the year large events take place and the site is open to the public.

The nearby visitor attraction/children rides are closed for refurbishment

There are no disabled shower facilities.

Guests staying anytime between 01 November and 28 February must have toilet/shower facilities in their own units as the site toilet/shower block is closed then.


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8.6

Overall rating based on 1408 reviews

 

87% would recommend this site to a friend.

86% would stay here again.

  64% described as Peaceful ?

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Poorly maintained facilities19/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Warm welcome at reception.

    Disliked: 

    Standard and condition of toilets and showers

From the manager...

I am sorry that you did not enjoy your 1 night stay.
The showers and toilets are thoroughly cleaned, however with the rain we had that day mud does get walked in which is not an unusual occurrence on a campsite. We are getting hooks put into the showers and on the outside of the doors too which will make it easier than having to use the communal hooks.

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Lots of space and great for dog walking .Showers clean …17/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomSharon T.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Lots of space and great for dog walking .Showers clean and let you stay until 4pm next day whichbis sobrelaxing if only got 1 night away.Oyster shack at gate is amazing .The campsite is huge so could be lost onvany field if dont want electric hook up.

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From the manager...

Thank you for choosing to stay here and that you will visit again.
Arriving late and only staying 1 night is too short to enjoy the surroundings.
We look forward to your next visit.

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Loved this site and helpful staff18/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomTraci H.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    This was me and my husbands first time camping but we cheated and had electric hock up 🤗 the pilot was great had lots of room. I have mobility issues and requested to be near the facilities which was granted the staff were welcoming especially Sue 👍🏻 we met some lovely ppl and everyone very friendly brilliant site will definitely be coming back. As a disabled person I did find the shower and toilets daunting as tiled floors which is normal I know but I had forgotten my swim shoes so found it hard to shower with no seat/ bench to sit on while showering maybe in the big shower a seat/ bench.

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From the manager...

Thank you for choosing to stay with us and leaving a lovely review.
We are having the disabled toilet turned into a wet room this Autumn so this will be really useful to our guests who find the toilet and shower blocks too difficult to use.
We look forward to your next visit.

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Anonymous user

Nice clean site to stay on, ideal if you want …18/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Nice clean site to stay on, ideal if you want access to the river to use.

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From the manager...

Thank you for choosing to stay with us and taking the time to leave a review.
We look forward to your next visit.

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Lovely facilities, beautiful setting with lots to do within the …18/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomElizabeth T.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Lovely facilities, beautiful setting with lots to do within the area.

    Disliked: 

    Maybe a hook in the the cubicles of the ladies toilet

From the manager...

Thank you for choosing to stay here and that you will visit again.
We are having more hooks put in the showers but not the toilets as there are ledges that can be used.
We look forward to welcoming you again.

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We like the Hop Farm, free to choose where we …18/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomClaire W.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    We like the Hop Farm, free to choose where we pitch, close to the river for paddling, swimming or a stroll along the river. Ladies lovely at reception
    Toilet and shower blocks clean. Grass cut.

    Disliked: 

    Nothing to note, except the showers could do with a high shelve/hook on the inside to put your bag. There’s one outside but hard to grab.

From the manager...

Thank you for your loyalty in choosing to stay with us and that you enjoy your stay.
We have ordered more hooks so there will be hooks on the inside and outside of every shower.
We look forward to welcoming you again.

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This has to be the biggest campsite we’ve ever stayed …17/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomTim C.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    This has to be the biggest campsite we’ve ever stayed in! Huge, huge choice of where to stay if no electric required. Can choose to be in middle or on edge of several simply massive fields.
    Friendly lady on reception.
    Great surroundings.
    Good value.

    Disliked: 

    Toilet block functional but a bit tired. Clean, though, and fine for this time of year.
    Some road noise if you want to camp with electric hookup or nearer the toilet block. But can tune it out without too much problem.

From the manager...

Thank you for choosing to stay with us and taking the time to leave a review.
We look forward to your next visit.

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Excellent site, great clean facilities17/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United Kingdomalan w.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Great size pitches with EHU and lots of water points.
    Great clean toilets and showers and super friendly staff!
    The river Medway is a 5 minute walk away with stunning pathways along the river.

    Disliked: 

From the manager...

Thank you for choosing to stay with us and leaving a review with photos.
We look forward to welcoming you again.

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Anonymous user

Lovely site with clean toilet and shower facilities. Convenient access …17/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousConfirmed

  • Electric grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Lovely site with clean toilet and shower facilities. Convenient access to the river for dog walks ( or paddleboard/canoe/swim). Smooth check-in process and very friendly staff.

    Disliked: 

    No main shop on site, issue if a lone traveller with a dog and need anything from shops

From the manager...

Thank you for choosing to stay with us and sharing your photos.
As you say, very awkward for shopping and not cost effective for having just a few items delivered.
We look forward to your next visit.

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The whole thing is amazing, so much space and freedom!18/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
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  • Liked: 

    The whole thing is amazing, so much space and freedom!

    Disliked: 

From the manager...

Thank you for choosing to stay with us and taking the time to leave a review.
We look forward to your next visit.

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Features

Coronavirus

Capacity reduced to increase social distancing

Check-in: one group at a time

More frequent emptying of bins

Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning

Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning

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

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

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

Farm

Very large (over 200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

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  • Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent, England, TN12 6PY
  • Timezone Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)   GPS 51.1998°N 0.3933°E

Nearest transport

Coach stations
Victoria Hall — 6.5 miles
Victoria Hall — 6.5 miles
The Chequers — 6.9 miles
Train stations
Beltring Rail Station — 0.6 miles
Paddock Wood Rail Station — 1.2 miles
Yalding Rail Station — 2.0 miles
Ferry ports
Gravesend Pier — 17.0 miles
Tilbury Ferry Terminal — 17.4 miles
Woolwich Arsenal Pier — 24.7 miles
Airports
Biggin Hill Airport — 18.1 miles
London Gatwick Airport — 24.3 miles
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal — 24.4 miles

Directions


Follow the brown tourist signs from junction 4 of the M20 or junction 5 of the M25 onto the A21 south then onto A228 towards east Peckham. Go through a cross roads with traffic lights, over one roundabout and The Hop Farm is the first exit off the next roundabout. You will spot the iconic Kentish oasts as the family park comes in to view.

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

Once the kids let you off site, Kent (aka The Garden of England) has beaches, historic towns, forests and more castles, stately homes (and gardens) open to the public than anywhere else in the country. If this isn't enough, Paddock Wood railway station is five minutes’ drive from The Hop Farm for a train to London, less than an hour away. Dover is within 60 miles for a day trip to France.

Kent has 350 miles of coastline, with Blue Flag beaches, watersports and those famous white cliffs at Dover. Eight of the 11 Blue Flaggers are in Ramsgate, Margate and Broadstairs; Whitstable and Herne Bay are also popular with oyster eaters, anglers and jetskiers.

There are umpteen options for families in the area including play centres, farms, horse riding and days out. Howletts Wild Animal Park at Canterbury has the biggest group of looked-after gorillas in the world and experiences for visitors such as junior ranger days. Penshurst Place and Gardens has historical re-enactments, children’s trails, an adventure playground and special events during the school holidays.

Both Leeds Castle at Maidstone and Hever Castle near Edenbridge are family-friendly and packed with activities and events. There’s a Go Ape! at Leeds Castle as well as two mazes, boat trips, falconry displays, underground grotto and the Knights' Realm Playground, a scale model of the castle (and a golf course and golf instruction for the grownups). Hever, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, has a yew maze and water maze, award-winning gardens and a topiary.

Back with the big folk, the old market towns of Tonbridge, Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge Wells are close by for shopping and sightseeing. Bluewater shopping centre is in Greenhithe (rival Lakewater is just over the Essex border at West Thurrock).

Must see

  • Ightham Mote (6.7 miles)
  • Scotney Castle (7.4 miles)
  • Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest (9.2 miles)

National Trust

  • Sprivers Garden (4.9 miles)
  • Old Soar Manor (5.2 miles)

Cycle routes

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

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel.

Policies

Permitted arrival/departure time

Camping and touring
Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
Depart by:  11 a.m.

The Hop Farm cancellation policy

No refunds within 30 days of arrival date.

31 or more days before arrival : a £10 campsite administration fee applies.

30 days or less before arrival : the site may be able to postpone your stay subject to dates.

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.

Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.

Payment

A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. The Hop Farm will debit the balance from your card 30 days before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 30 days then the balance will be taken immediately.

You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.

Payment methods accepted on the park

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Terms and conditions

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  • Does The Hop Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Hop Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Hop Farm? Once the kids let you off site, Kent (aka The Garden of England) has beaches, historic towns, forests and more castles, stately homes (and gardens) open to the public than anywhere else … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Hop Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at The Hop Farm? From £22.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability

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Groups where half or more members are aged between 17-25 are not accepted via Pitchup.com.

If you wish to make an alteration to your booking the Hop Farm will use reasonable endeavours to accommodate your request but no guarantee can be given.

Please note throughout the year large events take place and the site is open to the public.

Guests are asked to keep noise levels to a minimum including music.

There are no disabled shower facilities.

Guests staying anytime between 01 November and 28 February must have toilet/shower facilities in their own units as the site toilet/shower block is closed then.

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