The Hop Farm
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- 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
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- Group bookings of 6 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.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- 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.
- 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.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- 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.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £23 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 9.0m depth (26.2ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 72.0m² (775.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £31.50 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 64% of visitors View breakdown
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Liked: Close to river, size
Disliked: Facilities very dirty the whole time. Expensive for what it was.
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From the manager: I am sorry you did not enjoy your 1 night stay. The showers and toilets had 3 daily cleans and we ask guests to tidy up after themselves as much as possible, this is in writing along with the campsite rules handed out when everyone checks-in. Our prices are in-line with other campsites in Kent.
our second time camping here and we will definitely be back! lovely…
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Liked: our second time camping here and we will definitely be back! lovely staff and great site 🫶🏼
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review. we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Great weekend with friends in the countryside
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Liked: Great weekend again with friends out in the countryside at Hop Farm. Enjoying nature and relaxing walking to pub and having bbq. Nice to be able to camp together in a field (motorhome, tents, top box tents) Great shower and toilet block with hot water. Enjoyed car boot sale Saturday and Sunday too.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review. we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Great site with something for everyone.
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Liked: Location and facilities were great. Arrive later than expected but had no problem checking in.
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From the manager: THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO WRITE A LOVELY REVIEW. GOOD TO HEAR YOU ENJOYED YOUR STAY. HOPEFULLY, SEE YOU AGAIN AGAIN SOON!
Plenty of space Decent shower and toilet blocks Easy code access…
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Liked: Plenty of space Decent shower and toilet blocks Easy code access
Disliked: So many bugs! As expected when camping The field was hard to peg the tent in Bad signal
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us. The bugs are annoying as lots of fields and water around. We have had a fairly dry summer making the ground very hard, campers using the metal pegs with plastic tops had difficulty getting them out of the ground and many broke off. The phone signals are poor at times even in the office, mind you it does stop work getting in touch with you and those with teenagers do not need to confiscate their phones which can be a bonus. We look forward to your next visit.
A good location for a stopover.
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Liked: Clean toilets and showers. Nice bridle paths for walking. Nice level pitch. Good value for money.
Disliked: On arrival at reception the female receptionist did not even acknowledge our presence but instructed the male who was present, to deal with us which he did in a half hearted manner. Maybe they’d had a long day ? I don’t know. Not impressive. Sorry. Big fail. Campsite was noisy with road noise from nearby main thoroughfare. Party ongoing until 3:00 am. Poor lighting in general and poor signage for anything including the site vehicle exit.
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From the manager: When you arrived in the evening I was in the middle of sending a guest due to stay an urgent email and asked the other staff to member to check you in to avoid you having to wait. I am sorry that you felt neglected and ignored by us and did not enjoy your overnight stay. When I came out at 10pm to lock the gates I checked that there was no music being played or loud talking, the whole of the campsite at this point was very quiet. On the front of your check-in card under your pitch number and above your name is printed the 24 hour number to call for any issues or concerns whilst you are staying. The field you stayed on has low lighting in several areas and the lights from the washing-up sinks and showers/toilets also light up the bridge across to them. When you book on Pitch-up under the Please Note section it says, Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit. As the campsite is near the main road there will be some traffic noise.
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Liked: Friendly staff but thats it really
Disliked: This camp site seemed abit run down the pitches need to be marked up better & there was beer cans in the ditches! As for the shower/toilet block this was just vile there is mould around the tiles in the showers & the dirt under the shower floormats was just unacceptable the shower heads are grimy too! also the lights go off wen your on the loo or in the shower! i didnt see one cleaner there the whole 4 days i stayed!
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From the manager: I am sorry that you did not enjoy your stay and your comments appear to be comparing us to a 4 star hotel with private en-suite facilities. Other guests staying the same time as yourselves have given positive reviews saying how nice and clean the facilities were and even extended their stay with us. As there was a lot of rain and this is a campsite mud and grass will be walked into the toilets and showers, the cleaner was there twice on the Thursday you arrived and 3 times per day on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday, again twice on the Monday you left, I do not know how you missed them! I will pass on your comment regarding the lights on a timer as now we are out of season there are not many guests using them and the sensors are not in the toilets.
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Liked: Space and freedom of the site allowing a totally wild vibe, Staff always friendly and helpful, Facilities spot on
Disliked: The weather, Having to leave
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and leaving a lovely review. We look forward to your next visit, hopefully the weather will be better for you.
Definitely recommend!
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Liked: Lovely quiet campsite, plenty of room for our dog to run around, nice clean facilities, picturesque, generous pitch sizes, lovely walks, nice friendly staff
Disliked: Nothing!
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and sharing your photos. We look forward to welcoming you again.
Best place for family…
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Liked: Best place for family
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for leaving a review. We look forward to your next visit.
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 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
Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
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
Farm Very large (over 200 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathroom: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Disabled facilities Level site, no steep slopes Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
The Hop Farm
Maidstone Road
Paddock Wood
Tonbridge
Kent
England
TN12 6PY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.19984°N
0.39331°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Sheerness | 23.1 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Minster Leas | 24 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Winchelsea | 24.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| St Leonards | 25.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bexhill | 25.3 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Ightham Mote 6.7 mi
Scotney Castle 7.4 mi
Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 9.2 mi
Penshurst Place and Gardens 9.3 mi
Knole 9.3 mi
National Trust
Sprivers Garden 4.9 mi
Old Soar Manor 5.2 mi
Ightham Mote 6.8 mi
Scotney Castle 7.5 mi
Stoneacre 8.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Paddock Wood - River Medway - Whetsted - Paddock Wood 1.4 mi
Hartlake Bridge - Hadlow - Golden Green - Hartlake Bridge 2.7 mi
Janet's Walk: Matfield - Paddock Wood - Matfield 3.6 mi
MEREWORTH CASTLE 3.6 mi
OXEN HOATH 3.8 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- 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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Hop Farm? From £23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.