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
- 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.
- 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 5:30 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.
Languages spoken
English
This site is a member of The Family Parks Group group.

Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom £23
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding and grass pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 9m depth
Calculated area: 72m²
Arrival daysFrom £25
View prices & bookElectric grass pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth
Calculated area: 49m²
Arrival daysFrom £31.50
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Reviews
86% would recommend this site to a friend
85% would stay here again
What customers say
This spacious campsite is praised for its ample room and riverside location, ideal for activities like kayaking and paddleboarding. Staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful. Facilities, including showers and toilets, are generally noted as clean, though some reviews suggest they could benefit from more frequent cleaning or an update. The site's vastness allows for peaceful stays, even when busy, though some report noise from other campers. The Hop Farm itself is closed for refurbishment, which was a disappointment for some visitors expecting on-site attractions.
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Mooie ruime plaats, dichtbij treinstation naar London.…
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Mooie ruime plaats, dichtbij treinstation naar London.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Ace great superb value
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Fantastic place easy to book thanjs xxxx
Disliked Nothing
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Great place with beautiful scenery
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The hop farm is always pleasant, clean showers and toilets and the staff are friendly. I go here every year.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Convenient overnight stay for tunnel or port to France…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Convenient overnight stay for tunnel or port to France
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great stay with all my family
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Liked Everything!
Clean, decent shower & toilet block. Easy quick Check in with map.
2nd time coming, Would say again.
Disliked The rain but nothing to do with the site!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Friendly staff Location…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Friendly staff
Location
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great! Will definitely be returning
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely site. Would highly recommend. Not lots of rules and you are left to do your own thing. Everyone is very respectful of noise etc…..
Disliked Only criticism would be that it would be good if there was more than one toilet block. This is a huge campsite but only one area for toilets/ showers. Which can be quite a walk if you are in the far fields.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Friendly staff
Electric grass pitch
Liked Always a stress free
Relaxing stay
Clean facilities and great pitches
Will return
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO WRITE A LOVELY REVIEW. HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN.
Hop farm was well sign posted from the main roads…
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Hop farm was well sign posted from the main roads as was the campsite area and reception. A lovely lady checked us in and explained everything. We chose a hardstanding pitch in C field with electric and water and a lovely view of the grass areas. Shower block was modern ,clean and nearby.
While we were there which was midweek we walked to the river Medway, ate in the Brewers Fayre pub and caught the hourly no 6 bus into Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells from the farm entrance.
We had a lovely break and will return soon.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and leaving a lovely review.
We look forward to welcoming you again.
Beautiful clean site. Spacious flat grass pitches. Helpfull staff.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Loved the peace and quiet, and beautiful walks. Shower block was basic but clean with handy working hairdryers. As were the toilets clean.
Disliked Nothing to dislike.
Recommend to friends Visit again
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 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 Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) 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 Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
The Hop Farm
Maidstone Road
Paddock Wood
Tonbridge
Kent
England
TN12 6PY
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.19984°N
0.39331°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 | 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
Local events
- All Points East (Friday 22 August 2025 – Friday 22 August 2025)
London, Greater London 29.7 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
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable 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? No 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. - 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.