Puddledock Woods Camping

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Puddledock Woods Camping
Puddledock woods camping
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  • Quiet and rural park in the middle of a two-acre woodland
  • A 20-minute drive from Canterbury and 25 minutes from Margate
  • Barbecues, campfires and dogs allowed; walks straight from the site
Wander the waterways and woodlands of England’s south east from Puddledock Woods Camping, a peaceful wild camping site in two acres of woodland, behind a smallholding and workshop in lush countryside 20 minutes’ drive from Canterbury. Public walks aplenty are around this no-frills site, whether you’d rather amble on pathways through the surrounding trees or towards a particular destination like a Georgian-era inn a 20-minute walk away with its gorgeous setting on the River Stour. The square mile of reed beds, fens, ditches and wet grassland at Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve is also reachable within 20 minutes on foot (or a five-minute drive) for yet more rambling, and the coast is a 15-minute drive away. Whatever you opt for, dogs are welcome to join you at Puddledock Woods; barbecues and small campfires are permitted as well if you’re planning on appeasing the appetite alfresco. The site has indoor and outdoor hot showers, washing-up facilities and a utility room with a kettle, microwave, toaster and fridges (with a freezer compartment). As cars have their own special area slightly away from the site to keep the place as peaceful as possible, the staff at Puddledock Woods Camping can help transport your gear by wheelbarrow from the parking area (just ask for help in advance, using the details in your booking confirmation email).

Site type

Tent pitches 8
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Rent a tent 2
Open all year
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Reviews

9.5

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97% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a highly recommended woodland campsite offering a wild camping experience with good amenities including clean toilets and showers. Guests praise the friendly, helpful owners and the relaxed, peaceful atmosphere. Pitches are spacious and secluded, allowing for campfires. The on-site bar is a welcome addition. Some minor issues with mosquitoes and occasional muddy conditions were noted, but overall guests loved the unique charm and quiet location, with many expressing a desire to return.

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Brilliant woodland pitches. My 6 year…

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BEN C.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (wild, woodland)

Liked Brilliant woodland pitches. My 6 year old loved it and nice little walk across field to the pub. The onsite bar was great and the owners where lovely

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Brilliant family run campsite, giving you…

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Nicholas D P.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (wild, woodland)

Liked Brilliant family run campsite, giving you a taste of wild camping with the amenities close by, on site bar with a good selection of drinks especially ciders, warm and welcoming staff, will be coming back.

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Really friendly helpful staff, a lovely…

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Claire P.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (wild, woodland)

Liked Really friendly helpful staff, a lovely family run place. The bar was lovely and welcoming with a wood burning stove, a pool table and wood burning stove

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Lovely place to stay!

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (wild, woodland)

Liked lovely little place to stay and camp, was only two other campers when we went so no other tents around us. provided with a camp fire and was allowed barbecues. has a little bar onsite and very clean toilets and showers. lovely owners and very helpful with everything. good car parking and phone service all throughout the forest. they have cute cats aswell, couldn't recommend enough!!

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Well worth a visit

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Bob P.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (wild)

Liked I really like the relaxed vibe here and the friendly welcoming people. This is my second visit and I will go back again particularly as they are open all year

Plenty of room to pitch in a quiet location and since my last visit a bar area has been added for people to have either a tea/coffee or a drink, they had an interesting range of cider on tap. New toilets have also been added

I like the fact you can walk out the back of the site to go hiking along the Saxon Shore route for miles in peace or go into Canterbury

Disliked Nothing really but the site can be muddy but then this was November

Don't be put off by the weird and wonderful collection of vehicles , caravans and trailers as you enter the camping areas, they add to the charm

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10/10 – Hidden gem in Kent's…

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John W.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (wild, woodland)

Liked 10/10 – Hidden gem in Kent's serene woodlands! Stunning, spacious pitches beautifully spaced for total privacy—no tent neighbors in sight. Facilities are spot-on and clean, just what a wild camper needs. Hosts? Warm, lovely souls who add that personal touch. Peaceful seclusion with campfires permitted (my top reason to book). Real wild vibes—I'll be back soon!

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Gavin K.

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Liked Realy good experience me and my son went for 3 nights. Fantastic people who own it. Definitely be back for more.

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I had a great time and will definitely be back & will recommend

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Anonymous

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Liked I love the location, the amenities and all of the staff were so kind and helpful!

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sophie W.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (wild)

Liked Amazing! I had the best time and cannot wait to come back! Very looked after and friendly owners nothing was to much!

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Spacious secluded forest pitches with good facilities.

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katie h.

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Liked The pitch areas are beautiful and there’s a lot of space to yourself. The facilities are excellent and exactly what I wanted. Really excellent gem of a place I hope to go back again. Very secluded. The hosts are lovely people.

Disliked Nothing really.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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 Forest Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge 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

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Puddledock Woods Camping

Upstreet

Kent

England

CT3 4DP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.32752°N
1.19758°E

Route directions

The site is accessed by a track running alongside neighbouring Nethergong Camping which splits three ways at the end. To enter the park, bear right and follow the track past the Airstream caravan and pond to the end.

Nearest transport

Coach
4.4 mi Bus Depot
4.4 mi Bus Depot
5.7 mi The Square
Rail
3.7 mi Sturry Rail Station
4.3 mi Herne Bay Rail Station
5.2 mi Minster Rail Station
Ferry
9.4 mi Ramsgate Ferry Terminal
15 mi Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
15.4 mi Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
7.1 mi Kent International Airport
27.1 mi London Southend Airport
28.2 mi Lydd London Ashford 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

As well as being pretty, the area around the site is dotted with towns and cities worth perusing – from historic Canterbury to coastal Margate. Try the former to punt down the Stour, roam the Roman walls and take Chaucer-themed tours towards the cathedral; the latter, meanwhile, is home to a sandy beach, the seafront Turner Contemporary gallery and a vintage fairground (25 minutes’ drive away). Even closer than Margate is Herne Bay (15 minutes): head here for salty walks beside the Reculver Towers and Roman Fort on Herne Bay, an old Anglo-Saxon monastery that nods to the region’s history as a dock for ships in the Roman era. Or follow the coast around to Botany Bay (half an hour from Puddledock Woods Camping) to hunt for fossils below the chalk-white cliffs. For very famed white cliffs, Dover (and its ferry ports for France) is a 40-minute drive, while Whitstable and its oysters are 25 minutes away in the other direction. If the kids are needing some solid entertainment, the creatures at Howletts Wild Animal Park and Wingham Wildlife Park are 20 and 15 minutes’ drive away respectively.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Herne Bay 4.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Herne Bay Central 4.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Minnis Bay, Birchington 5.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Bay, Westgate 7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tankerton 7.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Howletts Wild Animal Park 4.7 mi

St Augustine's Abbey 5.9 mi

Canterbury Cathedral 6 mi

Canterbury Roman Museum 6 mi

West Gate Towers Museum 6.2 mi

National Trust

The White Cliffs of Dover 14.9 mi

South Foreland Lighthouse 15 mi

Stoneacre 27.3 mi

Smallhythe Place 29.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Grove Ferry - Stodmarsh - Wickhambreaux - Grove Ferry 0.6 mi

Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church Buffer Zone 5.8 mi

Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church 5.8 mi

GOODNESTONE PARK 6 mi

DANE JOHN GARDENS 6.3 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Puddledock Woods Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Puddledock Woods Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Puddledock Woods Camping? As well as being pretty, the area around the site is dotted with towns and cities worth perusing – from historic Canterbury to coastal Margate. Try the former to punt down the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Puddledock Woods Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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