Knowler Farm
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- Peaceful and scenic surroundings close to woodlands and beaches
- Great village shop, pub and takeaway food within five minutes' walk
- A 15-minute drive from Canterbury; 25 minutes from the beach at Hythe
Campground type
25
25
25
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
Languages spoken
English
British Sign Language (BSL)
Open from Fri, 22 May to
Site types & availability
4 
Unpowered grass caravan site
Adults only 
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 25 (GBP 25)
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- 5
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Adults only 4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 25 (GBP 25)
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Reviews
94% would recommend this campground to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
Knowler Farm's peaceful vibes, ripper hosts & rural setting are big hits. The cafe's a winner, as are the clean amenities & roomy sites. Some reckon showers are a bit basic or temp's dodgy, and signs could be better. Great for a chill break near local sights.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 09/06/2026
Very friendly host. Spent the evening…
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Liked Very friendly host. Spent the evening listening to live music and eating wood fired pizza
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: glad we came up to expectations :) see you again we hope
The Knowler crew
The atmosphere at the campsite is…
Anonymous Unpowered grass caravan site
Liked The atmosphere at the campsite is really nice. The field is beautiful and the showers are clean. Wayne is a lovely host who made us feel very welcome.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for visiting ushere at Knowler Farm. We are so pleased you enjoye your stay. We hope you get time to visit us again.
Kind Regards
Wayne and Sheenagh & the crew
a wonderful stay at Knowler Farm
Unpowered grass caravan site
Liked Whether you’re looking for a short weekend getaway or a local escape, Knowler Farm in Stelling Minnis, Kent, is an ideal rural retreat.
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From the manager: Thank you, this is great. Come again soon :)
he Giffords
Thank you for a good weekend stay
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Peaceful village surroundings with easy walk to pub and convenience store away from main roads. Clean facilities. The site is flat and grassy. Friendly manager popped over and even helped me when I needed advice on erecting my tent. Also good mobile phone data connection at the site so watched my favourites
Disliked All good thanks
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From the manager: Thanks for your review, pleased you enjoyed your stay We are always very happy to help, just ask :)
All the best and thanks for visiting us.
The Giffords
Will definitely use this campsite again a what a gem!
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Liked Hot shower, clean toilets, really friendly welcome and peace and quiet / only 1 other camper on the field.
Village had a very well stocked shop and a friendly pub.
We had pizza at the campsite - lucky enough to order as we arrived for later that evening.
Opportunity to have a campfire but we didn’t bother - bikepacking and a 30km ride meant we were tucked up in bed at 8pm!!!
Disliked Absolutely nothing!!
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From the manager: Great photos of the newly re-sailed windmill, thanks for putting tohose up they are lovely. Glad you enjoyed a good and well deserved rest here.
Many thanks The Giffords
Been to site regularly feel very relaxed
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Liked Nice and relaxed amenities basic but good
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Perfect, quiet, adults only farm campsite
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Liked We've stayed at Knowler Farm a few times now over the past couple of years and we love it. The owners are very welcoming. The field is lovely and flat. The toilets and showers are always clean and tidy. The area is peaceful and quiet. And, in the morning's you can purchase hot drinks and light snacks from their on-site shop.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you so much for the review. We love it when regulars come and stay. See you again soon we hope.
All the best from The Gifords
Welcoming and beautiful…
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Liked Welcoming and beautiful
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From the manager: Glad you liked it in this corner of Kent and we hope you will visit us again.
Kind regards The Knowler Gang
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Anonymous Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked The site is very quiet- there is no road noise at all. The area around it is really pretty and you can walk to a well stocked shop in a few minutes.The showers and toilets are basic, but fine. There are no allocated pitches and no one to greet you when you arrive ( the friendly owner comes over to the site sometimes) The gate is on the right shortly after you turn in on the gravel lane. We had an enjoyable stay.
Disliked The description makes it sound like there is a cafe onsite and pub food within walking distance, but there isn’t. The cafe was closed over the whole bank holiday weekend that we were there.
There is a nice dressing room beside the showers, but the lock on the door doesn’t work . The sign for the campsite is really small and easy to miss. We felt there was a general lack of information about the site and area compared to other sites we have stayed on. I feel having no one to greet you and no reception area is unhelpful.
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From the manager: Pleased you enjoyed the area and the campsite and facilities were fine for you. The coffee shop is definitely on the farm with a gate from the site leading to it and it is open every day from 9.30am to 1pm and until 3pm on Saturdays. We close at 1pm on Sundays and on Bank Holiday mondays as our village Windmill opens in the Afternoons on these days, offering cream teas and we like to support them. There is a notice board with cafe opening times in the toilet block. This also has details of events and other things of interest on it. We are a working farm and although we are not able to greet everyone when they arrive we try our very best to get to see you and check if you need anything. Wayne can usually be found out there morning, noon and night chatting with everyone!!!
The campsite sign gets bigger each year as it does seem to be a problem for many of our guests. Unless we set it up in neon lights I think it will always be a bit of a problem in such a rural area. The Minnis is an AONB as as such there are very strict rules about signs. We will definitly think again and see if we can make some improvements.
Thank you for your comments we will be taking it all on board and the lock is going on as I type :)
Next time you come find me in the cafe for a cuppa on the house.
Many thanks
The Giffords
Lovely location, friendly staff, great pizza…
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Liked Lovely location, friendly staff, great pizza 🥰. I would maybe recommend signage to the cafe and pizza area.
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From the manager: Glad you enjoyed your stay and your pizza. Signs on the way :)
all the best The Knowler crew
Features
Dogs allowed low season only
Adults only
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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed low season onlyThemes
Bush Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 sites)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
Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sitesLocation
Knowler Farm
Stelling Minnis
Canterbury
Kent
England
CT4 6AD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.17888°N
1.06315°E
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandgate | 12.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hythe | 12.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Folkestone | 14 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dymchurch | 17.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| St Mary'S Bay (Kent) | 19.5 km | Sea | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Canterbury Tales 11.1 km
St Augustine's Abbey 11.1 km
Canterbury Heritage Museum 11.2 km
Canterbury Roman Museum 11.2 km
Canterbury Cathedral 11.2 km
National Trust
The White Cliffs of Dover 19.9 km
South Foreland Lighthouse 21.9 km
Smallhythe Place 29.9 km
Lamb House 34.4 km
Stoneacre 34.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
BROOME PARK 7.8 km
OLANTIGH TOWERS 8 km
Wye - Crundale - Eggarton Manor - Crundale Downs 8.8 km
GODMERSHAM PARK 9.5 km
CHILHAM CASTLE 9.8 km
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 Knowler Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Knowler Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Knowler Farm? Nature spotters will find species aplenty around the 124-acre common and the countryside surroundings of local village Stelling Minnis, an ancient pastureland still used for grazing in more modern times. Several ponds … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Knowler Farm?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Knowler Farm? From $47.34 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.