The Hop Farm
View prices & book- 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
Campground 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 campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
- 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 campground/park 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.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered grass site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 23 (GBP 23) 1 night, 2 adults
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6 people maximum Ground type: Concrete and grass
Site size: Max 8.0m width x 9.0m depth (26.2ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 72.0m² (775.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 25 (GBP 25) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPowered grass site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 31.50 (GBP 31.50) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 64% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Campsite okay, unlikely to stay again
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Liked: Toilet/shower block, although actual toilets dirty, more down to the campers not cleaning-up after their ‘stay’!
Disliked: Seemed like a lot of permanent campers, or long stay visitors. . Did not feel that the place was well kept. The Hop House Farm, has been closed for two years, which was unfortunate. Unlikely to stay here again.
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From the manager: I am sorry you did not enjoy your 1 night stay even though you stayed the same night as others who have said they would visit again and recommend us, perhaps the weather and ground conditions affected your stay. It has been advertised on Pitchup and The Hop Farm website that the Farm, Oast houses and museums are closed in order to avoid disappointment before booking to stay here. We do have long stay guests who enjoy being here and this means we are able to stay open for anyone wanting to visit rather than having to close.
Good quiet location
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Liked: Quiet Good location
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us especially out of season and for taking the time to leave a review as they do help people when deciding where to stay. We look forward to your next visit, hopefully the weather will be better for you to enjoy the country and river walks.
It’s a very good site, nice surroundings good amenities and pleasant staff…
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Liked: It’s a very good site, nice surroundings good amenities and pleasant staff
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Well worth a visit
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Liked: Lovely ground, very quiet with friendly reception staff
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Would not stay there again.
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Liked: The staff were friendly when we booked in. Did not see any other staff.
Disliked: Hardstand Pitch was to small, grass needed cutting, no path from pitches to toilets. Toilets were ok but showers were not that good.
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us especially out of season. I am sorry that your stay was spoilt by your dislikes, when we have addressed these issues hopefully you will visit us again and recommend us to family and friends.
Hope to bring our grandson Friendly lady at reception Level pitch
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Liked: Very peaceful
Disliked: Nothing to dislike
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us especially out of season and for leaving a review. We look forward to your next visit.
Loads of area to choose from to pitch up. Lovely long walks…
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Liked: Loads of area to choose from to pitch up. Lovely long walks along the Medway.
Disliked: Lack of water stations and toilets.
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us especially out of season. There are only 7 water taps on the non-electric fields due to the infrastructure, there is a water tap on every electric pitch due to their position on the campsite. We look forward to your next visit.
Good site overall reasonably priced,
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Liked: Good site easy to find, staff very friendly, clean toilet and shower facilities
Disliked: Showers could be a little bigger with a seat for people like me with mobility issues Disappointed as it also stated there was a bar and restaurant on site, there is neither, the nearest pub/restaurant is walking distance but we couldn't get a table for either night.
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay here and for leaving a review. We are hoping to get the disabled toilet turned into a wet room soon and this will be a great addition. The Brewers Fayre pub does get busy at times therefore it is advisable to book a table in advance. We look forward to welcoming you again.
Worth a visit, plenty of walking for the doggies, highly recommended.
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Liked: Out of session (end of September 2024) not many people around, big large fields for the dog to run around in, very clean showers, good facilities. I would recommend this place for a few nights.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike about the place
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From the manager: THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO WRITE A LOVELY REVIEW. WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR NEXT VISIT.
Disgusting and over priced my advice would be look elsewhere.
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Liked: Nothing
Disliked: Advertised as an award winning Hop Farm Camping and Touring Site, UNBELIEVABLE!! The site needs a good overhaul, grass needs mowing, weeds need removing, hard standing needs to be more defined. The NEW facilities advertised on the web site were not in use, the facilities that were in use needed cleaning, the gentleman on reception needs lessons regarding customer service, the gentleman was not very helpful, it seemed to be too much trouble for him to get out of his chair and was very abrupt. The cost for 1 night stay considering the facilities is definitely not worth it at £33 per night, DISGUSTING!
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From the manager: Thank you for your stay and taking the time to provide feedback. We are sorry that you didn't enjoy your stay and take on board your feedback. We do however wish to clarify, we have two near identical modern shower/toilet block. During off peak season (now) we only open one of these blocks as the number of guests doesn't warrant having both sets open. With regard to grass, we have had extremely wet September with deluges, and therefore the ground conditions haven't enabled us to mow as frequently as we do. The facilities are cleaned every day however the weather and ground conditions during your stay can lead to the floors looking unclean as people walk in and out from the fields.
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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 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 Very large (over 200 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Disabled facilities Level campground, 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
Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
The Hop Farm
Maidstone Road
Paddock Wood
Tonbridge
Kent
England
TN12 6PY
Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
51.19984°N
0.39331°W
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 |
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Sheerness | 37.2 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Minster Leas | 38.6 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Winchelsea | 39.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
St Leonards | 40.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bexhill | 40.8 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Ightham Mote 10.8 km
Scotney Castle 11.9 km
Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 14.8 km
Penshurst Place and Gardens 14.9 km
Knole 15 km
National Trust
Sprivers Garden 7.9 km
Old Soar Manor 8.4 km
Ightham Mote 10.9 km
Scotney Castle 12 km
Stoneacre 14 km
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 2.2 km
Hartlake Bridge - Hadlow - Golden Green - Hartlake Bridge 4.4 km
Janet's Walk: Matfield - Paddock Wood - Matfield 5.7 km
MEREWORTH CASTLE 5.9 km
OXEN HOATH 6.2 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.
Nearest campgrounds
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? 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 caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Hop Farm? From $45.71 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.