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
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.
Languages spoken
English
This site is a member of The Family Parks Group group.
Site types & availability
Powered concrete and grass site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Concrete and grass
Site size: Max 8m width × 9m depth (72m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 25 (GBP 25)
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6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 31.50 (GBP 31.50)
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Reviews
86% would recommend this campground to a friend
85% would stay here again
What customers say
Plenty of room on this big, open site, great for groups & families. Lovely riverside spot for walks & water sports. Friendly staff. Facilities mostly clean but can be basic/messy when busy. Some road/camper noise reported.
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Nice clean toilets & showers👍
Unpowered grass site
Liked Easy to book & acres of room
Recommend to friends Visit again
Nice clean toilets, field was flat and quiet , very relaxing
Unpowered grass site
Liked We stayed for 1 night in a non electric field as we wanted space for our nervous dog and didn’t want to be too near other people and we wasn’t disappointed. Lots of room to ourselves and lots of privacy
Disliked Far away from the toilets
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to leave a review.
Many guests bring a toilet tent so they can be in the fields far away from the facilities.
We look forward to your next visit but definitely avoid Bank Holidays.
Organised, good wash facilities, budget friendly.…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Organised, good wash facilities, budget friendly.
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and sharing your photo.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Friendly, spacious…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Friendly, spacious
Disliked Showers could be cleaner but not bad
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and sharing your photo.
The showers and toilets have 3 daily cleans and in-between they can become dirty.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Huge site, clean and friendly
Unpowered grass site
Liked Huge site with plenty of pitches to choose from. Not at all crowded. Toilet block very clean.
Access to the river for dinghies, paddle boards etc
Loads of space for kids to play.
Friendly site.
Disliked The access road to the field near the river was full of pot holes. Not a massive problem but something to be aware of
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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.
Lovely no nonsense camp site with quiet non electric pitches
Unpowered grass site
Liked Everything a proper campsite
We love it and have been before
Disliked Nothing
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nice spacious site with nice staff
Powered grass site
Liked Very spacious, and clearly flexible with regards pitching. Friendly/chatty/helpful staff. Nice to walk beside the river/lock
Disliked cars driving too fast within grounds. Thousands of people attending bootfairs Saturday & Sunday within campsite; potential security risk...? Not really much to do for miles around. Zero signal/data with Vodafone
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Another nice weekend
Unpowered grass site
Liked We enjoyed fishing, swimming, and even just dipping our feet in the water. Great spot for kayaking.
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Perfect place for camping.…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Perfect place for camping.
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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.
Great experience
Powered grass site
Liked We loved our stay at The Hop Farm, lovely space, amazing views, the river was so much fun, boot market, clean facilities and a very friendly woman a reception, what is no to like, we will be booking again soon.
Disliked We got a reminder to keep the noise level down after the first night, which we just disregard and enjoyed our stay. I guess the staff needs to act on complaints.
We were not loud as we are considerate people , we did not have load music playing or anything as such just a drink and a nice chat with the family inside the tent ( only 4 of us and 2 kids sleeping in the tent), how loud could we had been?!
There was loud music being played around and people chatting, giggling, fire pits going - a nice holiday atmosphere, would we complaint ? NO, that’s what a holiday is for, if we wanted a quiet night and to go to bed at 9 pm we would have stayed at home.
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and leaving a lovely review.
I had to act on a complaint, I did say to the guests who complained that I would put a note just inside your tent as you were not in. When I came back down I told them you were a young family, and even the slightest noise can travel especially on the electric pitches when so close together. They then told me you were inside your tent(had they said this to start with I would not have come down to your pitch.
We only ask for no music after 10pm and to keep noise to a minimum which I am certain you did, apologies for any insult.
We hope to see you 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 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 shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) 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
Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
The Hop Farm
Maidstone Road
Paddock Wood
Tonbridge
Kent
England
TN12 6PY
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (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 |
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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
Local events
- All Points East (Friday 22 August 2025 – Friday 22 August 2025)
London, England 47.8 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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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 $47.44 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.