Hillcrest Farm Wild Camping









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- Secluded and peaceful wild camping in the scenic North Downs
- A 30-minute drive from Canterbury and from beaches in Whitstable
- Within 10 minutes’ walk of a 16th-century inn serving food daily
Campground type
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, 23 July to
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Features
No 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 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
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Peaceful Remote location Wild campingUtilities
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 Public transport nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Hillcrest Farm Wild Camping
Sonestile Farm Road
Hart Hill
Charing
Kent
England
TN27 0HW
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.22578°N
0.78009°E
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
West Beach, Whitstable | 21.5 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Leysdown | 21.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
Minster Leas | 23.1 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Tankerton | 24.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Sheerness | 24.2 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Ashford Designer Outlet 10.5 km
Leeds Castle 10.7 km
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 18.4 km
Kent & East Sussex Railway 18.6 km
West Gate Towers Museum 21.5 km
National Trust
Stoneacre 14.5 km
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 19.4 km
Smallhythe Place 21.6 km
Sprivers Garden 27.3 km
Bodiam Castle 29.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CHILSTON PARK 4.7 km
DODDINGTON PLACE 6.4 km
BELMONT PARK 6.9 km
GODINTON PARK 8.5 km
LEES COURT 9.5 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.
Reviews
88% would recommend this campground to a friend
88% would stay here again


















Site locked and owner didn't answer calls or emails.
Blue unpowered grass caravan site
Liked Nothing.
Disliked I arrived at 9pm and there was a field with a locked gate and no signage. I called the owner and got no response and was forced to spend the night in a layby. I have since written an email to the owner to ask for a refund and have not received a reply.
5* lovely area for camping Dave was very helpful and friendly…
Blue unpowered grass caravan site
Liked 5* lovely area for camping Dave was very helpful and friendly
Quiet, simple, and secluded, this campsite offers stunning views from the top…
Blue unpowered grass tent site
Liked Quiet, simple, and secluded, this campsite offers stunning views from the top of the North Downs. On a clear day, you can enjoy breathtaking sunsets and sunrises. Perfect.
Dålig information o kommunikation
Blue unpowered grass caravan site
Liked Vet ej, då grinden var stängd när jag kom till plasten och ingen svarade i telefonen. Så jag fick resa vidare. Trots att jag redan betalat.
Disliked Att meddelandet med informationen om kod till hänglåset inte kom i samband med bokningsmeddelandet utan en och en halvtimme senare.
Wild camping at its best
Blue unpowered grass tent site
Liked Everything
Disliked Nothing
Stunning scenery
Blue unpowered grass tent site
Liked Beautiful views. Friendly host. Lovely birdsong. Privacy. Peace.
Disliked Nothing
Great spot, tucked out the way from everything.…
Blue unpowered grass tent site
Liked Great spot, tucked out the way from everything.
Campsite is great, like wild camping but the grass it cut, chosen…
Green unpowered grass tent site
Liked Campsite is great, like wild camping but the grass it cut, chosen locations for the pitch we stayed on in the field was a beautiful spot. As what others have said we offered fire wood and fire lighters but we didn’t make use of them. Would stay here again definitely.
Disliked Is it fair to say the cost? £25 for a pitch just feels expensive if you’re just one tent.
Wild camping at its best - quiet, remote and a restful break
Blue unpowered grass tent site
Liked Beautiful location for an authentic wild camp. Very helpful and friendly host who was able to sell us a wheelbarrow of wood for a campfire. Very much enjoyed our stay, especially the peace and watching birds of prey.
Plan to return soon.
Basic and beautiful
Blue unpowered grass tent site
Liked Lovely views, close to pub, quiet and peaceful. No frills back to nature camping experience. Had a lovely stay thank you. We will be back.
Disliked Entry gate was a bit heavy to negotiate but we managed.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Hillcrest Farm Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hillcrest Farm Wild Camping dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Hillcrest Farm Wild Camping? The absolute first thing guests at Hillcrest must do is make the 15-minute drive to Leeds Castle. The historical pile should keep all ages entertained, with a maze to get lost in, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hillcrest Farm Wild Camping?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11:30 a.m.