Orchard Camping
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- Pop-up campsite in a Kent orchard five minutes’ drive from Higham
- Rochester, Historic Dockyard Chatham and Diggerland 15 minutes’ drive
- Quiet off-grid pitches shaded by trees; pubs within 15 minutes’ drive
Campground type
7
This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 17 May to
Pitch types & availability
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
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
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
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
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Bush
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Wild camping
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump point
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Type
Farm
Pop-up campsite
Tiny (1-10 sites)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Restaurant nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Orchard Camping
Church Street
Higham
Kent
England
ME3 7LH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.43477°N
0.46658°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Bell Wharf | 17.3 km | Estuary | Good | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Southend Chalkwell | 18.3 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
| Southend Westcliff Bay | 18.9 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Southend Three Shells | 20.2 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Sheerness | 20.4 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Rochester Castle 5.6 km
Rochester Cathedral 5.7 km
Dickens World 5.9 km
The Historic Dockyard Chatham 6.2 km
Red House (The National Trust) 23.4 km
National Trust
Cobham Wood and Mausoleum 6.4 km
Owletts 6.8 km
St John's Jerusalem 16.2 km
Rainham Hall 21.3 km
Stoneacre 21.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
SHORNE MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 03/07/2000) 2.4 km
CLIFFE POOLS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 11/10/2001) 3.5 km
Strood - Higham - Gravesend 4.6 km
COBHAM HALL 5.4 km
Saxon Shore Way - Hoo Marina - Lower Upnor 5.7 km
Local events
- All Points East (Saturday 17 August 2024 – Saturday 17 August 2024)
London, England 36.9 km
- Mighty Hoopla (Saturday 1 June 2024 – Saturday 1 June 2024)
London, England 39.7 km
- British Summer Time (Friday 5 July 2024 – Friday 5 July 2024)
London, England 44.6 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.
Want to know more about camping in Kent?
- Does Orchard Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Orchard Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Orchard Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Horse riding: 10 minutes’ drive - Rochester (historic town): 15 minutes - Diggerland Kent: 15 minutes - Historic Dockyard Chatham: 15 minutes - Bluewater Shopping Centre: … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Orchard Camping?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m.