Puddledock Woods Camping
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- Quiet and rural park in the middle of a two-acre woodland
- A 20-minute drive from Canterbury and 25 minutes from Margate
- Barbecues, campfires and dogs allowed; walks straight from the site
Campground type
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 11 Apr to
Site types & availability
Unpowered grass and earth tent site (wild)
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass and earth
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom GBP 30 (GBP 30) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookUnpowered grass and earth tent site (woodland, wild)
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass and earth
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom GBP 30 (GBP 30) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
96% would recommend this campground to a friend
96% would stay here again




















Likes the site,very good staff,peace and quite.…
Unpowered grass and earth tent site (woodland, wild)
Liked Likes the site,very good staff,peace and quite.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Good facilities, nicely shaded and friendly atmosphere…
Unpowered grass and earth tent site (wild)
Liked Good facilities, nicely shaded and friendly atmosphere
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely site with brilliant facilities but unfortunately not peaceful
Unpowered grass and earth tent site (wild)
Liked Helpful and understanding owners. Good facilities and a nice atmosphere and environment if you’re after a social chatty camping weekend (which I’m not and I chose badly which I admit)
Disliked I had booked the site due to reviews mentioning the peace and tranquility. However unfortunately the campsite right next door was absolutely full of large groups of people and children being extremely noisy, playing music, kids screaming, playing games etc. I don’t have a problem with people having fun but as I specifically visited Puddledock to get some peace and quiet I decided to leave only a hour or two after I arrived. Additionally the woods were full of mosquitos so be aware of that, I came home with around 15 bites just from the short time I was there and I had used insect repellent spray.
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Really relaxed location, not too busy and plenty of space. Really easy drive…
Unpowered grass and earth tent site (wild)
Liked Really relaxed location, not too busy and plenty of space.
Really easy drive to Margate, Broadstairs, Whitstable etc. for day trips
Had all the necessities you needed
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Wonderful site with plenty of space between pitches, and firepits available to…
Unpowered grass and earth tent site (woodland, wild)
Liked Wonderful site with plenty of space between pitches, and firepits available to use. Really friendly people everywhere on site, including other campers. We especially enjoyed getting a little tour of the workshop and looking at all the classic cars being rebuilt and having great chats about that.
Would definitely return, it's such a lovely woodland spot with great facilities.
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Definitely worth it; great value, solid facilities and lovely owners.
Unpowered grass and earth tent site (woodland, wild)
Liked Incredible setup - lovely spots with plenty of space. Great facilities, indoor/outdoor showers, kitchen, shop and now a small bar as well. Owners were very friendly and accommodating. Close to the river for kayaking. Would highly recommend.
Disliked N/A - had a pretty perfect weekend.
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Fantastic site, very quiet and tranquil. Owners are increadibly friendly and helpful.…
Unpowered grass and earth tent site (woodland, wild)
Liked Fantastic site, very quiet and tranquil.
Owners are increadibly friendly and helpful.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Such a lovely place to come and escape for a while. It…
Unpowered grass and earth tent site (woodland, wild)
Liked Such a lovely place to come and escape for a while. It was quiet so the dog loved being free in the woods! Really friendly people and felt really comfortable and safe despite being solo female
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Looking for a cool peaceful place to enjoy the wilds,it's here.
Unpowered grass and earth tent site (woodland, wild)
Liked A great place for probably the closest you can get to legal wild camping, it's right in the middle of a woods,plenty of trees to string a hammock, each pitch has it's own place for an open fire,there are picnic benches scattered around,despite its wild camping it has showers,toilets, fresh water, a little shop and so much more.Matt and his team are a really cool,friendly helpful guys.Highly recommended try it I'm sure you'll love it.
Disliked Nothing, I'll be going back.
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Great site
Unpowered grass and earth tent site (woodland, wild)
Liked Brilliant & quiet location
Clean site
Friendly owner
Allows fires
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
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 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 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 Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal fridge 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
Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Puddledock Woods Camping
Upstreet
Kent
England
CT3 4DP
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.32752°N
1.19758°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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Herne Bay | 6.6 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Herne Bay Central | 7.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Minnis Bay, Birchington | 8.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
West Bay, Westgate | 11.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Tankerton | 11.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Howletts Wild Animal Park 7.6 km
St Augustine's Abbey 9.4 km
Canterbury Cathedral 9.6 km
Canterbury Roman Museum 9.7 km
West Gate Towers Museum 9.9 km
National Trust
The White Cliffs of Dover 23.9 km
South Foreland Lighthouse 24.1 km
Stoneacre 44 km
Smallhythe Place 47.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Grove Ferry - Stodmarsh - Wickhambreaux - Grove Ferry 0.9 km
Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church Buffer Zone 9.3 km
Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church 9.3 km
GOODNESTONE PARK 9.6 km
DANE JOHN GARDENS 10.1 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see site type section for details
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Puddledock Woods Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Puddledock Woods Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Puddledock Woods Camping? As well as being pretty, the area around the site is dotted with towns and cities worth perusing – from historic Canterbury to coastal Margate. Try the former to punt down the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Puddledock Woods Camping?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Puddledock Woods Camping? From $62.71 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.