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Tile Barn Camping

Simple pitches on a family-run traditional Kent farm near Headcorn
Sissinghurst Castle and Big Cat Sanctuary within five minutes' drive
Great base for Headcorn Aerodrome air show; train station two miles

Looking for a handy location to get out to a whole variety of Kent’s attractions? Perhaps a quick escape from London via public transport? Tile Barn Camping ticks both these boxes and more – this site is a couple of miles from Headcorn, which has a station for direct connections to the capital, and it’s within easy reach of lots of days out for all tastes. Whether you arrive by train or by road, you’ll soon be settling in to simple grass pitches that are part of a farm that’s been in the same family for generations. It’s the kind of place where you’ll spot sheep and cattle in the neighbouring fields and can set off to explore the countryside on walks along footpaths directly from the camping field. Life is generally pretty laidback and peaceful here, except for that one excellent weekend in August when you can spot the events of the military and air show at nearby Headcorn Aerodrome – this is one of the closest campsites so you’ll get a prime view from your pitch. There are other events at the aerodrome throughout the year too, and you can even use it as a base for a flying lesson if you’d like to have a go yourself. Other days out nearby might take you to The Big Cat Sanctuary, Sissinghurst Castle or Leeds Castle, or just to enjoy the fresh air on a hike through Kentish countryside. Back at base, it’s all very simple – pitches are dog-friendly and have access to portable toilets, but you’ll need to bear in mind that there’s no running water and no showers on site.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Location

Tile Barn Camping

Ayleswade Lane

Biddenden

Kent

England

TN27 8LE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.14352°N
0.63492°W

Nearest transport

Coach

16.3 km King Street

16.4 km King Street

16.5 km Hare and Hounds

Rail

2.5 km Headcorn Rail Station

6.7 km Staplehurst Rail Station

8 km Pluckley Rail Station

Ferry

34.3 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal

38.4 km Gravesend Pier

39 km Tilbury Ferry Terminal

Airport

29.7 km Lydd London Ashford Airport

47 km Biggin Hill Airport

47.6 km London Southend 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Headcorn Aerodrome: five minutes’ drive - The Big Cat Sanctuary: five minutes - Sissinghurst Castle Garden: 10 minutes - Biddenden Vineyards: 10 minutes - Kent & East Sussex Railway (from Tenterden): 15 minutes - Leeds Castle: 20 minutes - Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest: 25 minutes - Scotney Castle: 25 minutes - Bewl Water walks and watersports: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Camber	26 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Winchelsea	27 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
St Mary'S Bay (Kent)	28.4 km	Sea	Good	N/A	Good	Good
Dymchurch	28.5 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Littlestone	29.7 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 4.8 km

Kent & East Sussex Railway 8.9 km

Leeds Castle 11.8 km

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 15.4 km

Great Dixter House and Gardens 16.4 km

National Trust

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 5.8 km

Smallhythe Place 12.4 km

Stoneacre 12.7 km

Sprivers Garden 15.1 km

Scotney Castle 16.9 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

SISSINGHURST CASTLE 5 km

HARTRIDGE HOUSE 6.8 km

SISSINGHURST COURT 6.8 km

BENENDEN 8.7 km

Tenterden - Stiles and Steam Trains 9.1 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Tile Barn Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Tile Barn Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Tile Barn Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Headcorn Aerodrome: five minutes’ drive - The Big Cat Sanctuary: five minutes - Sissinghurst Castle Garden: 10 minutes - Biddenden Vineyards: 10 minutes - Kent & … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Tile Barn Camping?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Depart by: noon

Read more