Nelson Park Riding Centre

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  • Well-kept, heated pods with views of horses in Birchington, Kent
  • A 10-minute drive to Margate beach; 15 minutes to Broadstairs
  • Vending machine for snacks; shops and restaurants 10 minutes’ drive
Probably every pony-mad child’s dream, the dinky wooden camping pods at Nelson Park Riding Centre are next to a working stables and riding school, with horses and ponies (and sometimes foals) grazing in neighbouring fields. Based in Birchington, Thanet, this is an ideal base for exploring the Kent coastline, whether on two legs, two wheels or on horseback. The cosy units are thermally insulated and double-glazed, and powered by mains electricity so you’ll have no problem charging up devices. Behind the pods, there’s a separate kitchen with simple facilities including a kettle and cold running water, plus a vending machine for all-day attacks of snacking. Separate blocks contain basic showers and loos. Westwood Cross Shopping Centre (10 minutes’ drive) is your best bet for picking up supplies from the major supermarkets, and there’s a few fast-food options around there too. Head to Broadstairs (15 minutes) for a larger selection of restaurants and pubs along the seafront.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2

Languages spoken

English

British Sign Language (BSL)

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Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

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

Disabled facilities

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

Adults only

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

No hot water

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Nelson Park Riding Centre

St Margarets Road

Woodchurch

Birchington

Kent

England

CT7 0HJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.35755°N
1.34086°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.4 km Library
2.7 km Bridge Court
3 km The Square
Rail
2.7 km Westgate-on-Sea Rail Station
3.5 km Birchington-on-Sea Rail Station
3.6 km Minster Rail Station
Ferry
6.1 km Ramsgate Ferry Terminal
25.8 km Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
26.8 km Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
1.7 km Kent International 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

Local attractions and activities: - Riding school: on site (book lessons or hacks on arrival) - Golf: five minutes’ drive - Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum: five minutes - Margate beach: 10 minutes - Turner Contemporary (art): 10 minutes - The Hornby Visitor Centre (toy factory): 10 minutes - Westbrook Bay: 10 minutes - Dreamland Margate: 10 minutes - Ramsgate Sands: 15 minutes - Sandwich Bay: 25 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
West Bay, Westgate 2.9 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
St Mildred'S Bay, Westgate 3 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Westbrook Bay, Margate 3.5 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Margate The Bay 4.1 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Minnis Bay, Birchington 4.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Turner Contemporary 4.5 km

Deal Castle 15.9 km

Howletts Wild Animal Park 16.8 km

Walmer Castle and Gardens 17.9 km

St Augustine's Abbey 19.7 km

National Trust

South Foreland Lighthouse 24.2 km

The White Cliffs of Dover 25.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

ALBION PLACE GARDENS 6.4 km

THE SALUTATION 9.3 km

Sandwich - White Cliff Country Trail - Sandwich 9.7 km

Grove Ferry - Stodmarsh - Wickhambreaux - Grove Ferry 9.9 km

Stirling Castle 14.8 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.

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  • Does Nelson Park Riding Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Nelson Park Riding Centre dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Nelson Park Riding Centre? Local attractions and activities: - Riding school: on site (book lessons or hacks on arrival) - Golf: five minutes’ drive - Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum: five minutes - Margate beach: 10 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Nelson Park Riding Centre?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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