Painters Farm Campsite

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Dog-friendly cherry orchard site in the peaceful Kent Downs
In a National Landscape, 25 minutes’ drive to Whitstable
Barbecues and campfires allowed; pub within two minutes’ walk

Plant yourself firmly in the cherry orchard at Painters Farm Campsite beside the village of Painters Forstal in Kent, where cherries aren’t the only thing blossoming. Previously owned by the same hands for over 50 years, the new owners have injected a new lease of life into this family-friendly and dog-friendly two-acre site… welcomed by barns adorned with fairy lights and the sweet shade from cherry trees, you’ll be well-situated to take in everything from chalk cliffs to wistful woodlands in the surrounding sloping Kent Downs National Landscape. Plus, go from grassy pitches into luscious sands, as the coastal town of Whitstable is within 25 minutes’ drive. Here, you can sample sunsets while eating oysters or head out to sea on a sailboat if you wish. The local area is certainly awash with things to do. Perhaps settle for a pint of local ale or a meal in the nearby Kentish pub, within two minutes’ stroll. You could head into Faversham (just a five minutes’ drive) for ice cream shops, cafés and pubs set in what was once a busy port in 17th-century England (famed for its wool trade). Here, walk its cutesy medieval street (one of the oldest in the country) or stock up on supplies from its supermarket within five minutes’ drive, ready for a light barbecue or campfire back on site. If you’re thirsty from the day’s jaunts, there’s also the country’s oldest family-owned brewery within 10 minutes’ drive and a large food hall with naturally scrumptious farm foods within the same distance.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, Mar 1 to Sat, Oct 31 2026

Pitch types & availability

Offer

Primitive grass campsite

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

One Roof tent or Travel trailer or Class B motorhome or Motorhome or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Roof tent, Travel trailer, Class B motorhome, Motorhome, Tent, Trailer tent

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Features

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.

Bring a shelter tent 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 2 max.

Dump station

Wifi at the unit/site

Other restrictions

Car parking by site not allowed

Current offers

10% off

2026-03-01 – 2026-10-31

Extras

Additional dog (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night
Bring a large awning (1 max)		£15 (£15) per night
Bring a large gazebo (1 max)		£15 (£15) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£12 (£12) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£8 (£8) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £25.50 (£25.50) 1 night, 2 adults

View prices & book

Offer

Powered grass campsite

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

One Roof tent or Travel trailer or Class B motorhome or Motorhome or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Roof tent, Travel trailer, Class B motorhome, Motorhome, Tent, Trailer tent

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.

Bring a shelter tent 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 2 max.

Dump station

Wifi at the unit/site

Other restrictions

Car parking by site not allowed

Current offers

10% off

2026-03-01 – 2026-10-31

Extras

Additional dog (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night
Bring a large awning (1 max)		£15 (£15) per night
Bring a large gazebo (1 max)		£15 (£15) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£12 (£12) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£8 (£8) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £32.50 (£32.50) 1 night, 2 adults

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Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		9

99% would stay here again

What customers say

A friendly, well-kept campsite in a lovely orchard. Guests rave about clean facilities, spacious spots, and helpful staff. Its quiet setting, great nearby pub and access to sights make it perfect for a relaxing getaway. Cars parked separately add to the peace. Some find facilities a bit dated, but most are very happy and want to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026-07-28

Even had some welcome shade from the intense heat

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Arrival date (latest first)

Really lovely site with really helpful and friendly staff.

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jul 2026 Lisa P. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked A lovely site, small enough to keep an eye on the kids. Really friendly staff and clean facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly, clean, familiar place…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jul 2026 Regina T. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Very friendly, clean, familiar place

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and friendly site!

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 Grace F. 3 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely campsite, clean and well maintained. Decent spaces between pitches. The pub opposite was lovely and it was a short drive to Faversham Quays.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site and really quiet

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		8
Wifi		10

Jul 2026 Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great location, quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly and quiet place. Picturesque…

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		8
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		8
Child friendliness		8
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 richard n. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Very friendly and quiet place. Picturesque place and easy 4 min walk to pub!

Disliked Not much to dislike- maybe as lots of cherry trees as part of pitch shade- perhaps mention for those booking with dogs.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean showers and toilets, friendly staff,…

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		9

Jul 2026 Harriet B. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Clean showers and toilets, friendly staff, not too close to other people pitches, locations is great, lovely pub less than a 5 min walk away

Recommend to friends Visit again

Painters Farm Campsite was a great…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		8

Jul 2026 Hendrik Jan v. 2 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked Painters Farm Campsite was a great final campsite and a new discovery for us. Ideally located for driving back to Dover early in the morning. We really made the most of the campsite to simply relax by the camper for the last two days and nights. Very hospitable owners, free-to-choose spots. Wonderful shade from the trees in warm weather. A nice atmosphere in the evenings with all the fires scattered around, although it is important to provide proper stoking instructions at the fire pits, as not everyone knows how to make a fire well on their own (even though most people think they can). It is no fun sitting in the smoke from someone on the other side of the field when you don't really like making fires yourself or when people don’t keep an eye on the fire.
Excellent facilities, it was clean, and that is the most important thing. In short, Painters Farm Campsite was the icing on the cake of our holiday (in Dutch we say: “The cherry on the cake ” (de kers op de taart”

Recommend to friends Visit again

Mooie onverharde plaatsen. Terrein is over…

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		10

Jul 2026 Ellen v. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Mooie onverharde plaatsen. Terrein is over het algemeen aardig vlak en we mochten een plekje uitzoeken. Wij hebben gekozen voor een plaats met stroom. Een nette kleinschalige camping met schone toiletten en een klein winkeltje met de hoognodige spulletjes. Vlakbij een excellente pub waar je lekker kan eten. Volg niet de laatste kilometers google maps want die stuurt je met een camper langs te smalle wegen.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great options so close to South East London - will definitely return

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		8
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jul 2026 Matt F. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Open Space with plenty of fruit trees.
General facilities were well kept and clean.
Close proximity to local pub for meals and drinks.
Great allocated spaces for kids to kick football and play.
I also liked that cars are kept off the pitches, declutters the camp ground, nice touch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely camp site. Very clean and tidy.

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		8
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jul 2026 Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Meet and Greet.

Excellent location to explore Faversham and Whitstable from.

Clean toilets and showers.

Disliked Probably needs another 2 shower cubicles each in both male and female shower rooms.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Campfires 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 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 Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Painters Farm Campsite

Bayfield Road

Painters Forstal

Faversham

Kent

England

ME13 0EG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.29506°N
0.85427°E

Route directions

The easiest approach to Painters Farm is from the A2; turn onto the Brogdale Road and then follow the campsite signs.

Nearest transport

Coach

16 km Bus Station

16.2 km Park Street

17.7 km New Dover Road Park and Ride Terminal

Rail

3.2 km Faversham Rail Station

5.4 km Teynham Rail Station

6.4 km Selling Rail Station

Ferry

28.8 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal

36.7 km Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing

36.7 km Wallasea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

32.2 km London Southend Airport

35.6 km Kent International Airport

38.3 km Lydd London Ashford 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

Canterbury (20 minutes’ drive) is calling…the town is riddled with UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine’s Abbey and the Church of St Martin. Pick out cute eateries or shops as a resting point as you work your way around its well-documented history. If the olden times excite your mind, Belmont House and Gardens (five minutes) are nearby, with a marvellous walled garden and traditional tea room. There are more bountiful gardens (and righteous insides) at Leeds Castle (25 minutes). Balance your outings with wildlife and a visit to the safari-style The Big Cat Sanctuary (35 minutes). Or perhaps look towards the red pandas and bears lurking at Wingham Wildlife Park (half an hour). Nature also runs fairly wild in the ancient woodlands at Blean Woods National Nature Reserve (half an hour). If you’re in search of more coastal towns, you won't have to look too far. Follow the coast past Herne Bay (25 minutes and a good stop for jet skiing, windsurfing and other watersports) and into the trendy town of Margate (40 minutes) for fish and chips stalls and seaside rides.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Leysdown	12.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Excellent
West Beach, Whitstable	12.8 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Tankerton	15.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Minster Leas	15.7 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sheerness	17.7 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Whitstable Museum and Art Gallery 13.6 km

West Gate Towers Museum 15.5 km

Canterbury Heritage Museum 15.6 km

Ashford Designer Outlet 15.6 km

Canterbury Tales 15.7 km

National Trust

Stoneacre 19.9 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 28.5 km

Smallhythe Place 30.5 km

Cobham Wood and Mausoleum 32.5 km

Owletts 33.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

BELMONT PARK 2.6 km

LEES COURT 4.4 km

DODDINGTON PLACE 4.8 km

MOUNT EPHRAIM 7.6 km

ELMLEY MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 08/07/1998) 8.6 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 14 day(s) of arrival.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Vehicles

No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10:30 p.m. and 7 a.m..

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.

Vehicles

The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Vehicles

Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 9 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Sites

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Payment terms

Offers

Primitive grass campsite

10% off

2026-03-01 – 2026-10-31

Powered grass campsite

10% off

2026-03-01 – 2026-10-31

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Frequently asked questions

Does Painters Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Painters Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Painters Farm Campsite? Canterbury (20 minutes’ drive) is calling…the town is riddled with UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine’s Abbey and the Church of St Martin. Pick out cute eateries or … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Painters Farm Campsite?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Depart by: noon

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How much does it cost to stay at Painters Farm Campsite? From $48.24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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What customers say

Really lovely site with really helpful and friendly staff.

Overall

Very friendly, clean, familiar place…

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Clean and friendly site!

Overall

Lovely site and really quiet

Overall

Very friendly and quiet place. Picturesque…

Overall

Clean showers and toilets, friendly staff,…

Overall

Painters Farm Campsite was a great…

Overall

Mooie onverharde plaatsen. Terrein is over…

Overall

Great options so close to South East London - will definitely return

Overall

Lovely camp site. Very clean and tidy.

Overall

Leisure on park

Amenities on park

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Timezone

GPS

Route directions

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

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