Capel Battery

View prices & book 6.9 63 reviews
View to Dover and the English Channel
View to dover and the english channel
Hardstanding
Grass area
Motorhome parking
Track to the pitches leading past two nissan huts
Non-electric park-up
Parking is past the two nissan huts
Park opposite the gun emplacement
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Hardstanding
Grass area
Motorhome parking

  • Kent motorhome site at a World War II gun battery in Capel-le-Ferne
  • Port of Dover 10 minutes’ drive; Folkestone Eurotunnel 20 minutes
  • Hardstanding pitches with electric hook-ups; pub across the road
And now for something completely different… It’s not every day you get the chance to camp right alongside the unrestored remains of a World War II gun battery. Yes, Capel Battery is opening its doors to motorhomes in a quiet location atop the White Cliffs in Kent – and, in an extra bonus for war history aficionados, the thought-provoking Battle of Britain Memorial is just five minutes’ stroll away. With far-reaching views over Dover to the English Channel and (on a clear day) France, the site sits in the village of Capel-le-Ferne, 10 minutes’ drive from the Port of Dover and 20 minutes from Folkestone's Eurotunnel terminal, making it a handy stop for overnighters starting or rounding off their holidays in Europe. With room for just a handful of pitches – each with an electric hook-up – this back-to-basics site is just a few steps away from a local pub, open for Kentish beers, lunch and dinner daily. If you’re going down the self-catering route, you can source supplies at the supermarkets on the edge of Folkestone (five minutes' drive).

Site type

RV sites 5
Travel trailer sites 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

6.9

Overall rating from 63 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

62% would recommend this site to a friend

62% would stay here again

What customers say

A quirky, work-in-progress site with WWII history, good for short stays near the Channel Tunnel. Offers essential services, but lacks traditional facilities. Some find it pricey for what's offered; access and appearance are noted issues.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Basic but exactly what we needed…

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Nickie P.

FHU cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Basic but exactly what we needed before heading for the Eurotunnel crossing next day good for watching birds nesting

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very basic which we knew and…

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Very basic which we knew and understood.

Disliked Very expensive for what it is.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Only used as it was the only one open near channel tunnel

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Not much to like really . Although secure water and electricity only

Disliked Very remote felt vulnerable we were only residents .

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Ideal for channel ports…

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Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Ideal for channel ports

Recommend to friends Visit again

Make sure you bring your own toilet.

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Graham M.

FHU cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Great little site for a night or two. The chaps there was very friendly and help full.
About 1hour walk down to Folkestone town good walk with dog and a nice little pub couple of mins down the road that do great food.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was so bad it was…

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3 out of 10
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Kirsty S.

FHU cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked It was so bad it was kind of cool. I can see the vision and potential for it to be something different and a fun stop over.

Disliked Not worth £50 for night with no toilet facilities/showers. The wind was blowing a hoolie and I thought we were going to get blown away. It is a building site just now and hard to find,drove past it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very much over priced

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3 out of 10
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Ian L.

FHU cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Had electricity

Disliked You have to block the road off when you have to operate the electric gate. Not very impressed with the place

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good for short overnight if yr going on the tunnel

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3 out of 10
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Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked A little odd.
Dangerous entrance as you have to wait for the sliding gate to open so stuck out in the road.
On arrival there was a van parked next to the water and electric so was unable to get past and park where we were supposed to

Disliked It's safe but way over priced

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Great for a quick stopover.

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Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Small site but was perfect for us after a long drive back up through France and the tunnel. Seeing the gun mounts and tank was really interesting before we left too.

Site is on a busy road so look out for it closely as you are approaching and use the code provided for entry. Turn left as you enter the site and you’ll find water and electric hook up.

Disliked Was a bit late receiving the entry code and directions of entry but apart from that all good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect stopover on route to Dover.…

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Moira S.

FHU cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Perfect stopover on route to Dover. Walkable into Folkestone. Reasonably priced with Ehu and water. Would definitely stop there again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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 Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Restaurant nearby

Location

Capel Battery

New Dover Road

Capel Le-Ferne

Folkestone

Kent

England

CT18 7JJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.09722°N
1.20115°E

Nearest transport

Coach
2.6 km Bus Station
4.5 km War Memorial
4.5 km War Memorial
Rail
2.7 km Folkestone Central Rail Station
3.6 km Folkestone West Rail Station
7.6 km Kearsney Rail Station
Ferry
5.8 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
8.3 km Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
9.4 km Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
24.6 km Lydd London Ashford Airport
29.8 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

With a gun battery on site for you to explore, and the Battle of Britain Memorial five minutes’ walk away, you may have had your fill of war history. But don’t forget that underneath the mighty medieval Dover Castle (10 minutes’ drive), you can wander through a warren of secret wartime tunnels, visit a subterranean hospital and book a Cold War-themed escape room challenge. If you’re hanging around in Kent for a while, there are wild animal encounters to be had at Port Lympne Safari Park (20 minutes), and silverback gorillas to watch out for at Howletts Wild Animal Park (half an hour). If you’d rather have a look around old houses, National Trust-owned Sissinghurst Castle Garden (50 minutes) is open for tours of the tower, library and parkland created by author Vita Sackville-West in the 1930s. Folkestone Old Town (10 minutes) is a pretty place to have a look around, with lots of indie art galleries and shops to browse, while The Stade promenade leads to a wide, sandy beach for a snooze in the sun or a quick dip in the sea. When you’re feeling peckish, head for the Harbour Arm for street-food stalls selling all sorts of yummy mezze and pizzas.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Folkestone 1.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandgate 6.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hythe 9.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
St Margaret`S Bay 14.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dymchurch 16.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Roman Painted House 8.3 km

Dover Castle 9 km

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 9.5 km

White Cliffs of Dover 10.4 km

South Foreland Lighthouse 13 km

National Trust

The White Cliffs of Dover 10.3 km

South Foreland Lighthouse 12.8 km

Smallhythe Place 35.8 km

Lamb House 36.7 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 43.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cheriton Hill 4.4 km

Kearsney Court 7.2 km

Hythe - Lympne - Royal Military Canal - Hythe 9.4 km

SANDLING PARK 10.3 km

Langdon Bay 10.6 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Capel Battery have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Capel Battery dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Capel Battery? With a gun battery on site for you to explore, and the Battle of Britain Memorial five minutes’ walk away, you may have had your fill of war history. But don’t forget … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Capel Battery?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Capel Battery? From $54.93 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.