Capel Battery
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- 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
Site type
5
5
This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
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).
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- 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
Pitch types & availability
FHU grass travel trailer campsite
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults
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FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
4 people maximum Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
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Really close to the Eurotunnel.…
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Liked: Really close to the Eurotunnel.
Disliked: The entrance is tricky and the gate closed on our motorhome. Very few facilities- rent value for money.
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Basic overnight parking
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Liked: Good comms and instruction from owners, crucial as the site us unmanned. This is a basic carpark and for that was a bit on the pricey side to be honest. Electric hook for 5/6 motorhomes, but no other facilities at all. Parking is at far end and single file, which means the last to join will need a long hook up lead, as the electrics point is one station. Valiant Sailor pub about 500yrds walk, serves cold beer didn't see any food offers, but has a clean toilet and friendly staff. The convenience to the ferry port is good took 25mins door to door. This was 1st Sept on a Sunday morning, could be a lot different high season and midweek. Access was OK, we did slightly block the main road for a couple of minutes as we got the gate open. Leaving was easier.
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Nothing like staying in a landfill.. It was just a lay over…
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Liked: Nothing like staying in a landfill.. It was just a lay over site close euro tunnel.. Not a real camp site..
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Had a lovely 2 night stay at Capel Battery. The Battle…
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Liked: Had a lovely 2 night stay at Capel Battery. The Battle of Britain museum was very interesting and we visited Port Lympne Safari Park which is only 30 minutes away. Martin was very pleasant and his site quite unusual. The youngest child aged 5 had to be monitored on the site but with his 10 year old brother this was not an issue. There was no problem with us leaving a bit late. Left just in time for new people arriving. Thank you for a very pleasant stay.
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Alles super, einfacher Zugang über den Code am Tor! Genug Platz und…
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Liked: Alles super, einfacher Zugang über den Code am Tor! Genug Platz und das Battle of Britain Memorial nebenan ist zusätzlich sehr interessant! Strom einfach zu nutzen!
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Level concrete base Location good for getting euro shuttle
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Liked: Electric hook up and hard standing liked a quick walk round the shelters there. Good for euro tunnel access.
Disliked: Nobody present and no marked out bays were not very clear. Couldn't holiday here but OK for a quick over night stop
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Stroom. Goede plek voor griezelfilm of horror nacht. Voor off grid camperen is het…
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Liked: Stroom. Goede plek voor griezelfilm of horror nacht. Voor off grid camperen is het wel een gewaagde plek.
Disliked: De plek zonder licht. Er kan makkelijk licht gemaakt worden zodat je wat kan zien. Geen toilet en geen douche. Mag de naam camping niet hebben. Stonden helemaal alleen. Doodeng. De ingang was slecht bereikbaar. Eruit ging heel moeilijk. Hotel californië. You can check inn but you can't almost leave out..
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Not really a campsite. Interesting and good location. Nobody around.
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Liked: Unusual quirky place. Good stopover location for Channel Tunnel. Very quiet (almost too quiet)
Disliked: Couldn't find button to open gates from inside, instructions were confusing and help phone number went to a website. A bit expensive considering the only facility was the electric supply but didn't object as it's for a good cause to restore the site.
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We only stayed here for one night - arriving late at night…
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Liked: We only stayed here for one night - arriving late at night to sleep and leaving first thing in the morning as we had a long journey. For our purposes it worked well as a pit stop but I wouldn't book in here for a holiday - it's more of a quick stop place. We did take a few minutes in the morning to look at the war memorabilia which is onsite and this was interesting.
Disliked: There was no one else staying there when we stayed which was fortunate as the part for campervans is literally a road. I would have struggled to get the van out of the site if other vans had been parked up. There are no toilet facilities but this is reflected in the price and it does state this. We also struggled to work out how to get in and out of the gates even though we were texted instructions on how to do this. There is also a very large pit used as a gun artillery which is nice to look at but I'd be nervous if I had young children in case they fell into it.
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Proximity to tunnel…
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Liked: Proximity to tunnel
Disliked: No toilets
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Restaurant nearbyLocation
Capel Battery
New Dover Road
Capel Le-Ferne
Folkestone
Kent
England
CT18 7JJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.09722°N
1.20115°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone | 1.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sandgate | 6.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hythe | 9.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| St Margaret`S Bay | 14.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dymchurch | 16.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
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.
Nearest sites
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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?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Capel Battery? From $36.11 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.