Herons Park Campsite

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Lake on site
Grass pitches
Pitches
Camping field

  • Family-run and friendly site within a mile of Lydd
  • Fishing lakes and nature trails on site; watersports next door
  • Showers and toilets, washing-up hut, shop and playground
What do you reckon about pitching up at an amiable and family-friendly place with fishing on site – and a watersports centre right next door? Land a stay at Romney Marsh's Herons Park, a family-run and friendly site welcoming guests (and dogs) for Kent-based stays. Juniors are most welcome too – and if your small sort isn't enamoured with fishing or watersports, you'll likely catch their interest with a mention of the go-karting circuit also next door; the beach at Camber Sands within five miles or the critters of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park within ten or so miles… The Herons Park team can supply info on bike hire and local hikes too. The park has fairly level, marked out grass pitches, a toilet and shower block, a chemical waste point and waste disposal bins within the camping field, and a small shop stocking camping staples such as ice creams, sweets, toys and refreshments. Hired firepits with kindling and logs are on site for guests' use, so speak to the site team after booking to reserve yours. Barbecues are allowed on all pitches, and there's a kids' playground to keep the little ones entertained. If you're here for the angling, you can add a fishing pass to your stay as an extra. (You'll need a current fishing licence if you want to fish two rods; pick one up at the post office.) The town of Lydd and the nearest offsite shop are within a mile.

Site type

Tent sites 51
Travel trailer sites 51
RV sites 51
Mobile homes for rent 34
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

  • 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).

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

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9
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9
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9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
8

90% would recommend this site to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

Staff are consistently praised as friendly & helpful, with clean amenities & spacious pitches. On-site shop & playground are big hits. Some mention noise from the go-kart track & insufficient washrooms at busy times. Great base for exploring.

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Spacious plots for parking the camper…

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Primitive grass campsite

Liked Spacious plots for parking the camper van.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved the space, the facilities, location,…

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Primitive grass campsite

Liked Loved the space, the facilities, location, staff. Everything was excellent

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Amazing review! Thank you :)

nothing to like absolute S**THOLE the…

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Primitive grass campsite

Liked nothing to like absolute S**THOLE the scam bag family and there feral kids turn up and total spoil the hole site.

Disliked absolute S**THOLE the scam bag family and there feral kids turn up and total spoil the hole site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: So was it the site that you didn't like or the 'scum bag family'? Shame you didn't address any of your issues with our wardens as we are not actually sure what the problem was. Think this review says more about you than us. Thanks anyway and hope you find somewhere better suited to your needs next time.

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Primitive grass campsite

Liked Had a great stay, lovely location, friendly warden, great facilities, pitch sizes were generous and the lakes beautiful.
Good for families with plenty to do in the area.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for an excellent review!

A good location

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6 out of 10
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Primitive grass campsite

Liked Very near amazing marshes.
Accepted a late arrival.
Very friendly staff

Disliked Not enough shower & toilet facilities.
Pitches very small & too close together

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for the feedback. Most people say we have quite large pitches mind you. We will be getting a new shower block next season :)

Lovely peaceful sight.

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Powered grass campsite

Liked Great location near to go kart track, water sports and fishing. Amenities mostly clean.
The site was quiet and peaceful however there was a group of campers who were quite loud but they were celebrating so fair enough.

Disliked Need more toilets for amount of people visiting as only 2 showers and toilets available. This said we did not queue.

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From the manager: Thanks for the lovely review and feedback. We are in the process of getting a new shower block for next season :)

Absolutely beautiful site! Nice size and very friendly staff!!

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Chloe L. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Absolutely lovely site! Very clean, staff very friendly couldn't do more to help and they very happy to help! Any issues were resolved very promptly and we were were kept updated. Park and play area are brilliant and we had a lovely stay!! The option to hire a fire pit is also a brilliant idea and very reasonably priced we very much enjoyed making smores around the campfire! The shop located on site was also well stocked with essentials. Very happy campers all round!

Disliked Limited toilets but this wouldn't stop us returning!!

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From the manager: Thanks for a lovely review and details. Your photos are fab! We are getting a new shower block for next season :) Will look forward to seeing you again :)

Great campsite, good facilities inc. Showers, toilets and small shop

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James W. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Loved the site and the facilities.
Staff were really helpful and the onsite shop useful.
The pitches were a good size too and we had plenty of space.

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for a wonderful review :)

Ok…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Ok

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for the 10/10 :)

Big pitch clearly marked. Shop…

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Jakub Z. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Big pitch clearly marked. Shop on site. Very clean and well equipped

Disliked I wish we're more toilets and showers. Only 2 male showers and toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for a great review. We are in the planning stage of more showers and toilets for next season :)


Features

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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Remote location Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

Herons Park Campsite

Dengemarsh Road

Lydd

Kent

England

TN29 9JH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.93253°N
0.90774°E

Nearest transport

Coach
19.2 km Holiday Extras
19.2 km Holiday Extras
19.5 km Red Lion Square
Rail
12.6 km Rye Rail Station
12.9 km Appledore (Kent) Rail Station
14.4 km Winchelsea Rail Station
Ferry
23.5 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
35.2 km Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
36.5 km Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
3.1 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

A go-karting circuit and a watersports centre are right next door to Herons Park, each with a shop and with expert tuition and courses available for visitors. The Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, an award-winning reserve set over 600 acres near Hythe, is also recommended if you're on hol with the offspring, as is the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway steaming along for 13 and a half miles from Hythe to the National Nature Reserve of Dungeness. Lathe Farm at New Romney and the Rare Breeds Farm at Ashford should also be popular picks. For beaches, clamber the dunes or go kite buggying at Camber Sands, the only sand dune system in East Sussex, and tackle more fishing (for mackerel) at Dymchurch, like Camber Sands also a Site of Special Scientific Interest for its insect and plant life. Fish, chips and Kent coast views can all be had at the Dungeness headland. Several bike routes are nearby, including the National Cycle Network 2 running through Lydd on its Romney Marsh route from Hythe to Rye; along the four or so miles of the Royal Military Canal, and circular routes around the marsh from New Romney or Snargate. The cobbled streets and afternoon teas of ancient Rye are about ten miles from the site.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Littlestone 6.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Camber 7.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
St Mary'S Bay (Kent) 10.1 km Sea GoodN/AGoodGood
Dymchurch 12 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Winchelsea 13.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Camber Sands 8.1 km

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park 17.4 km

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 19.2 km

Kent & East Sussex Railway 21.8 km

Great Dixter House and Gardens 23.3 km

National Trust

Lamb House 12.5 km

Smallhythe Place 18.9 km

Bodiam Castle 26.7 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 30.4 km

The White Cliffs of Dover 37.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Lydd - Lydd-on-Sea - Greatstone - New Romney - Lydd 2 km

DUNGENESS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 29/05/2004) 2.4 km

The Romney Sound Mirrors Trail 4.5 km

Power and Pebbles at Dungeness 4.8 km

Rye Harbour - Winchelsea 10.2 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 Herons Park Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Herons Park Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Herons Park Campsite? A go-karting circuit and a watersports centre are right next door to Herons Park, each with a shop and with expert tuition and courses available for visitors. The Port Lympne Wild Animal … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Herons Park Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Herons Park Campsite? From $45.27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.