Wealdings

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Morning views
Morning views
Stunning views from the pitches, with plenty of space
Washing-up area with views
Fires and camping
Early morning views
Spacious pitches
Hay-bale archery target
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Stunning views from the pitches, with plenty of space
Washing-up area with views
Fires and camping

  • Eco-friendly wild camping with spectacular views of the Weald of Kent
  • A 10-minute drive to Leeds Castle; 20 minutes to Sissinghurst Gardens
  • Dogs welcome, kids’ activities and hot showers on site; pubs nearby
Slow down and get into the wild-camping vibe at Wealdings, a 15-acre family-run campsite on a farm overlooking the gorgeous Weald of Kent. Handily located between Maidstone and Ashford, the camping fields promise a heady mix of fresh air, grassy meadows, ponds, streams and woodlands to relax in… a place for families to unplug and simultaneously recharge. The owners run the site with the ethos of ‘recycle and leave no trace’, and from the pitches to the facilities, minimal plastic has been used, with wood and metal utilised wherever possible. And those eco-credentials are upped even further as all food waste is recycled, along with your plastic, glass and metal waste too. All electricity comes from solar power, and you can chill under a hot shower with decent water pressure after a long day of outdoor fun – while compost loos are tucked into a quiet corner of the camping field. Designed for your security, the site has a self-locking entrance and a car park close to the pitches (there's also another tarmac car park for overflow parking, or cars unable to go down the farm track). No cars on the fields, please, but the owners do offer a quad-bike trailer service to get all your things on and off site – you can all jump on board too. Kids – and the dogs – are welcome to roam wild, and activities are laid for them like pond dipping, hay-bale jumping and archery bales (all free of charge), as well as hammocks, swings and dens to go native in. Firepits are provided so you can fire up a barbecue – but if cooking is off the agenda, there are plenty of pubs within a 10-minute drive serving great grub – and even some fine dining too. Pick up bits and bobs in local farm shops in Pluckley and Charing (both within 15 minutes’ drive).

Site type

Tent sites 11
Opens July 3
Please note
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • 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 bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

British Sign Language (BSL)

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What customers say

Travellers rave about stunning views & private, spacious pitches perfect for families/pets. An eco-friendly, quiet gem with excellent, clean facilities. Owner Liz is super welcoming & helpful (ATV gear transport a bonus!). Campfires, nearby pub. Driveway tricky, many wish they'd stayed longer.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Really lovely site

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Sarah B.

Primitive grass tent campsite (two person)

Liked Lots of space between pitches
Beautiful views
Very warm and welcoming
Friendly pub 15mins walk away
Quiet and peaceful
Great facilities
Campfires provided and wood etc available
Great site. Thank you Liz for being a great host!

Disliked Nothing

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GORGEOUS MUST-BOOK CAMPSITE

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Naomi G.

Primitive grass tent campsite (five person)

Liked Unbelievable site! We wanted to stay much longer and regret not booking for more nights. Beautiful site, and the nicest owner with a huge can-do attitude. Free products, charging station and games for the children. So much to explore. Stunning surroundings. The shower was the best part for me, the hills were the most exciting for my children, and the morning view was my husband's favourite. We will be back again and again. We just need to not drive our very tall van down the hill- not an issue as there's a lovely space to park your car and Liz carries all your bits in her ATV. My daughter's Barbie and Ken had the best time being carted back to the van from the campsite. Enjoy your visit when you go!

Disliked that we didn't book for many more nights.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect site for a quiet getaway!

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Michael H.

Primitive grass tent campsite (five person)

Liked The view! Wow, the view was beautiful! Toilets & shower was always clean. Shower was warm & bonus for power shower. Activities for the kids. Lots of walks around the site. Loved that we had our own space for kids & dog & that my dog was allowed off lead. Owner was lovely & very helpful! Our pitch was at the bottom of the hill, was level & huge area to ourselves. Will definitely be returning!

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The view! Wow! Wealdings was simply…

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Mark W.

Primitive grass tent campsite (two person)

Liked The view! Wow! Wealdings was simply sublime. The owner Liz has poured a lot of TLC into making a truly wonderful eco campsite. Make sure you get some eggs from her chickens for breakfast too!

Disliked Nothing to say here.

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A lovely basic site, with a view to die for.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite (two person)

Liked View and atmostphere

Disliked Driveway

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Liz was a brilliant host, really…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite (five person)

Liked Liz was a brilliant host, really friendly, professional, and her communication flawless. Absolutely beautiful scenery, with plenty of space, and some of the best camping facilities I've come across.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

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 Scouts welcome 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 Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping 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 Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Wealdings

Boughton Malherbe

Sandway

Maidstone

Kent

England

ME17 2BD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.21406°N
0.692°E

Nearest transport

Coach
13.3 km King Street
13.3 km King Street
14.7 km Park Street
Rail
2.5 km Lenham Rail Station
3.7 km Harrietsham Rail Station
6.9 km Charing (Kent) Rail Station
Ferry
32.6 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
34.2 km Gravesend Pier
34.8 km Tilbury Ferry Terminal
Airport
33.5 km Lydd London Ashford Airport
39.5 km London Southend Airport
47.8 km Biggin Hill 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

You can embark on all sorts of walking and biking adventures from the site. Round-trip​ expeditions might take in Lenham Chalk Cross (10 minutes), Pluckley’s ruined old church or the remains of the medieval castle at Sutton Valence (both 15 minutes). And if pottering around gardens floats your boat, where better to start than Vita Sackville-West’s extravagant shrubberies at Sissinghurst Castle Garden (20 minutes)? History buffs, you can see you’re in the right place – and there’s plenty more. Tours of magnificent, moated Leeds Castle (10 minutes’ drive) will keep you enthralled for a day, while its medieval-themed adventure playground keeps the kids happy. At Dover Castle (45 minutes), you can walk medieval ramparts and learn about top-secret WWII missions in an underground exhibition, and you can mug up on naval history at The Historic Dockyard Chatham (45 minutes). For some light relief at the end of an action-packed day, perhaps you might like to sample the still and sparkling white wines at Brissenden Family Vineyard (10 minutes) or Westwell Wine Estate (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Minster Leas 25.6 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sheerness 25.9 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Leysdown 26.1 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodExcellent
West Beach, Whitstable 27.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Tankerton 29.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Leeds Castle 5.8 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 13.3 km

Ashford Designer Outlet 14.6 km

Kent & East Sussex Railway 16.1 km

The Historic Dockyard Chatham 23 km

National Trust

Stoneacre 9 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 14.3 km

Smallhythe Place 19.5 km

Sprivers Garden 21.1 km

Scotney Castle 24 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

CHILSTON PARK 1.6 km

LEEDS CASTLE 5.8 km

Hollingbourne 6.7 km

DODDINGTON PLACE 10.2 km

BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA PLACE 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 Wealdings have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wealdings dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wealdings? You can embark on all sorts of walking and biking adventures from the site. Round-trip​ expeditions might take in Lenham Chalk Cross (10 minutes), Pluckley’s ruined old church or the remains of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wealdings?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wealdings? From $93.59 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.