Woodsman Kent Wild Camping









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- Stays for over-16s in 200 acres of ancient Kent woodland
- A 20-minute drive to Ashford train station; five minutes from Pluckley
- Campfires welcome and firewood sold on site
Site type
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, 2 Jul to
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Features
No dogs allowed
Adults only
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Location
Woodsman Kent Wild Camping
Pluckley
Egerton
Ashford
Kent
England
TN27 0SY
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.17224°N
0.72135°E
Nearest transport
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dymchurch | 25.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
St Mary'S Bay (Kent) | 25.6 km | Sea | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
Camber | 27.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Littlestone | 27.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Hythe | 27.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Leeds Castle 10.6 km
Ashford Designer Outlet 11.2 km
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 11.6 km
Kent & East Sussex Railway 11.7 km
Great Dixter House and Gardens 21.3 km
National Trust
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 12.5 km
Stoneacre 13.4 km
Smallhythe Place 14.9 km
Sprivers Garden 21.5 km
Bodiam Castle 22.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CHILSTON PARK 5.3 km
GODINTON PARK 8.2 km
LEEDS CASTLE 10.6 km
SISSINGHURST CASTLE 11.7 km
Hollingbourne 11.8 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.
Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
98% would stay here again




















Great site for those who are happy to (almost) camp in the wild.
Non-electric forest floor campervan or tent pitch
Liked Quiet small site
Friendly and welcoming owner
Campfires allowed
Simple site without complications
Disliked Not the easiest to find
Nice site, clean, good facilities and friendly staff
Non-electric forest floor campervan or tent pitch
Liked Felt secluded
Nice campsites
Super nice guy who runs it, opened the gates early for us.
Amazing woodland site Really enjoyed my stay at the site, pitch was great…
Non-electric forest floor campervan or tent pitch
Liked Amazing woodland site
Really enjoyed my stay at the site, pitch was great and the site was peaceful and quiet. Owner was great and explained what wildlife lived in and around the woods. The composting toilet was really good and was very clean.
I will 100% be back to stay here again!
A lovely woodland site, a real get away from it all
Non-electric forest floor campervan or tent pitch
Liked Being in the middle of beautiful woods, back to nature, simplicity.
We liked being in the middle of the forest ,nice quiet .perfect…
Non-electric forest floor campervan or tent pitch
Liked We liked being in the middle of the forest ,nice quiet .perfect place to decompress from a busy work life .Will be back soon again . Really loved it my wife now has the camping bug and can't wait to go again
Disliked None at all
For a real camping experience
Non-electric forest floor campervan or tent pitch
Liked Loved it, wild camping in Kent woodland. It was like camping should be, in a beautiful natural woodland setting that felt private. There was a nice pub about a 15 min walk away.
Woodland camping at its best
Non-electric forest floor campervan or tent pitch
Liked Isolated pitch in woodland clearing.
Compost toilet, water butt and campfire wood - what more do you actually need.
Brilliant wild camping
Non-electric forest floor campervan or tent pitch
Liked Amazing wild camping in a great private wood that looks after nature.
A compost toilet, firewood is supplied and all that’s needed to forget your worries and immerse yourself in camping in a forest.
A knowledgeable and friendly host
Wonderful peace and quiet. Handy compost toilet. Michael was very helpful and…
Non-electric forest floor campervan or tent pitch
Liked Wonderful peace and quiet. Handy compost toilet. Michael was very helpful and friendly. Pitch was very level for the vans. No Wi-Fi or phone reception so a good retreat
Quiet and immersed in nature
Non-electric forest floor campervan or tent pitch
Liked Tent pitches immersed in the trees. Quiet and serene. Beautiful bird song to wake up to.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Woodsman Kent Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Woodsman Kent Wild Camping dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Woodsman Kent Wild Camping? You may well wish to spend much of your time contentedly wandering through the woodland or finding a serene spot to sit and read… but if you're up for exploring a bit … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Woodsman Kent Wild Camping?
Camping and touring Arrive: noon – 6 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: noon – 6 p.m. Depart by: noon