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Nelson Park Riding Centre

Tea room with microwave, hot water and vending machine

Well-kept, heated pods with views of horses in Birchington, Kent
A 10-minute drive to Margate beach; 15 minutes to Broadstairs
Vending machine for snacks; shops and restaurants 10 minutes’ drive

Probably every pony-mad child’s dream, the dinky wooden camping pods at Nelson Park Riding Centre are next to a working stables and riding school, with horses and ponies (and sometimes foals) grazing in neighbouring fields. Based in Birchington, Thanet, this is an ideal base for exploring the Kent coastline, whether on two legs, two wheels or on horseback. The cosy units are thermally insulated and double-glazed, and powered by mains electricity so you’ll have no problem charging up devices. Behind the pods, there’s a separate kitchen with simple facilities including a kettle and cold running water, plus a vending machine for all-day attacks of snacking. Separate blocks contain basic showers and loos. Westwood Cross Shopping Centre (10 minutes’ drive) is your best bet for picking up supplies from the major supermarkets, and there’s a few fast-food options around there too. Head to Broadstairs (15 minutes) for a larger selection of restaurants and pubs along the seafront.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

British Sign Language (BSL)

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Nelson Park Riding Centre

St Margarets Road

Woodchurch

Birchington

Kent

England

CT7 0HJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.35755°N
1.34086°W

Nearest transport

Coach

2.4 km Library

2.7 km Bridge Court

3 km The Square

Rail

2.7 km Westgate-on-Sea Rail Station

3.5 km Birchington-on-Sea Rail Station

3.6 km Minster Rail Station

Ferry

6.1 km Ramsgate Ferry Terminal

25.8 km Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal

26.8 km Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal

Airport

1.7 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

Local attractions and activities: - Riding school: on site (book lessons or hacks on arrival) - Golf: five minutes’ drive - Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum: five minutes - Margate beach: 10 minutes - Turner Contemporary (art): 10 minutes - The Hornby Visitor Centre (toy factory): 10 minutes - Westbrook Bay: 10 minutes - Dreamland Margate: 10 minutes - Ramsgate Sands: 15 minutes - Sandwich Bay: 25 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
West Bay, Westgate	2.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
St Mildred'S Bay, Westgate	3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Westbrook Bay, Margate	3.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Margate The Bay	4.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Minnis Bay, Birchington	4.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Turner Contemporary 4.5 km

Deal Castle 15.9 km

Howletts Wild Animal Park 16.8 km

Walmer Castle and Gardens 17.9 km

St Augustine's Abbey 19.7 km

National Trust

South Foreland Lighthouse 24.2 km

The White Cliffs of Dover 25.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

ALBION PLACE GARDENS 6.4 km

THE SALUTATION 9.3 km

Sandwich - White Cliff Country Trail - Sandwich 9.7 km

Grove Ferry - Stodmarsh - Wickhambreaux - Grove Ferry 9.9 km

Stirling Castle 14.8 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.

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Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

Does Nelson Park Riding Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near Nelson Park Riding Centre? Local attractions and activities: - Riding school: on site (book lessons or hacks on arrival) - Golf: five minutes’ drive - Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum: five minutes - Margate beach: 10 … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Nelson Park Riding Centre?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: noon – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more