The Hop Pocket
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- Large open field behind a pub in the Kent countryside
- Beaches, castles, wildlife and walks within 40 minutes' drive
- Dogs and barbecues welcome; playground; Canterbury 20 minutes by car
Site type
Languages spoken
English
French
Nearest sites
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Features
Dogs 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
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Peaceful
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Pub campsite
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
The Hop Pocket
Bossingham
Canterbury
Kent
England
CT4 6DY
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.20055°N
1.07686°W
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sandgate | 14.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Hythe | 15.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Folkestone | 15.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
West Beach, Whitstable | 17.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Tankerton | 18.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
St Augustine's Abbey 8.6 km
Canterbury Tales 8.6 km
Canterbury Roman Museum 8.7 km
Canterbury Heritage Museum 8.7 km
Canterbury Cathedral 8.7 km
National Trust
The White Cliffs of Dover 19.8 km
South Foreland Lighthouse 21.6 km
Smallhythe Place 32 km
Stoneacre 35.3 km
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 36.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
BROOME PARK 6.8 km
DANE JOHN GARDENS 8.3 km
Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church Buffer Zone 8.7 km
Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church 8.7 km
OLANTIGH TOWERS 8.7 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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- Does The Hop Pocket have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Hop Pocket dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Hop Pocket? For history stretching from Roman times to World War II, Canterbury 20 minutes’ drive away is famed for its castle, cathedral, city walls and winding medieval old town. With an equally impressive … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Hop Pocket?
Camping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. The pub is closed on Mondays (except Bank Holidays), if you are arriving on Monday please call us so we can provide information about your pitch.
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