Branbridges Leisure

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Lakeside pitch
Lakeside pitch
Access to river medway
Tent field pitch
Camping field
Woodland pitch
Recreational area
Woodland pitch
Lake around campsite
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Access to river medway
Tent field pitch
Camping field

  • Small family-run site set in woodland alongside the River Medway
  • Leeds Castle and Bewl Water Aqua Park both 25 minutes’ drive
  • Watersports and trails from the pitches; fishing lake, licensed café
Set in four acres of woodland bordering the River Medway and 15 minutes’ drive from Tonbridge in Kent, Branbridges Leisure is a small family-run site with camping and glamping options to suit all sorts of people – and their dogs, of course. Once you get there, you’ll discover there are all sorts of things to do around and about the site, too. First of all, it’s on the Medway Canoe Trail – a huge draw for watersports enthusiasts who can kayak to their heart’s content. Bring your own gear if you have it (a small launch fee is applied); alternatively, it’s possible to hire everything you need for a day out on the water on site. Walkers and cyclists can follow the Medway Valley Walk along the river right from their pitches – with the added bonus that there are many pubs for refreshment stops along the way. The site also includes a small fishing lake stocked with carp, roach, perch and chub. The fishing is free for all site guests, who can also angle on a stretch along the banks of the Medway. When you need an energy boost after all that activity, head for the licensed on-site café, which serves locally sourced fare. Prefer self-catering? Bring your own barbecues (the café can supply barbecue packs) and firepits, or hire them on site, where you can buy buckets of wood, along with camping essentials, in the pop-up shop. For anything else, there’s a small convenience store opposite the site.

Site type

Tent pitches 26
Motorhome pitches 4
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 22 May
Please note
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of £1.00 (€1.15) applies for the use of the shower.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 22 May to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.7

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ForestPeaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely, tranquil spot with plenty of room. Friendly staff, spotless facilities, and a handy cafe. Fishing, kayaking, and river fun available. A few grumbles about shower fees and road noise, but most loved it for a peaceful family break and plan to come back.

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I would definitely stay here again and recommend to others

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Jacqui M. 1 review

Non-electric forest floor motorhome pitch (woodland)

Liked Very friendly welcoming and helpful staff.
Pitch was close to amenities and site is very clean and well maintained.
The setting in the woods is so peaceful it feels a world away!

Disliked Nothing

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A perfect little spot for easy access to the river.

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Anonymous

Non-electric forest floor motorhome pitch (woodland)

Liked Lovely campsite. We really enjoyed our visit. The toilets were clean and the staff were really friendly. Access to the river was easy and straight forward.

The location is beautiful, we were a little dubious when we arrived at an industrial estate but once you cross through the gate it's a little spot of paradise. The café was good and the co-op was handy, literally over the road.

Would highly recommend. We had a fabulous time and will be returning!!

Disliked The mosquitos!! Bring some deet.

Obviously not the managements fault but just a warning to pack some spray!

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Madeline C. 1 review

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Very friendly approachable and helpful staff, easy access to pitch, clean showers/toilets and lovely camping area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing in every way!

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Anonymous

Non-electric forest floor motorhome pitch (woodland)

Liked Wow! What a really beautiful place. We pitched up our motorhome & from the moment we turned off the engine a sense of peace descended. The owners were on hand & ready to cater to any of our wishes. We will definitely be back.

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Damien G. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Wonderful site. Clean, lots of space. Very relaxed, friendly helpful staff and an excellent cafe serving delicious food. A really attractive site. We’ll certainly be back. Thank you

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One of the best sites we…

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John P. 1 review

Non-electric forest floor motorhome pitch (woodland)

Liked One of the best sites we have been too! Throughly enjoyed our stay. Site is very well maintained, friendly and helpful staff, very clean facilities. Thoughtful touches all around the place. River walk was picturesque. We look forward to returning again next year. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

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Best ever

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 Ailyn R. 2 reviews

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Clean facilities, nearby Coop, on site cafe with proper meals, access to the river, fishing lake
Small population campsite
Felt safe
Drinking water
Wash up facilities
Top notch campsite

Disliked Lake had a lot of moss, there was still noise coming from other campers at 2230

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Beautiful campsite

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 Jamie B. 1 review

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Absolutely loved our stay, super picturesque, nice and secure, everyone we met was really nice, play field was lovely, cafe is really nice, firepit system works really well. We will definitely be back

Recommend to friends Visit again

Seemed to be a caring team, not about the money .

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch (lake view)

Liked We could not fulfil our booking due to family issue . The team there were so supportive didn't make it an issue at all can't thank them enough
Had to rate some categories below that didn't apply due to cancelling but had no choice. Or could not write review

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Absolutely lovely camping spot and very beautiful

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 Cerrie R. 1 review

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Beautiful spot, games for the kids, minutes from local shop.

Disliked Cafe / Bar could stay open past 4pm.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Forest Lake and/or mountain Luxury 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

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Branbridges Leisure

Branbridges Road

East Peckham

Tonbridge

Kent

England

TN12 5HF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.20934°N
0.39436°E

Nearest transport

Coach
11.1 km Victoria Hall
11.1 km Victoria Hall
11.7 km King Street
Rail
0.8 km Beltring Rail Station
2.3 km Yalding Rail Station
3 km Paddock Wood Rail Station
Ferry
26.4 km Gravesend Pier
26.9 km Tilbury Ferry Terminal
39 km Woolwich Arsenal Pier
Airport
28.7 km Biggin Hill Airport
39.4 km London Gatwick Airport
39.5 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

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

Centuries-old Leeds Castle (25 minutes’ drive) is a moated structure with links to Henry VIII, who used it as a royal residence during his marriage to Catherine of Aragon. On the grounds are a grotto and maze, a bird of prey centre (falconry displays take place on a regular basis) and a Go Ape treetop course. The massive inflatable adventure course at Bewl Water Aqua Park (25 minutes) makes it possible to climb, bounce and slide. Other water-based activities at this large reservoir include paddleboarding, canoeing and wild swimming, but there are also wooded walking and cycling routes. If you are in need of an animal fix, start at Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats (25 minutes), where dozens of inquisitive hoofed beasties roam around freely. It’s possible to join the carers as they feed and brush the goats. For marginally less tame encounters, head to National Trust - Knole (half an hour), with its deer park.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sheerness 36.4 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Minster Leas 37.9 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Winchelsea 40.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Leigh Bell Wharf 40.8 km Estuary GoodN/APoorN/A
Southend Chalkwell 41.3 km Estuary N/AGoodN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ightham Mote 10.3 km

Scotney Castle 13 km

Knole 14.6 km

Penshurst Place and Gardens 15.2 km

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 15.8 km

National Trust

Old Soar Manor 7.6 km

Sprivers Garden 8.9 km

Ightham Mote 10.4 km

Scotney Castle 13.1 km

Stoneacre 13.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Paddock Wood - River Medway - Whetsted - Paddock Wood 3.2 km

Hartlake Bridge - Hadlow - Golden Green - Hartlake Bridge 4.5 km

MEREWORTH CASTLE 4.8 km

OXEN HOATH 5.5 km

Janet's Walk: Matfield - Paddock Wood - Matfield 6.8 km

Local events

  • Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday 21 May 2026 – Thursday 21 May 2026)

    Lewes, England 43.6 km

  • All Points East (Friday 21 August 2026 – Friday 21 August 2026)

    London, England 47.1 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 Branbridges Leisure have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Branbridges Leisure dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Branbridges Leisure? Centuries-old Leeds Castle (25 minutes’ drive) is a moated structure with links to Henry VIII, who used it as a royal residence during his marriage to Catherine of Aragon. On the grounds … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Branbridges Leisure?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12:00 –  17:30
    Depart by:  11:00
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  13:30 –  17:30
    Depart by:  11:00
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Branbridges Leisure? From €28.89 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.