Coxhill Camping

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Sunset at the campsite
Electric gravel pitch
Campfires at coxhill
Generous pitches

  • Scenic and spacious site with private woodland to explore
  • A 15-minute drive to Canterbury Cathedral and Dover
  • Dogs, campfires and barbecues welcome; walks straight from the site
Get set for time well spent in Kent – scenic seven-acre site Coxhill Camping is an excellent pick for folk looking to relax and/or explore. The grass pitches at this working arable farm are surrounded by mature trees, and there’s a rather fine 10 acres of private woodland attached to the site – with direct access making it easy for guests to explore. It’s a friendly place: families, couples, solo travellers and dogs are all welcome, and it’s a pick-your-own-pitch setup so you can choose the spot you most like the look of. Whichever one you choose, there’s plenty of space to spread out and to play games if you like. This is a particularly good spot for walkers, as there are paths running straight from the site and the local village of Shepherdswell is on the North Downs Way (also making this a good stopover option for those taking on the whole trail…). Other days out nearby might take you to Canterbury (including Canterbury Cathedral), to the White Cliffs of Dover or to the beach – all are within a 15-minute drive. And that proximity to Dover also means that this is a handy spot for those needing an overnight stay before/after a ferry journey; the port is a 20-minute drive from the site. As for facilities, there are firepits to hire (with logs and kindling for sale) and you’ll have access to well-maintained flushing toilets, showers, a cold-water washing-up area, drinking water taps and grey waste/chemical disposal points. Shepherdswell, under a mile away, has a pub, shop and playground as well as a train station for mainline services (to Dover, Canterbury and London) and heritage rides on the East Kent Railway (the station also has a café).

Site type

Motorhome pitches 65
Touring caravan pitches 65
Tent pitches 65
Open now
Opens 4 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Optional electric pitches: electricity is metered on site at £0.32 per kWh and must be paid onsite via a website using PayPal, Mastercard or Visa. Minimum topup is £3.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

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99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Brilliant campsite, lovely pitches & spotless facilities. Staff are pure dead brilliant and so helpful. Great rural walks and handy for Dover. Perfect for a stopover or longer, very clean and peaceful.

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Great campsite

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Peter M.

The Menage electric optional gravel touring pitch

Liked The facilities were superb.
Hayden was so so friendly and enthusiastic and nothing was too much trouble.
Location for the channel tunnel was great

Disliked Nothing

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Super site was well maintained, facilities clean. Some lovely signposted walks. Staff…

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Anonymous

Top Field non-electric grass pitch

Liked Super site was well maintained, facilities clean. Some lovely signposted walks. Staff welcoming and friendly -

Disliked Nothing to do with the campsite- as can’t fault it. But shame no food at the local supermarket pub.

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1 day stop over but location facilities, pool, restaurant perfect

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Clare F.

The Menage electric optional gravel touring pitch

Liked Location
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All 10/10

Disliked Nothing

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Great location for the ferries the next morning great big fields lots…

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Anonymous

Top Field non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great location for the ferries the next morning great big fields lots of sunlight lots of walks. Very helpful staff, lovely facilities.

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Pretty, quiet and clean

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C G.

Top Field non-electric grass pitch

Liked We have stayed twice at his lovely campsite as it is perfect stop over if you want to get the early ferry. However, it more than just a safe, clean stop over. It is pretty, very clean and the facilities are well laid out. It’s easy to check in but there’s someone to help if required. The campsite is set among fields and is lovely. We have walked through the fields to the village pub which was great.

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Lovely welcome when we arrived. Very helpful and informative. Beautiful site with…

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Keith M.

Top Field non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely welcome when we arrived. Very helpful and informative. Beautiful site with great facilities. Some lovely walks through fields and woods directly from the camp site. Have already booked to go back!

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Great one night stay

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Emma B.

The Menage electric optional gravel touring pitch

Liked Very quite country side feel . Just stopped one night was long enough really as not alot to do but only 10 minutes to Dover . Perfect clean and content

Disliked Not really a lot near by nothing to do with the campsite.

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La proximité du shuttle La grande place Les sanitaires très propres La…

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Anonymous

Top Field non-electric grass pitch

Liked La proximité du shuttle
La grande place
Les sanitaires très propres
La gentillesse des propriétaires

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Well worth a visit and nearby Dover was a pleasant surprise …

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Diane W.

Top Field non-electric grass pitch

Liked Pretty much in the middle of nowhere
Fantastic walks
Great for kids
Good old fashioned fun!
Facilities all super clean
Run by lovely couple

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Simple but excellent

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Anonymous

Top Field non-electric grass pitch

Liked European visitors
Well-behaved & tidy campers
Quiet time was respected
Clean toilets
Lovely friendly professional welcome
No English flags

Disliked It would be helpful to have better access to sinks for teeth brushing/washing, instead of them all being inside toilet cubicles.
Personally I don’t like having to breathe in woodsmoke from fire pits all evening.

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Features

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

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

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

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Location

Coxhill Camping

Cox Hill

Shepherdswell

Kent

England

CT15 7ND

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.18036°N
1.21988°E

Route directions

Take the Shepherdswell turning off the A2, straight onto Coxhill. The campsite is approximately half a mile down this road on the right-hand side. Look out for signposts.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.8 km Old Park Barracks
8.8 km Pencester Road
11.6 km Bus Station
Rail
1.1 km Shepherds Well Rail Station
3.9 km Snowdown Rail Station
5 km Kearsney Rail Station
Ferry
9.6 km Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
9.7 km Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
11.7 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
Airport
20.8 km Kent International Airport
32.1 km Lydd London Ashford 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

Getting out into Kentish countryside is easy, beginning with a historical sort of trip from Shepherdswell station 10 minutes' walk away. This is a stop on the East Kent Railway, a heritage railway that will shuttle you through the Golgotha Tunnel and Kent countryside. Of course, it’s likely you’ll want to see Dover Castle and the White Cliffs (15 minutes' drive). Margate (35 minutes) is another popular pit stop, with vintage rides at Dreamland as well as the buzzy beachfront. St Margarets Bay (15 minutes) is quieter, but just as splendid. Those of you familiar with the Canterbury Tales – or, in fact, anyone wanting to do a bit of sightseeing – should head to Canterbury (15 minutes) too. Other cool spots? Driving diggers at Diggerland Kent (45 minutes) is high up there. Wingham Wildlife Park (20 minutes) too, especially if you’re an animal fan. Once a favourite haunt of smugglers, and now well suited to those who like the smaller seaside town vibes, is Deal (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Folkestone 11.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
St Margaret`S Bay 12 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Deal Castle 13.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandgate 14 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandwich Bay 15.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Roman Painted House 8.8 km

Dover Castle 9.1 km

White Cliffs of Dover 9.9 km

Howletts Wild Animal Park 10.9 km

South Foreland Lighthouse 11.6 km

National Trust

The White Cliffs of Dover 9.9 km

South Foreland Lighthouse 11.4 km

Smallhythe Place 39.7 km

Lamb House 42.6 km

Stoneacre 45.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

BROOME PARK 3.5 km

WALDERSHARE PARK 3.7 km

Kearsney Court 4.9 km

GOODNESTONE PARK 7.1 km

NORTHBOURNE COURT 10.1 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Coxhill Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Coxhill Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Coxhill Camping? Getting out into Kentish countryside is easy, beginning with a historical sort of trip from Shepherdswell station 10 minutes' walk away. This is a stop on the East Kent Railway, a heritage … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Coxhill Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    If arriving after 10pm, please pitch up in the late arrival area to the left before you reach the main camping field.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Coxhill Camping? From €34.64 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.