The Hop Farm
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- Spacious park spread across 500 acres of Kent countryside
- Five minutes' drive from Paddock Wood station and trains to London
- Access to the River Medway for canoeing and fishing
Site type
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- Reception is unmanned after 5:30 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
- A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Groups where half or more members are aged between 17-25 are not accepted via Pitchup.com. Throughout the year large events take place and the site is open to the public. The nearby visitor attraction/children rides are closed for refurbishment.
Languages spoken
English
This site is a member of The Family Parks Group group.
Pitch types & availability
7

Unpowered grass site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £23 (£23)
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Powered grass site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £31.50 (£31.50)
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Powered concrete and grass site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Concrete and grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 9m depth (72m²)
Arrival daysFrom £33 (£33)
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Reviews
86% would recommend this site to a friend
84% would stay here again
What customers say
Spacious fields, great river access for water fun. Facilities clean, staff friendly. Some electric pitches are a bit cosy, and facilities can get busy. Great country walks nearby.
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Amazing place…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Amazing place
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Nothing…
Powered concrete and grass site
Liked Nothing
Disliked Everything.
Just a field with hookup and water.
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Every time, I’ve had a wonderful…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Every time, I’ve had a wonderful experience!
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Great place overall
Unpowered grass site
Liked Lots of space, one can find a peaceful place even on a bank holiday. The further from the amenities the better experience. Nice having options for food onsite. And having the river and SUP for hire was great. Price is quite cheap too.
Disliked Some guests, mosquitos
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Would look at staying here again .
Unpowered grass site
Liked Acres of space, even though the site was fully booked it felt far from that ! Respectful campers who kept the noise to a minimum after 10pm. Checking in process - the guy was friendly and polite and gave us a map of where we could not park- apart from a few crosses we could go anywhere , we liked the freedom of this.
Disliked Toilet floor was a bit mucky but what do you expect when you have a dusty field and lots of people using the facilities. Toilet/basin conditions good though.
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Only the weather it was good,…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Only the weather it was good, thanks god
Disliked Its hard to go it to the water, or get out of it. The road was horrible too so many path holes.Our tent was near assholes sorry for my language but it was, they blame us for the noise when we wasn't making any. Talking to loud, are you serous?? You coming in to the field near water with your friends and cannot talk, because of some woman because she's pregnant? She got hormones and want a piece of quiet?? Then I would say it's not the right place for her to be in there. Sun same out 6am and its to hot to stay in the tent thats why we meet outside and have a chat. Then it was car to lound for them, music its too loud. manager not sure the woman told me to walk to the toilet what you are disable that cant walk to the toilet? Well i would say its not her business maybe my daughter cant told that much because we was quite far from the toilets, its doesn't matter that a lot of the people drives there with the car. Then she was saying that music its too loud when we ask really its music is too loud she said well no but you speaking to loud, really? Make up your mind woman! She was so rude and wasn't even listening what we try to tell her. Ban all 6 of us from here literally for no reason, doesn't matter that in another place of that field people was parting with the lound music. It was our fault that we wanted to spend nice time with friends and kids doesn't matter that we even wasn't drinking. Manager came and told us to take our staff and leave, one of your friends had another day to stay there, she told us that they need to leave too and they will give the refund fir that one day if we all leave before 11am leave the place nice and clean, and do you know what, we did and they didint give a refund for that day. Worst place ever, the manager I think she needs an a holiday from this job, she was so rude that even was shaking.
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Camping pitch and area very clean…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Camping pitch and area very clean and tidy.
Disliked The toilet and shower facilities were disgusting this weekend. I understand it was very busy. But someone decided it was acceptable to be blocking the toilets with tissue. Also there was excrement smeared up the walls in the cubicle.
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Great
Unpowered grass site
Liked Had a great time at Hop farm
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The location and spacious fields for…
Unpowered grass site
Liked The location and spacious fields for kids to play
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Huge campsite so loads of spots…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Huge campsite so loads of spots to choose from. Shower & toilet facilities were modern. Pub on site which was great as well as some eating facilities. All staff were friendly that we encountered.
Disliked Shower and toilet facilities got dirty quickly, they were cleaned regularly however would benefit from extra floor cleans throughout the day.
More drinking water taps throughout the site would be good especially in the warmer weather.
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Features
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 On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Bush Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Farm Very large (over 200 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) Level campground, no steep slopes Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
The Hop Farm
Maidstone Road
Paddock Wood
Tonbridge
Kent
England
TN12 6PY
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.19984°N
0.39331°E
Route directions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheerness | 37.2 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Minster Leas | 38.6 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Winchelsea | 39.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| St Leonards | 40.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bexhill | 40.8 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Ightham Mote 10.8 km
Scotney Castle 11.9 km
Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 14.8 km
Penshurst Place and Gardens 14.9 km
Knole 15 km
National Trust
Sprivers Garden 7.9 km
Old Soar Manor 8.4 km
Ightham Mote 10.9 km
Scotney Castle 12 km
Stoneacre 14 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 2.2 km
Hartlake Bridge - Hadlow - Golden Green - Hartlake Bridge 4.4 km
Janet's Walk: Matfield - Paddock Wood - Matfield 5.7 km
MEREWORTH CASTLE 5.9 km
OXEN HOATH 6.2 km
Local events
- Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday, 21 May 2026 – Thursday, 21 May 2026)
Lewes, England 42.7 km
- All Points East (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)
London, England 47.8 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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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Hop Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Hop Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Hop Farm? Kent has 350 miles of coastline, with watersports and those famous white cliffs at Dover. Whitstable and Herne Bay are popular with oyster eaters, anglers and jetskiers. There are umpteen options for … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Hop Farm?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Hop Farm? From $53 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.