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
85% 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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We have stayed here quite a…
Powered concrete and grass site
Liked We have stayed here quite a few times. Very clean and peaceful. Perfect for paddleboarding and so much room.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely spacious field and quiet night
Unpowered grass site
Liked Spacious grass pitches and walk by the river.
Disliked Lack of welcoming smile from the man on reception, codes on doors to washroom. Other campers driving from other fields in their cars to use the wash rooms and to do their dishes. Boy doing wheelies in the field on his mororbike!
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From the manager: I am sorry you did not enjoy your 1 night stay.
The codes are to prevent people not staying on site from using them as there are public footpaths from and to the river.
As some of the non-electric fields are more than a 25 minute walk from the washrooms and washing-up sinks many guests do need to drive to use the facilities.
We did address the parents of the youngster riding an electric bike as soon as we were notified, we do after all have a 5 MPH limit on site.
We look forward to welcoming you again, hopefully the man on reception will smile a bit more.
Peaceful and spacious…
Powered concrete and grass site
Liked Peaceful and spacious
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and that you enjoyed your stay.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Loved the walk along the river…
Powered grass site
Liked Loved the walk along the river managed to see a man in his canoe go over the weir peaceful place no hassle very friendly staff and of course we had beautiful weather for may
Disliked Didn't like the guys racing around on electric bikes even after dark
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay here and for leaving a review as even negative ones help us to improve your stay.
Once we were made aware of the youngsters on the electric bikes we did caution them, had we known earlier it would have been better for everyone.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Very expensive basic scruffy tired site.
Powered concrete and grass site
Liked Easy to find. Easy access for large vehicles. Reception staff was excellent.
Disliked Large open field with what appeared to be permanent residents and a lorry park. Felt unsafe and exposed.
The Hop Farm attraction IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED which was the whole reason for choosing to stay here. We left immediately and I did receive a partial refund the following day.
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X…
Unpowered grass site
Liked X
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to leave a review .
We look forward to your next visit.
Love All of it. Will be…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Love All of it. Will be back in the summer
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and sharing your photo.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Big open space toilets were clean…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Big open space toilets were clean
Disliked Nothing for children on the actual campsite no play area etc and the toilets were a good 5 minute walk from the pitch we were on not great if you need the loo in the night as there was also no lighting leading to them.
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From the manager: I am sorry you did not enjoy your 1 night stay.
When you book it does state "Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit". On non-electric guests choose where to stay once they have checked in.
The family farm, park, museums and Oast houses were permanently closed in March 2023 as noted on the website.
Perhaps you will visit again to enjoy the country and river walks and bring some indoor and outdoor games for you and the family to enjoy together. If deciding to stay further away from the facilities a toilet tent or even a bucket may come in useful.
Local with plenty of space and…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Local with plenty of space and lots of birdsong
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to leave a review as they do help people when deciding where to stay.
We look forward to welcoming you again.
Been here many times over the…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Been here many times over the years. We love it every time. Lots of fields to choose from so can find a quiet area for yourself. Lots of space. Right next to the river which is lovely. Dog absolutely loves it!
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From the manager: Thank you for your loyalty in choosing to stay with us and that you enjoy yourselves.
We look forward to your next visit.
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 $52.46 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.