Puddledock Woods Camping
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- Quiet and rural park in the middle of a two-acre woodland
- A 20-minute drive from Canterbury and 25 minutes from Margate
- Barbecues, campfires and dogs allowed; walks straight from the site
Site type
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 11 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered grass and earth tent site (wild)
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
View prices & bookUnpowered grass and earth tent site (woodland, wild)
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
This woodland spot offers a chilled, "wild camping" vibe. Reviews rave about spacious, private sites, fire pits, and the owners' warmth. Facilities are top-notch, with hot showers and a handy shop. While most found it peaceful, some noted neighbour noise and mozzies. A great base for exploring.
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Wooded location is great, rope swings for kids and small shop to…
Unpowered grass and earth tent site (wild)
Liked Wooded location is great, rope swings for kids and small shop to top up on extras.
Clean facilities and friendly staff.
Campfires allowed is great, and small site size is nice for community feeling. First time at camping for my 7 year old and was a hit!
Disliked Larger group allowed on site staying up until 2-3am drinking, laughing and talking, not very considerate for others (especially those with kids) late night noise / disruption levels not enforced or managed by staff.
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The owners were lovely and so friendly and helpful, full of recommendations…
Unpowered grass and earth tent site (woodland, wild)
Liked The owners were lovely and so friendly and helpful, full of recommendations if you’re not sure where to go especially as we had a puppy. The pitches are spread out - so much space in between them and they have fire pits and picnic benches dotted around as well as swings.
The outdoor showers were great and better than expected. Toilets were clean and always stocked with toilet roll.
Make sure you grab a drink in the bar - local ciders are a must. Hot tap for washing up and a bowl and sponges etc were there.
Handy having a microwave, toaster, fridge and freezer.
We loved it so much that we stayed an extra night!
Local beach is a 15 min drive and it’s sandy with a lovely cafe and pub. As well as grove ferry where you can hire canoes etc
We will be back
Disliked Nothing
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Perfect little break away. Great facilities and still feel secluded in the woods.…
Unpowered grass and earth tent site (woodland, wild)
Liked Perfect little break away.
Great facilities and still feel secluded in the woods. Lots to do around with local beaches and sites to see. Highly recommend
Recommend to friends Visit again
Stay here if you want to go to Kent. Even if you don’t, stay here.
Unpowered grass and earth tent site (wild)
Liked Just fab. You could be anywhere. Don’t know what else to say but will certainly stay again. Hidden gem don’t tell anyone about it.
Disliked Washing machine and or dryer would be great.
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Friendly, welcoming environment. Lots of facilities including toilets, a shower, a wetroom,…
Unpowered grass and earth tent site (wild)
Liked Friendly, welcoming environment. Lots of facilities including toilets, a shower, a wetroom, a bar, sink for dishes and a shop. Facilities were well maintained. Wheelbarrows were supplied to take our things from the car, which was very useful and overall we really enjoyed our stay.
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Surrounded by beautiful countryside, excellent amenities (toilets, hot showers, shop, bar), quiet,…
Unpowered grass and earth tent site (woodland, wild)
Liked Surrounded by beautiful countryside, excellent amenities (toilets, hot showers, shop, bar), quiet, fire pits and very friendly and helpful owner’s
Disliked Mosquitoes.
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Likes the site,very good staff,peace and quite.…
Unpowered grass and earth tent site (woodland, wild)
Liked Likes the site,very good staff,peace and quite.
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Good facilities, nicely shaded and friendly atmosphere…
Unpowered grass and earth tent site (wild)
Liked Good facilities, nicely shaded and friendly atmosphere
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Lovely site with brilliant facilities but unfortunately not peaceful
Unpowered grass and earth tent site (wild)
Liked Helpful and understanding owners. Good facilities and a nice atmosphere and environment if you’re after a social chatty camping weekend (which I’m not and I chose badly which I admit)
Disliked I had booked the site due to reviews mentioning the peace and tranquility. However unfortunately the campsite right next door was absolutely full of large groups of people and children being extremely noisy, playing music, kids screaming, playing games etc. I don’t have a problem with people having fun but as I specifically visited Puddledock to get some peace and quiet I decided to leave only a hour or two after I arrived. Additionally the woods were full of mosquitos so be aware of that, I came home with around 15 bites just from the short time I was there and I had used insect repellent spray.
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Really relaxed location, not too busy and plenty of space. Really easy drive…
Unpowered grass and earth tent site (wild)
Liked Really relaxed location, not too busy and plenty of space.
Really easy drive to Margate, Broadstairs, Whitstable etc. for day trips
Had all the necessities you needed
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 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 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 Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal fridge 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
Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Puddledock Woods Camping
Upstreet
Kent
England
CT3 4DP
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.32752°N
1.19758°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 |
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Herne Bay | 6.6 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Herne Bay Central | 7.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Minnis Bay, Birchington | 8.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
West Bay, Westgate | 11.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Tankerton | 11.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Howletts Wild Animal Park 7.6 km
St Augustine's Abbey 9.4 km
Canterbury Cathedral 9.6 km
Canterbury Roman Museum 9.7 km
West Gate Towers Museum 9.9 km
National Trust
The White Cliffs of Dover 23.9 km
South Foreland Lighthouse 24.1 km
Stoneacre 44 km
Smallhythe Place 47.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Grove Ferry - Stodmarsh - Wickhambreaux - Grove Ferry 0.9 km
Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church Buffer Zone 9.3 km
Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church 9.3 km
GOODNESTONE PARK 9.6 km
DANE JOHN GARDENS 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Puddledock Woods Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Puddledock Woods Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Puddledock Woods Camping? As well as being pretty, the area around the site is dotted with towns and cities worth perusing – from historic Canterbury to coastal Margate. Try the former to punt down the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Puddledock Woods Camping?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Puddledock Woods Camping? From $67.71 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.