Little Nash Woods Camping

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Wildlife pond
Rabbit family woodland pitch
The camping green
Hazel path to the hedgehog pitches
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Wildlife pond

  • Family-friendly camping in a 16-acre Kent woodland near Canterbury
  • A 15-minute drive to Howletts Wildlife Park; Sandwich Bay 20 minutes
  • Campfires allowed; pubs and shops five minutes’ drive
What’s it to be – a back-to-nature experience or a camping break near lots of family attractions? Actually, there’s no need to choose between the two, because at Little Nash Woods Camping you can have both. Surrounded by Kent farmland near Canterbury, the pitches here are hidden away in a 16-acre woodland filled with wildlife (tread quietly and you might spot dragonflies, toads, owls and rabbits) and are seriously peaceful. Yet they’re within half an hour’s drive of the beach, zoos and a historic city… and the list could go on. Little Nash Woods is all about a stay that’s got the relaxed vibe of wild camping, but with the added bonus of spacious bathroom facilities with hot showers, flushing toilets, a family shower room, hairdryers and phone-charging points. Please note that cars are not allowed on site, but wheelbarrows are available for you to wheel gear to your pitch. How to spend time on site? Perhaps explore the woodland, borrow the badminton set from the owners or plunder the books and games for rainy-day entertainment – and you’re welcome to bring dogs along to share the fun too. Barbecues are allowed, so pick up goodies for the grill at the farm shop (five minutes’ drive); alternatively, take a stroll to a local pub (there are a couple within 40 minutes’ walk) if you’re having an evening off cooking.

Campground type

Tent sites 11
Open now
Opens May 2
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 2 to

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Reviews

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ForestPeaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

Secluded, spacious pitches with a focus on nature and peace. Guests rave about spotless facilities, friendly hosts, and thoughtful touches like an honesty shop. Ideal for a relaxing, nature-focused getaway, though shower sizes and gate padlocks were minor concerns for some.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Fabulous site. Clean facilities, very private pitches & friendly staff

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Katy B.

Fox primitive earth tent campsite (six person, woodland)

Liked Fabulous site. Quiet and peaceful. Private pitches in a lovely location, nestled amongst the trees. With great amenities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The whole set up is great giving space for more than one…

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Anonymous

Tawny owl primitive earth tent campsite (woodland, five person)

Liked The whole set up is great giving space for more than one tents- a place to light the fire and privacy from others

Disliked Nothing

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The space between pitches and the natural wood style facilities…

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Melissa W.

Rabbit primitive earth tent campsite (seven person)

Liked The space between pitches and the natural wood style facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site. Extremely clean facilities. Helpful and friendly staff

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Anonymous

Squirrel primitive earth tent campsite (four person)

Liked This campsite is magical! An amazing place! So beautifully, carefully, stylishly set up. We felt incredibly relaxed. Everything is so beautifully done - the toilet/shower block (immaculate), the shop has to be the most stylish camp shop ever, the attention to detail is fantastic. Lots of books, toys, games for everyone to use. It's a wonderful, tranquil, calm, peaceful space. The pitches are so well set out, lots of privacy and space. The owners are incredibly kind and helpful. Wow! I wish I could be there right now. Will definitely return. Such a special place. Wonderful to see my teenage daughter relaxing. At the end of the trip, she thanked me for "such a wonderful experience.'

Disliked Absolutely everything was well-thought out and so considered - nothing to dislike at all!

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Lovely, well-run, friendly site. Honestly one of the nicest we've stayed at.…

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Anonymous

Grasshopper primitive earth tent campsite (large, woodland, seven person)

Liked Lovely, well-run, friendly site. Honestly one of the nicest we've stayed at. We'll be back for sure! (No need of WiFi, tons of game and activities available)

Disliked Nothing - it's well-deserving of its high ratings!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A basic but bougie woodland wonderland with plenty of space and calm

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kirsty T.

Hedgehog primitive grass and earth tent campsite (six person)

Liked We not only liked, but LOVED this site. Perfectly set up, spacious plots, space between the plots but yet a lovely friendly feel. A safe space to play and just be. Lots of little details thought of, making it very special. The owners are so friendly and have really put effort into making this such a gem. The communal spaces had plenty to entertain or laze about. The honesty shop was fabulous - the ice lollies were spot on for our kids. The facilities were SO clean and the showers were good. Fresh herbs to pick if you needed. So many lovely things and we will definitely be back. My boys are already asking when we’re going back! I even managed to get good enough 4G to do some work on our final day when I was supposed to be working but had stayed longer because we were having a lovely time.

Disliked Nothing!

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Best Campsite Award from us !

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Anonymous

Grasshopper primitive earth tent campsite (large, woodland, seven person)

Liked We really enjoyed our stay at The Grasshopper pitch last weekend ,it is away from busy roads but close enough to zoos ,beaches and some lovely pubs . We particularly liked The Haywain
Our woodland pitch was large and quiet on the outskirts of the woods- but close enough to the facilities .
As others have stated , it is very well maintained site with a lot of attention to detail.
Children are kept entertained with the games area ,the lovely chill out area with books and games and the honesty shop for any forgotten items . Washing up area even has freshly cut flowers in a vase !
We forgot to bring our scrabble and Simon even managed to source one for us ! We came back from a day out to find it sitting on our table which was a lovely surprise . We were able to then play it around the fire pit that evening with logs etc provided by the honesty shop .
Just one thing , which maybe already planned? -It would be nice to see each pitch with a name plaque so we can see what other pitches are available to choose for future stays .
We have already booked the same pitch again though already .

Disliked Nothing really - struggled being able to read the numbers on the gate padlock!

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Very well organised and run site - all pitches are pre-allocated under…

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Marina L.

Squirrel primitive earth tent campsite (four person)

Liked Very well organised and run site - all pitches are pre-allocated under lovely trees, completely different experiences to open field camping.
There’s a lovely woody and earthy smell, that makes you relax as soon as you step through the gate, leaving your car and your daily worries behind, in the site’s parking lot.
The hosts are attentive and welcoming
The toilet and shower facilities are comfortable and spotless
Honesty shop and communal area are such fantastic additions and very well managed

Recommend to friends Visit again

No wifi needed. Please stay off from network!

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James Y.

Ladybird primitive earth tent campsite (four person)

Liked Wild forest camping experience, baby has fun time to explore nature.
Very friendly host can accommodate weather disruption and make arrangement very well !

Recommend to friends Visit again

The size and privacy of the pitch. The nature around. The cleanliness…

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Anonymous

Tawny owl primitive earth tent campsite (woodland, five person)

Liked The size and privacy of the pitch. The nature around. The cleanliness of the facilities. The attention to detail.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Little Nash Woods Camping

Nash

Canterbury

Kent

England

CT3 2JY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.2858°N
1.24876°E

Route directions

An open tarmac track can be seen from the road with double wooden gates with a Little Nash Woods sign on them. Pull in and park along the right hand side.

Nearest transport

Bus
6.6 mi New Dover Road Park and Ride Terminal
6.6 mi The Square
6.6 mi The Square
Rail
3.8 mi Adisham Rail Station
4.2 mi Sandwich Rail Station
4.2 mi Minster Rail Station
Ferry
7.7 mi Ramsgate Ferry Terminal
11.5 mi Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
12 mi Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
6.3 mi Kent International Airport
26.7 mi 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

Plenty to do in these parts – so where to start first? Animal-mad families can see some of the endangered species in the breeding programme at Howletts Wildlife Park (15 minutes’ drive) – including elephants and gorillas – roaming in spacious enclosures. Energetic types can have a go on wake boards pulled on a line at Whitemills Wake and Aqua Park (five minutes), get out on the River Stour for boating adventures from Canoe Wild at Grove Ferry (10 minutes), or play golf on one of the three courses overlooking Sandwich Bay (20 minutes) before having a splash in the sea. Young kids might like to collect fossils and build dens at Betteshanger Park (15 minutes), while rides on the vintage rollercoasters at Dreamland Margate (25 minutes) will hopefully keep teens smiling. For less raucous ways of spending a day, tour the modern art at Margate’s Turner Contemporary (half an hour), or stand on the spot of a famous medieval murder at Canterbury’s famous landmark cathedral (25 minutes), visit the wonky bookshop at Sir John Boys House and admire the plantings in Westside Gardens along the Stour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sandwich Bay 5.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Minnis Bay, Birchington 6.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ramsgate Western Undercliffe 7.4 mi Sea ExcellentGoodExcellentExcellent
West Bay, Westgate 7.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Herne Bay 7.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Howletts Wild Animal Park 4.6 mi

St Augustine's Abbey 7 mi

Canterbury Cathedral 7.2 mi

Canterbury Roman Museum 7.2 mi

Canterbury Tales 7.4 mi

National Trust

South Foreland Lighthouse 11.4 mi

The White Cliffs of Dover 11.4 mi

Stoneacre 29.2 mi

Smallhythe Place 29.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

GOODNESTONE PARK 3 mi

Grove Ferry - Stodmarsh - Wickhambreaux - Grove Ferry 3.1 mi

Sandwich - White Cliff Country Trail - Sandwich 4.2 mi

THE SALUTATION 4.3 mi

NORTHBOURNE COURT 6.2 mi

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 campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Little Nash Woods Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Little Nash Woods Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Little Nash Woods Camping? Plenty to do in these parts – so where to start first? Animal-mad families can see some of the endangered species in the breeding programme at Howletts Wildlife Park (15 minutes’ drive) … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Little Nash Woods Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Please text an hour before arrival.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Little Nash Woods Camping? From $80.63 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.