The Plough and Harrow

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  • Rural site on the edge of a quiet Kent village in green countryside
  • A quarter of an hour from Deal by car; Broadstairs 30 minutes
  • Easy access from the A256; playground in the village
Set down on the edge of a quiet Kentish village… on the outskirts of Tilmanstone, The Plough and Harrow has friendliness down to an art. And if that isn’t already a good start, it's close to the south coast, with seaside spots like Deal (15 minutes' drive) and Broadstairs (half an hour) within striking distance. One thing’s for sure, you can look forward to a laidback break here exploring Kent's seascapes – or relax in the knowledge that you have quick and easy access to the cross-Channel ferries at Dover. The Plough and Harrow is a quiet site with simple facilities, including toilets and showers. It's just off the A256, so it won't take long to get yourself somewhere interesting along the Kent coast. While there aren't many more amenities in the village, there is a kids' playground, and nearby Sandwich (10 minutes' drive to the north) has a small but well-stocked supermarket, a handful of independent cafés and good public transport links, including a mainline railway station.

Campground type

Tent sites 2
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
RV sites 4
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The pub will be closed until further notice for renovation works.

Languages spoken

English

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.1

Overall rating from 146 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

84% would recommend this campground to a friend

78% would stay here again

What customers say

Small, clean site with spotless facilities. Friendly owners. Close to Dover Port, though road noise is sometimes an issue. Pub availability varies, but food/atmosphere are good when open. Generally peaceful.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 7/28/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Basic installation, the camping can get Crowded but still very calm.

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7 out of 10
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Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Wifi
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 Claire M. 2 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked Everything was clean. Nice owner. Very convinient as a stop from the ferry.

Disliked Only one sink for the dish Washing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I really lovely my time here.…

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10 out of 10
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 10
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Sian C. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked I really lovely my time here. The owner was always on hand to assist every new guest arriving during my time here and the conversation was open and easy going. I can’t wait to come back. Defo recommend!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overnight only.

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5 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
 5
Facilities / Activities
 2
Customer service
 5
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Keith S. 2 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked Distance to Port of Dover for Channel Ferry.

Disliked Showers just flood all over the place. It’s a temporary container unit with 2 showers and 2 toilets. The shower tray is raised off the ground but there are no shower curtains to contain the water. Subsequently you step off the shower tray into an inch of water. But plenty of hot water and a normal tap instead of a push button.
The washing up sinks both of them did not have the correct size sink plugs and obviously made washing up a bigger chore than it already is.

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Vriendelijke ontvangst en korte rondleiding…

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7 out of 10
Location
 6
Value for money
 6
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Patrick v. 3 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked Vriendelijke ontvangst en korte rondleiding

Disliked Pub was dicht, niemand aanwezig,moest bellen, telefoon werd niet opgenomen, kort daarna komt vriendelijke heer voor ontvangst.
Direct naast de herrie vanwege en achter gelegen snelweg.

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Good position…

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7 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Kenneth L. 8 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked Good position

Disliked The Pub is closed this should be made clear on the decryption. The main reason for my booking was because there was a pub on site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with easy access to Dover

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Sylvia R. 2 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked Great site, very clean and immaculate pitches. Showers and toilets were spotless. Easy to find and very close to Dover.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Sanitäranlagen sauber…

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6 out of 10
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Value for money
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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Sanitäranlagen sauber

Disliked Pub ist geschlossen

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very quiet, small site, very clean…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Calvin B. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Very quiet, small site, very clean and well maintained. Owner very friendly and gave good information.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Für eine Nacht akzeptabel.

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3 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Andreas L. 9 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked Der Rasen war gemäht. Toiletten 🚽 waren sauber.

Disliked Sehr schiefes Gelände. Den Pub der auf dem Campingplatz ist, gibt es nicht mehr.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little stop over. Nice owner..…

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9 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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ANDREW b. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Great little stop over.
Nice owner..

Disliked The same old story in the U.K. Pub was closed due to the lack of people using it

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

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 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Location

The Plough and Harrow

Dover Road

Tilmanstone

Deal

Kent

England

CT14 0HX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.21196°N
1.29964°E

Nearest transport

Bus
3.9 mi Thompsons Bell
3.9 mi Thompsons Bell
4.1 mi Old Park Barracks
Rail
3.4 mi Shepherds Well Rail Station
3.6 mi Martin Mill Rail Station
3.7 mi Walmer Rail Station
Ferry
6 mi Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
6.6 mi Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
9.4 mi Ramsgate Ferry Terminal
Airport
9.6 mi Kent International Airport
23.9 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

Get to know the local haunts… with a pretty promenade and pebbly beach, Deal (15 minutes’ drive) has independent shops, galleries and museums in no short stock. And while Sandwich (10 minutes) might be slightly smaller, medieval life is well-preserved here, with town tours and river trips some of the ways to take in the place properly. Indeed, all these Kentish towns have their fair share of activities… perhaps you’ll want to go for a day's surfing in Broadstairs (30 minutes) or venture into Canterbury (half an hour) to see a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the famed cathedral. Its medieval core has a good bit of history, as do Dover Castle (20 minutes) and Leeds Castle (50 minutes). For those of you who have a soft spot for heart-racing spectator activities, Lydden Hill Race Circuit (25 minutes) pulls off some great racing events throughout the year (just check the calendar in advance). However, in Betteshanger Park (10 minutes), you’ll be the one taking charge, as this country park has cycling trails or mountain biking courses for beginners or pros.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Deal Castle 4.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
St Margaret`S Bay 5.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandwich Bay 6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ramsgate Western Undercliffe 9.2 mi Sea ExcellentGoodExcellentExcellent
Ramsgate Sands 9.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Deal Castle 4.4 mi

Walmer Castle and Gardens 4.5 mi

White Cliffs of Dover 5.8 mi

Dover Castle 5.8 mi

South Foreland Lighthouse 5.9 mi

National Trust

The White Cliffs of Dover 5.8 mi

South Foreland Lighthouse 5.8 mi

Smallhythe Place 28.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

NORTHBOURNE COURT 2.2 mi

WALDERSHARE PARK 2.2 mi

GOODNESTONE PARK 3.7 mi

Sandwich - White Cliff Country Trail - Sandwich 4.4 mi

WALMER CASTLE 4.5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Plough and Harrow have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Plough and Harrow dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Plough and Harrow? Get to know the local haunts… with a pretty promenade and pebbly beach, Deal (15 minutes’ drive) has independent shops, galleries and museums in no short stock. And while Sandwich (10 minutes) … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Plough and Harrow?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Plough and Harrow? From $39.89 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.