Hoad Meadow Camping

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  • Family-run and dog-friendly sustainable retreat in the Kent Downs
  • A 15-minute drive from Folkestone and 25 minutes from Canterbury
  • Hand-feed alpacas, goats and other animals; pub and shop nearby
Time to channel that adventurous side in the Kent Downs – Hoad Meadow Camping is a family-run, sustainable retreat set in a splendid countryside landscape. Adventurers staying here will have the company of an array of animals including alpacas, goats, pigs and chickens, all of which can be met at hand-feeding sessions. Simple, friendly entertainment is this site’s tune. The family – Dan, Stacey and Eva - very much look forward to meeting their guests (dogs included) and making their stay a splendid time from start to finish. When you’re not relaxing on site, you’ll have plenty of choices for adventures elsewhere too, like trying out watersports or witnessing Dover’s white cliffs (25 minutes’ drive away). This rural retreat isn’t without a place to sink your teeth into a tasty dinner either. There’s a village shop 25 minutes’ walk away, so it should be easy to source all the bits for a barbecue of your own. Just along from the shop is a traditional 18th-century pub too. Down the coast from Dover is the seaside town of Folkestone (15 minutes’ drive), part of a North Downs valley with a harbour, creative quarter, beach and mile-long promenade. Inland is historic Canterbury, 25 minutes’ drive away. And if you're planning onward journeys across the Channel, the Eurotunnel and Dover ferry port are a short drive away.

Campground type

Tent sites 20
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 1 to

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
Dogs allowed

Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 55 Pitchup.com customers

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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

89% would recommend this campground to a friend

82% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a friendly, secure, and picturesque family and dog-friendly campsite with many animals to entertain children. Guests appreciate the flat pitches, helpful owners, and eco-friendly approach. However, the compost toilets and shower facilities are frequently cited as needing improvement, with some guests finding them basic, messy, or poorly maintained. Noise from animals has also been noted.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 8/4/2026

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Clean tidy site, shower's clean and…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Clean tidy site, shower's clean and private

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Really lovely camping site! Owner was…

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isabella c. 1 review

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Really lovely camping site! Owner was really friendly and helpful!

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Friendly owner and great to have…

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Friendly owner and great to have the animals for the children and liked the segregated pitches with the fencing

Disliked Toilets and shower facilities need to be better been this should be the first investment once you get really established as a site

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Pitch size, friendly and welcoming onsite.…

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 Andrew W. 10 reviews

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Pitch size, friendly and welcoming onsite. Really pleasant stay.

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Unfortunately, I can't think of any…

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 Jochen V. 1 review

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Unfortunately, I can't think of any positive comments.

Disliked I wouldn't call Hoad Meadow a campsite—it's more like a scout camp. The site is untidy and poorly maintained, with a generally chaotic appearance. We didn't dare use the toilets or showers. We were glad we only had to stay for one night.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
I'm very sorry to hear that Hoad Meadow wasn't the experience you were hoping for. We appreciate all feedback, even when it's difficult to read, as it helps us identify where we need to improve.
We're disappointed that you felt the site wasn't presented to the standard you expected. We are a small, family-run rural campsite and are continually investing in improving both the site and its facilities. Cleanliness is something we take seriously, so we're particularly sorry to hear that you didn't feel comfortable using the toilets and showers.
We wish you all the best with your future travels and thank you again for your feedback.

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 Dean J. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Qr code to enter site

Items available to purchase whilst on site

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Fantastic stay and very welcoming

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 Hayley W. 1 review

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Such a lovely stay. The owner was so friendly and helpful. The animals were great too. The children loved staying here. Very central to other amenities. Would 100% recommend.

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Lovely campsite. Pitch was a really…

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Barry B. 1 review

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely campsite. Pitch was a really good size and located very near to car park so we didn't have far to carry equipment..Gentleman who runs the site was extremely helpful .would thoroughly recommend this site

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Whole ambience , presence of animals…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Whole ambience , presence of animals which kept them busy, very nice and helpful owner

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The location was perfect for us.…

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 Grace M. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The location was perfect for us. The campsite was really secure with a controlled gate. The animals were great for the children.

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Features

Pop-up campground

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 Picnic table 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

Wild camping Wildlife haven

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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Location

Hoad Meadow Camping

Hoad Meadow

Hoad Road

Dover

Kent

England

CT15 7HS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.14511°N
1.16437°E

Nearest transport

Bus
4.6 mi Bus Station
5 mi War Memorial
5 mi War Memorial
Rail
4.1 mi Shepherds Well Rail Station
4.2 mi Folkestone West Rail Station
4.3 mi Folkestone Central Rail Station
Ferry
3.9 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
6.8 mi Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
7.2 mi Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
16.3 mi Kent International Airport
16.6 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

Creative, historic, attractive… There are many adjectives that can be given to the city of Canterbury (25 minutes’ drive). Its historic highlights include the grand Canterbury Cathedral, Roman walls and timber houses, and its creative side can be tracked down in the theatres and galleries (and you'll pick up attractiveness just by taking a walk…) Dover (20 minutes) isn’t just about the white cliffs and castle. There are World War II tunnels beneath the castle and gorgeous coastal walks at Samphire Hoe. In Hythe (20 minutes), things are just as historical in the way of attractions, with the resort being home to the largest collection of human skulls and bones in the whole of Britain. What a way to split your day, between bone collections and the splendid beachfront. When you’re not busying yourself with all the different watersports that take place in Folkestone (15 minutes), take time to visit Folkestone East Cliff and Warren Country Park (10 minutes). On these easterly cliffs, there are sandy beaches and a nature reserve to investigate.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Folkestone 4.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandgate 5.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hythe 6.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
St Margaret`S Bay 9.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dymchurch 11.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 6.5 mi

Roman Painted House 6.5 mi

Dover Castle 6.8 mi

White Cliffs of Dover 7.6 mi

Howletts Wild Animal Park 8.5 mi

National Trust

The White Cliffs of Dover 7.6 mi

South Foreland Lighthouse 9 mi

Smallhythe Place 21.5 mi

Lamb House 23.1 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 25.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cheriton Hill 3.2 mi

BROOME PARK 3.3 mi

Kearsney Court 4.5 mi

WALDERSHARE PARK 5.4 mi

SANDLING PARK 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Hoad Meadow Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hoad Meadow Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hoad Meadow Camping? Creative, historic, attractive… There are many adjectives that can be given to the city of Canterbury (25 minutes’ drive). Its historic highlights include the grand Canterbury Cathedral, Roman walls and timber houses, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hoad Meadow Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hoad Meadow Camping? From $33.64 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.