Hever Camping

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Space to relax
Camping in the pond field
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Camping in the pond field

  • Family-run farm campsite 20 minutes' walk from Hever Castle
  • Chiddingstone and Penshurst Place within a 10-minute drive
  • On-site carp and roach fishing available; firewood for sale
Camping in Kent is a fine option indeed, whether you're after family-friendly breaks in the Garden of England, wine-tasting vineyard voyages or just a quiet rural break within easy reach of London. Hever Camping, a family-run site half a mile from the small village of Markbeech, makes an excellent base for all three – and with a good dose of history thrown in too… Managed by sisters Sarah and Gina, the farm where Hever Camping is based has been in the hands of the same family for over 100 years, meaning your hosts are very knowledgeable about the local area. Originally a dairy farm attached to the Hever Castle estate, the cows are now long gone – but the grand grounds of the castle and its gardens are easily accessed on foot in around 20 minutes. Hever Camping is split into two parts – Farm Field, with toilets and washing-up area (with hot water) and the more remote Pond Field, with toilets and cold water. The farm is home to a woodland, a pond, trees that are great for climbing and a Wendy house for the kids. On-site angling is available, with likely catches including carp and roach. Firewood is sold here too (subject to availability). Nearby off-site amenities include Markbeech's pub and farm shop (10 minutes' walk from the site gates) and Cowden railway station (20 minutes), where direct trains can take you to London Bridge in as little as 45 minutes.

Campground type

Tent sites 200
RV sites 6
Open now
Opens April 4
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • Group bookings of 7 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 7 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • 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.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 4 to

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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 198 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

85% would stay here again

What customers say

A spacious, peaceful site with freedom to pick your spot. Praised for friendly staff, clean facilities, and hot showers. On-site cafe is a plus. Some mention aircraft noise and basic amenities in spots. Great for families and relaxed, back-to-basics camping.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great site, toilets, showers and countryside walks etc.

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Charles G.

Farm field primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Every thing, especially the friendliness of all the staff/workers who would go out of their way to help you.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Large open space, relaxed atmosphere. We stayed in Pond Field which feels…

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10 out of 10
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Accommodation
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Child friendliness
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Greg L.

Pond field primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Large open space, relaxed atmosphere. We stayed in Pond Field which feels very remote/wild, just a toilet block and cold water, which is exactly what we were looking for. Field was well kept and tidy. Very good access to local walks and pubs.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful site for a great getaway shops are a 7 minute drive away

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Norman F.

Farm Field primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked The friendly warm reception from the owner Sarah, the fabulous cafe and the relaxed atmosphere

Disliked No alcohol on sale

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay and it has everything you need for a campsite. The…

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Kim D.

Farm field primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great stay and it has everything you need for a campsite. The campfire was free to use also!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing and peaceful

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Mark I.

Farm Field primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked The ladies, Sarah and Julie (sorry if wrong) who greeted us were friendly and welcoming. Informative about our stay and amenities. Chatted with them both a couple of times during our stay and they came to our rescue with the loan of a chair!

Showers were amazing , super hot and never a queue.

Toilets plentiful and kept clean throughout our stay, im sure julie cleans them every hour or so..

We will definitely be back.. loved the old farm vehicles throughout their site too

Recommend to friends Visit again

Child friendly but also quiet. Loads of stuff to do around the site.

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ENGIN Y.

Pond field primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Clean amenities
Easy access from London
Quiet
Loads of open space to pitch away from others
Cafe available nearby for food & drinks

Disliked Check-in required at farm-site. More clear signs required if you are heading to pond site, to show you need to check in here first.
Entrance to the pond-site is easy to miss.
Woodland trail is a bit overlooked, needs some trimming and a bit of repair so children can enjoy it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious and choice of fields. Owner took genuine interest in the…

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Anonymous

Pond field primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Spacious and choice of fields. Owner took genuine interest in the camping experience provided and avoidance of disruptive guests. Toilet facilities in Pond Field was dated, but cleaned multiple times in the day.
Wheeler's Wagon cafe at the entrance also added to convenience.

Disliked Under Gatwick approach path when wind from the east. Noticeable, but not overly intrusive.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very warm welcome, fabulous breakfast from the on site Wagon (great produce,…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Farm Field primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Very warm welcome, fabulous breakfast from the on site Wagon (great produce, price and freshly cooked).
Very good VFM as solo guest as charged per person.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful environment, relaxing.

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8 out of 10
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Julie H.

Farm field primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Tranquility!
The addition of the cafe/coffee shop is a blessing.
The team/owners were so helpful, friendly and kind during our mini crisis (flat car battery)

Disliked The roads are a little scary whether you are walking or driving

Recommend to friends Visit again

Remote location, friendly staff…

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7 out of 10
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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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Lawrence B.

Pond field primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Remote location, friendly staff

Disliked Drive going into pond field had some fairly sized pot holes that need filling in with some gravel ideally.
No showers in pond field

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 Car parking by site/unit 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Very large (over 200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby

Location

Hever Camping

Wilderness Farm

Hever

Edenbridge

Kent

England

TN8 7LP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.16807°N
0.11772°E

Nearest transport

Bus
6 mi Brambletye
6 mi Brambletye
6.2 mi Victoria Hall
Rail
0.9 mi Cowden Rail Station
1.3 mi Hever Rail Station
3.1 mi Edenbridge Town Rail Station
Ferry
22 mi Gravesend Pier
22.3 mi Tilbury Ferry Terminal
22.5 mi Greenwich Pier
Airport
12 mi Biggin Hill Airport
12.2 mi London Gatwick Airport
12.3 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

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

First port of call around these parts simply has to be the excellent Hever Castle (20 minutes' walk or five minutes' drive): the childhood home of Anne Boleyn has plenty of attractions to keep you busy for a full day out, including a water maze, playgrounds and a fab series of summer events including things like jousting tournaments and open-air theatre shows. For a bit more on the local history front, head to Chartwell (15 minutes' drive), a long-term haunt of Winston Churchill, or to Penshurst Place (10 minutes), where you can tour the medieval manor or trot around the estate's 100 acres, taking in the lakes, adventure playground and woodland trails along the way. More of the past is on display in Chiddingstone (five minutes), a well-preserved Tudor village managed by the National Trust. Need something to keep the kids entertained? Edenbridge (10 minutes) has a well-maintained public leisure centre nearby if they've got excess energy to burn off, while trips to top local theme parks like Diggerland Kent (55 minutes) or zoos like the UK Owl and Raptor Centre (20 minutes) could also be in the offing.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Saltdean 26.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Brighton Kemptown 26.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Norman`S Bay 26.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Brighton Central 26.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Pevensey Bay 26.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hever Castle and Gardens 1.3 mi

Penshurst Place and Gardens 2.9 mi

Groombridge Place and The Enchanted Forest 4.7 mi

Chartwell 5.4 mi

Standen 7.3 mi

National Trust

Chartwell 5.4 mi

Emmetts Garden 6 mi

Quebec House 7.1 mi

Standen 7.3 mi

Knole 7.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cowden Station - Kent Water - River Medway - Cowden Station 0.9 mi

HEVER CASTLE 1.4 mi

STONEWALL 1.6 mi

CHIDDINGSTONE CASTLE 1.6 mi

REDLEAF 2.8 mi

Local events

  • All Points East (Friday, August 22, 2025 – Friday, August 22, 2025)

    London, England 26.1 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 Hever Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hever Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Hever Camping? First port of call around these parts simply has to be the excellent Hever Castle (20 minutes' walk or five minutes' drive): the childhood home of Anne Boleyn has plenty of attractions … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hever Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hever Camping? From $32.24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.