Water Wood

Back to basics dog-friendly wildlife haven in the Knatts Valley
A 20-minute drive from Chartwell; just over an hour from London
Public footpaths nearby; pubs and food shop within walking distance

From scouting out Kent’s medieval manors to wandering around site’s woodlands, strip things back to the basics at Water Wood. A site set up for families only (and their beloved furry friends) to spend some quality time away from the clockwork of everyday life and an hour and five minutes' drive from London, this is a true wildlife haven… stroll up and pick out a peaceful spot somewhere among the 20 acres of mature woodland and open meadows. Morning alarm? Well, unless you’re in a rush to set off onto the public footpaths surrounding the site, it may suit you to stir awake naturally to the sound of the birds and wildlife around the site. The site is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Knatts Valley after all, so things are rather scenic around the site… stretch your legs in the woodlands or take your hot brew to sip on over a valley view towards London. If you find it hard to function without a decent helping of food, no need to fret, as it’s only a five-minute drive into West Kingsdown, a village with a small food shop, pubs and restaurants. In fact, the nearest pub (a dog-friendly inn with a chilled-out area to hang out in outdoors) is just 20 minutes’ walk away.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 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 Remote location Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Water Wood

Stables at Water Wood

Tinkerpot Lane

Sevenoaks

Kent

England

TN15 6AG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.32862°N
0.25532°W

Route directions

From the A20 West Kingsdown follow School Lane past Knatts Lane on your right, and St Care Hill road on your left. You will then be on Tinkerpot Lane. Please travel 100 yards until you see a track on your right, situated on a sharp left-hand bend. Drive down the track, past a group of houses (it gets narrow here) all the way until you reach Water Wood’s metal 5-bar gate.

Nearest transport

Bus

7.6 mi Bus Station

11.2 mi Bus Station

11.9 mi Victoria Hall

Rail

2.2 mi Kemsing Rail Station

2.8 mi Otford Rail Station

2.9 mi Shoreham (Kent) Rail Station

Ferry

9.5 mi Gravesend Pier

9.7 mi Tilbury Ferry Terminal

14 mi Woolwich Arsenal Pier

Airport

9.6 mi Biggin Hill Airport

15.1 mi London City Airport

21.7 mi London Gatwick 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

Hunt down the local castles… Hever Castle & Gardens (35 minutes' drive) is the place to stroll around the grounds and moats if you'd like to see where Anne Boleyn grew up. There's a maze here too - challenge yourself to find your way through. At Leeds Castle (25 minutes), there are more activities for kids to do, whether it’s putting holes on the miniature golf course, watching a falconry display or clambering around the obstacle course. There are certainly no shortages of historic places nearby. Perhaps you might be interested in the former home of medieval knights and fancy Victorians or Tudors at the National Trust’s Ightham Mote (15 minutes)? The outdoor theatre and coach house at Penshurst Place (35 minutes)? The attics and showrooms at Knole Park? Or Churchill’s old home at Chartwell (20 minutes)? If you want to stretch your legs on a longer walk, Lullingstone Country Park (15 minutes) has routes over 450 acres, plus playgrounds for a pause and a play. Other stop-offs close to the site include the race course at Brands Hatch Circuit (five minutes) or the London Golf Club (10 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Leigh Bell Wharf	22.4 mi	Estuary	Good	N/A	Poor	N/A
Southend Chalkwell	23.1 mi	Estuary	N/A	Good	N/A	Good
Sheerness	23.2 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Southend Westcliff Bay	23.4 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Southend Three Shells	24.2 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Knole 4.8 mi

Ightham Mote 4.9 mi

Down House - Home of Charles Darwin 7.7 mi

Chartwell 9.5 mi

Red House (The National Trust) 10.3 mi

National Trust

Knole 4.9 mi

Ightham Mote 4.9 mi

Old Soar Manor 5.5 mi

St John's Jerusalem 5.6 mi

Owletts 7.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

IGHTHAM COURT 2.8 mi

Eynsford - Shoreham - River Darent - Eynsford 3.3 mi

LULLINGSTONE CASTLE 3.7 mi

Trosley Country Park - Trottiscliffe - Ryarsh - North Downs 3.7 mi

Hodsell Street - Ash-cum-Ridley - Fairseat - Hodsell Street 3.8 mi

Local events

All Points East (Friday, August 22, 2025 – Friday, August 22, 2025)
London, England 19.1 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Water Wood have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Water Wood dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Water Wood? Hunt down the local castles… Hever Castle & Gardens (35 minutes' drive) is the place to stroll around the grounds and moats if you'd like to see where Anne Boleyn grew up. … Read more