The Hop Farm

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Acres of private fields for you to camp on at the hop farm

Looking across part of the hardstanding area and some of the grass optional electric pitches

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Spacious park spread across 500 acres of Kent countryside
Five minutes' drive from Paddock Wood station and trains to London
Access to the River Medway for canoeing and fishing

Set in 500 acres of open fields and woodland, The Hop Farm is a huge site with plenty for guests to get stuck into. First of all, the river Medway flows through the park – so arrive by canoe if you like, or stick around on site for fishing and kayaking. Second, it has a friendly on-site pub with a nice and familiar menu full of pub classics. What else is there to like? Well, the site has a stunning backdrop of historic oast houses, the largest collection of Victorian-era oast houses in the world. It's easy to get to, being just a five-minute drive from Paddock Wood station and trains to London. Local shops and amenities are five minutes away by car too. Kent (aka The Garden of England) has many beaches, historic towns, forests, castles and stately homes (and gardens). The very scenic town of Royal Tunbridge Wells is 15 minutes' drive away from The Hop Farm. Tonbridge, a market town with a castle, shops and restaurants, is also 15 minutes away. The on-site facilities include a modern shower and toilet block. Dogs are welcome on site for an additional fee. You're welcome to bring your own barbecues and raised firepits to use here, as long as the ground conditions are good. The on-site shop also rents out firepits and stocks firewood (both are limited, so subject to availability).

Campground type

200

100

Open all year

Please note

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

Reception is unmanned after 5:30 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Safety

Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Sites

A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.

Groups where half or more members are aged between 17-25 are not accepted via Pitchup.com. Throughout the year large events take place and the site is open to the public. The nearby visitor attraction/children rides are closed for refurbishment.

Languages spoken

English

This campground is a member of The Family Parks Group group.

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Campsite types & availability

Reviews

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Location		9
Value for money		9
Accommodation		9
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		9
Child friendliness		9
Cleanliness		8
Wifi		5

84% would stay here again

What customers say

This large, spacious campsite gets praise for its roominess, river access, and friendly staff. Reviewers love the clean facilities and peaceful vibe, especially in non-electric spots. Some note the distance to restrooms from certain sites and occasional shower issues during busy periods. Onsite kids' entertainment is missing, but the river and open areas offer plenty of playtime.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 8/11/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Okay for a night or 2

Overall 4 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		6
Facilities / Activities		3
Customer service		6
Child friendliness		2
Cleanliness		6
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 lee r. 3 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Can park anywhere

Disliked Not much for kids
Play area closed down

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great break, will be back soon!

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Amber H. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked People who live there are really friendly.
Toilets cleaned regularly.

Disliked Check in and check out times.
Wish you could check in earlier and check out later.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would stay again. It was clean, friendly staff.

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		5
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Joanne C. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked The staff was friendly on reception. Think he was trying to be funny, but the rapport wasnt there..not his fault.
Paddleboaridng onsite. Did the family 10am sunday session. The instructor was very patient, and very good with teaching a kid. He was excellent.

Disliked The people near our tent let their kids play until 10pm. Then talked really loudly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and that you enjoyed yourselves.
You made me laugh about Tim on reception, he does try his best.
Some people do not understand that noise carries and that neighbours do not want to listen to them.
We look forward to welcoming you again.

A nice campsite overall, but clearer rules about appropriate toilet.

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		9
Child friendliness		9
Cleanliness		7
Wifi		7

Aug 2026 Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked We stayed for one night and overall the campsite itself was nice. The grounds were pleasant and the location was good. Our stay would have been enjoyable if it wasn’t for the behaviour of the people camping next to us.

Disliked Unfortunately, the people staying in the tent next to us repeatedly used the bushes right beside our tent as a toilet. We challenged them and politely explained that they shouldn’t be doing this, particularly so close to other people’s tents. Their response was, “It’s a public place.” We replied that while it may be a public place, it certainly isn’t a public toilet, especially when proper toilet facilities are provided on the campsite.

It was extremely unpleasant, unhygienic and disrespectful to other campers. Unfortunately, some people seem to lack basic understanding and consideration for others.

I would strongly suggest that the campsite management put up clear signs around the camping areas stating that bushes must not be used as toilets and that the provided toilet facilities must be used. It may sound like something that shouldn’t need to be explained, but based on our experience, apparently it does.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay here and that you will visit again despite the people next to you.
I wish you had called us on the mobile number provided as that sort of behaviour is classed as indecent exposure. I hope your young teenage children did not witness this.
We look forward to seeing you again and hopefully people like the ones staying next to you do not come here.

Nice location and there’s plenty of…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Aug 2026 Boris M. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Nice location and there’s plenty of room so it’s not overcrowded

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to leave a review.
We hope to see you again soon.

Loads of room to explore. Very…

Overall 7 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		8
Facilities / Activities		6
Customer service		8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		8
Wifi		6

Aug 2026 sam i. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Loads of room to explore. Very close to the river Medway where you can paddleboard

Disliked Not much to do onsite as the old attractions have closed down.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lots of space so you have…

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		8
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Simon e. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lots of space so you have plenty of room for yourself and no noise complaints

Disliked no water taps or toilet facilities in the back fields. its a bit of a walk but I suppose thats the trade off for having lots of space

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and that you enjoyed yourselves.
We look forward to welcoming you again.

Space, relaxed vibe…

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		7
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service		7
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		9
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Mark A. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Space, relaxed vibe

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to leave a review.
We look forward to seeing you again.

Large pitch…

Overall 3 out of 10
Location		6
Value for money		3
Facilities / Activities		1
Customer service		1
Child friendliness		2
Cleanliness		1
Wifi		1

Aug 2026 Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Large pitch

Disliked Hygiëne, no facilities like shop

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: The office is also a small shop selling a variety of things from coffee to ice-cream and toiletries, fresh items if not sold would have to be binned therefore we no longer stock these items.
I am unable to comment on Hygiene as you have not explained what you mean by this.

Huge spaces, allows good distance from…

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		8
Cleanliness		8
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Claire S. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Huge spaces, allows good distance from others

Disliked Not enough toilet and showers for the amount of people there. Always very busy in showers and toilets.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to leave a review.
The campsite provides toilets and showers within the stipulations set out by the campsite regulations, however I can understand there being frustration if the majority of guests want to use them at the same time. Unfortunately another block would mean increasing the numbers of guests staying which would mean less space for everyone.
We look forward to seeing you again.

Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant 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 Rallies welcome 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 Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery 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 Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Very large (over 200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Level campground, no steep slopes Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

The Hop Farm

Maidstone Road

Paddock Wood

Tonbridge

Kent

England

TN12 6PY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.19984°N
0.39331°E

Route directions

Follow the brown tourist signs from junction 4 of the M20 or junction 5 of the M25 onto the A21 south then onto A228 towards east Peckham. Go through a cross roads with traffic lights, over one roundabout and The Hop Farm is the first exit off the next roundabout. You will spot the iconic Kentish oasts as the family park comes in to view.

Nearest transport

Bus

6.5 mi Victoria Hall

6.9 mi The Chequers

Rail

0.6 mi Beltring Rail Station

1.2 mi Paddock Wood Rail Station

2 mi Yalding Rail Station

Ferry

17 mi Gravesend Pier

17.4 mi Tilbury Ferry Terminal

24.7 mi Woolwich Arsenal Pier

Airport

18.1 mi Biggin Hill Airport

24.3 mi London Gatwick Airport

24.4 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

Kent has 350 miles of coastline, with watersports and those famous white cliffs at Dover. Whitstable and Herne Bay are popular with oyster eaters, anglers and jetskiers. There are umpteen options for families in the area including play centres, farms, horse riding and days out. Try Howletts Wild Animal Park in Canterbury, home to gorillas and operating experiences for visitors such as junior ranger days. Penshurst Place and Gardens has historical re-enactments, children’s trails, an adventure playground and special events during the school holidays. Both Leeds Castle at Maidstone and Hever Castle near Edenbridge are family-friendly and packed with activities and events. There’s a Go Ape! at Leeds Castle as well as two mazes, boat trips, falconry displays, underground grotto and the Knights' Realm Playground, a scale model of the castle (and a golf course and golf instruction for the grownups). Hever, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, has a yew maze and water maze, award-winning gardens and a topiary. Back with the big folk, the old market towns of Tonbridge, Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge Wells are close by for shopping and sightseeing. Bluewater shopping centre is in Greenhithe (rival Lakewater is just over the Essex border at West Thurrock).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Sheerness	23.1 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Minster Leas	24 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Winchelsea	24.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
St Leonards	25.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bexhill	25.3 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ightham Mote 6.7 mi

Scotney Castle 7.4 mi

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 9.2 mi

Penshurst Place and Gardens 9.3 mi

Knole 9.3 mi

National Trust

Sprivers Garden 4.9 mi

Old Soar Manor 5.2 mi

Ightham Mote 6.8 mi

Scotney Castle 7.5 mi

Stoneacre 8.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Paddock Wood - River Medway - Whetsted - Paddock Wood 1.4 mi

Hartlake Bridge - Hadlow - Golden Green - Hartlake Bridge 2.7 mi

Janet's Walk: Matfield - Paddock Wood - Matfield 3.6 mi

MEREWORTH CASTLE 3.6 mi

OXEN HOATH 3.8 mi

Local events

Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Thursday, May 21, 2026)
Lewes, England 26.5 mi
All Points East (Friday, August 21, 2026 – Friday, August 21, 2026)
London, England 29.7 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

A state-issued fishing license is required (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).
Generators, rones, model aircraft, trucks, fireworks, open fires, cutting down or damaging trees, electric bikes, quads, go-peds, go-karts, scooters and other non-road legal forms of transport are not permitted.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This campground/park does have a catch-and-return fishing policy in place.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

Reception is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. between 03/01 and 09/30 and between 10/01 and 02/28.
Reception is unmanned after 5:30 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Sites

A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Units should not be left unoccupied unless previously agreed with the management. Please speak to reception when the need arises, a fee may be charged for unsupervised units.
You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.
The car is only included in the rate if you are traveling with a camper, trailer tent or tent. Cars are not permitted when traveling with a motorhome/RV.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Additional terms

Groups where half or more members are aged between 17-25 are not accepted via Pitchup.com.

If you wish to make an alteration to your booking the Hop Farm will use reasonable endeavours to accommodate your request but no guarantee can be given.

Please note throughout the year large events take place and the site is open to the public.

Guests are asked to keep noise levels to a minimum including music.

Firepits are permitted but must be raised off the ground.

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does The Hop Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Hop Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Hop Farm? Kent has 350 miles of coastline, with watersports and those famous white cliffs at Dover. Whitstable and Herne Bay are popular with oyster eaters, anglers and jetskiers. There are umpteen options for … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Hop Farm?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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How much does it cost to stay at The Hop Farm? From $31.08 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Bring an awning or a gazebo (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Dog (2 max)		£1.50 (£1.50) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night

Bring an awning or a gazebo (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Dog (2 max)		£1.50 (£1.50) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night

Bring an awning or a gazebo (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Dog (2 max)		£1.50 (£1.50) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night

Arrive:	2 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

RV, travel trailer and tent sites
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

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Okay for a night or 2

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Great break, will be back soon!

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Would stay again. It was clean, friendly staff.

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A nice campsite overall, but clearer rules about appropriate toilet.

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Nice location and there’s plenty of…

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Loads of room to explore. Very…

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Lots of space so you have…

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Space, relaxed vibe…

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Large pitch…

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Leisure on park

Amenities on park

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Accessibility

Nearby leisure

Touring and motorhomes

Timezone

GPS

Route directions

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

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