The Hop Farm
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- 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
Campground type
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100
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- 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.
- A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- 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.
Campsite types & availability
7 
Primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £23 (£23)
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Powered grass campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £31.50 (£31.50)
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Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 9m depth (72m²)
Arrival daysFrom £33 (£33)
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Reviews
85% would recommend this campground to a friend
84% would stay here again
What customers say
Spacious campground with great river access. Plenty of room between sites. Facilities generally clean but could use more frequent cleaning/updating. Management is responsive; staff is friendly. Mostly quiet, but some noise from campers/vehicles reported. Dog-friendly.
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Last updated 7/14/2026
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Anonymous Primitive grass campsite
Liked Everything! There was plenty of space, the toilets and showers were very clean. The easy access to the river for paddle boarding and the ease of checking in.
Disliked Couldn’t find fault with anything.
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Beautiful location & easy to drop onto the river.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked This is 3rd or 4th time we have stayed here. For us the main attraction is the river. Either on our Sup boards or in our Kayaks. Only stayed one night this visit. Usually we stay for a few nights, we could only fit in one nights stay this time. Went on an evening Sup board paddle to the Boat house & had dinner then paddled back in the dark. Have never seen so many bats flying around in the evening as the sun went down, was incredible! Arrived back at the site for a well earned rest 22:30hrs. The busiest we’ve ever seen it here & still plenty of places to choose to put your camper or tent. A great no frills camping site.
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From the manager: Thank you for your loyalty in choosing to stay with us and that you enjoy yourselves especially on the river.
Thank you so much for your private feed back and we look forward to welcoming you again.
lovely place just if you need the loo take your own port-a loo
Anonymous Primitive grass campsite
Liked Very big felids lots of place to pitch up, clean toilet.
Disliked Only one toilet block so if you pitch up in another field it can be a very long walk or even a car drive back to the toilets, to which lots of people where doing and they drove very fast across the fields not really much care taken. Even though there’s a curfew for noise after 10 o’clock a big group of people thought it would be fine to shout sing until 3am.
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From the manager: There are 2 toilet and shower blocks located right next to each other, for those choosing to be in a field further away it is advisable to bring a toilet tent if you do not want to walk or drive.
We were out on site from 9pm until 1130pm making sure everyone was adhering to the 10pm quiet policy and keeping to the speed limit etc.. Any disturbance after this time guests need to call us on the 24 hour mobile number printed on the front of their cards, no one called us including yourselves therefore we presumed all was quiet.
Not great
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Liked the river setting
Disliked We love the feeling of seclusion but if it wernt for the river there is literally nothing else to do for the kids. Asides from the fact the river has no safe access into it at all to enjoy the water. The guy selling paddleboard hire at 20 per hour would make it 120 quid for us a family with 4 kids. The kids play park displayed on google isnt there at all. For an award winning campsite thats charging for extras on everything its really poor quality. Basically just a field for 100 quid for 2 nights isn't on. Seems like the focus is on upselling extras like an awning or dogs to make even more money, angry is understatement. We were told on arrival we also couldn't have a firepit which wasn't great for the kids. To top it off they were letting a family ride a dirt bike round the field whilst the kids were playing and riding there pushbikes.
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Amazing amount of space, lovely river…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Amazing amount of space, lovely river walk.
Great place family get together.
Disliked Online information definitely could do with updating, there are no parks/play areas.
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From the manager: When you book on Pitch-up we do not advertise as having any entertainment or play park. There is no mention of a play park on the official website as there is not one here.
Perhaps you will visit again to enjoy the country and river walks and bring some indoor and outdoor games for you and the family to enjoy together.
Lovely place so much room kids…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Lovely place so much room kids loved paddle boarding boarding staff very friendly, back soon
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and that you enjoyed yourselves.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Access to Medway River…
Anonymous Powered grass campsite
Liked Access to Medway River
Disliked While the site had a very large area for camping it was more a residential park than traditional campsite. Electric pitches were concentrated in a fairly small area away from the River. Facilities were disgusting when we arrived on a Sunday but cleaned OK by Monday morning and afterwards.
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From the manager: We only have 1 small electric field which does have long stay guests, this is not a residential park. There are 8 very large non-electric fields and 3 are very close to the river, the electric field you were on is further away from the river which meant a long walk or a short drive with your kayaks.
The majority of guests compliment the facilities including those staying on the Sunday you arrived, I presume you used the facilities just before our cleaners arrived again.
Overall a pleasant stay.
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Plenty of space and lovely location.
Disliked Expensive electric hook up, especially as summer time and very little electric used.
Small shower cubicles, difficult to shower without getting clothes and shoes wet.
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to leave a review as they do help people when deciding where to stay.
The electric pitches are between £8.50 to £10 more expensive than the non-electric pitches and it is a personal choice in deciding what type of pitch to book. Many guests choose non-electric and use power packs or foldable solar panels for electric.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
All hood
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Warm, welcoming and friendly.
Disliked None
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to leave a review.
We look forward to welcoming you again.
Nice and peaceful…
Anonymous Primitive grass campsite
Liked Nice and peaceful
Disliked A few idiots using it as a race track
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to leave a review.
I hope those speeding drivers read the reviews, you have been very tame in your description.
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
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 accessNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
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
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
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.
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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?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Hop Farm? From $30.97 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.