The Hop Farm

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Aerial view
Aerial view
Acres of private fields for you to camp on at the hop farm
Camping by the woodland
Ehu hardstanding pitch
Looking across part of the hardstanding area and some of the grass optional electric pitches
Grass and hardstanding pitches
Electric grass pitches
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
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Acres of private fields for you to camp on at the hop farm
Camping by the woodland
Ehu hardstanding 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

Tent sites 200
Camper sites 100
RV sites 26
Open all year
Opens
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

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Reviews

8.4

Overall rating from 1,131 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

85% would recommend this campground to a friend

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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Lots of space, clean toilets, big…

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 Rob B. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lots of space, clean toilets, big pitches, flat site with easy access.

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 as they do help people when deciding where to stay.
We look forward to welcoming you again.

Staff nice, lovely Canal and woodland…

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Patricia J. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Staff nice, lovely Canal and woodland walks

Disliked All the Attractions on the website were closed
Very disappointing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Oringanly looked on the web site.…

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9 out of 10
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Allan H. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Oringanly looked on the web site. looked good for the young family. However this site is very basic, not as advertised on the web site. All attractions are closed.
Very large area, plenty of space for non electric, riverside location depending what field you are in. About 300 acres, so i was informed by the warden. Plenty of space for children to play, also canoe & board paddling avaible. go to the river ,turn right, 10 min walk to a nice cafe.

Disliked False information on the official web site. I have been informed they took the web site down. As from the 10/08/26 it was still up.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: The campsite is as advertised on Pitch-up which says the family farm and park is closed for refurbishment, the Hop Farm website still had old photos showing the farm and park from years ago, these have now been taken down. The farm and play park was geared more towards children and as a couple with no children I hope it was not too much of a disappointment for you.
Perhaps you will visit again to enjoy the country and river walks and bring some indoor and outdoor games for you and friends/family to enjoy together.

All…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked All

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and sharing your photos.
We look forward to welcoming you again.

Okay for a night or 2

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4 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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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

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.
Unfortunately the family farm, park, museums and Oast houses were permanently closed in March 2023.
We hope to see you again, perhaps you could bring some indoor and outdoor games for you and the family to enjoy together.

Great break, will be back soon!

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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

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.
We look forward to welcoming you again.

Would stay again. It was clean, friendly staff.

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9 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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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.

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8 out of 10
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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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…

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 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.

We had an amazing time, loved…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked We had an amazing time, loved everything about it.

Disliked There should be a warning around about the water as the children got very sick from going in when using paddle boards.

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.
When there is blue/green algae in the river we do advise no-one should go in including dogs and the paddleboard company onsite does not operate during this time.
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
6.5 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 2020201920182017
Sheerness 23.1 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Minster Leas 24 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Winchelsea 24.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
St Leonards 25.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bexhill 25.3 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood

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?
    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 $31.12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.