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
200
100
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At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- 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 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
86% would recommend this campground to a friend
85% would stay here again
What customers say
Spacious site with plenty of room and river access for water fun. Clean facilities, friendly staff. Electric pitches can be close; check facility availability during peak times. Enjoy the countryside and river walks.
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Anonymous Primitive grass campsite
Liked Good well organised enjoy good for my next stop
Disliked Nothing
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Site tired and felt uncared for. We will not be returning.
Anonymous Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked Large open spaces
Disliked Insufficient shower/ toilet facilities for size of site. Lovely lady cleaner worked hard to keep to keep them clean but facilities very tired with visible black mould.
Had to ask that dog bins be emptied as several overflowing for some days. Generally the site felt uncared for.
No attempt to enforce any rules eg dogs on leads, no fires etc. scorch marks and debris on grass - plentiful evidence of fires.
Main road very noisy, made worse by ‘motorbike races’ taking place between roundabouts
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From the manager: I am sorry you did not enjoy your stay.
We are permitted to take 200 pitches for the facilities we have. During your stay the first 4 nights we had between 2 and 28 pitches your last night being this last Friday( Bank Holiday 22nd May) we had almost our full quota.
The dog bins were due to be emptied on the Wednesday that you came into the office and reported it.
We hand out a copy of the campsite rules when checking-in and these are also on pitch-up when looking to book we do enforce these rules.
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Primitive grass campsite
Liked Loads of space, quiet, easily accessible toilets and welfare units were all clean 🫧
Will visit again, thank you!
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Great site, lots of space, and access to the river.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked What a great campsite, and amazing staff! The place is huge and when we went (4 women, 3 dogs, 4 campervans) we had a big field to ourselves. I had some problems with my van and Sue on reception even came out to help push me to bump start the van. Amazing. We didn’t bring kayaks/SUP’s but could have. Maybe next time!
Disliked I’d have liked a few more loos and showers- we didn’t have a problem but I suspect in high season there’s quite a queue, and quite a walk.
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Ruimte op het terrein geen gebrek.…
Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked Ruimte op het terrein geen gebrek.
Disliked Oude vervallen en slecht onderhouden sanitair, douches en toiletten. Geen faciliteiten. Schrap deze camping uit het programma het is een aanfluiting en wel £33,- per dag rekenen.
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From the manager: I am surprised you found your stay so unacceptable and instead of notifying us whilst here you stayed your 3 nights.
The majority of our guests comment on how lovely and clean the showers and toilets are.
Before booking on Pitch-up it states what we have on and near the site.
Brilliant campsite
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Spacious camping area and very clean bathrooms
Disliked teenagers driving around on dirt bikes was no ideal as I was with a school group
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us.
I spoke to a parent of the children on the bikes asking for the bikes to be locked away and not used again it was unfortunate they did not have the sense to leave such bikes at home.
We look forward to your next visit.
Excellent for anyone off grid not needing the toilet block.
Anonymous Primitive grass campsite
Liked It could easily be one of the best sites in england if they spent a bit of money on it. It is massive, and on a grass non-electric pitch there are fields you can have to yourself. Its right on the river medway for easy access and its great for groups.
Disliked Toilet blocks aren't cleaned regularly and are in very poor condition. The site doesn't have any management so people can be seen driving over 40mph across the fields.
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Brilliant campsite in a really lovely…
Anonymous Primitive grass campsite
Liked Brilliant campsite in a really lovely location.
Really large with different fields to camp in.
Toilets and showers were clean and well kept, lovely warm showers.
Staff in reception/shop were nice too.
Would recommend.
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and leaving a lovely review.
We look forward to welcoming you again.
So much space. The check in…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked So much space. The check in lady is excellent and efficient
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us.
We look forward to welcoming you again.
We have stayed here quite a…
Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked We have stayed here quite a few times. Very clean and peaceful. Perfect for paddleboarding and so much room.
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From the manager: Thank you for your loyalty in choosing to stay with us and that you enjoy your visits.
We look forward to your next visit.
Features
Campfires allowed
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 $30.91 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.