The Hop Farm

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Touring pitches and grass pitches
Touring pitches and grass pitches
Aerial view
Acres of private fields for you to camp on at The Hop Farm
Camping by the woodland
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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Aerial view
Acres of private fields for you to camp on at The Hop Farm
Camping by the woodland

  • 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

8.3

Overall rating from 1,240 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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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

84% would recommend this campground to a friend

83% would stay here again

What customers say

This spacious, open campsite offers ample room and privacy, with guests loving the freedom to pick their spots. Direct river access for water fun, peaceful strolls, and friendly staff are common highlights. Facilities like restrooms and showers are usually clean and well-kept, though some note they're basic or a hike away. Despite occasional camper noise, it's a relaxing, family-friendly spot many return to.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 10/20/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great space for the kids to…

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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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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 Sian D. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Great space for the kids to run around in the field.

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 seeing you again.

Het hele jaar open.…

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4 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Customer service
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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Het hele jaar open.

Disliked De ruimte in de douches. Die is zo krap dat alles wat je meeneemt, nat wordt.
Slecht onderhouden hard pitch met gras. Kraan op de pitch was onbruikbaar. Veel te dure camping.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: The larger showers were closed when you stayed as they were being renovated. The block that was open has a hook on the inside of the showers for towels (shampoo etc.. would have to be placed on the floor as shelves would reduce the amount of room especially for mum`s who have young children with them) and 1 hook on the outside to hang clothes or a bag on.
Your tap was shared with guests on the next pitch who did not mention any problems, when you checked in the number on the front of your card is pointed out for any issues you have whilst staying if the office is closed.
The campsite is competitively priced with other campsites in Kent.

The freedom and peace…

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Jon W. 3 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The freedom and peace

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.

Great place to camp good…

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 Lisa M. 8 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great place to camp good walks along the river good showers

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us on more than one occasion.
We look forward to seeing you again.

Spacious.…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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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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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Spacious.

Disliked Some bored, jaded uninterested staff in reception.

Numerous public footpaths and trails across the site.
Frequent illegal motorcycles racing across same.

Not sure how safe unattended pitches are.
Very busy around toilet area.

Long walk to facilities and poor water supplies elsewhere on site.

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 non-electric pitches are unmarked and guests choose where to stay including near the river or facilities when they have checked in.
There are 2 toilet and shower blocks which are located next to each other and 7 water points.
As the campsite is located on the river with public footpaths it is advisable not to leave valuables in tents when unoccupied, it does also mean that bikes and mopeds can come through.
We look forward to seeing you again.

The toilets and showers were lovely…

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5 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Hazel M. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked The toilets and showers were lovely & clean with plenty hot water.

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 your next visit.

Space and options…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Boban Z. 3 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Space and options

Disliked Toalet are not claen anf should be more for this size of camp

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.
There are 2 toilet and shower blocks which can cater for over 200 pitches, the campsite was less than one quarter full during your stay. In-between cleans the facilities can become messy, we do ask guests to tidy up after themselves unfortunately not everyone does this.
We look forward to your next visit.

Very peaceful, plenty of room…

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10 out of 10
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James S. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Very peaceful, plenty of room to have own space. Grass was well maintained, we are off grid so didn't use the amenities , but have seen them and very clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your loyalty in choosing to stay with us and that you enjoy your visits.
We look forward to welcoming you again.

Had a lovely time and weather was really good.

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Nice peaceful site with lots of space. Lots of clean and functional toilets and showers. Lovely walk by river to the shop.

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 seeing you again.

Nice and quiet…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Wifi
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 Stephen I. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Nice and quiet

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 seeing you again.

Features

Dogs 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 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).
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo, & Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Brooker's Oast Pub 0.1 mi
  • The Red Fort Tandoori Restaurant 1 mi
  • Man of Kent Pub 1.1 mi
  • Chequers Inn Pub 1.2 mi
  • Simla Cuisine Restaurant 1.3 mi
  • The John Brunt VC Pub 1.3 mi
  • The Foresters Arms Pub 1.5 mi
  • Bush, Blackbird and Thrush Pub 1.8 mi
  • Boathouse Pub 1.9 mi
  • The Woolpack Pub 2.1 mi

Groceries

  • Waitrose Supermarket 1.3 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 4.4 mi
  • Heath Stores Supermarket 4.5 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 4.7 mi
  • The Food Warehouse Supermarket 4.8 mi
  • M&S Foodhall Supermarket 4.9 mi
  • Wine with Spirit Off-licence 4.9 mi
  • The Co-operative Supermarket 5 mi
  • Asda Supermarket 5 mi
  • Iceland Supermarket 5.1 mi

Parks and play

  • The Kintons park 2.4 mi
  • Wave Park 2.4 mi
  • King George V Playing Field park 3.6 mi
  • Wateringbury Playing Fields park 3.8 mi
  • Somerhill park 4.1 mi
  • Locket Green Playground 4.4 mi
  • The Heath park 4.5 mi
  • Pembury Recreation Ground park 4.9 mi
  • Tonbridge Castle park 5.2 mi
  • Priory Wood park 5.3 mi

Family days out

  • Teapot Island Visitor attraction 1.9 mi
  • Hadlow Castle 2.8 mi
  • Hadlow Tower Visitor attraction 2.8 mi
  • Matfield House Visitor attraction 3.4 mi
  • Mereworth Castle 3.7 mi
  • Somerhill House Castle 4.2 mi
  • Classic Amusements Amusement arcade 5.2 mi
  • Tonbridge Castle Gatehouse 5.2 mi
  • Old Soar Manor Castle 5.4 mi
  • The Archbishop's Palace Castle 7.4 mi
  • Scotney Castle 7.4 mi
  • Allington Castle 8.3 mi
  • Sutton Valence Castle 8.9 mi
  • Hemsley Conservation Centre Zoo 9.2 mi

Public transport

  • Hop Farm 0.02 mi
  • Railway Station 0.6 mi
  • Branbridges Road 0.6 mi
  • Co-op 0.7 mi
  • Orchard Road 0.8 mi
  • Crown Acres 0.9 mi
  • The Merry Boys 0.9 mi
  • Eastlands 0.9 mi
  • Westwood Road 1.1 mi
  • Bullen Corner 1.1 mi

Other nearby

  • Lucks Lake Fishing 1.3 mi
  • Twyford Marina 1.8 mi
  • Hampstead Marina 2.1 mi
  • Tricklebrook Fishery Fishing 2.2 mi
  • Orchard Place Farm Fishing 2.4 mi
  • Gedges Lakes Fishing 2.5 mi
  • Grove Farm Fisheries Fishing 3 mi
  • Pittlands Fishing 3.3 mi
  • Spring Hill Trout Waters Fishing 3.6 mi
  • Poult Wood Golf Course - 18 Hole 4.3 mi

Local services

  • RBS Cashpoint 1.3 mi
  • Nationwide Cashpoint 1.4 mi
  • Cashzone Cashpoint 4.4 mi
  • Shell Fuel station 0.7 mi
  • Field Pharmacy 0.9 mi
  • Paddock Wood Pharmacy 1.3 mi
  • Esso Fuel station 1.5 mi
  • Yalding Surgery Doctors 2.2 mi
  • Hadlow Pharmacy 2.9 mi
  • Three Elm Service Station Fuel station 3.6 mi
  • JET Fuel station 4 mi
  • avicenna pharmacy 4.4 mi
  • Waterfield House Surgery Doctors 4.5 mi

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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

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 $30.67 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.