Caracol Glamping
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- Furnished bell tents in a peaceful Kent wildflower meadow
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 10 minutes' drive; Ashdown Forest 15 minutes
- Kitchen facilities, barbecue and cosy 'snug' area available for guests
An outdoor break in Kent’s High Weald National Landscape, but make it fabulously easy? Book in for a stay at Caracol Glamping, in a peaceful rural location about 10 minutes' drive from Royal Tunbridge Wells.
This is a place where big open skies and abundant nature meet the comfort and convenience of ready-made accommodation. Come along here and you'll be staying in a fully furnished bell tent with much of what you need already in place. That includes a comfy double bed (with fresh bed linen provided), airbeds for the kids (if you’ve brought them), atmospheric lighting and outdoor seating with a barbecue/firepit. Just bring your towels for use in the shared bathroom block.
Tents are well spaced around the edge of the wildflower field, so you’ll have your own space and privacy. There are plenty of shared spaces, though, including the stretch tent for outdoor relaxing and the ‘snug’ area where you can cosy up when the weather’s not so great. A well-equipped kitchen is also on hand, with all the kit you need to sort your meals. You’ll just need to bring a cool box for your drinks and snacks (top tip: fill it up with excellent local goodies from Groombridge Farm Shop, a couple of minutes' drive away).
You’re welcome to spend a whole lot of time just soaking up the rural vibes and admiring the big open skies here – but there are plenty of options for getting out and about too. This is an area of numerous walks, places to go climbing, gardens, castles and vineyards to visit – and it’s all a little over an hour away from London by car or train…
Campground type
8 Open now
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
- Bed linen, duvets and pillows are provided for adult guests only. Please bring your own bedding for children and infants.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, Jun 12 to
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Features
No dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyLocation
Caracol Glamping
New Park Farm
Groombridge Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
England
TN3 9PT
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.12345°N
0.17709°W
Nearest transport
Bus3.8 mi War Memorial
3.8 mi Royal Victoria Place
4.3 mi Victoria Hall
Rail1.1 mi Ashurst (Kent) Rail Station
2.6 mi Eridge Rail Station
3.7 mi Cowden Rail Station
Ferry23.6 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
23.8 mi Gravesend Pier
24.1 mi Tilbury Ferry Terminal
Airport15 mi London Gatwick Airport
15 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
15.7 mi London Gatwick Airport North 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
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- UK Owl and Raptor Centre: five minutes’ drive
- Spa Valley Railway (Groombridge): five minutes
- Wildwood Vineyard: 10 minutes
- Penshurst Place & Gardens: 10 minutes
- Ashdown Forest (for Winnie the Pooh trails): 15 minutes
- Hever Castle & Gardens: 15 minutes
- Riverhill Himalayan Gardens: 20 minutes
- National Trust - Scotney Castle: 25 minutes
- Greensand Ridge Distillery: 25 minutes
- Chartwell: 25 minutes
- Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest: half an hour.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman`S Bay | 22.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Pevensey Bay | 22.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Bexhill | 23.6 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
| Saltdean | 24.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaford | 24.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Groombridge Place and The Enchanted Forest 0.7 mi
Penshurst Place and Gardens 3.6 mi
Hever Castle and Gardens 5.2 mi
Standen 8.5 mi
Chartwell 9.2 mi
National Trust
Standen 8.5 mi
Chartwell 9.2 mi
Emmetts Garden 9.4 mi
Knole 9.8 mi
Ightham Mote 10.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Groombridge - Gillridge - Harrison's Rocks 0.7 mi
GROOMBRIDGE PLACE 0.8 mi
BROADWATER WARREN (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 18/05/2006) 2.2 mi
PENNS IN THE ROCKS 2.3 mi
BUCKHURST PARK 2.6 mi
Local events
- All Points East (Friday, August 22, 2025 – Friday, August 22, 2025)
London, England 29.8 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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Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Caracol Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Caracol Glamping dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Caracol Glamping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - UK Owl and Raptor Centre: five minutes’ drive - Spa Valley Railway (Groombridge): five minutes - Wildwood Vineyard: 10 minutes - Penshurst Place & Gardens: 10 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Caracol Glamping?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Caracol Glamping? From $338.36 (for 2 nights, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.