Wildside Camping and Glamping
View prices & book- Peaceful family-run campsite 20 minutes’ drive from Ashford in Kent
- Sissinghurst Castle Garden 20 minutes’ drive; Port Lympne half an hour
- Horses on site; fishing available; two pubs within 25 minutes’ walk
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, May 24 to
Reviews
Voted 86% of visitors View breakdown
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Great site
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Friendly, flexible and helpful campsite manager Nice basic natural campsite away from road noise etc The pictures show how nice the campsite is
Disliked: Grass was long but I guess it's because it's so wet this year
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A really family friendly campsite
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: The experience was just fantastic, such a lovely couple who own the farm and could not have been more helpful, and you could tell cared about your stay and experience! The campsite was lovely, great spacing between the pitches and the place just had a really nice atmosphere, birds singing, children playing in the long grass, horses in the next field; it was a nice escape from the modern world. My partner and I will definitely be back.
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Great space. Lovely clean toilets and showers. Great welcome from Hannah who…
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Liked: Great space. Lovely clean toilets and showers. Great welcome from Hannah who gave us lots of info on places to visit in the local area. We had a great time & will be back!
Disliked: Not a dislike, but the entrance to the site is quite hidden amongst the bushes so we missed it initially - noticed a couple of other cars who did the same. Maybe a bolder and bigger sign would be beneficial :)
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Friendly family run site. Clean and tidy.
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Lady who runs it is lovely and welcoming. Shower, toilets well kept and clean. Had toys out for the kids to play with, even brought out a tin opener for me when I forgot mine. Lovely quiet field, perfect for first timers, families, or anyone wanting a quiet getaway.
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Great quiet retreat Friendly environment very helpful owners Very clean facilities Very relaxing atmosphere For sure we're going to come back there again thx
Disliked: None
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Friendly welcome and plenty of space for all in a lovely location.
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: We loved the space available at Wildside Camping and had a warm welcome when we arrived. Although we camped out of season, it was clear that a happy summer had been had at this lovely little site. There were outdoor games for families and a giant fire pit for people to share as well as the offer of smaller fire baskets.
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Perfect place
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Place was clean and looked after, owner was lovely. Couldn’t fault the stay. Perfect place for wild like camping
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Friendly host, toilet and shower block is basic, but clean and more…
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Liked: Friendly host, toilet and shower block is basic, but clean and more than adequate. Would recommend the Pig & Sty pub for a nice meal (10 min walk along very quiet country lane)
Disliked: Nothing
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Excellent value and wonderful location Very friendly
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Liked: Showers excellent Quiet location Hire of fire pit and marshmallows nice touch
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Everything we needed Very helpful Clean toilets and showers Toys to play with on…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Everything we needed Very helpful Clean toilets and showers Toys to play with on site Lovely areas to walk Good for dogs
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Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs 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
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 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
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location 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 Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campsiteAccessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Wildside Camping and Glamping
Old Chequertree Farm
Chequertree Lane
Bethersden
Kent
England
TN26 3JR
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.11191°N
0.74244°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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St Mary'S Bay (Kent) | 12.5 mi | Sea | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
Camber | 12.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Dymchurch | 12.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Littlestone | 13.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Winchelsea | 14.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Kent & East Sussex Railway 3.8 mi
Ashford Designer Outlet 6.7 mi
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 7 mi
Great Dixter House and Gardens 10.2 mi
Leeds Castle 10.7 mi
National Trust
Smallhythe Place 5.4 mi
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 7.3 mi
Lamb House 11.2 mi
Bodiam Castle 11.5 mi
Stoneacre 12 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Tenterden - Stiles and Steam Trains 3.9 mi
GODINTON PARK 5.2 mi
GREAT MAYTHAM 6.6 mi
SISSINGHURST CASTLE 7 mi
CHILSTON PARK 7.5 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.
Nearest campgrounds
See allUnfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
Want to know more about camping in Kent?
- Does Wildside Camping and Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Wildside Camping and Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Wildside Camping and Glamping? Local attractions and activities include: - Golf: 15 minutes’ drive - The Big Cat Sanctuary: 15 minutes - Tenterden (pretty town): 15 minutes - Designer Outlet Ashford: 20 minutes - National Trust … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Wildside Camping and Glamping?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 2 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Wildside Camping and Glamping? From $25.43 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.