Coxhill Camping

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Sunset at the campsite
Electric gravel pitch
Campfires at coxhill
Generous pitches

  • Scenic and spacious site with private woodland to explore
  • A 15-minute drive to Canterbury Cathedral and Dover
  • Dogs, campfires and barbecues welcome; walks straight from the site
Get set for time well spent in Kent – scenic seven-acre site Coxhill Camping is an excellent pick for folk looking to relax and/or explore. The grass pitches at this working arable farm are surrounded by mature trees, and there’s a rather fine 10 acres of private woodland attached to the site – with direct access making it easy for guests to explore. It’s a friendly place: families, couples, solo travellers and dogs are all welcome, and it’s a pick-your-own-pitch setup so you can choose the spot you most like the look of. Whichever one you choose, there’s plenty of space to spread out and to play games if you like. This is a particularly good spot for walkers, as there are paths running straight from the site and the local village of Shepherdswell is on the North Downs Way (also making this a good stopover option for those taking on the whole trail…). Other days out nearby might take you to Canterbury (including Canterbury Cathedral), to the White Cliffs of Dover or to the beach – all are within a 15-minute drive. And that proximity to Dover also means that this is a handy spot for those needing an overnight stay before/after a ferry journey; the port is a 20-minute drive from the site. As for facilities, there are firepits to hire (with logs and kindling for sale) and you’ll have access to well-maintained flushing toilets, showers, a cold-water washing-up area, drinking water taps and grey waste/chemical disposal points. Shepherdswell, under a mile away, has a pub, shop and playground as well as a train station for mainline services (to Dover, Canterbury and London) and heritage rides on the East Kent Railway (the station also has a café).

Campground type

RV sites 65
Camper sites 65
Tent sites 65
Open now
Opens April 4
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Optional electric pitches: electricity is metered on site at £0.32 per kWh and must be paid onsite via a website using PayPal, Mastercard or Visa. Minimum topup is £3.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 4 to

Campsite types & availability

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99% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Coxhill Camping offers a peaceful, spacious stay with spotless facilities. Guests love the friendly staff, convenient Dover location, and quiet ambiance. Pitches are roomy. Some note potential road noise & a wish for more amenities at peak times.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great one night stay

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Emma B.

The Menage power optional gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Very quite country side feel . Just stopped one night was long enough really as not alot to do but only 10 minutes to Dover . Perfect clean and content

Disliked Not really a lot near by nothing to do with the campsite.

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La proximité du shuttle La grande place Les sanitaires très propres La…

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Anonymous

Top Field primitive grass campsite

Liked La proximité du shuttle
La grande place
Les sanitaires très propres
La gentillesse des propriétaires

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Well worth a visit and nearby Dover was a pleasant surprise …

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Diane W.

Top Field primitive grass campsite

Liked Pretty much in the middle of nowhere
Fantastic walks
Great for kids
Good old fashioned fun!
Facilities all super clean
Run by lovely couple

Disliked None

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Simple but excellent

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Anonymous

Top Field primitive grass campsite

Liked European visitors
Well-behaved & tidy campers
Quiet time was respected
Clean toilets
Lovely friendly professional welcome
No English flags

Disliked It would be helpful to have better access to sinks for teeth brushing/washing, instead of them all being inside toilet cubicles.
Personally I don’t like having to breathe in woodsmoke from fire pits all evening.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Schöner Platz, schöne Anlagen, unkompliziert

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Anonymous

The Menage power optional gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Liebevoll gestaltet, unkompliziert, freundliche Ansprache

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great locality, excellent facilities and lovely staff

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Anonymous

Top Field primitive grass campsite

Liked A perfect site - in easy reach of Dover, Canterbury, the Eurotunnel terminal - it was possibly the best site I've stayed on for a long time! Great facilities too, you can hire firepits for a small fee as well and dogs are welcome
Thank you both for your hospitality, I will definitely be back in the future x

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Overall great experience, for the second time. Great access to Dover and…

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Anonymous

Top Field primitive grass campsite

Liked Overall great experience, for the second time. Great access to Dover and Folkstone for ferries or train and visits to nearby castles like Dover and Walmer. Staff is excellent, facilities spotless and overall easygoing atmosphere.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Simple site with good facilities. Convenient for leShuttle

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Helen A.

Top Field primitive grass campsite

Liked Clean, modern facilities
Friendly welcome
Simplicity - huge field, good essential facilities, lots of fresh air
Good for stopover on the way to leShuttle.

Disliked Only cold water for washing up

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the facilities and friendly organisers. they couldnt have done more to help…

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hayley m.

Top Field primitive grass campsite

Liked the facilities and friendly organisers. they couldnt have done more to help us which was so lovely. everything was spotless clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect back to basics campsite, a great price too.

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Agnello G.

Top Field primitive grass campsite

Liked Top marks for coxhill camping. Nestled away on a farm in Kent this campsite is perfect for those seeking peace and quiet. A stones throw away from the A2, for those towing a caravan you don't have to worry about getting caught on rural single track roads, access is very very easy. A very relaxed campsite, those on the main field can pretty much pick where to pitchup, I highly recommend pitching up right in the centre of the field facing the west, there's a gap between the trees adjacent to the shower blocks where you will be treated to the longest views of the sunset. Although I was self contained I did have a look at the shower, toilet and washing up facilities and all appeared to be impeccable. The onsite warden Haydn is an absolute superstar, he'll give you a warm welcome on your arrival and is never far away should you need advice, recommendations or assistance. Will definitely be returning.

Disliked Nothing

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Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Location

Coxhill Camping

Cox Hill

Shepherdswell

Kent

England

CT15 7ND

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.18036°N
1.21988°E

Route directions

Take the Shepherdswell turning off the A2, straight onto Coxhill. The campsite is approximately half a mile down this road on the right-hand side. Look out for signposts.

Nearest transport

Bus
3.6 mi Old Park Barracks
5.4 mi Pencester Road
7.2 mi Bus Station
Rail
0.7 mi Shepherds Well Rail Station
2.4 mi Snowdown Rail Station
3.1 mi Kearsney Rail Station
Ferry
6 mi Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
6 mi Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
7.3 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
Airport
12.9 mi Kent International Airport
20 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport

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

Getting out into Kentish countryside is easy, beginning with a historical sort of trip from Shepherdswell station 10 minutes' walk away. This is a stop on the East Kent Railway, a heritage railway that will shuttle you through the Golgotha Tunnel and Kent countryside. Of course, it’s likely you’ll want to see Dover Castle and the White Cliffs (15 minutes' drive). Margate (35 minutes) is another popular pit stop, with vintage rides at Dreamland as well as the buzzy beachfront. St Margarets Bay (15 minutes) is quieter, but just as splendid. Those of you familiar with the Canterbury Tales – or, in fact, anyone wanting to do a bit of sightseeing – should head to Canterbury (15 minutes) too. Other cool spots? Driving diggers at Diggerland Kent (45 minutes) is high up there. Wingham Wildlife Park (20 minutes) too, especially if you’re an animal fan. Once a favourite haunt of smugglers, and now well suited to those who like the smaller seaside town vibes, is Deal (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Folkestone 6.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
St Margaret`S Bay 7.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Deal Castle 8.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandgate 8.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandwich Bay 9.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Roman Painted House 5.5 mi

Dover Castle 5.6 mi

White Cliffs of Dover 6.1 mi

Howletts Wild Animal Park 6.8 mi

South Foreland Lighthouse 7.2 mi

National Trust

The White Cliffs of Dover 6.2 mi

South Foreland Lighthouse 7.1 mi

Smallhythe Place 24.7 mi

Lamb House 26.5 mi

Stoneacre 28.3 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

BROOME PARK 2.2 mi

WALDERSHARE PARK 2.3 mi

Kearsney Court 3.1 mi

GOODNESTONE PARK 4.4 mi

NORTHBOURNE COURT 6.2 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

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Coxhill Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Coxhill Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Coxhill Camping? Getting out into Kentish countryside is easy, beginning with a historical sort of trip from Shepherdswell station 10 minutes' walk away. This is a stop on the East Kent Railway, a heritage … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Coxhill Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    If arriving after 10pm, please pitch up in the late arrival area to the left before you reach the main camping field.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Coxhill Camping? From $39.93 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.