11 nearly wild Tent Camping in Appledore, England
11 bookable campgrounds with tent sites within 15 miles of Appledore
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
The Otter Channel
Rye, East Sussex, England- Secluded Rother Valley site in the High Weald countryside
- A 10-minute drive from Rye and half an hour from Hastings
- Half a mile from the banks of the Rother for walks and canoeing
Hedgeberry Farm
Tenterden, Kent, England- No-frills pop-up campsite five minutes’ drive from Tenterden in Kent
- Sissinghurst Castle Garden 20 minutes’ drive and Rye 25 minutes
- Grass pitches on a smallholding; pubs and shop five minutes’ drive
Brickhouse Farm
Ashford, Kent, England- Grass pitches at a 21-acre farm site in the Weald of Kent
- A 10-minute drive from Headcorn Aerodrome and Sissinghurst Castle
- Quiet site with ponds on site; two miles from High Halden and A28
Westover Smarden
Ashford, Kent, England- Peaceful adults-only getaway on an eight-acre Kent farmstead
- Half an hour's drive from Hythe and Rye
- Family-run site just over a quarter of a mile from a pub
Oak Valley Camping
Rye, East Sussex, England- Large, family-friendly site surrounded by meadows in East Sussex
- A 15-minute drive from Hastings and Rye
- Firepit hire, picnic area and barbecue on site
The Original Hut Company
Bodiam, East Sussex, England- Off-grid site with green credentials and views of Bodiam Castle
- In 1066 Country and a half an hour’s drive from Hastings
- Communal cooking area, bar, café, shop, events and on-site activities
Frittenden Orchard
Frittenden, Kent, England- Orchard pitches on a fruit farm and plant nursery in Kent countryside
- A 10-minute drive to Sissinghurst Castle Garden and 25 to Leeds Castle
- Fresh eggs on site; five minutes’ drive to a pub
Eyelid Farm
Bodiam, East Sussex, England- Pop-up meadow camping on an East Sussex working farm with rural views
- A five-minute drive to Bodiam Castle; 35 minutes to Camber Sands beach
- Country walks from site; foodie pub and farm shop a 10-minute drive
Pop-Up Woods and Meadows Campsite
Hastings, East Sussex, England- Off-grid pitches set in 20 acres of East Sussex woodland and meadows
- Hastings, Battle Abbey and Pett Level Beach all 15 minutes’ drive
- Dog-friendly site with firepits, hammocks and rope swings provided
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Glassenbury Camping
Cranbrook, Kent, England- Eco-friendly Kent farm site five minutes' drive from Cranbrook
- Scotney Castle, Bedgebury Pinetum and Bewl Water within 20 mins' drive
- In the High Weald National Landscape, next to Three Castles Walk trail
Welsummer Camping
Harrietsham, Kent, England- Small, peaceful family-run site among Kent woodlands and orchards
- Leeds Castle 10 minutes' drive; 40 minutes to Kent coast
- Eco-friendly site with bar area and picnic tables; campfires permitted
Wildside Camping and Glamping
Bethersden, Kent, England- Peaceful, rural family site 20 minutes' drive from Ashford
- A 15-minute drive to a rare breeds centre; Dymchurch beach 35 minutes
- In Bethersden, five minutes' walk from a pub; opposite a fishery
Far and Away
Ashford, Kent, England- Quiet, rural site 25 minutes’ drive from Ashford in Kent
- The Big Cat Sanctuary 10 minutes’ drive and Leeds Castle 15 minutes
- A wildlife haven with wildflowers and access to multiple footpaths
Wealdings
Maidstone, Kent, England- Eco-friendly wild camping with spectacular views of the Weald of Kent
- A 10-minute drive to Leeds Castle; 20 minutes to Sissinghurst Gardens
- Dogs welcome, kids’ activities and hot showers on site; pubs nearby
Glottenham
Robertsbridge, East Sussex, England- Nearly wild pop-up site in a hay field with a woodland and wetland
- Surrounded by country walks and a 10-minute drive from Battle Abbey
- Quiet and back to basics, with village pubs 20 minutes’ walk away
