Knowler Farm

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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Pitching field
Pitches field
Far side of the site
Newly mowed pitches
Eco shower block
Eco shower block entrance
Eco shower blocks exterior
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Pitching field
Pitches field
Far side of the site

  • Peaceful and scenic surroundings close to woodlands and beaches
  • Great village shop, pub and takeaway food within five minutes' walk
  • 20 minutes from Canterbury and the beach at Hythe
Come to Kent for scenic and peaceful surrounds for strolling and family days… and might you like a woodland walk or a beach day too? Have the lot at small and serene Knowler Farm, along with a setting right in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty but a nifty 20-minute drive from Canterbury. This is a firmly rural spot, in an area popular with walkers and cyclists, and within easy reach of Kent highlights like Howletts Wild Animal Park and Leeds Castle. The beach at Hythe is 20 minutes' drive away on the south coast and Whitstable is within 40 minutes on the north. (And if you're escaping from London for the weekend, you can zip down here in under two hours: hail the train from St Pancras and get a bus to the farm from outside the Rose and Crown in Canterbury.) The site is on the edge of the quiet village of Stelling Minnis, where there's a great village shop, a post office and a pub. Several good takeaways are within walking distance, and the neighbouring villages have various pubs and eateries, including a pub within walking distance which serves food on some evenings. Davison's Mill, 10 minutes' walk away, dishes up cream teas on summer Sundays and bank holidays (highly recommended), and the site itself has a small café serving up drinks and cakes.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 55
Tent pitches 55
Motorhome pitches 55
Open now
Opens 18 April
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.

Languages spoken

English

British Sign Language (BSL)

Open from Fri, 18 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 285 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Knowler Farm gets a thumbs up for space, peace, and super friendly, helpful owners. Toilets and showers are clean but basic. Cafe and nearby shops/pubs are a bonus. Most love the chilled vibe and value, though a few found minor signage or upkeep hiccups. Recommended.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Schöner Stellplatz, Sanitäranlagen verbesserungswürdig

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Es war ruhig, man konnte unkompliziert einen Platz finden, Mitten in der Natur

Disliked Die Sanitäranlagen waren bisschen heruntergekommen und könnten sauberer sein

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food at the cafe…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked food at the cafe

Disliked Showers were disgusting
Children on an adult only site
Too expensive

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place with plenty of space.…

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Aaron T.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely place with plenty of space. Was peaceful and perfect for groups that just want to camp and relax

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Belinda p.

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Liked Location
Friends

Disliked Loos and showers need TLC

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Simple quiet easy to find campsite.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Simple quiet easy to find campsite. Grass flat field with basic amenities.
Open fires are allowed, park anywhere in the field.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Anonymous

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Liked Peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful, quiet and perfectly peaceful

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Kerry O.

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Liked I stayed here a few years ago and it really is the most gorgeous place and so many wonderful things happening across the site. It was Beautiful and quiet and was perfect for my getaway into nature. loved the coffee shop for a beautiful cuppa in the morning too and the family that own it are super friendly and inviting.

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Friendly, spacious, peaceful

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Anonymous

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Liked A friendly welcome, lots of space and peaceful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Long grass and dirty facilities. Would not recommend or go again

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Anonymous

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Liked Quiet. Convenient for Eurotunnel

Disliked Facilities awful. Dirty and no hot water. Couldn't face the shower . Didn't warrant paying £23.

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It was absolutely fantastic, pure…

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Anonymous

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Liked It was absolutely fantastic, pure bliss in the wild camping field

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Knowler Farm

Stelling Minnis

Canterbury

Kent

England

CT4 6AD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.17888°N
1.06315°E

Route directions

As you turn into the track from the road there is a gate on the right into a grassy meadow with a Knowler Farm Campsite sign on it. If you have booked a pitch on the the Buttercup field this is your entrance; let yourself into the field and you'll be directed you to your pitch.

Nearest transport

Coach
9.3 km Swan Lane
9.4 km Swan Lane
9.6 km New Dover Road Park and Ride Terminal
Rail
9.3 km Chartham Rail Station
9.4 km Wye Rail Station
9.5 km Westenhanger Rail Station
Ferry
9.9 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
18.9 km Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
19.4 km Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
26.6 km Lydd London Ashford Airport
27.8 km Kent International 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

Nature spotters will find species aplenty around the 124-acre common and the countryside surroundings of local village Stelling Minnis, an ancient pastureland still used for grazing in more modern times. Several ponds on the minnis are home to toads and newts; around the grassland and woodland, look out for voles and badgers, weasels and shrews, woodpeckers, nightingales and barn and long-eared owls. Culture seekers can see shows at the Gulbenkien or Marlowe theatres, both just outside Canterbury, or head into the city to roam around its ancient sites including Canterbury Cathedral. If you're up for hearing the story of how Chaucer developed and wrote his famed tales, the Canterbury Tales tour runs throughout the year daily from St Margaret's Street. For history of a different era, Hawthorne Trench, Elham (10 minutes' drive) is a reconstruction of the Great War trenches of the Somme region that's worth a visit on open days. Those off to the nearest beach at Hythe should hop on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway to chuff along almost 14 miles to Dungeness, via the Kent coastal spots of Dymchurch, St. Mary's Bay, New Romney and Romney Sands.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sandgate 12.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hythe 12.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Folkestone 14 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dymchurch 17.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Mary'S Bay (Kent) 19.5 km Sea GoodN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Canterbury Tales 11.1 km

St Augustine's Abbey 11.1 km

Canterbury Heritage Museum 11.2 km

Canterbury Roman Museum 11.2 km

Canterbury Cathedral 11.2 km

National Trust

The White Cliffs of Dover 19.9 km

South Foreland Lighthouse 21.9 km

Smallhythe Place 29.9 km

Lamb House 34.4 km

Stoneacre 34.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

BROOME PARK 7.8 km

OLANTIGH TOWERS 8 km

Wye - Crundale - Eggarton Manor - Crundale Downs 8.8 km

GODMERSHAM PARK 9.5 km

CHILHAM CASTLE 9.8 km

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 Knowler Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Knowler Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Knowler Farm? Nature spotters will find species aplenty around the 124-acre common and the countryside surroundings of local village Stelling Minnis, an ancient pastureland still used for grazing in more modern times. Several ponds … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Knowler Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Knowler Farm? From R548,69 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.