Goldpark Leisure
View prices & book- Scenic location in the Elham valley, seven miles from Canterbury
- In the North Downs, a 12-mile drive from the Channel Tunnel
- Easy access to the M20 and the A2
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, 01 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
Voted 47% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Parking pour une nuit, parfait avant embarquement au Ferry…
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Non-electric grass pitch
Liked: Parking pour une nuit, parfait avant embarquement au Ferry
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Awful place do not stay
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Liked: Nothing at all
Disliked: Terrible site , overgrown grass muddy, we called the number as nobody in the office at all , the bins in the toilets were overflowing the smell was awful , the soap looked like it’s been there 10 years , people came and left straight away , had it not been so late and we had already paid £25 we would of left You should not sell this site , I should of read the reviews before I booked Do not stay here
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Basic camping.
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Liked: Handy for an overnight stay for Dover ferry . Reasonable fee.
Disliked: Campsite toilets need improving, floor needs attention. Untidy pitches..lots of Junk lying around. Traffic noise from nearby road.
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Careful of wet weather, very soggy pitches. Over priced.
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Liked: Small convenient for shuttle crossing, did not use facilities so cannot comment. Everyone was friendly.
Disliked: All grass pitches most were flooded, tried one got stuck (luckily another guest pulled us out). Over priced for facilities on offer. Quite close to a busy road.
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Excellent site
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Liked: Very peaceful with nature sounds and people in charge are easy going
Disliked: N/A
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Will come back next year as the owner were very optimistic
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Liked: The owners were nice
Disliked: Grass was too long! The hot water ran out, no one there to book in to. Site very run down having said that the owners are new so hopefully it will improve
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Great Value for Money…
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Liked: Great Value for Money
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Liked: Nothinh
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Cheap as chips
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Liked: Cheap as chips Not too shabby There’s some permanent residents that don’t like new comers but…duck them… Majority of residents are nice though
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Do not bother.
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Liked: Nothing to like
Disliked: Just about the unfriendliest and unwelcoming campsite I’ve ever been to. No staff, no way of contacting them. Drove out and stayed at a premier inn.
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Features
Dogs allowed
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
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
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
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
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
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitches
Tourer storage facilities
Location
Goldpark Leisure
Canterbury Road
Wigmore
Elham
Kent
England
CT4 6LP
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.18127°N
1.13556°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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Folkestone | 11.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Sandgate | 12.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Hythe | 13.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
St Margaret`S Bay | 17.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Deal Castle | 19.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Howletts Wild Animal Park 9.6 km
St Augustine's Abbey 11.2 km
Canterbury Cathedral 11.4 km
Canterbury Tales 11.5 km
Canterbury Roman Museum 11.5 km
National Trust
The White Cliffs of Dover 15.2 km
South Foreland Lighthouse 17 km
Smallhythe Place 34.4 km
Lamb House 38.2 km
Stoneacre 39.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
BROOME PARK 2.9 km
Cheriton Hill 8.8 km
WALDERSHARE PARK 9.5 km
GOODNESTONE PARK 9.6 km
Kearsney Court 9.9 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in Kent?
- Does Goldpark Leisure have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Goldpark Leisure dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Goldpark Leisure? The chalk downlands of the Elham valley are the suggested starting point for hikes around the area; if you're feeling energetic, make it your mission to do the whole 22.5-mile route of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Goldpark Leisure?
Camping and touring Arrive: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 12:30 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Goldpark Leisure? From R475.61 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.