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Camping and touring Arrive: noon – 5:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

Running Waters Holiday Park

8.6 18 reviews

Pitches on site (added by manager 27 Sep 2022)

Peaceful and basic adults-only site in a secluded and natural setting
Five minutes’ drive to Kent’s coast and 10-minute walk to New Romney
A 10-minute drive to Dungeness National Nature Reserve

If the thought of a peaceful hol with excellent access to town amenities is trickling through your mind, make your idea a reality with a stint amid the trees and grassland fields of Running Waters Holiday Park. This secluded adults-only site may feel like it’s deep in the countryside, but it’s just a 10-minute walk from New Romney’s pubs, bars and restaurants, and is a smart choice if being close to the coast is key; some of Kent’s finest stretches of seaside, including the gorgeous Greatstone beach, are within five minutes’ drive. After indulging in days by the English Channel, meander along one of the multiple footpaths leading from the site or dawdle down the Dungeness National Nature Reserve’s trail (10 minutes), a wildfowl-filled conservation area set on a shingle spit. Relaxing is of course on the agenda while touring outside the park, but the grounds are also a pretty place for a rest in spacious greenery. The site’s a simple sort of spot yet has the amenities you need for a happy holiday, including separate ladies and gents' toilets, a shower block, washing-up facilities with cold water and a chemical disposal unit. Barbecues are allowed (when raised off the ground), so grub can be grilled for dinner when you’re not eating out in New Romney. Open fires aren't permitted, however, for the safety of all on site.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

No 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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise

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

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Running Waters Holiday Park

Lydd Road

New Romney

Kent

England

TN29 9SE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.98692°N
0.9294°W

Nearest transport

Coach

13.2 km Holiday Extras

13.9 km Swan Lane

Rail

9.5 km Appledore (Kent) Rail Station

10.5 km Ham Street Rail Station

14.2 km Westenhanger Rail Station

Ferry

18 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal

30.7 km Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal

31.9 km Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal

Airport

3.6 km 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

When you’re not at the beach, check out some of the famed English Heritage landmarks within driving distance of the park, including The Great Tower and Leeds Castle (40 minutes). Canterbury Cathedral (50 minutes) – a World Heritage Site and one of England’s most renowned Christian buildings – is another must-see spot for those into their history. An activity not to miss is a ride on the Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway (five minutes), the world’s smallest public railway. Soak up the scenery while chugging along, then take off to the Port Lympne Reserve’s 600 acres of countryside (30 minutes) for an animal-spotting trip. Highlights might include gazing at Kent’s only giraffe, a group of spectacled bears and a selection of big cats. If you feel like venturing further away, access to France via the Channel Tunnel and car ferry ports in Folkestone is within half an hour, while the high-speed train link leading to London is also 30 minutes from the park.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Littlestone	2.9 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
St Mary'S Bay (Kent)	4.5 km	Sea	Good	N/A	Good	Good
Dymchurch	6.3 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Camber	11.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Hythe	13.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Camber Sands 11.2 km

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park 11.3 km

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 13.7 km

Ashford Designer Outlet 19 km

Kent & East Sussex Railway 19.4 km

National Trust

Lamb House 14.4 km

Smallhythe Place 17.2 km

Bodiam Castle 27.1 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 28.3 km

The White Cliffs of Dover 32.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Lydd - Lydd-on-Sea - Greatstone - New Romney - Lydd 4.3 km

The Romney Sound Mirrors Trail 5 km

DUNGENESS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 29/05/2004) 6.4 km

Power and Pebbles at Dungeness 8.5 km

PORT LYMPNE 11 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.

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

please update showers toilets and washing up facilities

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	2

Jo E. Sept 2023

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Location Quiet and easy going.

Disliked: Showers and toilets need updating. Would have been very poor had the site been busy. Only 1 shower. No washing up facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ten minutes walk to New Romney Owners are lovely…

Overall	2/10
Location	4
Value for money	2
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Dawn S. Aug 2023

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Ten minutes walk to New Romney Owners are lovely

Disliked: The facilities are very poor considering the cost per night. There is one shower which has seen better days and 2 loo's per sex, again poor standard. No hot water to wash up. Elsan point open and unhygienic. This could be a great site if money was spent on the facilities. On a busy road and even being deaf the traffic was loud.

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From the manager: Dear Dawn We are so sorry to hear you had such a bad time. The Chemical toilet has a wooden cover that just needed to be closed after use. The showers are new power showers. And on our outline to the site we state that we have a basic toilet unit. We are by a main road as stated again on our site. But we are set back from it. Not right on it. If you had bought your concerns up with us. We would have tried to move you further away, looked at how we could help you. Or we would of refunded your money so you could find else where that was more suitable for you. I’m so sorry you felt you couldn’t come to us during your 4 night stay and raise your concerns. We never want anyone to be that unhappy. I hope you keep well Kind regards Rachel and Lee

Very relaxing and enjoyable.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

steve l. Jul 2023

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Everything was great,welcoming hosts,well kept site with good services. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be returning in a few weeks. Highly recommended :-)

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your reviews. It was lovely to meet you both! We hope you’ll come back and visit soon Rachel and Lee x

lovely quiet site with clean facilities and very friendly owners.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Yvonne L. Jul 2023

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: The warm welcome we received from Lee. The peace and quiet on the site. They give every pitch plenty of space. We booked an extra night because we liked it so much. Rachel and Lee are a very accommodating couple and nothing is too much trouble. The toilet and shower facilities are quite basic but we knew that when we booked. They are kept very clean. It's only a 10 minute walk to New Romney High Street with a couple of good pubs, coffee shops, supermarkets, and a hardware shop that sells some camping equipment. There is also a petrol station. Our pitch overlooked a field and we watched a barn owl hunting at dusk.

Disliked: nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. So glad you had a lovely time. Lovely to meet you. Rachel and Lee

Lovely quiet site

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	2

Kevin M. Jun 2023

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Lovely and quiet site. Rachel the owner was lovely and friendly and provided a fantastic greeting on arrival. Always on hand if you needed assistance. Worked very hard to ensure I enjoyed the stay.

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Dear Kevin Thank you for your review. So glad you enjoyed your time with us. It was so lovely meeting you. Hope to see you again Kindest regards Rachel and Lee xx

Nice location, lovely quiet site with plenty to do in the surrounding…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Paul J. Jun 2023

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Nice location, lovely quiet site with plenty to do in the surrounding area, nice friendly welcome on arrival .

Disliked: Nothing at all would highly recommend

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From the manager: Thank you so much. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Look forward to seeing you again. Rachel and Lee

Excellent

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Ron O. Sept 2022

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Level pitches, close to high street, very peaceful. Very welcoming

Disliked: n/a

Recommend to friends Visit again

Helpful and friendly. Facilities clean and well stocked with toiletrie

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sept 2022

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Location. A short walk to New Romney.

Disliked: Nothing really

Recommend to friends Visit again

Gem of a spot

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sept 2022

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet, secure site. Friendly welcome

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

John V. Aug 2022

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Really warm and friendly welcome. Adequate facilities. Secure remote location yet close to town. Loved the Tasmanian Eucalyptus trees!

Disliked: It would have been helpful if waste bins were marked for recycling. Irritating to find no Wi-Fi.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Running Waters Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Running Waters Holiday Park dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Running Waters Holiday Park? When you’re not at the beach, check out some of the famed English Heritage landmarks within driving distance of the park, including The Great Tower and Leeds Castle (40 minutes). Canterbury Cathedral … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Running Waters Holiday Park?

Camping and touring

Arrive: noon – 5:30 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more