The Hop Farm
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- Spacious park spread across 500 acres of Kent countryside
- Five minutes' drive from Paddock Wood station and trains to London
- Access to the River Medway for canoeing and fishing
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Reception is unmanned after 5:30 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.
- Groups where half or more members are aged between 17-25 are not accepted via Pitchup.com. Throughout the year large events take place and the site is open to the public. The nearby visitor attraction/children rides are closed for refurbishment.
Languages spoken
English
This site is a member of The Family Parks Group group.
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum 
9.1/10
609 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £23 (£23)
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Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
6 people maximum 7.5/10
198 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 9m depth (72m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum 8/10
287 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £31.50 (£31.50)
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Reviews
86% would recommend this site to a friend
85% would stay here again
What customers say
Huge campsite with loads of fields, great for groups/families. Riverside spots are popular for water sports and walks. Staff are often friendly. Facilities generally clean but basic, some mention mess when busy. Road and camper noise are noted.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Lovely open spaces and plenty of room to park away from neighbours!
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked There are a number of very large open area grass fields to choose from, therefore there is plenty of space to pitch up.
Disliked There is only one toilet block area, the facilities are little tired and in need of some maintenance, some toilet doors don't have any locks on them and there was a missing sink tap.
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us over the busiest weekend of the year and for taking the time to leave a review.
Unfortunately we did have some breakages in the toilet/shower blocks, maintenance tried to fix as soon as possible during working hours.
We look forward to your next visit.
Ok but inconsiderate people, pitches small for a larger family
Electric grass pitch
Liked Toilets were clean, showers were ok floors slightly dirty but just wear crocs
Disliked Electric pitch was pretty small and very close to the people staying in the pitch next door,group's of people shouting and singing untill 1am, very busy site not much space on a pitch for a family of 6
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From the manager: I am sorry you did not enjoy your 1 night stay, I did upgrade you to a larger pitch due to the size of your family.
Perhaps you will visit again outside an extremely busy Bank Holiday to enjoy the country and river walks and bring some indoor and outdoor games for you and the family to enjoy together.
The facilities were very clean and…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The facilities were very clean and tidy. Space was really good. Staff were friendly and there was a river to swim in, kayaking and a nice woodland walk
Disliked False advertising. There was no farm open, no play park
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay here and for taking the time to leave a review.
When you book on Pitch-up it says that The nearby visitor attraction/children rides are closed and the Hop Farm official website no longer mentions the family park and farm and there are no longer any photos of it on their page, however some non-official sites still have photos up taken from people who have previously been to the family park which the Hop Farm are unable to take down.
We look forward to welcoming you again.
Would not return
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Location and the walk along the river
Disliked Even though rules restricting large groups Very Large groups were allowed so very noisy site even into the early hours of the morning.
Very large site nowhere near enough facilities, they were very dirty with locks missing on some cubicles. Booked a 3 night stay left after 2.
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From the manager: I am sorry you did not enjoy your stay, the majority of guests who stayed commented on how much they enjoyed themselves a few even booked to stay longer.
As it was August Bank Holiday we did have up to 3 pitches of family/friends together, we asked them to turn off music and to be respectful when we did our 10pm site checks, unfortunately as the electric pitches are so close together general talking and laughter can be heard. There was a loud music event taking place in East Peckham on the Saturday until 130am which must have been unlicenced and could be heard on a few fields including the one you were on, however this was beyond our control.
We do provide toilets and showers within the stipulations set out by the campsite regulations, we had them cleaned continuously from 7am until 7pm on the Saturday and Sunday, with a notice in reception and verbally telling people when they checked in that between 7pm and 7am there would be no cleaning and to clean up after themselves. A couple of locks were broken and either repaired or replaced as soon as we were made aware of.
Overall brilliant experience enjoyed camping at hop farm with
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Very beautiful views around the site, very clean toilets, fishing shop was 1 minute away from the farm. Beo toilets were at every field which was very handy as you didn't need to travel to the main toilets if camping far away,
Disliked The roads were very bumpy due to uneven ground so needed to be extra careful
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us especially over the busiest weekend of the year and for taking the time to leave a review .
The bumpy roads do help to keep to the 5MPH limit on site, sadly not everyone adheres to this policy.
We look forward to your next visit.
Great camp site and don't be put off by bad reviews
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Saw a lot of negative reviews before we went but really enjoyed our stay.
Quality site. Huge place. Never had to wait for toilets or showers. And they were at maximum capacity.
Obviously the site can't control visitors and their behaviours, but they managed everything well and no problems or issues. Pleasantly surprised and a good location to explore.
Disliked Nothing really.
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us especially over the busiest weekend of the year and for leaving a lovely review.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Amazing bank holiday weekend
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Just wrapped up another fantastic long weekend camping, and it did not disappoint! The weather was perfect — cool nights, warm days, and clear skies for stargazing.
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From the manager: Thank you for your loyalty in choosing to stay with us especially over the busy August Bank Holiday.
We look forward to welcoming you again.
Lovely camp site, clean facilities & friendly staff.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked This was a lovely spacious campsite, we were a little nervous about what to expect due to some very negative reviews, but we found the facilities to be very clean, showers and toilets cleaned several times a day.
We were given a warm welcome at reception, told to drive through the fields to decide where we would like to camp, and given a number to call if there was too much noise after about 11pm (which we didn’t need to use).
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this camp site, unfortunately I think wherever you stay, hotel or campsite you might be unlucky and encounter inconsiderate people who really don’t care about the mess they leave behind or if their noise disturbs others, it’s not very fair to blame the campsite.
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us especially over the August Bank Holiday and for leaving a lovely review.
We look forward to your next visit, hopefully you will be able to stay outside the August Bank Holiday as the campsite is so lovely when less crowded.
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Friendly staff clean facilities / lot of open spaces to choose from 👍
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Ideal place to take the children and family during the school holidays really enjoyed our stay shops and towns not to far from site would highly recommend will be back for sure 10/10
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us especially over the busiest time of the year.
We look forward to your next visit.
clean toilets and showers, hot water for washing up
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked we could choose a level place by the river which was perfect for paddle boarding. very pretty setting with lots of space.
the children loved the rope swings by the river
staff friendly and helpful
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to leave a review.
We look forward to your next visit.
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 On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Very large (over 200 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Level site, no steep slopes Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
The Hop Farm
Maidstone Road
Paddock Wood
Tonbridge
Kent
England
TN12 6PY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.19984°N
0.39331°E
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheerness | 37.2 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Minster Leas | 38.6 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Winchelsea | 39.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| St Leonards | 40.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bexhill | 40.8 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Ightham Mote 10.8 km
Scotney Castle 11.9 km
Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 14.8 km
Penshurst Place and Gardens 14.9 km
Knole 15 km
National Trust
Sprivers Garden 7.9 km
Old Soar Manor 8.4 km
Ightham Mote 10.9 km
Scotney Castle 12 km
Stoneacre 14 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Paddock Wood - River Medway - Whetsted - Paddock Wood 2.2 km
Hartlake Bridge - Hadlow - Golden Green - Hartlake Bridge 4.4 km
Janet's Walk: Matfield - Paddock Wood - Matfield 5.7 km
MEREWORTH CASTLE 5.9 km
OXEN HOATH 6.2 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 The Hop Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Hop Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Hop Farm? Once the kids let you off site, Kent (aka The Garden of England) has beaches, historic towns, forests and more castles, stately homes (and gardens) open to the public than anywhere else … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Hop Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Hop Farm? From R544,87 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.