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
599 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
195 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
285 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.
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Easy check in, spacious pitch, clean…
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Easy check in, spacious pitch, clean toilets and showers, recycle bin.
10 minute walk to river Medway, 20 minute walk to river cafe and Coop.
Bus stop at entrance , no 6 to either Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells.
Brewers Fayre at entrance.
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Very clean facilities
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Our family absolutely fell in love with this campsite! ❤️ It’s very clean, beautifully kept, and has so much space to relax and enjoy. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made our stay even more special. Thank you for the amazing time – we can’t wait to come back soon! 🌿⛺️✨
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Nice…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Nice
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us.
We look forward to your next visit.
Disgraceful
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Nothing there to like!
You should take the kids playground photos off your website, because there’s no playground within miles!!! Unless you want to sit in a dirty pub down the road!
Disliked Everything, we were supposed to stay 2 nights and we lasted 1.
My daughter said it was the wotst and most boring place she’d ever been!
Maybe upgrade your was facility’s to.
But you are definitely lying to the public with your photos.
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From the manager: I am sorry you did not enjoy your stay booked for 2 adults.
When booking on Pitchup it states "The nearby visitor attraction/children rides are closed.." and on the official Hop Farm website there is no longer any mention of the farm or play park and no photos.
Many couples and families come here for the country and river walks and to enjoy precious time together bringing indoor and outdoor games, we also have books and games to borrow in the office for those guests who forget to bring them.
Thank you!
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Very kind staff lady that when we had a small issue was extremely helpful and even gave us a bottle of wine as a gesture and drove down to see us to make sure everything was ok. Stayed there a few times now and will be going back again!
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and being so understanding regarding the issue you had on arrival, many guests would not have had the same outlook as yourselves.
We look forward to welcoming you again.
Probably won’t return, not for me.
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Fabulous, huge site. The problem we experienced with a broken tap was quickly dealt with.
Disliked Not enough showers and toilets for the amount of people staying there at that time. Also because of the frequency of use they should be cleaned 3 times a day in my opinion.
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We went with 3 others families and will definitely be going back there
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Loved everything about this place, it was relaxed, toilets/ showers nice and clean. There is so much land to choose from we were so far away from any other campers it was only us making any noise. Felt private, secluded, tranquil, yet rustic living in the wild next to a river perfect for paddleboarding and man made swings that the kids entertained themselves on for hours. The owners/organisers were friendly and helpful.
Will definitely be going back there!
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We were camping / non electric…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked We were camping / non electric and had so much space and a huge choice of pitches. Great location. We walked along the river, played on rope swings and then into the village, we also visited local Tunbridge Wells and Scotney castle. Toilets and showers generally plentiful and well maintained.
Disliked The shower cubicles were a little smaller than we were used to at campsites which didn't leave much room to keep clothes dry or get changed in privacy. One of the toilet / shower blocks was closed for most of our stay.
We were hoping that the shop might sell balls to play with, and wood for our fire pit. All in all though, we really enjoyed this campsite. And would return.
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Lovely spacious site.
Electric grass pitch
Liked The staff were so friendly and helpful. The facilities are modern and looked after.
There is so much space if you are non-electric. You can nearly have an entire field to yourself.
We stayed in the electric field which was much more busy but it was clean, tidy and also peaceful.
Disliked I went into the bathrooms around 12pm and some lovely lady/ladies had left 💩 on the floor and then on the seat in another cubicle. This was still there at 10pm. I’m unsure of how frequently they clean the shower blocks and maybe this was a one off. But on this occasion they were not cleaned after the morning clean.
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to leave a review.
I am sorry if the facilities were not up to standard this time, during the week they have 2 daily cleans and 3 on a weekend or perhaps the culprit decided to leave the mess on more than one occasion.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Lovely campsite, nice big pitches and…
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Lovely campsite, nice big pitches and great having the water on each pitch. The only thing we would comment on is the showers . Lovely and warm and although there was a hook on the back of the door there was no dry area so had to hang towels over the door and clothes got wet .
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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to leave a review.
The design of campsite showers should be improved, we have a hook on the inside and outside of the door only. In the newer block there is a shower curtain to try and reduce water reaching clothes and towels and in the older block there is a small area with a bench and hooks above.
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
Local events
- All Points East (Friday, 22 August 2025 – Friday, 22 August 2025)
London, England 47.8 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 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 R547,91 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.