Coxhill Camping

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Sunset at the campsite
Electric gravel pitch
Campfires at coxhill
Generous pitches

  • Scenic and spacious site with private woodland to explore
  • A 15-minute drive to Canterbury Cathedral and Dover
  • Dogs, campfires and barbecues welcome; walks straight from the site
Get set for time well spent in Kent – scenic seven-acre site Coxhill Camping is an excellent pick for folk looking to relax and/or explore. The grass pitches at this working arable farm are surrounded by mature trees, and there’s a rather fine 10 acres of private woodland attached to the site – with direct access making it easy for guests to explore. It’s a friendly place: families, couples, solo travellers and dogs are all welcome, and it’s a pick-your-own-pitch setup so you can choose the spot you most like the look of. Whichever one you choose, there’s plenty of space to spread out and to play games if you like. This is a particularly good spot for walkers, as there are paths running straight from the site and the local village of Shepherdswell is on the North Downs Way (also making this a good stopover option for those taking on the whole trail…). Other days out nearby might take you to Canterbury (including Canterbury Cathedral), to the White Cliffs of Dover or to the beach – all are within a 15-minute drive. And that proximity to Dover also means that this is a handy spot for those needing an overnight stay before/after a ferry journey; the port is a 20-minute drive from the site. As for facilities, there are firepits to hire (with logs and kindling for sale) and you’ll have access to well-maintained flushing toilets, showers, a cold-water washing-up area, drinking water taps and grey waste/chemical disposal points. Shepherdswell, under a mile away, has a pub, shop and playground as well as a train station for mainline services (to Dover, Canterbury and London) and heritage rides on the East Kent Railway (the station also has a café).

Site type

Motorhome pitches 65
Touring caravan pitches 65
Tent pitches 65
Open now
Opens 4 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Optional electric pitches: electricity is metered on site at £0.32 per kWh and must be paid onsite via a website using PayPal, Mastercard or Visa. Minimum topup is £3.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 04 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Other pitch types

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99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Coxhill Camping: Peaceful, spacious, and spotless facilities. Friendly staff, convenient Dover location, and quiet atmosphere are highlights. Pitches are large. Watch for road noise & more facilities needed peak times.

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From the moment I arrived Hayden made me very welcome, took me…

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Leslie D.

Top Field non-electric grass pitch

Liked From the moment I arrived Hayden made me very welcome, took me through all I needed to know for my stay.

Toilets 10*
showers 10*
other amenities 10*

will be back very soon!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Outstanding site in every aspect.

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Ian S.

The Menage electric optional gravel touring pitch

Liked Fantastic campsite. Extremely clean in terms of toilets, showers, washing-up area and the general site. Friendly staff who are available at all times of day (mobile numbers provided on signs around the site). Absolutely exemplary site and would stay here again without hesitation. Also an excellent location for exploring Kent, within 30 mins of Deal, Broadstairs and Folkestone. Quiet times between 10pm and 7am, which were adhered to. No huge group bookings allowed and no music allowed. Very quiet site. Suitable for kids.

Disliked Nothing

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Sehr freundlicher Empfang, alleine die Begrüßungsmail macht schon Spaß. Tolle Lage zur…

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Anonymous

Top Field non-electric grass pitch

Liked Sehr freundlicher Empfang, alleine die Begrüßungsmail macht schon Spaß. Tolle Lage zur An- und Abreise über Dover aber auch für die White Cliffs und das schöne Städtchen Canterbury. Außergewöhnlich saubere, geschmackvoll gestaltete und geräumige Duschen und Toiletten. Danke!

Disliked Bei schlechtem Wetter könnten die Sanitärräume sehr schnell auskühlen.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A perfect place to stay prior to getting on the ferry to France.

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Anonymous

The Menage electric optional gravel touring pitch

Liked Clean facilities and a good sized pitch

Disliked Could have done with opining a couple more toilets whilst the site wasn't full there were occasions when all 4 toilets were in use.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site with excellent facilities. Will definitely come again

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Emma M.

The Menage electric optional gravel touring pitch

Liked Everything. The spacious pitches and the immaculate showers and toilets. Very friendly staff and everything was so easy. I especially liked the quiet hours between 22.00 - 07.00. Nice to be able to have a peaceful nights sleep

Disliked Nothing

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Coxhill is in a beautiful location set in a lovely, large,field…

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Anonymous

Top Field non-electric grass pitch

Liked Coxhill is in a beautiful location set in a lovely, large,field surrounded by woods and tall hedges. There is plenty of space between pitches even on a busy Saturday. The wardens could not have been more helpful or freindly. The facilities are kept to a very high standard and very clean. This is to me is what a simple, summer touring site should look like.

Disliked Very little.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly owner en ward. The facility’s are very clean, basic but…

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janneke b.

The Menage electric optional gravel touring pitch

Liked Very friendly owner en ward. The facility’s are very clean, basic but neat en new.
Unfortantely there are no electric grass pitches (only one for a group). Luckely there was no group so we could stay there. Lovely walk to the village and around the site for the dog.

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Alles…

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Markus R.

Top Field non-electric grass pitch

Liked Alles

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Good site if catching a ferry or train as only 20mins drive…

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Paul P.

The Menage electric optional gravel touring pitch

Liked Good site if catching a ferry or train as only 20mins drive to Dover.
Friendly staff on arrival, all sites are level, on arrival explain the electric costs which was fine gave the guy £3 and was swiched on within 5 mins.

Showers and toilets clean and quite a few of them.

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

All comfort in the middle of nature

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Albert Dominique L.

Top Field non-electric grass pitch

Liked Nature

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Features

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

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Location

Coxhill Camping

Cox Hill

Shepherdswell

Kent

England

CT15 7ND

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.18036°N
1.21988°E

Route directions

Take the Shepherdswell turning off the A2, straight onto Coxhill. The campsite is approximately half a mile down this road on the right-hand side. Look out for signposts.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.8 km Old Park Barracks
8.8 km Pencester Road
11.6 km Bus Station
Rail
1.1 km Shepherds Well Rail Station
3.9 km Snowdown Rail Station
5 km Kearsney Rail Station
Ferry
9.6 km Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
9.7 km Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
11.7 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
Airport
20.8 km Kent International Airport
32.1 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

Getting out into Kentish countryside is easy, beginning with a historical sort of trip from Shepherdswell station 10 minutes' walk away. This is a stop on the East Kent Railway, a heritage railway that will shuttle you through the Golgotha Tunnel and Kent countryside. Of course, it’s likely you’ll want to see Dover Castle and the White Cliffs (15 minutes' drive). Margate (35 minutes) is another popular pit stop, with vintage rides at Dreamland as well as the buzzy beachfront. St Margarets Bay (15 minutes) is quieter, but just as splendid. Those of you familiar with the Canterbury Tales – or, in fact, anyone wanting to do a bit of sightseeing – should head to Canterbury (15 minutes) too. Other cool spots? Driving diggers at Diggerland Kent (45 minutes) is high up there. Wingham Wildlife Park (20 minutes) too, especially if you’re an animal fan. Once a favourite haunt of smugglers, and now well suited to those who like the smaller seaside town vibes, is Deal (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Folkestone 11.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
St Margaret`S Bay 12 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Deal Castle 13.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandgate 14 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandwich Bay 15.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Roman Painted House 8.8 km

Dover Castle 9.1 km

White Cliffs of Dover 9.9 km

Howletts Wild Animal Park 10.9 km

South Foreland Lighthouse 11.6 km

National Trust

The White Cliffs of Dover 9.9 km

South Foreland Lighthouse 11.4 km

Smallhythe Place 39.7 km

Lamb House 42.6 km

Stoneacre 45.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

BROOME PARK 3.5 km

WALDERSHARE PARK 3.7 km

Kearsney Court 4.9 km

GOODNESTONE PARK 7.1 km

NORTHBOURNE COURT 10.1 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

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Coxhill Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Coxhill Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Coxhill Camping? Getting out into Kentish countryside is easy, beginning with a historical sort of trip from Shepherdswell station 10 minutes' walk away. This is a stop on the East Kent Railway, a heritage … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Coxhill Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    If arriving after 10pm, please pitch up in the late arrival area to the left before you reach the main camping field.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Coxhill Camping? From R711,87 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.