Puddledock Woods Camping

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  • Quiet and rural park in the middle of a two-acre woodland
  • A 20-minute drive from Canterbury and 25 minutes from Margate
  • Barbecues, campfires and dogs allowed; walks straight from the site
Wander the waterways and woodlands of England’s south east from Puddledock Woods Camping, a peaceful wild camping site in two acres of woodland, behind a smallholding and workshop in lush countryside 20 minutes’ drive from Canterbury. Public walks aplenty are around this no-frills site, whether you’d rather amble on pathways through the surrounding trees or towards a particular destination like a Georgian-era inn a 20-minute walk away with its gorgeous setting on the River Stour. The square mile of reed beds, fens, ditches and wet grassland at Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve is also reachable within 20 minutes on foot (or a five-minute drive) for yet more rambling, and the coast is a 15-minute drive away. Whatever you opt for, dogs are welcome to join you at Puddledock Woods; barbecues and small campfires are permitted as well if you’re planning on appeasing the appetite alfresco. The site has indoor and outdoor hot showers, washing-up facilities and a utility room with a kettle, microwave, toaster and fridges (with a freezer compartment). As cars have their own special area slightly away from the site to keep the place as peaceful as possible, the staff at Puddledock Woods Camping can help transport your gear by wheelbarrow from the parking area (just ask for help in advance, using the details in your booking confirmation email).

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Rent a tent 2
Tent pitches 8
Open all year
Opens
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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 83 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulForest

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Relaxed, private woodland site. Campers love the friendly owners, peace & fire pits. Hot outdoor showers & shop are good. Mosquitoes & some noise are minor gripes. Most want to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

A great no thrill campsite.

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Matthew S. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland, wild)

Liked A wonderful choice of places to pitch up.
Friendly staff to make you feel welcomed.
With the wooded area giving you more a peaceful feeling.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great option for couples, families, friends or going solo.

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 Vikki C. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (wild)

Liked Pitch selection, great hosts, always a happy word, helpful and down to earth. Loved the woodland was aged, and beside a farm growing a field of corn 6ft high. Outside showers with hot running water, drinking water on tap for refills and deep butler sink for washing the essentials. To top it off, the little shop and bar if yoy want a change of scene or a break from the children. Bonus of it being just 15 minute drive to the beach with parking on the prominade. Wifi available in the bar area.

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Everything…

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Adrian C. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (wild)

Liked Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very chilled and relaxed

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Martin L. 8 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland, wild)

Liked Price (I was camping)
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Showers, toilets
Bar
Owners really nice people

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, welcoming, woodland site.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland, wild)

Liked Lovely quiet campsite. Really helpful, welcoming owners. Great location for exploring this bit of Kent and attending an event at Dreamland in Margate.

Disliked Parking was a bit tricky when I arrived back at the site late on the Friday evening.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Incredibly peaceful, nice shower, great beer…

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Harley M. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland, wild)

Liked Incredibly peaceful, nice shower, great beer on draught and super-friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great value. Lovely setting. Excellent hosts.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland, wild)

Liked This is a great campsite. The hosts were very welcoming and friendly. The pitches are in a nice sheltered area under conveniently spaced trees. The bar (with local draft beer!) and the shop were very welcome after a long hot cycle ride. The showers and toilets are great (but the showers could have been a little hotter). Overall, it's a great campsite and excellent value for money.

Disliked Watch out for mosquitos near the river! Come prepared with clothes that cover your whole body and some insect repellent. This is not a criticism of the campsite - just something to watch out for.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Freedom to choose your own pitch,…

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 Joanne G. 9 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland, wild)

Liked Freedom to choose your own pitch, relaxed vibe, real back to basics camping with ability to have a fire pit by your pitch and morning visits from the ducks

Disliked Nothing really

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Matt and John were the best!…

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Amanda H. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (wild)

Liked Matt and John were the best! They were accommodating and welcoming.

Recommend to friends Visit again

This is a site for the adventurous and wilder folk.

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Erika S. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland, wild)

Liked Owner very kind, trusting and accommodating. The woods are full of wildlife, birds , frogs and swings dotted around

Disliked When we were there there was a field next to the campsite with crops being sprayed. Shop could be better stocked

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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

D. of E. 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge 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

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Puddledock Woods Camping

Upstreet

Kent

England

CT3 4DP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51,32752°N
1,19758°E

Route directions

The site is accessed by a track running alongside neighbouring Nethergong Camping which splits three ways at the end. To enter the park, bear right and follow the track past the Airstream caravan and pond to the end.

Nearest transport

Coach
7 km Bus Depot
7 km Bus Depot
9,2 km The Square
Rail
6 km Sturry Rail Station
6,9 km Herne Bay Rail Station
8,3 km Minster Rail Station
Ferry
15,1 km Ramsgate Ferry Terminal
24,2 km Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
24,8 km Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
11,4 km Kent International Airport
43,6 km London Southend Airport
45,4 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

As well as being pretty, the area around the site is dotted with towns and cities worth perusing – from historic Canterbury to coastal Margate. Try the former to punt down the Stour, roam the Roman walls and take Chaucer-themed tours towards the cathedral; the latter, meanwhile, is home to a sandy beach, the seafront Turner Contemporary gallery and a vintage fairground (25 minutes’ drive away). Even closer than Margate is Herne Bay (15 minutes): head here for salty walks beside the Reculver Towers and Roman Fort on Herne Bay, an old Anglo-Saxon monastery that nods to the region’s history as a dock for ships in the Roman era. Or follow the coast around to Botany Bay (half an hour from Puddledock Woods Camping) to hunt for fossils below the chalk-white cliffs. For very famed white cliffs, Dover (and its ferry ports for France) is a 40-minute drive, while Whitstable and its oysters are 25 minutes away in the other direction. If the kids are needing some solid entertainment, the creatures at Howletts Wild Animal Park and Wingham Wildlife Park are 20 and 15 minutes’ drive away respectively.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Herne Bay 6,6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Herne Bay Central 7,4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Minnis Bay, Birchington 8,4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Bay, Westgate 11,2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tankerton 11,4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Howletts Wild Animal Park 7,6 km

St Augustine's Abbey 9,4 km

Canterbury Cathedral 9,6 km

Canterbury Roman Museum 9,7 km

West Gate Towers Museum 9,9 km

National Trust

The White Cliffs of Dover 23,9 km

South Foreland Lighthouse 24,1 km

Stoneacre 44 km

Smallhythe Place 47,4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Grove Ferry - Stodmarsh - Wickhambreaux - Grove Ferry 0,9 km

Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church Buffer Zone 9,3 km

Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church 9,3 km

GOODNESTONE PARK 9,6 km

DANE JOHN GARDENS 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Puddledock Woods Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Puddledock Woods Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Puddledock Woods Camping? As well as being pretty, the area around the site is dotted with towns and cities worth perusing – from historic Canterbury to coastal Margate. Try the former to punt down the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Puddledock Woods Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Puddledock Woods Camping? From R660,34 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.