15 Nearly Wild Tent Campsites in Appledore, Kent
15 bookable campsites with tent pitches within 15 miles of Appledore
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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The Otter Channel
Rye, East Sussex, England- Secluded Rother Valley site in the High Weald countryside
- A 10-minute drive from Rye and half an hour from Hastings
- Half a mile from the banks of the Rother for walks and canoeing
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Brickhouse Farm
Ashford, Kent, England- Grass pitches at a 21-acre farm site in the Weald of Kent
- A 10-minute drive from Headcorn Aerodrome and Sissinghurst Castle
- Quiet site with ponds on site; two miles from High Halden and A28
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Westover Smarden
Ashford, Kent, England- Peaceful adults-only getaway on an eight-acre Kent farmstead
- Half an hour's drive from Hythe and Rye
- Family-run site just over a quarter of a mile from a pub
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Woodsman Kent Wild Camping
Ashford, Kent, England- Stays for over-16s in 200 acres of ancient Kent woodland
- A 20-minute drive to Ashford train station; five minutes from Pluckley
- Campfires welcome and firewood sold on site
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The Original Hut Company
Robertsbridge, East Sussex, England- Off-grid site with green credentials and views of Bodiam Castle
- In 1066 Country and a half an hour’s drive from Hastings
- Communal cooking area, bar, café, shop, events and on-site activities
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Damson Field Rustic Camping
Robertsbridge, East Sussex, England- Pop-up meadow camping overlooking Bodiam Castle in rural East Sussex
- A 20-minute drive to Sissinghurst Castle Garden and Go Ape Bedgebury
- Wildlife on site; easy walk to pubs; stately homes and beaches nearby
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Eyelid Farm
Bodiam, East Sussex, England- Pop-up meadow camping on an East Sussex working farm with rural views
- A five-minute drive to Bodiam Castle; 35 minutes to Camber Sands beach
- Country walks from site; foodie pub and farm shop a 10-minute drive
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Pop-Up Woods and Meadows Campsite
Hastings, East Sussex, England- Off-grid site across 20 acres of woods and meadows in East Sussex
- A 15-minute drive from central Hastings and Pett Level beach
- Firepits provided, plus hammocks, rope swings and woodland trails
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Kings Oak Farm
Maidstone, Kent, England- Adults-only caravan pitches on an 80-acre Kent working farm
- A 10-minute drive from Leeds Castle; vineyard 15 minutes away
- Off-grid site with beef, lamb, pork and eggs all for sale
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Wildside Camping and Glamping
Bethersden, Kent, England- Peaceful, rural family site 20 minutes' drive from Ashford
- A 15-minute drive to a rare breeds centre; Dymchurch beach 35 minutes
- In Bethersden, five minutes' walk from a pub; opposite a fishery
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Hedgeberry Farm
Tenterden, Kent, England- No-frills pop-up campsite five minutes’ drive from Tenterden in Kent
- Sissinghurst Castle Garden 20 minutes’ drive and Rye 25 minutes
- Grass pitches on a smallholding; pubs and shop five minutes’ drive
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Oak Valley Camping
Rye, East Sussex, England- Large secluded site surrounded by woodland
- A 15-minute drive from Hastings
- Firepit hire, picnic area and barbecue
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Far and Away
Ashford, Kent, England- Off-grid nearly wild camping 25 minutes’ drive from Ashford in Kent
- The Big Cat Sanctuary 10 minutes’ drive and Leeds Castle 15 minutes
- Back-to-basics mown pitches on a flower meadow and wildlife haven
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Wealdings
Maidstone, Kent, England- Eco-friendly wild camping with spectacular views of the Weald of Kent
- A 10-minute drive to Leeds Castle; 20 minutes to Sissinghurst Gardens
- Dogs welcome, kids’ activities and hot showers on site; pubs nearby
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Hillcrest Farm Wild Camping
Charing, Kent, England- Secluded and peaceful wild camping in the scenic North Downs
- A 30-minute drive from Canterbury and from beaches in Whitstable
- Within 10 minutes’ walk of a 16th-century inn serving food daily
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Hope House Camping
Sandhurst, Kent, England- Pop-up site in a meadow with views over the Kent countryside
- A 10-minute drive from Bodiam Castle or the Hole Park Estate
- On-site catch and release fishing pond; well-behaved dogs welcome
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Pop-up in the Woods
Westfield, East Sussex, England- Off-grid meadows and woodland camping near the East Sussex coast
- Camber Sands, Rye, Hastings and Battle all within 35 minutes’ drive
- Woods with stream, swings, dens, habitat hunt and natural play area
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Mill Barn Camping and Caravanning
Etchingham, East Sussex, England- Wild camping site in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- A five-minute drive to Bodiam Castle; 20 minutes to Hastings
- Family-run site with 19 acres of space; pub 15 minutes' walk away
