Campsites with showers in Kent

England’s southeastern corner is a playground of rolling hills, flower gardens, and seacliff walks.

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12 top campsites in Kent with showers

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Knowler Farm Wild Camping

15 units · Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · England
We are a family friendly site and have something for everyone! Offering Wild Camping and bespoke and unique Glamping stays! On site Cafe, serving hot and cold food, fresh coffee and delicious homemade cakes. open 7 days a week! Friendly Farm animals including miniture shetland ponies who you can book to spend time with and even take for a walk! Our very own Double Decker bus, hosting bookable weekend toddlers play and craft workshops. On-site Gym- fully kitted out with all the equiptment required for a full holiday workout! Classes and Personal training sessions also available! Bush-Craft, Archery and Forrest School weekend workshops including Den building, woodland crafts and more, delivered by our qualified and friendly staff. Friday night Wood-fired Pizza (available to Pre-Order) Throughout the Summer, we host a variety of events such as Family Festivals, Wellness and Well-being retreats, gig nights and workshops. Check out our socails to see what's coming up next!
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Painters Farm Campsite

46 units · Motorhomes, Tents3 acres · Whitstable, England
Nestled beside the village of Painters Forstal, Faversham, Kent. Our two acre orchard site with grass pitches. The campsite lies within seventeen acres on the slope of The Kent Downs, a designated area of natural beauty. The Alma ale house at the edge of the farm serves Shepherds Neame and hot meals all year round. Two acre quiet cherry orchard site based around a Tudor Manor house 1547 that gives its name to our village. Surrounded by orchards and open countryside but within easy reach of Faversham, Whitstable and Canterbury. Pitches for tents, campervans, motorhomes and touring caravans with or without electric hook up on a level grassy site. Pets are welcome and a crew member is always around the reception or farm to help out. The Campsite is open from 1st march until 31st October. The local area is awash with things to do. Faversham once the busiest port in 17th century England for its wool trade has the longest complete medieval street in the country. A wealth of little shops, cafes and pubs as well as the country’s oldest family owned brewery Shepherd Neame. Whitstable sitting just along the coast, famed for its Oysters and Sunsets is a fun beachside community bustling in the summer months and hauntingly bleak in the winter ones. The World Heritage sites of Canterbury are just a fifteen minute trip away with all its well documented history and plentiful shops and eateries.
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Caracol Camping

8 units · Glamping3 acres · Tunbridge Wells, England
Caracol Camping was created by Claire and Ade after having a longstanding dream to set up a glamping site of their own. By partnering with Michael, a renowned asparagus and fruit farmer, we are delighted to present to you our vision of posh camping in the heart of the Kent countryside Caracol is located in a stunning area of outstanding natural beauty in the High Weald area of Kent & Sussex. Just a short walk from the pretty village of Groombridge with 2 stunning pubs, a post office, bakers and the very unique steam valley railway. We have 8 fully furnished luxury bell tents, nestle in a 3 acre wildflower meadow, equipped with all of the facilities that you need for a comfortable stay. We are proud to offer a cosy snug area to relax with friends, brand new toilet and shower facilities along with a communal kitchen area offering everything you need to cook up a feast. We are incredibly proud to be partnered with Groombridge Farm Shop, runner up in the Farm Retail Awards in 2022. We can arrange delivery of hampers and goods directly to your tent upon arrival. The area is an oasis of peace and calm with plenty of activities and places to explore right on the doorstep. Situated just outside the historic spa town of Tunbridge Wells, we have easy road and rail links to the Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Essex counties and a short train ride to central London. Just bring yourselves and enjoy the stunning skies and nature that we are proud to offer.
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Campsites with showers in Kent guide

Overview

With miles of lush countryside right on London’s doorstep, Kent has long been nicknamed the ‘Garden of England.’ Escape the capital for leisurely walks and bike rides in nature reserves and country parks, picnics in historic castle gardens, and coastal strolls on sandy beaches to see the famous White Cliffs of Dover. More than a third of Kent’s landscapes are Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), affording ample terrain for outdoor adventures, and camping is a year-round affair. Pitch your tent by the beach on 350 miles of coastline in summer, then cosy up in a pod for a winter glamping retreat. Easily reached from London, Kent is as good for a weekend escape from the city as it is for a week of summer holiday fun.

Where to go

North Kent

The tree-lined gardens and parks of Seven Oaks are magnificent in spring and autumn, but the highlights of north Kent lie along the water. Set sail along the River Thames from Gravesend, follow in the footsteps of Charles Dickens in Rochester and Chatham, then hop over to the Isle of Sheppey to explore the marshlands and camp along Blue Flag beaches.

West Kent

Patchwork farmlands, lively market towns, and stately homes dot the heartlands of central Kent. Enjoy woodland walks and farmland camping in the High Weald AONB, take a ride through Royal Tunbridge Wells on the Spa Valley Railway, or sample British wines at a local vineyard in Maidstone or Ashford. This is the spot for tranquil country camping or glamping, surrounded by nature and perhaps the Kent Downs, a chalk ridge protected as the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Camping in or near the Kent Downs means great views from higher ground and good walking in the countryside, especially if you are near the well-marked North Downs Way trail. Kent also lays claim to part of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which it shares with neighbouring Sussex.

North Sea Coast

Kent’s northern shores harbour several Blue Flag beaches, which fill up with campers and caravanners as soon as the sun starts shining. Hit the beach at Ramsgate, Broadstairs, and Joss Bay near Margate for the best surf, then duck inland to admire the UNESCO-listed Canterbury Cathedral. Just to the north, Herne Bay and Whitstable are Kent’s quintessential seaside resorts with their pebble beaches and lively seafront promenades—visit the latter in July for the renowned Oyster Festival.

South Coast

The postcard star of Kent’s southern shore are the White Cliffs of Dover, and a walk along the mighty cliffs affords impressive views across the English Channel. Seafront walks, rocky coves, and cliff-top golf courses pepper the coast north of Dover, where the Tudor fortifications at Deal and Walmer also beckon. To the south, Folkestone has seaside camping and sandy beaches, while ramblers and wildlife lovers can explore the Romney Marshes and Dungeness, a huge shingle spit that’s technically the UK’s only desert and an internationally important habitat for birds, insects, and plants.

Family camping in Kent

Kids just seem to love the adventure of camping. All the routines of home are broken so you spend all day in the great outdoors before a barbecue dinner or perhaps a trip to the local pub, followed by a spot of stargazing and marshmallow toasting. And before you’ve even pitched your tent, your kids are likely to have met the neighbours and sussed out who’s going to be their new best friend. But why not bring friends with you in the first place? Camping is a great way to holiday in a group with other families. Just ask for neighbouring pitches and the kids can amuse each other until bedtime when the adults can stay up around the campfire.

There are plenty of family-friendly campsites in Kent, some welcoming campers of all ages with special activities and facilities. Campsites may have a few simple touches designed to keep youngsters amused: a tree swing, a storytelling session around a communal campfire, pond-dipping or a forest-school lesson, perhaps. There’s family fun at Chatham Dockyard and the Rare Breeds Centre too, home to rare farm animals with activities from cuddling rabbits to racing pigs! In fact, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to animal parks in Kent. You can see exotic animals at the Aspinall Foundation’s conservation parks, Port Lympne and Howletts; head to Wingham Wildlife Park to see exotic birds; or choose Wildwood, where all the animals are native to British shores.

Kent also has lots of other kid-friendly attractions including its beaches, castles, and even a pint-sized heritage railway that’s just right for kids, so you’ll never run out of things to do while camping in Kent.

Indoor attractions near Kent

  • Leeds Castle has a moat and a maze near Maidstone; Hever Castle has a fascinating history associated with Anne Boleyn and beautiful year-round gardens; and Dover Castle is hard to beat in terms of location with a varied history of defence told through interactive displays.
  • The stunning UNESCO-protected Canterbury Cathedral, where Thomas Becket met his grisly end, is a must-see if you head to Canterbury. Guided punting trips on the river are a good way to learn more about the history of this pretty, medieval city.
  • You can learn about Kent’s rural history at Kent Life museum, though adults may prefer to hear about one of its biggest industries with a visit to Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, in the historic market town of Faversham.
  • The Romney, Hythe, and Dymchurch Railway makes for a great family day out, as do the Kent and East Sussex Railways.

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