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Coxhill Camping

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· Dover, England
7 acres hosted by Emily L.
45 motorhome/tent pitches
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Relaxed camping in a field close to Dover and Canterbury

Tents and campervans are equally welcome at Coxhill Camping—as are families, couples, solo campers, and dogs. Campfires are allowed too. What’s not allowed are large groups and loud music, which all makes for a rather peaceful atmosphere in this field in the south east of Kent. That’s helped along by plenty of space: seven acres of it in the field plus another 10 in the woodland next door. It’s rural all right but it’s still well connected. In fact, its proximity to Dover makes it as suitable for a stopover before heading to France as it is for a long weekend away.

Where you pitch in this tree-lined field is largely down to you. Choose from one of the numbered pitches around the edge and a few spots in the middle. What’s for sure is you won’t feel hemmed in by the neighbours. There’s at least 15 metres between each grassy, off-grid pitch. The set up leaves loads of space for kids to run about in. Overall it’s a simple Hipcamp and facilities are simple too but they’re well made and well maintained, which keeps Coxhill campers happy. There are flushing loos and hot showers, a cold-water pot-wash sink, fire pit hire, logs and kindling for sale, and a chemical waste disposal point.

It’s low key but there’s care taken with everything on site, which extends to campsite signs pointing you to the woods in one direction and to the pub, village, and shop in others. All those are a 20-minute walk away—as are the heritage trains of the East Kent Railway. There’s a mainline station, too, with a service to Canterbury and its cathedral to the north and Dover with its ferries, cliffs and castle to the south. It’s a handy service if you don’t fancy getting in the car. If you prefer to drive, though, this site is not far off the A2 which also connects them both. At its furthest reaches, that road leads to London, just over an hour away. It makes Coxhill Camping a viable weekend escape from the city. You won't find many rural sites that are quite as well connected as this.

Perfectly nestled in the beautiful Kent Countryside, our campsite is surrounded by fields and lined by mature trees. Set on a working arable farm you might spot the odd tractor rolling past. Offering pick your own pitch – you’re free to choose the spot you most like the look of! All our pitches are non-electric and very generous in size. Our site provides you a real camping experience with the space to relax, surroundings to explore and a little adventure outside of your daily routines. We have an enchanting ten acres of private woodland attached to the campsite, with direct access making it easy for you to explore. We're the perfect spot to choose if you’re a keen walker looking to explore the beautiful Kent Countryside as we have footpaths straight from the site. Being just a short drive from Dover Ferry Port, also makes us the best place to stay for those needing an overnight stay before/after a ferry crossing. The Village of Shepherdswell is a scenic 20 minute footpath walk where you will find the local pub (non food), main line Train Station, the East Kent Heritage Railway and Cafe, a village Co-op and playground! ​Our local tourist hotspots such as White Cliffs of Dover, Dover Castle, City of Canterbury and to the beach are all only a 15 minute drive away. WHEN BOOKING PLEASE SELECT THE BOX THAT IS CORRECT FOR THE AGES/PRICES LISTED HERE. Prices are based per person per night - £15 per adult (age 16+), £6 per child (age 3-15), Free (2 and under) Our facilities - Firepit and Log Shack offer Fire Pits available to hire and logs/kindling for sale - so don't forget to pack your marshmallows! Our individual toilet cubicles are bright and spacious all containing a flushing toilet, hand basin and mirror. Hot water showers. We have a cold water pot washing station and drinking water points. We also have Grey Waste and Chemical Waste Disposal Points.
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40 Ratings · 26 reviews
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Maren H.recommends
August 23, 2024
Coxhill Camping
Nice campsite with clean facilities. Idyllic snd perfectly located
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Molly A.recommends
August 21, 2024
Coxhill Camping
Such a lovely spot, so clean and peaceful and the hosts were so welcoming. Will definitely be back :)
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Heleen D.recommends
August 20, 2024
Coxhill Camping
Basic but fancy!
The fact that the host is a starhost makes complete sense. When arriving she will be waiting there for you wit a big welcoming smile. The campsite is a simple big field, nothing more, nothing less. But it makes taht you really have your own space. The toilets, showers and dishwashing area are surprisingly fancy. Hot shower with lots of dressingspace. There are cute little walking paths, of one which brings you through the fields to a nearby town with pub. Had a nice evening there. We booked this camping because it was close by the ferry in Dover. And we loved it because it's a 13 minute drive the next morning to check in.
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Cathy G.recommends
August 18, 2024
Coxhill Camping
Campsite in natural setting
Lovely site with clean facilities. Very quiet and easy walk to the village. Friendly hosts!
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Faye R.recommends
August 12, 2024
Coxhill Camping
We loved camping here, one night just wasn’t enough. Beautiful land and area, great and clean facilities. Attentive staff with information about the local area. We would definitely return. Thank you.
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Mike A.recommends
August 12, 2024
Coxhill Camping
Camping with our dogs for the first
Nice location and relaxing atmosphere, great welcome from the team when we arrived
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Dover, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Emily L.

Joined in May 2023
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Perfectly nestled in the beautiful Kent Countryside, our campsite is surrounded by fields and lined by mature trees. Set on a working arable farm you might spot the odd tractor rolling past. Offering pick your own pitch – you’re free to choose the spot you most like the look of! All our pitches are non-electric and very generous in size. Our site provides you a real camping experience with the space to relax, surroundings to explore and a little adventure outside of your daily routines. We have an enchanting ten acres of private woodland attached to the campsite, with direct access making it easy for you to explore. We're the perfect spot to choose if you’re a keen walker looking to explore the beautiful Kent Countryside as we have footpaths straight from the site. Being just a short drive from Dover Ferry Port, also makes us the best place to stay for those needing an overnight stay before/after a ferry crossing. The Village of Shepherdswell is a scenic 20 minute footpath walk where you will find the local pub (non food), main line Train Station, the East Kent Heritage Railway and Cafe, a village Co-op and playground! Our local tourist hotspots such as White Cliffs of Dover, Dover Castle, City of Canterbury and to the beach are all only a 15 minute drive away. Our facilities - Firepit and Log Shack offer Fire Pits available to hire and logs/kindling for sale - so don't forget to pack your marshmallows! Our individual toilet cubicles are bright and spacious all containing a flushing toilet, hand basin and mirror. Hot water showers. We have a cold water pot washing station and drinking water points. We also have Grey Waste and Chemical Waste Disposal Points.
Nearby attractions

Coxhill Camping is just outside (under a mile from) the village of Shepherdswell which you can walk to in 20 minutes via a footpath across the fields. There you can join the North Downs Way National Trail for a longer walk through rural scenery or hop aboard one of the heritage trains of the East Kent Railway. The railway also has a cafe, a small museum and woodland walks. Dover is nine miles away. The White Cliffs offer a beautiful place for a walk and Dover Castle, managed by English Heritage, is well worth a visit for history buffs and anyone with kids. There are also castles further along the coast at Walmer (11 miles) and Deal (13 miles), both of which have large shingle beaches too. Canterbury is 13 miles away where you can visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Canterbury Cathedral in the historic centre, visit St Augustine’s Abbey and take a guided historic tour on the river. Howletts Wild Animal Park and Wingham Wildlife Park are two more family-friendly attractions within 10 miles of site.

Food and drink

The closest pub to Coxhill Campsite is The Bell at Shepherdswell, a walkable mile from site away. It has a pleasant location on the village green and a beer garden but does not serve food. There’s a basic little cafe at the East Kent Railway Station just down the road though serving breakfasts and light lunches. Other options are The Lydden Bell (two miles) and The Black Robin at Kingston (five miles), both of which have gardens and are family-friendly. For a fancier meal out, try the Marquis of Granby in the Alkham Valley (four miles). Canterbury has lots of good options for food too. If you want to cook on the campsite, you can drive less than five minutes into Shepherdswell to buy Kentish produce from Frys’ Farm Shop (open Thursday-Saturday only) or to stock up on everything else from the well-stocked Co-op.

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