Whether you're looking for a family camping holiday on the beach, romantic glamping break or one night ferry stop-off, Kent ticks all of the boxes. Sandy beaches galore and charming seaside towns mix it up with numerous castles, scenic trails, a safari park and some of the UK's best vineyards. And not forgetting the White Cliffs of Dover! Browse the map below and book your stay at one of our campsites in Kent today!
Faversham, Kent
Family and dog friendly site in a peaceful cherry orchard on the slopes of The Kent Downs. Fire pits welcome!
4.85 /5
Eastry, Kent
A stunning fruit farm located two miles from Sandwich. Bring your own tent or campervan, or glamp in a bell tent.
4.62 /5
Ripple, Deal, Kent
Peaceful farm site with a homemade ice cream parlour and tractor rides. Ten minutes from Deal Beach and Pier!
4.46 /5
Guilton, Ash, Kent
Quiet off-grid countryside escape surrounded by orchards. Family and dog friendly just ten minutes from the coast.
4.9 /5
Denstroude, Canterbury, Kent
Peaceful woodland tent and touring campsite set beside Blean Woods with easy access to Whitstable and dog friendly.
4.45 /5
Elham, Canterbury, Kent
Beautifully handcrafted shepherd's huts within the Kent Downs AONB on a working farm.
4.8 /5
Shepherdswell, Dover, Kent
A spacious and scenic site with private woodland, a short drive to Dover Ferry Port. Dogs and campfires welcome.
4.95 /5
Cranbrook, Kent
Peaceful, family run eco site offering camping and glamping in the High Weald AONB. Dog and family friendly.
4.74 /5
Marden, Tonbridge, Kent
Award-winning, 5-star park surrounded by glorious countryside, right by the High Weald AONB. Dog friendly.
4.52 /5
Doddington, Sittingbourne, Kent
A small family-run campsite dedicated to sustainable and quiet family breaks in the beautiful North Kent Downs.
4.81 /5
Tilmanstone, Kent
Country pub with a beer garden and tasty menu. Touring pitches and ensuite glamping pods, 15 minutes to the beach.
4.44 /5
Westwell, Ashford, Kent
Traditional camping along the North Downs Way, surrounded by rolling hills and half an hour from Canterbury.
4.49 /5
Frittenden, Kent
Dog friendly site, pitch up amongst the fruit orchard and enjoy the starry skies. Ten minute walk to a pub!
4.88 /5
Paddock Wood, Kent
Award-winning, spacious camping park set in the beautiful countryside by the River Medway. Dog friendly.
4.34 /5
Edenbridge, Kent
Luxurious and family friendly glamping domes open all year, with optional hot tubs and private decked areas.
4.87 /5
Marden, Tonbridge, Kent
Luxury ensuite safari tents with modern interiors and a fully equipped kitchen. With fire pits and farm animals!
Burmarsh, Dymchurch, Kent
A family-friendly site with plenty of activities for kids to enjoy, stunning views of Lympne.
4.66 /5
Cranbrook, Kent
Off-grid eco camping and glamping with campfires. Enjoy fantastic views and sunsets in the High Weald AONB.
Minster on Sea, Isle Of Sheppey, Kent
A family-run, pet-friendly park for tents and tourers within minutes of Kent's Blue Flag beaches. Dog friendly.
4.24 /5
Frant, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A delightful shepherd's hut set amongst beautiful countryside in a private and secluded field on a working farm.
4.98 /5
Stelling Minnis, Canterbury, Kent
Off-grid family camping on a car-free meadow with spacious pitches, campfires and coffees in the morning.
5 /5
West Hythe, Hythe, Kent
Family friendly glamping yurts in the Kent Downs with onsite bike hire and play park. Ten minutes to Hythe Beach!
Ash, Canterbury, Kent
Peaceful family and dog friendly site with onsite butchers, coffee and a top chef. Just 20 minutes to the beach!
4.73 /5
Goudhurst, Kent
Spacious pop-up campsite with onsite coffee/cocktail bar. Located in the High Weald near Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Lamberhurst, Kent
Grass pitches for tents and tourers on Bewl Water reservoir with an onsite aqua park, café, bike hire and fishing.
4.16 /5
Ashford, Kent
Peaceful adult only campsite with back to basics facilities. Set on a working farm in the rural Kent countryside.
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Family-friendly luxurious canvas lodges with a private boating lake, surrounded by rolling hills of the High Weald.
Tenterden, Ashford, Kent
Beautiful meadow glamping by the High Weald AONB. Relax and enjoy the great outdoors.
Eastry, Sandwich, Kent
Dog friendly glamping set on the idyllic south east coast. Pre order roses, champagne, or a butler service!
Sandhurst, Kent
Idyllic camping and luxury shepherd's huts set in a wildflower meadow in the heart of the High Weald AONB.
If you're thinking of camping in Kent, it's a county with a rich history and an array of castles, landscapes and attractions which will keep the whole family amused. Add to that the county's plentiful sandy beaches and charming seaside towns and you have all the ingredients for a perfect holiday.
Because of the seaside attractions, Kent campsites tend to hug the coastline, particularly the holiday parks. However there are numerous sites inland (around Canterbury or in the Kent Downs AONB for instance) and plenty of smaller certificated sites from both clubs too. Glamping sites are also on the rise.
Camp here for your holidays and you'll be spoilt for choice for things to do, with highlights including:
Dover is one of the UK's most historically rich places to explore and the castle here has stood for more than 2,000 years - back to when Kings and Knights protected the country! But it's the White Cliffs that rightly steal the show, as one of our nation's most spectacular natural features.
The iconic chalk cliffs (such a heartwarming sight on a return ferry from France) are protected by the National Trust and a stroll across them belongs on everyone's UK bucket list. If you have time, dig a little deeper by exploring the hidden tunnels and nosing at the wildlife on Samphire Hoe.
With special attractions like those (and plenty of caravan parks for overnighters looking for a stop-off before the ferry), it should come as no surprise that Dover is Kent's most popular camping destination.
As the closest county to continental Europe, it makes historical sense that Kent has more castles (18!) and historic houses than anywhere else. Alongside Dover Castle, the most spectacular is perhaps Leeds Castle near Maidstone, which is almost unbelievably photogenic.
Chiddingstone Castle and Hever Castle (both near Edenbridge) are both well deserving of a visit too. Hever was the childhood residence of Anne Boleyn and the gardens never fail to impress. An outdoor playground, hedge maze and water maze will help keep the kids amused.
Like Dover, camping in Canterbury (a World Heritage Site) is hugely popular. The Canterbury Roman Museum is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city, as is the Cantebury Heritage Museum which tells the city's history. Then there's the world-renowned Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine's Abbey which are both must-sees.
And don't miss The Canterbury Tales - guided tours which allow you to explore and experience Chaucer's medieval England first hand.
Ightham Mote, Chartwell and the beautiful Rochester Cathedral (England's second oldest) are also great days out. As is Down House, home to Charles Darwin, which includes vast gardens and the study in which 'On the Origin of Species' was written.
Kent boasts an incredible coastline with charming coastal towns to enjoy and fantastic beaches that are perfect for water sports (think kite surfing, waterskiing, kayaking, surfing and sailing).
The Isle of Thanet (not an actual island!) is home to the popular seaside towns of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate. Cyclists will find the 32 mile circular Viking Coastal Trail a great way to explore the area's beautiful beaches and pretty inland villages.
Margate might once have been considered a tired seaside town, but it's buzzing with retro cool again now - and having 15 local beaches (Botany Bay included) certainly doesn't hurt!
Whitstable and Herne Bay are two of the more popular coastal choices for campers, with some of the county's best holiday parks located along that stretch of the coast. Not that the area is just for families - fans of seafood (and amorous lovers?) planning to visit during summer shouldn't miss the Whitstable Oyster Festival in July.
Or for those nearer Folkestone (another popular overnight ferry stop, though also great for access to the North Downs Way), make the most of your time with a visit to Lower Leas Coastal Park and a great walk on the beach.
Kent isn't called the Garden of England for nothing and the wild beauty of the Kent Downs and High Weald (both Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty) are superb to explore. A trek around Romney Marsh or hike along the famous North Downs Way would also be time well spent.
Bedgebury National Pinetum has one of the world's finest conifer collections and the spectacular scenery there is also perfect for walking, cycling and horse riding (with fun for kids on offer at its adventure playground and Go Ape park).
Alternatively, take a stroll through the Secret Gardens of Sandwich or a leisurely ramble through Goodnestone Park Gardens. Penshurst Place and Gardens is a majestic manor house with an equally stunning walled garden too.
Then there are the 61 nature reserves!
Parents can let their own little critters get a first-hand look at some awe-inspiring animals at Howletts Wild Animal Park, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Wigham Wildlife Park or Wildwood Discovery Park. Or, for something a bit different, the South of England Rare Breeds Centre offers hands-on animal-greeting session for kids, pig racing and a butterfly tunnel!
The Ramsgate Tunnels, Diggerland and the Kent & East Sussex Railway also make great family days out.
A trip to a vineyard is good fun too, with Chapel Down Winery and Biddenden Vineyard two of the most popular choices. You can also tour the oldest brewer in Britain with a visit to the Shepherd Neame Brewery.
Whatever your plans - and whatever camping site you choose - booking a visit to Kent will deliver a holiday to remember for adults and children alike!
Guides and scouts might be interested in the news that the 2017 Kent International Jamboree (a week long camp that welcomes visitors from across the globe) will be taking place at the County Show Ground in Kent from 29th July to 5th August.
(Details of availability and site reviews are coming soon!)