Glassenbury Camping
Highly rated
Cranbrook, Kent
Glassenbury Camping
Nestled in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Cranbrook, Glassenbury Camping provides the perfect back-to-basics camping and glamping stay for friends, families and solo adventurers alike. Set across 12 acres of land, the dog friendly site offers unmarked, spacious grass pitches for tents as well as luxury boho bell tents for some glamping luxury. There are even free fire pits to use for that authentic camping experience!
Off-grid, eco friendly camping and glamping in the High Weald AONB with incredible countryside views
Family and dog friendly with unique bucket showers and fire pits to use, free of charge!
Within a 30 minute walk of a farm shop and pubs, 20 minutes to Royal Tunbridge Wells
About Glassenbury Camping
If you're looking for a peaceful, off-grid getaway with plenty of walking routes nearby, this is just the ticket. Set within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the site enjoys glorious views across the surrounding countryside, great for watching the sunset. With over 12 acres of grassy meadow to choose from, you're free to pitch your tent wherever you please. Grass pitches are non electric and can accommodate a maximum of three tents with 12 guests. If glamping is more your style, book one of the three luxury bell tents, furnished with a cosy double bed, chairs, rugs, hanging rail, mirror and bohemian touches. Bed linen, crockery, cutlery and a firepit/BBQ are all included in the price. Please note that the bell tents sleep a maximum of two, so families or groups are advised to book multiple tents in advance if necessary. Sustainability is a huge focus for this site so expect eco-friendly facilities, off-grid camping (no WiFi or electricity) and an abundance of nature on your doorstep. Fire pits are provided to all guests free of charge and logs can be purchased onsite, so be sure to bring along the marshmallows. Dogs are very welcome but must be kept on leads at all times.
Glassenbury Camping is open from 24/05 to 14/09.
Facilities include compost toilets, eco-friendly bucket showers, urinals, hot showers, a washing up area and recycling point. Fire pits are provided for free and logs can be purchased onsite.
For local produce and essential groceries, visit the Hartley Farm Shop, a two minute drive or 15 minutes by foot. For pubs, cafes and other amenities, head into Cranbrook town centre, five minutes away. Larkins' Alehouse and The Peacock Inn are also within a 30 minute walk.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 33 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
30 x Large Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 12 people
Large non electric grass pitch suitable for a maximum of three family sized tents measuring less than 5m.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Cranbrook area
Although there are no onsite activities, there are plenty of walking and cycling routes nearby. Follow the ancient woodland path leading directly from the campsite to the heart of Cranbrook town, where you will find a great selection of pubs, cafes, restaurants and more.
Long distance walkers might want to try the Three Castles Walk, which takes you past Sissinghurst Castle, Scotney Castle and Bodiam Castle all in one day.
Royal Tunbridge Wells is also within a 20 minute drive, great for days out. Here you can pick up a steam train on the Spa Valley Railway for a relaxing journey through the countryside, or simply mooch around the shops and boutiques.
Other nearby activities include:
- National Trust Sissinghurst Castle Garden (10 minutes)
- Go Ape Bedgebury (15 minutes)
- Bewl Water Watersports (20 minutes)
- Batlle (25 minutes)
- Hastings (35 minutes)
- Camber Sands (45 minutes)
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