Swift Farm Camping
Swift Farm Camping
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Welcome to Swift Farm, a small, eco and family-friendly campsite in the picturesque Kent countryside. Spread across two fields, it's the perfect spot for those seeking spacious and simple camping with five pitches for tents and small campervans, as well as an unfurnished bell tent. Pitch where you want, meet the many animals and discover Kent's attractions and activities nearby, including beautiful beaches, walking and cycling!
Quiet, family-friendly campsite in the Kent countryside, with only six pitches
Meet and help feed the resident animals including horses, sheep and goats
15-30 minute drive to beaches at Deal, Broadstairs, Margate and more
About Swift Farm Camping
A small, family friendly campsite in the picturesque Kent countryside, situated just outside the medieval town of Sandwich (only a five-minute drive away). With only five pitches and a bell tent, the site ensures a personal and friendly service from the owners who live onsite. As a working farm, the site is home to a variety of animals, many of which are rescues, including sheep, horses, ducks and goats. Kids (and adults!) can come and help with the morning feeds, just ask a member of the team onsite. The site is spread across two fields where campers have the freedom to choose where to pitch. Rest assured, both camping fields are safely enclosed by fencing so that the site is safe for families. Tents, micro and small campervans are accepted, up to transit size. However, towing caravans and large motorhomes are not, due to the width restriction of 7ft through the access gate. Please note, the site does not provide chemical waste disposal or electric hook up. If you don't own a tent, there's also the option of an unfurnished bell tent (camping table and lights provided). It's a great way to save the hassle of pitching up. Just don't forget the rest of your camping gear. While staying, start your morning with free-range eggs freshly laid by the chickens and ducks. You might even find some homemade jams and marmalades to enhance your breakfast when available. The site also has you covered with complimentary tea, coffee, and milk for your hot beverages. Campfires are a huge part of the site and are enjoyed by many campers. If you crave the cosiness of a roaring fire, you can rent a firepit, and logs are available for purchase (campers can bring their wood, but this needs to be seasoned so as not to produce lots of smoke). Campers can bring their own fire pits and BBQs, but these must be raised off the ground. Kindling is provided for free, and firelighter/matches are also available.
Swift Farm Camping is open from 08/07 to 21/07 and 24/07 to 03/09.
Facilities include a composting toilet, a shower shack equipped with running hot-water camping shower, running cold-water washing up station and drinking water station. There's also a communal fridge and freezer, a gazebo for shelter and complimentary tea and coffee. There are also charging points for phones and electrical devices.
It is just a five minute drive to the village shop at Eastry and The Five Bells pub.
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 6 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches without electric, suitable for tents and trailer tents.
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Lucy C
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Would recommend! We stayed 2 nights and loved it. Toilet and shower both the cleanest we've ever had on a site. Our boys got to feed the sheep, which they loved. Some nice quiet walks nearby and lots of fruit to pick. Small, quiet site with friendly, helpful owners. We can't wait to return next year. Firepits only £5 for the stay so very well priced. Duck and chicken eggs available to buy, again really cheap. Best site we've been to so far - highly recommend it!
Site's response
Thanks so much for your lovely feedback, Lucy! It was great to meet you and your little family and we're really glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Swift Farm. Hope to see you back again next summer and will save some jam for you :-) Best wishes, Karen and Gary.
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Scott M
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I would definitely recommend Swift Farm Camping to anybody. It's in a lovely location, very peaceful and quiet. Lovely sunsets, ample space and nice facilities. Even laying on tea and coffee and a hot urn and also a fridge, which you are welcome to use. A lovely couple running it, couldn't be more helpful and welcoming. I went with my son who loved it, as did I. I highly recommend 👌
Site's response
Thanks so much Scott for your great feedback! It was lovely to meet you both and we're so glad that you enjoyed yourselves. Hope to see you back next year at Swift Farm. Gary & Karen.
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Fynn W
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Such a lovely location, and the hosts were very accommodating! Would definitely recommend and will be returning in the future.
Site's response
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! It was so nice to meet you both and we're really pleased that you enjoyed yourselves at Swift Farm. Hope to see you next year and enjoy the rest of the Summer. Best wishes Karen & Gary
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Things to do on site and in the Sandwich area
There is plenty to do nearby, including miles of walking and cycling accessible from the farm, you can find some great walking routes and maps available at the site. Other cycling routes around the Kent coast, including the Viking Coastal Trail and the Crab and Winkle Way.
Discover the sandy beaches of Broadstairs within just 25 minutes, or venture a bit further to Margate (30 minutes) or Whitstable (35 minutes) for a seaside getaway filled with sun, sand, and salty breezes.
The mediaeval town of Sandwich is only a five-minute drive with independent shops and a huge choice of bars and restaurants. Or you can try Deal, only 15 minutes away, for some fish and chips by the seafront and a wander along the pier.
You can also spend the day at one of the many animal parks - Wingham Wildlife Park (10 minutes), Howletts Zoo (20 minutes) or Port Lympne Safari Park (40 minutes).
For history buffs, visit Sandwich Medieval Centre (10 minutes) or the Spitfire and Hurricane Museum at Manston (20 minutes). Visit the East Kent Light railway (20 minutes) at Shepherdswell (20 minutes) or explore the Ramsgate Tunnels (25 minutes).
For those who like the water, take a river trip on the Grove Ferry along the Stour or take a coastal trip on the River Runner from Sandwich to see the seals. You can also head to Whitemill Wake and Aqua Park (10 minutes), or canoe at Canoe Wild (25 minutes).
Other things to do include:
- White Mill Windmill (10 minutes)
- Richborough Fort (15 minutes)
- Betteshanger Country Park (15 minutes)
- Deal Castle (20 minutes)
- Dover Castle (20 minutes)
- Ramsgate (25 minutes)
- The city of Canterbury (30 minutes)
- Seaside town of Folkstone (30 minutes)
- Viking Bay (30 minutes)
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