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Palace Farm Campsite

Doddington, Sittingbourne, Kent

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Palace Farm Camping in the heart of the village of Doddington in Kent offers a place for tranquil holidays despite its proximity to London and the coast. Situated within the North Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is a family-run site co-existing beside a farm of fruit orchards and arable land, with campfires welcome. Try the bell tents for a hassle free stay.

Why choose Palace Farm Campsite


Peacefully set in the North Kent Downs alongside a farm of fruit orchards

Half an hour to Whitstable and the historic City of Canterbury with lovely riverside walks.

Spacious pitches perfect for nights round the campfire or try the onsite bell tents

About the site


Proud of its natural wildlife and credentials as a sustainable site, the site is surrounded by the wooded valleys and mixed-use farmland that perfectly show off Kent, the Garden of England. The site is home to a grass field edged with hedges and trees, offering 25 non electric grass pitches (10m x 6m). These allow tents and small campervans with up to six guests. You could also opt for one of the pre-erected bell tents. Each bell tent contains four mattresses, but can sleep two extra people at normal camping prices, and a dedicated picnic table. Cook boxes with all you need to cook basic meals can be hired. The mattresses come with a fitted bottom sheet, but you will need to bring a sleeping bag or quilt and a pillow for each person. Dogs are welcome on the site, but are not permitted inside or around the bell tents. Do note that this is a quiet campsite with quiet time from 10pm and no noise from 11pm, amplified music is not permitted at any time of day or night.

The site is open between May and October, bell tents are open from 22nd May. Pitches from £24/night for 2 people.

"Facilities were spotless and well equipped"

Sarah J

"It was so peaceful and just perfect for somewhere to set up camp for the weekend"

Claire C

"5 stars. Lovely place"

Charlie D


What facilities are at Palace Farm Campsite?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Fires allowed

Glamping

Near pub

Peaceful

Facilities include an environmentally-friendly toilet block, showers, and washing up area, both of which have hot and cold running water. Logs can be purchased from the local woodman for use in the fire pits.

Just a short distance away is the rural village of Doddington, which has a traditional pub butcher's shop that sells a wide range of meats, fruit and vegetables, bread, milk, cheese and a range of pies and cakes, jams and chutney and plenty more.



There are 28 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Bell tents with a picnic table and fire pit
View from the bell tent

3 x Bell Tents

Max 6 people

Pre-erected bell tents complete with four mattresses to sleep six (please bring your own bedding). Outside there is a picnic table and fire pit. Sorry, no dogs permitted. Access to shared facilities nearby.


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Amazing hidden Littel gem Liz made our stay nice to see a owner giving so much care over our happiness thought out our stay highly recommended the hole place was beautiful clean and tidy with a amazing family atmosphere

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Bell Tent - Bell TentsMay 2026

Liz was amazing very welcoming the place was clean tidy and in a beautiful setting we will definitely be back highly recommend the bell tents nice and close to the toilets and showers we had food delivered directly two us from local restaurants made life very easy

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2025

Lovely site with good welfare facilities.

Good location

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Bell Tent - Bell TentsAug 2025

Very quite and a perfect place to stay away from noise and air pollution. Toilets are clean. Highly recommended if you want peace!

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This is a QUIET campsite - no amplified music allowed and please keep voices down after 10pm.

Visitors are not allowed on the Campsite!

Please sort your rubbish and place in appropriate bin -

GENERAL WASTE: Anything not recyclable. We are unable to dispose of broken camping equipment or bedding, please take this home with you.

RECYCLING BIN:

1. Drink cans - squash please

2. Plastic bottles & milk containers -wash out and squash please

3. Paper & cardboard

GLASS TUB: Glass bottles and jars - wash and do not break.

GALVANISED DUSTBIN: Ash from BBQ's or Fire Pits.

Please do not empty portable/camping toilets into our toilets as well as being unhygienic the fluid used will kill our friendly bacteria in our sewage treatment plant. If you have brought your own toilet with you, only use it if you can take it home to empty it.

Safety.

All vehicles should be securely locked and keys should not be accessible to children at any time. Drivers of vehicles must have a driving licence and be insured to drive the vehicle. There is a 5 MPH speed limit on the campsite.

Pitches are 14 metres apart; tents must be pitched in front of the numbered marker. There should be 6 metres left between tents as a fire break, vehicles may be parked in this area. (Groups are allowed to pitch their tents closer as long as they are responsible for fire safety for their group). Fire extinguishers and Fire Beaters are provided at the toilet facilities.

The toilets are a NO SMOKING area. Cigarettes should be placed in the wall mounted cigarette bin on the field side of the toilets.

Gas or Charcoal BBQs are allowed provided they are well off the ground and are not in danger of catching vegetation alight particularly in dry weather.

We do not allow the use of Disposable BBQs.

Ash must be put in the small galvanised metal dustbins provided by the bottle bins, please do not tip in the hedgerow.

You should not use any device with a naked flame inside your tent. Carbon Monoxide is a Silent Killer.

Camp Fire rules.

• Camp Fires are only allowed in Fire Pits hired from us, they should be used at least 3 metres from the hedgerow.

• A bucket of water MUST be placed between your tent and the fire and should be used in the event of someone burning themselves or to extinguish the fire. The fire must be supervised by at least one adult at all times, please be aware that small children may not understand fire and how dangerous it can be.

• ONLY LOGS OR LUMPWOOD CHARCOAL TO BE BURNED, NO BRIQUETTES OR COALS please.

• Only empty ash in the galvanised metal ash bin behind the glass bottle containers.

• When you depart please leave the fire pit on your pitch with the ash.

• Make sure that all items are together - fire pit and stand, grill and bucket.

• You are responsible for all your family or group so make sure they know and understand the rules.

• Anyone found not obeying the rules will be asked to leave immediately without a refund.

• Gathering any firewood from the countryside or Campsite is not permitted.

DOG OWNERS - Have you told us that you have a Dog?

Your dog must be on a lead at all times whilst on the campsite. Please pick up any poo, if your children are walking your dog make sure they are able to do this also. You may throw your poo bag in the General Waste large wheelie bin. There are some lovely walks in this area, so please enjoy having your dog camping with you!

The area below the shower block where the Bell tents are pitched is a Dog Free Area and out of bounds for dogs.

We do not allow fireworks, Chinese Lanterns or Drones to be launched from Palace Farm.

We work very hard to maintain a safe campsite, we cannot accept any responsibility for the safety of your vehicles, tents, possessions or any personal injury sustained whilst on the camp site. We recommend that you check that your household insurance will cover your camping equipment and personal belongings, if not take out a camping insurance policy to cover your trip which should also cover any cancellation costs should you need to cancel for any reason.


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Frequently asked questions about Palace Farm Campsite

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Site rules

Check in is available from noon till 8pm for camping and from 1pm until 8pm for bell tents. If you do happen to experience any delays, the site just asks that you let them know as soon as possible please.

Departure is due before 11am for bell tents and before noon for camping pitches.

Dogs are welcome on the non-electric grass pitches as long as they are kept on a lead and not left unattended. Sorry, dogs are not allowed in the bell tents.

The site allows BBQs as long as they are raised well clear of the ground, this is to avoid any scorching of the grass. Fire pits are allowed at a small cost. The site has some of their own available for hire, or bring your own.

Pitches

Yes, you are welcome to park next to your pitch, the site allows for one car per pitch.

Yes, you're welcome to bring all of these. There is a small charge for gazebos.

Other

Yes, this is a quiet site with the site asking campers to be quiet from 10pm, and then no noise from 11pm. Amplified music is not permitted at any time.


A note from the site themselves...

Graham was born in Doddington and was brought up on the farm, where he worked to earn pocket money and learn as much about farming as he could. After working for a summer in Alberta, Canada, Graham finished college and came back to work full-time on the farm.

Graham married Liz and took on the running of the farm with help from his father. Best known for growing strawberries, the farm also grew many other crops, including potatoes, swede turnips, runner and french beans, plums, cherries, apples, blackberries, tayberries as well as cereals like wheat, barley, oats, rapeseed oil and cattle beans.

The farm had a breeding flock of sheep and fattened cattle, out to graze in the summer and in the cattle yards during the winter. By early 2000 the farm wasn't making a sufficient profit so they looked at other ways of earning a living.

In 2004 Graham and Liz opened the hostel, the campsite followed in 2007 and the Granary in 2010 after giving up the tenancy of the Doddington Place Estate held for over 80 years.

Palace Farm Campsite is ideal for...

Couples
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Older children (13+)
Peace and quiet

Things to do on site and in the Sittingbourne area

A short walk away, within the same village as the site, is Doddington Place Gardens, open on Wednesdays, Sundays and bank holidays during the summer season.

Located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the site makes a great base for a walking or cycling holiday - with natural attractions such as the North Kent Marshes, depicted by Dickens in works including Great Expectations, just a half-hour cycle ride away.

The surrounding countryside is a mix of woodland and farmland, as this part of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is rich in wildlife and popular with birdwatchers too.

The North Kent Downs offer great opportunities for birdwatching. There is a local population of tawny owls, little owls, barn owls, buzzards, occasional red kites, kestrels, sparrowhawks and the occasional hobby or peregrine falcon to look out for among the many other predator species.

Other species of birds to watch for include woodpeckers (green and greater spotted), crows, rooks, jackdaws, magpies and jays, with occasional sightings of raven, and many species of songbirds and finches for you to discover.

The North Kent Downs offer miles of footpaths, marked walking trails, and bridleways suitable for cycling. Spanning a range of difficulty levels, these cycle routes range from easy coastal routes to tougher rides through the downs themselves.

There are also a number of lakes for freshwater fishing, and a long stretch of coastline for those looking to experience sea fishing.

Points of interest at nearby Faversham include the Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre and indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Open during the summer months, the outdoor pool includes rapids, a children's pool, and a diving board.

Guided walking tours of Faversham take place every Saturday and bank holiday, starting at the Heritage Centre, and last approximately 1.5 hours. A visit to the Town Hall may include the opportunity to see Faversham's Magna Carta documents, dating from 1325. Imagine looking at a document handwritten by scribes onto vellum, complete with its original wax seal, and over 700 years old.

Slightly further afield, guests can enjoy days out at attractions including Leeds Castle stately home, Go Ape! forest adventure, and Canterbury Cathedral, the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury for hundreds of years.

Kent is not only a naturally beautiful county, but also a historic one, and there are a variety of historic sights within easy reach of the campsite. Thanks to great train connections, it's even possible to visit London for the day.


The listing for Palace Farm Campsite was last updated on July 22nd, 2026 at 3:04 PM

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