Go Glamp

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  • Well-maintained family glampsite near the village of Smarden in Kent
  • A 35-minute drive to Port Lympne Safari Park; Canterbury 50 minutes
  • Secure site with communal kitchens, five minutes’ drive from shops
A five-acre site set between the pretty Kent villages of Headcorn and Smarden, Go Glamp is a friendly, family-run sort of place that welcomes kids and dogs. It has a chilled vibe so relaxation is never going to be a problem – and your privacy is pretty much ensured, thanks to there being plenty of space around the camping fields. Communal facilities include a kitchen area for food prep and washing up, and refrigerators to keep your food (and drink, very important) chilled. Sparkling-clean toilets and spacious warm showers are found adjacent to the car park. Mobile phone charging points are available, but please warn any teens that internet access is limited. Barbecues and firepits are available for hire, and buckets of wood can be bought for a small charge. Pick up essentials from the convenience stores in Headcorn (five minutes’ drive), or you can ditch the car and walk to the pubs in Smarden (half an hour) if grilling up supper isn’t on the agenda. A trainline runs along the back of the site, bound to London and back, where guests can spy on the occasional Pullman and steam trains (trains run twice per hour and not between midnight and 6am). Guests can also often spot light aircraft displays, hot air balloons and parachutists and wing-walkers from the nearby aerodrome. For your extra safety, the glampsite is secured with automatically closing electric gates; an entry code will be given to you on arrival. If you have any queries or problems, do ask the owners, who live on-site.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 6
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Rent a tent 10
Open now
Opens 12 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 12 Apr to

Open from Fri, 22 May to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 176 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a very friendly, clean, and spacious campsite. Guests frequently praise the owners for their exceptional hospitality and attentiveness. The site offers a relaxed atmosphere, with many enjoying the unique experience of hearing lions roar from the nearby sanctuary, watching planes from the local airfield, and the proximity of train services. Facilities are generally reported as clean and well-maintained. Occasional minor noise from trains and a nearby road is noted, with some guests suggesting more toilet/shower facilities for busy periods.

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Nice site really bad showers

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Paul M.

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely site was a little noisy due to the road and train track and also like a festival kinda speaker coming from the distance , Alan was a lovely guy

Disliked Unfortunately the showers were freezing and that is a massive no when your already staying in a van or tent you look at something like a shower to start your day and if it's cold it just puts you in a bad mood let's be honest ... And leaves you leaving a bad review , if this wasn't the case it's a really nice place

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely area,lovely site and wonderful owners

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Fantastic staff couldn’t be more friendly and helpful. Loved Tony the Pony amd watching the sky jumpers on the neighbouring air field
Also amazing to hear the nearby lions roar!

Disliked Next to a slightly busy road

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely fantastic site very friendly and would/will come back.

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Fiona T.

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Fantastic weekend at this site, friendly owners- very helpful and came round checking on everyone both nights. Level pitches, cute pony. Facilities had shower stalls and separate toilets. I didn't use the showers but they looked clean, toilets were always clean. Someone said there's only 2, there was actually 5, but even then and with a full site there was never a need to queue. Fridge and freezer were brilliant additions.

Disliked Only 1 thing and that's the train was exceptionally loud. However we were warned and it wouldn't put us off going again.

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Joli site tenu par des propriaires charmants

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Marguerite B.

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Gentillesse et attention au top des propiretaires très aimables et aidants.
Site propre et bien tenu douches chaudes, on peut commander des pizzas 🍕.
Eau électricité. Bien situe au cœur de la jolie campagne anglaise.

Disliked On a plus été derangé par les enfants un peu bruyants du camping que par le train ( qui ne roule plus la nuit) ou les rugissements de lions du sanctuaire voisin qui ont donne a notre apero du soir un air de Out of Africa 🥰

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Very flat & spacious pitches The…

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Michelle P.

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Very flat & spacious pitches
The toilets & showers were very clean
Friendly staff
Saturday night Pimm’s O’clock 5.30pm
Tony the pony
Hearing the lions
A lovely pub a few minutes drive away
Lots of space in the middle of the field for kids to play

Disliked Nothing, a really nice & peaceful site

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Owners were super helpful and really…

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Steve W.

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Owners were super helpful and really nice. Lovely site and would stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A very nice well maintained site with friendly staff.

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James D.

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked This site was very clean and well maintained. The owner was always on his rounds looking after things and people. You could hear the roads from the big cat sanctuary just across the field which was nice.

They have a little pony called Tony. Does not like to be stroked, but nice to look at.

All day every day was a air show from the air field.

Disliked Not a big issue but this was quite a noisy site. There is a train track, road and some sort of constant beeping from the big cat sanctuary.

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A site we will return to and recommend to all

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Richard K.

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Everything about it, from moment arrived met Alan the owner, such a nice helpful guy, never stopping, cleaning, greeting and generally being there.
He made pizzas Friday night, we missed his Pimms night.
Site had 7 Bell tents, a Yurt and Shepherd's hut, mainly tents then, we were only motorhome.
Great location near Big Cat Sanctuary, could hear lions, next to Headcorn aerodrome so constant view of parachutists, Saturday a full air show of vintage bi planes.

Disliked Nothing, ok maybe facilities "rustic", but quirky and a work in progress, but functional, never had to wait for shower or toilet despite site full.

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Lovely owners , great site. !!…

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Anonymous

Bell tent (four person)

Liked Lovely owners , great site. !!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had a great couple of days camping in Go Glamp. Beautiful and peaceful

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Nilay C.

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Open space, green grass, really even ground so easy to pitch the tent, lovely friendly hosts, clean facilities, Tony the pony, great location

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby

Location

Go Glamp

Sherway Leas

Smarden Road

Headcorn

Ashford

Kent

England

TN27 9HP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.16379°N
0.66263°E

Nearest transport

Coach
9.3 mi Park Street
9.6 mi King Street
9.6 mi King Street
Rail
1.5 mi Headcorn Rail Station
3.7 mi Pluckley Rail Station
4.9 mi Staplehurst Rail Station
Ferry
20.4 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
23.3 mi Gravesend Pier
23.6 mi Tilbury Ferry Terminal
Airport
18.7 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport
28.1 mi London Southend Airport
29.7 mi Biggin Hill Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

If you want to get active on your glamping break, the whole family can have a runaround on treetop ropes at Go Ape Bedgebury, or go dinghy sailing and climb the inflatable courses at Bewel Water (both half an hour’s drive). Slow things down with nature rambles around the arboretum at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest (35 minutes). Plenty to do with animals as the focus too: see silverback gorillas, big cats and African elephants in semi-wild enclosures at Howletts Wildlife Park (50 minutes), or take a jeep safari at Port Lympne Safari Park (35 minutes) to spy on rhinos and stately giraffes. If you have younger kids in tow, let them have a cuddle with the friendly inmates at Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats (20 minutes). Canterbury Cathedral (50 minutes) may be calling to history lovers, who can visit the scene of Thomas Beckett’s murder in 1170, before having an amble around the city centre’s half-timbered streets to the porcelain collections in ornate Beaney House of Art and Knowledge. The medieval cathedral and Norman-era castle in Rochester (40 minutes) are both open to tour, or you can do a spot of window shopping on the historic high street.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Camber 17 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Dymchurch 17.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Mary'S Bay (Kent) 17.5 mi Sea GoodN/AGoodGood
Winchelsea 17.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Littlestone 18.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 4.8 mi

Leeds Castle 6.1 mi

Kent & East Sussex Railway 6.6 mi

Ashford Designer Outlet 9.4 mi

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 11.3 mi

National Trust

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 5.4 mi

Stoneacre 7.1 mi

Smallhythe Place 8.8 mi

Sprivers Garden 10.8 mi

Scotney Castle 12.1 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

CHILSTON PARK 4.4 mi

SISSINGHURST CASTLE 4.9 mi

HARTRIDGE HOUSE 5.9 mi

LEEDS CASTLE 6 mi

SISSINGHURST COURT 6.1 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Go Glamp have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Go Glamp dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Go Glamp? If you want to get active on your glamping break, the whole family can have a runaround on treetop ropes at Go Ape Bedgebury, or go dinghy sailing and climb the inflatable … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Go Glamp?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Go Glamp? From £23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.