When can I check in and check out of Goldpark Leisure?

Camping and touring Arrive: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 12:30 p.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Goldpark Leisure?

From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Goldpark Leisure

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 6.7 155 reviews

Main building with toilets, showers and reception

Scenic location in the Elham valley, seven miles from Canterbury
In the North Downs, a 12-mile drive from the Channel Tunnel
Easy access to the M20 and the A2

Ever been to the Elham valley? It's a right pretty part of the North Downs, made up of a chalk valley and set between Folkestone and Canterbury: the 22.5-mile Elham Valley Way is right pretty and right recommended too. If you're seeking a stay around these parts (also recommended, to put up tired feet), have a look at Goldpark Leisure right in the valley and surrounded by the striking scenery for which the valley is renowned. It's about seven miles from Folkestone and Canterbury and under 10 from Dover's white cliffs, or you could go on further adventures as it's also only 12 miles from the Channel Tunnel… The site has an amenities building with a toilet and shower room also suitable for disabled guests, a washing-up area and a reception with helpful info on the local area. Leave the car behind once you get here: the bus stop outside the Goldpark Leisure gate has services to take adventurers to both the Kent settlements nearby. If you do want to drive, there's easy access from the site to the M20 and the A2.

Site type

Open all year

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).
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Non-electric grass pitch

5 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 3.0m width x 9.1m depth (10.0ft width x 30.0ft depth) Calculated area: 27.9m² (300.0ft²)

5 people maximum

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Trailer tent or Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 3.0m width x 9.1m depth (10.0ft width x 30.0ft depth) Calculated area: 27.9m² (300.0ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Trailer tent, Tent

Features

Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Pull-out / Slider

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Bring an awning (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Dog (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults

Electric grass pitch

5 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 3.0m width x 9.1m depth (10.0ft width x 30.0ft depth) Calculated area: 27.9m² (300.0ft²)

5 people maximum

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Trailer tent or Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 3.0m width x 9.1m depth (10.0ft width x 30.0ft depth) Calculated area: 27.9m² (300.0ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Trailer tent, Tent

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Pull-out / Slider

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Bring an awning (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Dog (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Canterbury cathedral is a lovely day out and very close.

Showers always warm enough for me on a timer

Another view towards site entrance and showers/toilet building

Washing up 'booth', go on, zoom in........

Rubbish bin area, my other photo of overflowing bins didn't fulfil the criteria for uploading here.

Ruhige gegend , saubere Toiletten alles bestens…

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Wifi	10

Faris H. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Ruhige gegend , saubere Toiletten alles bestens

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic rustic site…

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Anonymous Apr 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Fantastic rustic site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff. Fantastic hot showers. Location within Kent Downs.…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
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Anonymous Mar 2025

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Friendly staff. Fantastic hot showers. Location within Kent Downs.

Disliked: None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely will go back

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Patricia H. Mar 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Quietness, even though there was a busy road, we had a pitch on the far side of the site
Nice to have a quiet place (maybe it was out of season) basic yes, everything was clean, showers were lovely and hot, clean toilets and washing up area.

We were met by Caz who was lovely, there’s a bus stop at the end of the drive

Recommend to friends Visit again

lovley ground with nice people…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
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Child friendliness	10
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steven M. Mar 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: lovley ground with nice people

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location for walkers

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
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Cleanliness	10
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Jennie W. Mar 2025

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Great location for walking in the Elham Valley. Toilets and showers were clean. Site manager was available, friendly and helpful

Disliked: Needed hooks and shelves near sinks. Close to a busy road, but it was quiet at night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice and quiet, good toilet, shower and washing up facilities.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
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Facilities / Activities	10
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Child friendliness	10
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Gideon E. Dec 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Nice and quiet, good toilet, shower and washing up facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great rural escape

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	10

William F. Nov 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Incredibly quiet , incredible dark skies ( Milky Way was clearly visible) beautiful autumnal walks, good facilities. Friendly staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It’s a nice little place we have stayed a couple times on…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	4
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Sam Y. Oct 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: It’s a nice little place we have stayed a couple times on are way through to and from Dover

Disliked: Toilet block could do with updating but clean and tidy and plenty of loo roll so that’s a bonus lol

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place Great price…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Oct 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Great place
Great price

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Goldpark Leisure

Canterbury Road

Wigmore

Elham

Kent

England

CT4 6LP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.18127°N
1.13556°W

Nearest transport

Coach

5.8 mi New Dover Road Park and Ride Terminal

7 mi Bus Station

7 mi Old Park Barracks

Rail

4.1 mi Shepherds Well Rail Station

4.1 mi Snowdown Rail Station

4.5 mi Aylesham Rail Station

Ferry

5.9 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal

9 mi Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal

9.2 mi Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal

Airport

14.9 mi Kent International Airport

18 mi Lydd London Ashford 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

The chalk downlands of the Elham valley are the suggested starting point for hikes around the area; if you're feeling energetic, make it your mission to do the whole 22.5-mile route of the Elham Valley Way, starting at Hythe and finishing, like certain pilgrims, at Canterbury Cathedral. Rest up when you arrive then investigate the cathedral further: Canterbury's most famed landmark is the oldest cathedral in England and is of course where Chaucer's lot amused themselves in quarantine by telling many tales. The Canterbury Tales is an award-winning attraction in the city (yes, yes, as well as a book); after that, wander around the shops and pubs before an evening in one of Canterbury's restaurants. And then perhaps another pub… Also have a wander around the 90 acres of ancient parkland of nearby Howletts Zoo Park, where animals to see include lions, tigers, rhinos and elephants.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Folkestone	7.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sandgate	7.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Hythe	8.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
St Margaret`S Bay	11 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Deal Castle	12 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Howletts Wild Animal Park 6 mi

St Augustine's Abbey 7 mi

Canterbury Cathedral 7.1 mi

Canterbury Tales 7.1 mi

Canterbury Roman Museum 7.1 mi

National Trust

The White Cliffs of Dover 9.5 mi

South Foreland Lighthouse 10.6 mi

Smallhythe Place 21.4 mi

Lamb House 23.7 mi

Stoneacre 24.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BROOME PARK 1.8 mi

Cheriton Hill 5.5 mi

WALDERSHARE PARK 5.9 mi

GOODNESTONE PARK 5.9 mi

Kearsney Court 6.2 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
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).

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.
The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. If you wish to bring a car along with your motorhome/campervan please select the extra.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.
Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Goldpark Leisure have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Goldpark Leisure dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Goldpark Leisure? The chalk downlands of the Elham valley are the suggested starting point for hikes around the area; if you're feeling energetic, make it your mission to do the whole 22.5-mile route of … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Goldpark Leisure?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Depart by: 12:30 p.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Goldpark Leisure? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Camping and touring
Arrive:	9 a.m. –	10 p.m.
Depart by:	12:30 p.m.

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Pitch types & availability

Ruhige gegend , saubere Toiletten alles bestens…

Fantastic rustic site…

Friendly staff. Fantastic hot showers. Location within Kent Downs.…

Definitely will go back

lovley ground with nice people…

Great location for walkers

Nice and quiet, good toilet, shower and washing up facilities.…

A great rural escape

It’s a nice little place we have stayed a couple times on…

Great place Great price…

Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Touring and motorhomes

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

Nearest sites

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