Blandred Camping

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  • Scenic and spacious site on a working arable farm in the Kent Downs
  • Canterbury, Eurotunnel services and ferries within 20 minutes' drive
  • Spacious pitches with direct access to local walks; dogs welcome
Perhaps you’re travelling to Kent to spend some time exploring the area known as the ‘Garden of England’, or you just need a stopover before heading across the Channel. Maybe you’ve got the whole family with you, or your partner and dog – or you’re on a little solo break. Whatever kind of Kent camping break you’ve got in mind, you’ll be very welcome at Blandred Camping. You’ll be in an excellent location for both local jaunts and onward travel when you stay here – this spacious site is part of a working arable farm within the Kent Downs National Landscape, and you’ll be able to get straight out onto local footpaths for walks and bike rides to see some of your scenic surroundings. Despite the peaceful rural vibe on site, this is a very handy Kent location – Folkestone is about 10 minutes’ drive away, or you can reach either Canterbury or Dover within 20 minutes. And, of course, that means that cross-Channel ferries and Eurotunnel trains are very close by for those heading over to France. Sticking around on this side of the Channel? There are plenty of great days out nearby, whether you’re planning to take in the coastline, explore historic Canterbury or treat the kids to a day at a safari park. A bus stop at the end of the lane has services to Canterbury and Folkestone; routes that also handily stop outside a couple of favourite local pubs. This is a simple site, but the facilities (hot showers, flushing toilets and a cold-water washing-up area) are nicely maintained, and there’s plenty of space to pitch up and play games. Campfires and barbecues are welcome, but no music, thanks – this is a peaceful kind of place.

Site type

Tent pitches 40
Touring caravan pitches 40
Motorhome pitches 40
Open now
Opens 3 July
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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 3 Jul to

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 19 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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100% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite is highly praised for its perfect, brand-new, and spotless infrastructure, including excellent toilet and shower facilities. Reviewers highlight the quiet, spacious, and flat pitches, and friendly staff. The Blue Silo Cafe and micro-bar are pleasant surprises. Its beautiful location is ideal for local excursions. Some minor points include a lack of hot water at washing-up stations and occasional overcrowding. Access on foot was also noted as difficult by one visitor.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely relaxed site with everything you need to relax and enjoy

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jon O.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Clean facilities
Open space for the kids
Dog walks
Micropub onsite

Disliked Nearest shop was a long walk along a main road. So not ideal with kids

Recommend to friends Visit again

I love the facilities. All brand…

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Ramon L.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked I love the facilities. All brand new. Easy access/drive to Dover. The Blue Silo cafe provides a great atmosphere.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Camping propre, bien accueilli et grand emplacement.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked L'endroit, le petit bar juste à côté.
Toilette et douche propres.

Disliked Le fait de ne pas pouvoir mettre de la musique même très bas.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I'll definitely come back.

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Angela P.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The place is peaceful and nice. The toilet and shower blocks are very clean. The micropub on the farm is fantastic, with live music and the burger from the burger van is the best.

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Great site, friendly with super clean facilities

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Very helpful and accommodating people running the site who provide a warm welcome. Facilities are really clean and well maintained. The tent pitches are great for easily taking and holding tent pegs. I didn't use the harder standing larger pitches but they looked ideal for motorhomes and large tents. Ideal location for channel tunnel or Dover ferries.

Disliked Nothing

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Toilet facilities…

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Joanna B.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Toilet facilities

Disliked Noisy campers

Recommend to friends Visit again

5 stars. Will definitely be coming back if we’re hitting the tunnel.

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Matthew A.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The perfect overnight stop prior to the tunnel. Spanking new facilities, nicely done. Loved the micropub next door (they do plastic glasses…). Also the fire pits to hire are a nice touch.

Disliked No electric points (a minor quibble).

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How organised the field was. The…

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Wendy P.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked How organised the field was.
The good condition of all the facilities.

Disliked The hot water did not seem to be working for the washing up sink.
Considered it expensive for a site without electric.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Showers and toilets were spotlessly clean,…

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Angela M.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Showers and toilets were spotlessly clean, extremely well maintained. Very quiet which is what we like and needed as we were getting a ferry the next morning, perfect location for this. Would definitely go back again.

Disliked Nothing to not like

Recommend to friends Visit again

Camping agréable et propre, idéalement situé après et avant le ferry

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Anthony Q.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Calme
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Espace

Disliked Pas d'eau chaude pour la vaisselle

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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

D. of E. 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Location

Blandred Camping

Reece Lane

Acrise

Folkestone

Kent

England

CT18 8LW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.15147°N
1.15643°E

Nearest transport

Coach
5.1 mi Bus Station
5.4 mi War Memorial
5.4 mi War Memorial
Rail
4.1 mi Shepherds Well Rail Station
4.6 mi Folkestone West Rail Station
4.8 mi Folkestone Central Rail Station
Ferry
4.1 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
7.3 mi Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
7.6 mi Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
16.1 mi Kent International Airport
16.7 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

Canterbury (20 minutes’ drive) is a special city that’s always worth a day out, whether you’ve been before or not. The cathedral, Roman Museum and Canterbury Tales exhibition are top picks for first timers, but there are lots more attractions beyond those – perhaps the Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, or an afternoon of punting along the river? Down at the coast, take a wander around Folkestone (10 minutes) to find all its outdoor art installations and scoff seafood at Folkestone Harbour Arm. You can also paddle or build sandcastles at the town’s Sunny Sands beach, or head along to Dover (20 minutes) for the castle and the famous white cliffs. For a family day out, meet exotic animals at Wingham Wildlife Park or Port Lympne Safari Park, or take a ride on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway – all are about 20 minutes’ drive away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Folkestone 5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandgate 5.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hythe 6.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
St Margaret`S Bay 9.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dymchurch 11.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 6.6 mi

Roman Painted House 6.9 mi

Dover Castle 7.3 mi

Howletts Wild Animal Park 8 mi

White Cliffs of Dover 8 mi

National Trust

The White Cliffs of Dover 8 mi

South Foreland Lighthouse 9.3 mi

Smallhythe Place 21.4 mi

Lamb House 23.1 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 25.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BROOME PARK 2.9 mi

Cheriton Hill 3.5 mi

Kearsney Court 4.8 mi

WALDERSHARE PARK 5.5 mi

SANDLING PARK 6.3 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 Blandred Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Blandred Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Blandred Camping? Canterbury (20 minutes’ drive) is a special city that’s always worth a day out, whether you’ve been before or not. The cathedral, Roman Museum and Canterbury Tales exhibition are top picks for … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Blandred Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Blandred Camping? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.