Wealdings

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Morning views
Stunning views from the pitches, with plenty of space
Washing-up area with views
Fires and camping

  • Eco-friendly wild camping with spectacular views of the Weald of Kent
  • A 10-minute drive to Leeds Castle; 20 minutes to Sissinghurst Gardens
  • Dogs welcome, kids’ activities and hot showers on site; pubs nearby
Slow down and get into the wild-camping vibe at Wealdings, a 15-acre family-run campsite on a farm overlooking the gorgeous Weald of Kent. Handily located between Maidstone and Ashford, the camping fields promise a heady mix of fresh air, grassy meadows, ponds, streams and woodlands to relax in… a place for families to unplug and simultaneously recharge. The owners run the site with the ethos of ‘recycle and leave no trace’, and from the pitches to the facilities, minimal plastic has been used, with wood and metal utilised wherever possible. And those eco-credentials are upped even further as all food waste is recycled, along with your plastic, glass and metal waste too. All electricity comes from solar power, and you can chill under a hot shower with decent water pressure after a long day of outdoor fun – while compost loos are tucked into a quiet corner of the camping field. Designed for your security, the site has a self-locking entrance and a car park close to the pitches (there's also another tarmac car park for overflow parking, or cars unable to go down the farm track). No cars on the fields, please, but the owners do offer a quad-bike trailer service to get all your things on and off site – you can all jump on board too. Kids – and the dogs – are welcome to roam wild, and activities are laid for them like pond dipping, hay-bale jumping and archery bales (all free of charge), as well as hammocks, swings and dens to go native in. Firepits are provided so you can fire up a barbecue – but if cooking is off the agenda, there are plenty of pubs within a 10-minute drive serving great grub – and even some fine dining too. Pick up bits and bobs in local farm shops in Pluckley and Charing (both within 15 minutes’ drive).

Site type

Tent pitches 11
Opens 29 May 2026
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.
  • Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

British Sign Language (BSL)

English

Open from Fri, 29 May to

Open from Fri, 28 May to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Really lovely site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Sarah B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked: Lots of space between pitches
Beautiful views
Very warm and welcoming
Friendly pub 15mins walk away
Quiet and peaceful
Great facilities
Campfires provided and wood etc available
Great site. Thank you Liz for being a great host!

Disliked: Nothing

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GORGEOUS MUST-BOOK CAMPSITE

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Naomi G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch (five person)

Liked: Unbelievable site! We wanted to stay much longer and regret not booking for more nights. Beautiful site, and the nicest owner with a huge can-do attitude. Free products, charging station and games for the children. So much to explore. Stunning surroundings. The shower was the best part for me, the hills were the most exciting for my children, and the morning view was my husband's favourite. We will be back again and again. We just need to not drive our very tall van down the hill- not an issue as there's a lovely space to park your car and Liz carries all your bits in her ATV. My daughter's Barbie and Ken had the best time being carted back to the van from the campsite. Enjoy your visit when you go!

Disliked: that we didn't book for many more nights.

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Perfect site for a quiet getaway!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Michael H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch (five person)

Liked: The view! Wow, the view was beautiful! Toilets & shower was always clean. Shower was warm & bonus for power shower. Activities for the kids. Lots of walks around the site. Loved that we had our own space for kids & dog & that my dog was allowed off lead. Owner was lovely & very helpful! Our pitch was at the bottom of the hill, was level & huge area to ourselves. Will definitely be returning!

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The view! Wow! Wealdings was simply sublime. The owner Liz has poured…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Mark W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked: The view! Wow! Wealdings was simply sublime. The owner Liz has poured a lot of TLC into making a truly wonderful eco campsite. Make sure you get some eggs from her chickens for breakfast too!

Disliked: Nothing to say here.

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A lovely basic site, with a view to die for.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked: View and atmostphere

Disliked: Driveway

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Liz was a brilliant host, really friendly, professional, and her communication flawless.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch (five person)

Liked: Liz was a brilliant host, really friendly, professional, and her communication flawless. Absolutely beautiful scenery, with plenty of space, and some of the best camping facilities I've come across.

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Amazing natural site perfect for families.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Louise B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch (five person)

Liked: Everything! The security where kids can just run free within a very secure area.
Lovely touches like hay bale jumping, archery and hammocks.
Owner was incredibly friendly and so helpful.
The solar lights for when darkness falls.
HUGE pitches.
Eco friendly.
It’s just the camping haven you hope for!

Disliked: Absolutely nothing.

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This is such a beautiful campsite. We had a great pitch with…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch (five person)

Liked: This is such a beautiful campsite. We had a great pitch with plenty of space and amazing views all around us. The fact there are limited pitches meant we felt like we had our own privacy and there were not long waits for the amenities.
The toilets and shower were very clean and Liz (the host) was just lovely! She was there to give us a warm welcome and was happy to help throughout our stay.
This is a real gem and we will definitely be going back!

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Features

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

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Wealdings

Boughton Malherbe

Sandway

Maidstone

Kent

England

ME17 2BD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.21406°N
0.692°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.3 mi King Street
8.3 mi King Street
9.1 mi Park Street
Rail
1.6 mi Lenham Rail Station
2.3 mi Harrietsham Rail Station
4.3 mi Charing (Kent) Rail Station
Ferry
20.2 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
21.3 mi Gravesend Pier
21.6 mi Tilbury Ferry Terminal
Airport
20.8 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport
24.5 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

You can embark on all sorts of walking and biking adventures from the site. Round-trip​ expeditions might take in Lenham Chalk Cross (10 minutes), Pluckley’s ruined old church or the remains of the medieval castle at Sutton Valence (both 15 minutes). And if pottering around gardens floats your boat, where better to start than Vita Sackville-West’s extravagant shrubberies at Sissinghurst Castle Garden (20 minutes)? History buffs, you can see you’re in the right place – and there’s plenty more. Tours of magnificent, moated Leeds Castle (10 minutes’ drive) will keep you enthralled for a day, while its medieval-themed adventure playground keeps the kids happy. At Dover Castle (45 minutes), you can walk medieval ramparts and learn about top-secret WWII missions in an underground exhibition, and you can mug up on naval history at The Historic Dockyard Chatham (45 minutes). For some light relief at the end of an action-packed day, perhaps you might like to sample the still and sparkling white wines at Brissenden Family Vineyard (10 minutes) or Westwell Wine Estate (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Minster Leas 15.9 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sheerness 16.1 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Leysdown 16.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodExcellent
West Beach, Whitstable 16.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Tankerton 18.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Leeds Castle 3.6 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 8.3 mi

Ashford Designer Outlet 9.1 mi

Kent & East Sussex Railway 10 mi

The Historic Dockyard Chatham 14.3 mi

National Trust

Stoneacre 5.6 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 8.9 mi

Smallhythe Place 12.1 mi

Sprivers Garden 13.1 mi

Scotney Castle 14.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CHILSTON PARK 1 mi

LEEDS CASTLE 3.6 mi

Hollingbourne 4.2 mi

DODDINGTON PLACE 6.3 mi

BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA PLACE 6.6 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.

Offers

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Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Wealdings have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wealdings dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wealdings? You can embark on all sorts of walking and biking adventures from the site. Round-trip​ expeditions might take in Lenham Chalk Cross (10 minutes), Pluckley’s ruined old church or the remains of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wealdings?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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