Strictly Camping
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- Simple site with woodland trails in the High Weald countryside
- A 15-minute drive from walks, fishing and watersports on Bewl Water
- Campfires welcome on site; pubs five minutes' drive away in Pembury
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Only ground barbecues permitted.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, 7 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric forest floor campervan pitch (maximum 6 metres, woodland)
6 people maximum 
9.7/10
12 reviews 
No dogs allowed Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £36
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)
10 people maximum 9.8/10
42 reviews No dogs allowed Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £36
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
10 people maximum 9.3/10
12 reviews No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £36
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Bell tent (six person)
6 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £60
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Bell tent (six person, woodland)
6 people maximum 10/10
10 reviews No dogs allowed Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £60
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Bell tent (five person)
5 people maximum No dogs allowed Arrival daysFrom £200
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
This woodland campsite offers spacious, private pitches with thoughtful amenities like shelters and fire pits. Visitors consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff, cleanliness of facilities including showers and toilets, and the peaceful, natural setting. While some mention a nearby road's noise and basic portaloos, the overall experience is highly recommended for a relaxing, back-to-nature escape with ample space for children to explore.
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Kind, helpful staff. Very clean toilets…
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)
Liked Kind, helpful staff. Very clean toilets and amazing atmosphere if you like to be in the forest.
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No problems here at all. My…
Bell tent (six person, woodland)
Liked No problems here at all. My daughter's first time camping and it was the greatest first experience for her. Calm, so much to explore and so friendly. Facilities were great as well.
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The pitch was perfect, the…
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)
Liked The pitch was perfect, the owner was polite and welcoming, very helpful. Will stay there again with family.
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Very friendly staff, lovely peaceful & large pitch. A lovely stay.
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)
Liked Very friendly. Pitch was private and peaceful. The wooden shelter provided was invaluable as was the bin and fire pit. Felt very safe.
Disliked Not really a dislike, however the toilet and shower facilities were a little basic. Very clean, but the shower was fairly cold (I think I might have just been unlucky as others commented it was very hot). Where we stayed there was only one male and one female toilet (portaloos were a little smelly). This did not impact our stay at all though.
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The large shelter for cooking and…
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)
Liked The large shelter for cooking and sitting under is a stroke of genius! This allowed our group of 4 (on a 4 tent pitch) to sit outside in the dry and also cook without having to put up a tarp. The woodland pitches are a good size and really well spaced out throughout the woods so that you hardly know anyone else is around. The showers are spacious and the water is warm, facilities were all clean. We liked being able to have a fire once the rain stopped.
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A great site for a family trip.
Bell tent (five person)
Liked The surroundings were beautiful.
The showers were clean.
The yurt was well presented and had everything we needed.
The host was brilliant, bringing us everything we needed.
The USB sockets in the glamping field were an added bonus!
Disliked We did not like the toilets. We were out off by the amount of flies in the compost toilets. There was not enough sawdust in the bucket for the amount of people on the site.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely feedback about the yurt, facilities, and our hosting – we’re so glad you enjoyed the surroundings and your stay overall. We appreciate your comments about the compost eco toilets. This is our first year using this system, and we’ve been learning as we go. Since your visit, we’ve adjusted the type of sawdust we use and improved the supply to make the experience more pleasant for everyone. Your comments have helped us make those changes, so thank you again.
Lovely camp site for a short trip if in the field.
Non-electric forest floor campervan pitch (maximum 6 metres, woodland)
Liked The space, friendly and helpful owner. Ice and logs delivered super quick! Lovely hot showers but limited to 5 minutes.
Disliked The compost toilets weren't the best. The hole for the toilet was very far back!
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Excellent small site with clean basic facilities. Quiet and spacious.
Non-electric forest floor campervan pitch (maximum 6 metres, woodland)
Liked Seclusion, space, facilities, convenient location, friendly greeting. Thank you Jaime.
Disliked Actually nothing to dislike. Perhaps if I nit picked, better signage to find the site, but that’s all I can possibly think of.
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A really great campsite. Would highly recommend!
Bell tent (six person, woodland)
Liked We loved how private our Bell tent was but just a stones throw away from the washing up area and toilets. Showers were great. The team were so welcoming, friendly and very helpful. We will certainly be returning!
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Lovely clean facilities with lots of fun places to explore!
Bell tent (six person, woodland)
Liked Beautiful campsite with a woodland pitch that was the best place to be in the hot sunshine!
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Features
No dogs allowed
Portable toilet
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 Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)Location
Strictly Camping
Woodlands Farm
Hastings Road
Pembury
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
England
TN2 4BL
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.13702°N
0.33438°E
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexhill | 21.6 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
| Norman`S Bay | 21.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| St Leonards | 22 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hastings Pelham Beach | 22.4 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
| Pevensey Bay | 22.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Scotney Castle 4.4 mi
Groombridge Place and The Enchanted Forest 6.4 mi
Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 6.7 mi
Penshurst Place and Gardens 7.1 mi
Ightham Mote 8.8 mi
National Trust
Sprivers Garden 3.7 mi
Scotney Castle 4.4 mi
Old Soar Manor 8.4 mi
Ightham Mote 8.8 mi
Knole 10.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Pembury - Woods - Farms - Fields - Pembury 0.7 mi
Janet's Walk: Matfield - Paddock Wood - Matfield 1.8 mi
TUDELEY WOODS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 23/04/1987) 2.1 mi
DUNORLAN PARK 2.2 mi
BAYHAM ABBEY 2.2 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Strictly Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Strictly Camping dog friendly? No View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Strictly Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Strictly Camping? From £36 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.