Palace Farm Campsite

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Bell tent area
Lovely peaceful glass of wine!
Spacious pitches around a grass field
Peaceful pitch with a bell tent

  • Quiet site in the Kent Downs, a 15-minute drive from Faversham
  • Leeds Castle 20 minutes’ drive; Canterbury and Whitstable half an hour
  • Hot showers powered by solar panels, charging points for electric cars
If you’re in charge of organising the family rally this year, you might want to consider booking at Palace Farm Campsite, in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You’ll be staying on a large field in the village of Doddington, with rural views all around – yet only a 15-minute drive from the towns of Sittingbourne and Faversham. If you value your peace, you’ll be glad to hear that this is a quiet site after 10pm. Please note that this is strictly enforced – when it comes to guests, at least. There are no measures in place to keep woodpeckers, owls and pheasants from lulling you to sleep with their songs and hoots. You can explore the local area on foot or by bike (the owners will be happy to point you to the best paths and bridleways), stopping at a traditional country pub for a few ales. Alternatively, you can tee off at Faversham Golf Club or fish at the Willows Angling Centre, and there is a swimming pool in Faversham to keep the kids occupied on rainy days (all 15 minutes’ drive). Canterbury is half an hour away and well worth a visit for its spectacular medieval cathedral. Well equipped and environmentally conscious, the site has solar panels creating hot water for the showers and washing-up sinks; there are flushing toilets and a parent-and-baby washroom, plus recycling points and charging points for electric cars. The nearest farm shop is a mere seven-minute walk away.

Campground type

Tent sites 25
Rent a tent 3
Open now
Opens 2 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 5 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 5 different households.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 2 May to

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Site types & availability

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95% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Nice, tidy spot with good, flat spots and generally clean amenities. Owners are a legend, great vibe, and a sweet rural outlook. Easy to get to local sights and pubs. Some reckon more toilets/showers needed when it’s busy, and a few found the rules a bit strict. Expect a bit of motorway hum.

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Great value for money, quiet & peaceful.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Quite site, plenty of space, thoughtful set up in regards to safety. Basic but clean showers & toilets. Lovely hosts.

Disliked Nothing really, but I’d worry about the small toilet/shower block if the site was very busy.

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Loos and showers are clean. Quiet after…

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John M.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Loos and showers are clean.

Quiet after 10pm.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with lovely owners

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Ash W.

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Liked Cleanliness
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Good showers
Quiet very friendly

Disliked Na

Recommend to friends Visit again

An amazing campsite with very friendly host.

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Abdul H.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked The whole campsite was very kept and clean, the facilities were just right and did the job perfectly. The host/owner was very welcoming and very happy help when called upon. The local area was not too far if you would like to do some shopping. There were some excellent walking routes for dogs and cycling.

Disliked Another toiletbamd cleaning facility would have been great but a deal breaker.

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ronny w.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Sanitary facilities, pitch

Disliked Water heater or microwave to make a coffee

Recommend to friends Visit again

Kleiner feiner Campingplatz auf dem Land

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Michael K.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Saubere Toiletten
Freundliche und hilfsbereite Besitzer
Genügend Platz auf der Wiese vorhanden
Grillen und Feuerschalen erlaubt, wenn man mag.

Disliked Zufahrt etwas uneben, Gefahr des aufsetzens des Fahrzeuges
Trockner für die Hände auf den Toiletten wäre schön
Separates Pissor für Männer wünschenswert

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Quiet and friendly site. Toilets and…

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Les C.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Quiet and friendly site. Toilets and showers clean, water hot. Was our second visit, would definitely visit again.

Disliked No dislikes at all.

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Anonymous

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Brilliant set up, owners are lovely…

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Matthew L.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Brilliant set up, owners are lovely and very helpful

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Very quiet site with great facilities.…

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Christian T.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Very quiet site with great facilities. Really enjoyed our stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again


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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire 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

Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Palace Farm Campsite

Down Court Road

Doddington

Sittingbourne

Kent

England

ME9 0AU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.28612°N
0.77285°E

Nearest transport

Coach
15.2 km Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre
16.8 km Park Street
17.2 km King Street
Rail
5.8 km Teynham Rail Station
6.8 km Sittingbourne Rail Station
7.3 km Lenham Rail Station
Ferry
32.1 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
33.3 km Gravesend Pier
33.7 km Tilbury Ferry Terminal
Airport
31.8 km London Southend Airport
38.6 km Lydd London Ashford Airport
41.4 km Kent International 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’ve ever considered making your own beer at home, you might want to take a tour of Shepherd Neame (15 minutes’ drive), Britain’s oldest brewery. You’ll learn all about the ingredients needed to craft a fine beer, from water to malted barley and hops, and take part in a guided tasting of Kentish ales and lagers. There’s heaps to do for the whole family at Leeds Castle (20 minutes). While the adults swoon over the glamorous 1930s decor in the castle itself, the kids can climb, slide and jump at the adventure playground or get lost (and then, hopefully, found) in the maze. There is also a Go Ape Tree Top Challenge with ziplines and hanging bridges, plus falconry displays. Fancy a day at the seaside? Whitstable (half an hour) has wide pebbly beaches, a working harbour where you can sample freshly shucked oysters, and a promenade for walking and cycling that goes past the Tankerton Slopes (with their colourful beach huts) and all the way to a skate park.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Leysdown 16.4 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodExcellent
Minster Leas 16.5 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sheerness 17.5 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Beach, Whitstable 18.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Tankerton 20.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Leeds Castle 10.7 km

Ashford Designer Outlet 16.4 km

Whitstable Museum and Art Gallery 19.1 km

The Historic Dockyard Chatham 20.9 km

West Gate Towers Museum 21.1 km

National Trust

Stoneacre 14.2 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 24.1 km

Cobham Wood and Mausoleum 27.6 km

Smallhythe Place 28 km

Owletts 28.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

DODDINGTON PLACE 1.1 km

BELMONT PARK 5.3 km

CHILSTON PARK 8.5 km

LEES COURT 9.1 km

Hollingbourne 9.5 km

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 Palace Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Palace Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Palace Farm Campsite? If you’ve ever considered making your own beer at home, you might want to take a tour of Shepherd Neame (15 minutes’ drive), Britain’s oldest brewery. You’ll learn all about the ingredients … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Palace Farm Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Palace Farm Campsite? From $50.08 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.