Knowler Farm

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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Pitching field
Pitches field
Far side of the site
Newly mowed pitches
Eco shower block
Eco shower block entrance
Eco shower blocks exterior
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Pitching field
Pitches field
Far side of the site

  • Peaceful and scenic surroundings close to woodlands and beaches
  • Great village shop, pub and takeaway food within five minutes' walk
  • 20 minutes from Canterbury and the beach at Hythe
Come to Kent for scenic and peaceful surrounds for strolling and family days… and might you like a woodland walk or a beach day too? Have the lot at small and serene Knowler Farm, along with a setting right in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty but a nifty 20-minute drive from Canterbury. This is a firmly rural spot, in an area popular with walkers and cyclists, and within easy reach of Kent highlights like Howletts Wild Animal Park and Leeds Castle. The beach at Hythe is 20 minutes' drive away on the south coast and Whitstable is within 40 minutes on the north. (And if you're escaping from London for the weekend, you can zip down here in under two hours: hail the train from St Pancras and get a bus to the farm from outside the Rose and Crown in Canterbury.) The site is on the edge of the quiet village of Stelling Minnis, where there's a great village shop, a post office and a pub. Several good takeaways are within walking distance, and the neighbouring villages have various pubs and eateries, including a pub within walking distance which serves food on some evenings. Davison's Mill, 10 minutes' walk away, dishes up cream teas on summer Sundays and bank holidays (highly recommended), and the site itself has a small café serving up drinks and cakes.

Site type

Caravan sites 55
Tent sites 55
Motorhome sites 55
Open now
Opens 18 April
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.

Languages spoken

English

British Sign Language (BSL)

Open from Fri, 18 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 267 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Knowler Farm gets a thumbs up for its roomy, chill vibe and super-friendly, helpful hosts. Toilets and showers are usually clean but basic. The onsite cafe and nearby shops/pubs are a bonus. Mostly great, but a few niggles with signs or upkeep. Good value for a relaxed getaway.

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Phill X.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked This is the first time we have been camping on a wild site with no electric and it has changed the way we view camping.

We brought a power bank each and have had the most amazing time here.

The site is incredible, so tranquil and relaxing. The onsite cafe is a real community hub and everyone is so friendly.

We even watched a Shepherd round his flock up using his sheepdog - Tank.

The showers despite being in a horse box - genius idea! We’re amazing. The composting toilet didn’t smell at all and were emptied every day.

Canterbury is 20 mins down the road and the the park and ride is only £4 - we had the best day out there.

Wayne and Sheenagh are incredible hosts and will answer any questions you have prior to your stay by email or whilst you are here.

We will definitely be returning with friends next time.

Disliked Nothing

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A superbly peaceful, relaxing and friendly place.

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Helen M.

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked The peace and solitude were lovely. No loud music or loud peope. A nice flat pitch, with nothing flashy about it and a relaxed atmosphere. Nowhere near noisy roads. There's a great village shop just up the lane opposite, which seems to have just about anything you could need. The nicest bit is the onsite morning coffee shop, with its eclectic mix of seating, pretty mismatched cups and friendly staff. The coffee is superb, including decaff and they sell cake and cookies and bacon butties. It has a lovely Boho vibe to it, 3 friendly dogs roaming about (hello Tank, Connie and Fern) and a reading and relaxing hut, with kids puzzles and books to borrow. They do Friday evening pizza nights too. Facilities are simple, but clean.

Disliked The cockerel will wake you up at daybreak, which might be annoying in the middle of June at 4am, but you are on a farm after all! It didn't bother me and I rather liked listening to all the farm animals. Wifi only at the coffee hut I think.

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Lovely family run site

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Heather S.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Everything. Quiet, calm and tranquil site. A low amenities site just as stated. It’s got everything you need. Lovely little cafe on site with very friendly staff (and lots of beautiful dogs. Always a highlight!!)

Disliked Nothing.

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Tolle Gastgeber, tolles Café und auch…

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Ralf B.

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Tolle Gastgeber, tolles Café und auch eine wunderschöne Gegend

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This is a great campsite for…

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Rachel M.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked This is a great campsite for many reasons - the fact it's adults only means for a peaceful stay. The facilities are basic- 2 x showers, 2 x toilets and a dressing room - but just what you need when camping. Hot showers and flushing loos with plenty of toilet roll and a washing up area. Really helpful staff on site and spacious surroundings with great opportunities for star gazing and nature spotting. You can borrow fire pits and buy a huge bag of firewood for just £5. There is a cafe on site serving delicious coffee and cakes in the mornings. 30mins from Folkestone and 15mins to Canterbury with access to great walks in surrounding areas. Local pub and shop are convenient. I would recommend this site to experienced campers who don't need any flashy add ons! Simple and basic but ideal for what I was after.

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Relaxed and friendly

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Clare N.

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked The whole place. Very friendly owners, lovely cafe onsite. Relaxed.

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Will definitely book again

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Extremely quiet site and all the facilities you need. Spacious pitches and nothing is too much trouble.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fab friendly site with great local amenities

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Loved it here! Really friendly owners.
Massive adults only pitch.
Cafe on site and pizza night on Friday where a mobile unit comes in and we sat at the pic nic tables eating. Very dog friendly too with a shop and dog friendly pub less than 5 mins walk away. Beautiful walks in 50 acre Stelling Minnis Common a few minutes away. Basic amenities but they do the job :)
Can’t wait to come back!!

Disliked Nothing!!

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Really nice site, everyone was really friendly.

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Martin T.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Great stay at Knowler Farm really enjoyed it, facilities good but shower was bracing!!! Will be back with dog hopefully before the end of the summer!!

Disliked N/A

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Large spacious site for 3 adults…

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Marion D.

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Large spacious site for 3 adults with a campervan, awning and small tent.
Very friendly and relaxed. Wayne was very welcoming and made time to
visit guests regularly for a chat and to offer help or advice if needed. Lovely cafe on site, pub and shop within short walking distance and great dog walking nearby. We will definitely visit again.

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

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

Themes

Bush Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites

Location

Knowler Farm

Stelling Minnis

Canterbury

Kent

England

CT4 6AD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.17888°N
1.06315°E

Route directions

As you turn into the track from the road there is a gate on the right into a grassy meadow with a Knowler Farm Campsite sign on it. If you have booked a pitch on the the Buttercup field this is your entrance; let yourself into the field and you'll be directed you to your pitch.

Nearest transport

Coach
9.3 km Swan Lane
9.4 km Swan Lane
9.6 km New Dover Road Park and Ride Terminal
Rail
9.3 km Chartham Rail Station
9.4 km Wye Rail Station
9.5 km Westenhanger Rail Station
Ferry
9.9 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
18.9 km Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
19.4 km Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
26.6 km Lydd London Ashford Airport
27.8 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

Nature spotters will find species aplenty around the 124-acre common and the countryside surroundings of local village Stelling Minnis, an ancient pastureland still used for grazing in more modern times. Several ponds on the minnis are home to toads and newts; around the grassland and woodland, look out for voles and badgers, weasels and shrews, woodpeckers, nightingales and barn and long-eared owls. Culture seekers can see shows at the Gulbenkien or Marlowe theatres, both just outside Canterbury, or head into the city to roam around its ancient sites including Canterbury Cathedral. If you're up for hearing the story of how Chaucer developed and wrote his famed tales, the Canterbury Tales tour runs throughout the year daily from St Margaret's Street. For history of a different era, Hawthorne Trench, Elham (10 minutes' drive) is a reconstruction of the Great War trenches of the Somme region that's worth a visit on open days. Those off to the nearest beach at Hythe should hop on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway to chuff along almost 14 miles to Dungeness, via the Kent coastal spots of Dymchurch, St. Mary's Bay, New Romney and Romney Sands.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sandgate 12.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hythe 12.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Folkestone 14 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dymchurch 17.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Mary'S Bay (Kent) 19.5 km Sea GoodN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Canterbury Tales 11.1 km

St Augustine's Abbey 11.1 km

Canterbury Heritage Museum 11.2 km

Canterbury Roman Museum 11.2 km

Canterbury Cathedral 11.2 km

National Trust

The White Cliffs of Dover 19.9 km

South Foreland Lighthouse 21.9 km

Smallhythe Place 29.9 km

Lamb House 34.4 km

Stoneacre 34.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

BROOME PARK 7.8 km

OLANTIGH TOWERS 8 km

Wye - Crundale - Eggarton Manor - Crundale Downs 8.8 km

GODMERSHAM PARK 9.5 km

CHILHAM CASTLE 9.8 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 Knowler Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Knowler Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Knowler Farm? Nature spotters will find species aplenty around the 124-acre common and the countryside surroundings of local village Stelling Minnis, an ancient pastureland still used for grazing in more modern times. Several ponds … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Knowler Farm?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Knowler Farm? From $53 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.