Branbridges Leisure
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- Small family-run campsite set in woodland alongside the River Medway
- Leeds Castle and Bewl Water Aqua Park both 25 minutes’ drive
- Water sports, walking and biking from the pitches; licensed café
Campground type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- A charge of £1.00 ($1.34) applies for the use of the shower.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, May 23 to
Campsite types & availability
Primitive forest floor tent campsite (woodland)
8 people maximum Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 7m depth (35m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 7m depth (35m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Primitive forest floor RV campsite (woodland)
6 people maximum Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 4m depth (28m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Reviews
100% would recommend this campground to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers a beautiful, tranquil setting by the river and lake, ideal for families and relaxation. Visitors praised the friendly, helpful staff and clean facilities. Popular activities include fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding, with a cafe and play areas for children. While some mentioned minor issues with toilet proximity on woodland pitches, shower charges, and occasional mosquitoes, guests highly recommend the site for its peaceful atmosphere and abundance of activities.
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great place, nice cafe, pretty surroundings.…
Primitive forest floor RV campsite (woodland)
Liked great place, nice cafe, pretty surroundings.
Disliked no electric.
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Not rural, but really well kept pretty site, nicely laid out.
Primitive forest floor tent campsite (woodland)
Liked This is a gorgeous little campsite, very green, and nicely laid out to create pockets of privacy amongst the trees, and by the water. There are playing areas for the kids and a bar for the adults. There is a really nice cafe onsite, with good food options and a lovely sunny veranda looking over the site The staff were super friendly and helpful. There's also a place onsite to facilitate paddleboarding and kayaking -although we didn't use these. Close to other facilities, like a Co-op across the road, and a nice Indian restaurant nearby.
Disliked This suprising pocket of countryside is located just off an industrial estate and near some busy roads, so although you wouldn't think it when you are in the peaceful greenery of the site, it isn't in a rural location so there is some road noise.
Also you have to pay for the showers, which is a bit of a pain, especially when you have to find the coins to do so!
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are so pleased to hear you thought the campsite was gorgeous and very green 🙂 Apologies you felt this about the showers, it is included on all the pitch information when you book and we always have £1 coins at check in to help with change. We're sorry you felt the location was not rural enough but great to hear you would visit again and recommend to friends.
The vibe. The owners. The calmness. The quiet. The lake. The starry…
Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite (lake view)
Liked The vibe. The owners. The calmness. The quiet. The lake. The starry skies. The fire pit. The cafe. The goat!!! But mostly the vibe.
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From the manager: Such a fab review - thank you! Glad you enjoyed your trip and your experience whilst staying with us 🙂
Beautiful luxury safari tent
Waterfront safari tent
Liked Absolutely stunning site - the safari tent is beyond what we hoped for. Aside from the plumbed toilet, shower and kitchenette it also feels beautifully secluded on the lovely site, right by the water, and contains all the basics including snacks and milk. Firepit was set up ready, and gas BBQ on the platform worked well. Safe enough for the 6yos to zoom about doing laps of the site on their bikes, and walks easily accessible out on the river by the end of the site. The lake and occasional jumping wildlife were very much enjoyed by the kids!
Disliked Our real only problem was the double bed mattress is like a rock! Even a mattress topper would help just soften it a little
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From the manager: Sounds like you all had a fab time! Thank you so much for your kind review. It was lovely to see the children off on their bikes and the other friends they made on the way. Love how they kept me updated on their adventures through the woods too 🙂 So sorry you felt the mattress was too hard, it's such a personal preference isn't it, hard to know what one to pick.
We had the most incredible stay at Branbridges Leisure! We stayed in…
Waterfront safari tent
Liked We had the most incredible stay at Branbridges Leisure! We stayed in the safari tent which had all the essential amenities provided, we even had all our firewood provided which was a lovely touch. It was picturesque and such a great site for our toddlers to play. The communal field has many games provided such as badminton, football with pitches and other garden games. Lots to do and see, including a beautiful river walk. Staff were amazing and super friendly. Highly recommend, will definitely be coming back next year :)
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From the manager: Thank you so much! Sounds like you had an amazing time and we look forward to seeing you all again ☺
Brilliant with toddlers. Safe. Lots of space and room to run around.…
Primitive forest floor tent campsite (woodland)
Liked Brilliant with toddlers. Safe. Lots of space and room to run around. And very friendly staff. The cafe onsite is also great.
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From the manager: Thank you so much, glad you felt safe and enjoyed your stay 🙂
The setting Beautiful site river right in the doorstep Beautiful Staff are…
Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite (lake view)
Liked The setting
Beautiful site river right in the doorstep
Beautiful
Staff are very friendly and helpful
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That was my first camping with kids. We came for one night,…
Primitive forest floor tent campsite (woodland)
Liked That was my first camping with kids. We came for one night, as I was not sure how kids will like it. But it was very good, kids loved it as there was a small playground with swing. Fire pit with the basket of wood was provided. Small pond make it really nice. We picked pitch in the wood, so tent was in the shade all the time. Good facilities, with running tap water close to tents, toilets nice and clean and two showers. And a small cafe at the entrance to the camping site. We will come back.
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"A perfect little escape!
Primitive forest floor tent campsite (woodland)
Liked "A perfect little escape!
We stayed just one night, but it was enough to fall in love with this peaceful lakeside camping spot. The setting is absolutely serene—waking up to the sound of birds and the gentle ripple of the lake was magical. The facilities were clean and well-maintained, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. We especially loved the easy access to the fishing lake—such a relaxing way to spend the evening. Highly recommend for anyone looking to unwind in nature, even if just for a night!"
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Lovely place for a chill out and to be in nature.
Waterfront safari tent
Liked We stayed in the waterside safari tent for two nights and had such a lovely relaxing time. The tent had everything you need and was lovely to bbq on the decking and then move to the firepot for some marshmallows and more relaxing into the evening. Lots of lovely nature and wildlife and a secluded spot away from other campers on the main campsite. All the staff were so lovely and helpful and would really reccomend a stay here!
Thank you for the relaxing reset we both needed!
Disliked Nothing!
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review! So glad you enjoyed your stay 😊
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Branbridges Leisure
Branbridges Road
East Peckham
Tonbridge
Kent
England
TN12 5HF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.20934°N
0.39436°E
Nearest transport
Bus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheerness | 22.6 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Minster Leas | 23.5 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Winchelsea | 25.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Leigh Bell Wharf | 25.4 mi | Estuary | Good | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Southend Chalkwell | 25.7 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Ightham Mote 6.4 mi
Scotney Castle 8.1 mi
Knole 9 mi
Penshurst Place and Gardens 9.5 mi
Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 9.8 mi
National Trust
Old Soar Manor 4.8 mi
Sprivers Garden 5.6 mi
Ightham Mote 6.4 mi
Scotney Castle 8.1 mi
Stoneacre 8.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Paddock Wood - River Medway - Whetsted - Paddock Wood 2 mi
Hartlake Bridge - Hadlow - Golden Green - Hartlake Bridge 2.8 mi
MEREWORTH CASTLE 3 mi
OXEN HOATH 3.4 mi
Janet's Walk: Matfield - Paddock Wood - Matfield 4.2 mi
Local events
- All Points East (Friday, August 22, 2025 – Friday, August 22, 2025)
London, England 29.2 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Branbridges Leisure have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Branbridges Leisure dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Branbridges Leisure? Local attractions and activities include: - Medway Valley Walk and Medway Canoe Trail: from the site - River Medway Canoes: 10 minutes’ drive - Clip ’n Climb Tonbridge (indoor climbing): 15 minutes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Branbridges Leisure?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 5:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Branbridges Leisure? From $33.76 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.