When can I check in and check out of The Hop Farm?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at The Hop Farm?

From $31.22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

The Hop Farm

View prices & book Last booked 4 hours ago 8.6 912 reviews

Acres of private fields for you to camp on at the hop farm

Looking across part of the hardstanding area and some of the grass optional electric pitches

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Spacious park spread across 500 acres of Kent countryside
Five minutes' drive from Paddock Wood station and trains to London
Access to the River Medway for canoeing and fishing

The Hop Farm is a huge camping and touring park in 500 acres of open fields and woodland, 15 minutes' drive from Tonbridge. The River Medway flows through the park – so arrive by canoe if you like, or stick around on site for fishing and kayaking. The site also has the stunning backdrop of historic oast houses, the largest collection of Victorian-era oast-houses in the world. Facilities include a modern shower and toilet block that's been recently refurbished and modernised. Local shops and amenities are five minutes away by car.

Campground type

200

100

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Reception is unmanned after 5:30 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Groups where half or more members are aged between 17-25 are not accepted via Pitchup.com. Throughout the year large events take place and the site is open to the public. The nearby visitor attraction/children rides are closed for refurbishment.

Languages spoken

English

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Stunning sunset over ‘little monktons’ field

Close by to the river for lovely walks or paddle boarding

Easy booking and lots of spaces.…

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	5
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	5
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	5
Wifi	2

Ellie H. Jun 2025

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Easy booking and lots of spaces.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us.
We hope you will visit us again,bring some friends to enjoy the outdoors together.

Pretty and convenient site

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	7
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	9
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jun 2025

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: So much space. Clean & tidy facilities. We didn’t arrive until 8.30pm (planned) and it was a quick and easy check in, we weren’t made to feel a nuisance.
Nice dog walks along the River Medway.

Disliked: Some signs showing the exit would be helpful - it wasn’t at all obvious.
Toilet block was a long way from some areas, but we were made aware of this on check in and pitched accordingly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to leave a review as they do help people when deciding where to stay.
I will ask the manager to look into putting up more exit signs, thank you for bringing this to my attention.
We look forward to your next visit.

good

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	9
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	7
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	7
Wifi	5

mihaela t. Jun 2025

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: nice and quiet close to the river. its good for ones who like to go kayaking paddle boarding.

Disliked: far from toilets and other facilities which can be inconvinient. the place is massive and i think they should have at least one more toilets block and sinks . we had to go by car and a lot of other people were doing the same. in the morning the toilets can become a bit messy as many people are using it so probably a bit more attention on cleaning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us on our busiest weekend so far, the sun brought a lot of last minute campers out.
If we were to have additional facilities due to the location of the services they would have to be in the same area,this would mean lots more campers,less space to spread out and still the same distance to walk or drive to them.
It is a shame you will not visit again, many guests who have been here before and want to go in the back fields bring toilet tents to use.

I liked everything about the hop farm the staff are very friendly…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Patrick B. Jun 2025

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: I liked everything about the hop farm the staff are very friendly and helpful the toilets and showers are very clean the fields are lovely well cut and very well looked after

Disliked: None

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay here and for leaving a review.
We look forward to welcoming you again.

Excellent 100%

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Jun 2025

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: We found this amazing place last summer. Enjoying every time we come.
Good vibes, great people, beautifull place.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your loyalty in choosing to stay with us and that you enjoy your visits.
We look forward to seeing you again.

Can’t wait to book again

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 Jun 2025

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked: Great quiet site good quality pitches and facilities were very clean also had boot fairs on Saturday and Sunday also had pizza pop up Saturday night

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us on our busiest weekend so far and that you all enjoyed your stay.
We look forward to seeing you again.

Loved the place, would love to go back again. Extremely spacious, quiet…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Andrei H. Jun 2025

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Loved the place, would love to go back again. Extremely spacious, quiet and nice.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us on our busiest weekend so far this year.
We look forward to your next visit.

Perfect weekend! Beautiful campsite and great facilities, we’ll definitely be back with…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	9
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Leah S. Jun 2025

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Perfect weekend! Beautiful campsite and great facilities, we’ll definitely be back with paddle boards :)

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and that you enjoyed yourselves.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Lovely welcome from the lady on our arrival. Clean toilets & showers.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Jun 2025

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Lovely welcome from the lady on our arrival. Clean toilets & showers. Large washing up area. Plenty of places to fill canisters with water. All grass pitches well maintained & cut regularly. Good access to river. So peaceful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and that you enjoyed yourselves.
We look forward to welcoming you again.

Lots of space, bit of woodland and the river Medway right across,…

Overall	10/10
Location	9
Value for money	9
Accommodation	9
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	9
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Csilla Renáta F. Jun 2025

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Lots of space, bit of woodland and the river Medway right across, next time we will bring paddle boards! Facilities were modern and clean and managed to rent a firepit with a bbq

Disliked: We loved it all!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with us especially as the weather was not very good.
We look forward to seeing you again when you will be able to enjoy the river with your paddle boards.

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Farm Very large (over 200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Level campground, no steep slopes Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

The Hop Farm

Maidstone Road

Paddock Wood

Tonbridge

Kent

England

TN12 6PY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.19984°N
0.39331°W

Route directions

Follow the brown tourist signs from junction 4 of the M20 or junction 5 of the M25 onto the A21 south then onto A228 towards east Peckham. Go through a cross roads with traffic lights, over one roundabout and The Hop Farm is the first exit off the next roundabout. You will spot the iconic Kentish oasts as the family park comes in to view.

Nearest transport

Bus

6.5 mi Victoria Hall

6.9 mi The Chequers

Rail

0.6 mi Beltring Rail Station

1.2 mi Paddock Wood Rail Station

2 mi Yalding Rail Station

Ferry

17 mi Gravesend Pier

17.4 mi Tilbury Ferry Terminal

24.7 mi Woolwich Arsenal Pier

Airport

18.1 mi Biggin Hill Airport

24.3 mi London Gatwick Airport

24.4 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

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

Once the kids let you off site, Kent (aka The Garden of England) has beaches, historic towns, forests and more castles, stately homes (and gardens) open to the public than anywhere else in the country. If this isn't enough, Paddock Wood railway station is five minutes’ drive from The Hop Farm for a train to London, less than an hour away. Dover is within 60 miles for a day trip to France. Kent has 350 miles of coastline, with Blue Flag beaches, watersports and those famous white cliffs at Dover. Eight of the 11 Blue Flaggers are in Ramsgate, Margate and Broadstairs; Whitstable and Herne Bay are also popular with oyster eaters, anglers and jetskiers. There are umpteen options for families in the area including play centres, farms, horse riding and days out. Howletts Wild Animal Park at Canterbury has the biggest group of looked-after gorillas in the world and experiences for visitors such as junior ranger days. Penshurst Place and Gardens has historical re-enactments, children’s trails, an adventure playground and special events during the school holidays. Both Leeds Castle at Maidstone and Hever Castle near Edenbridge are family-friendly and packed with activities and events. There’s a Go Ape! at Leeds Castle as well as two mazes, boat trips, falconry displays, underground grotto and the Knights' Realm Playground, a scale model of the castle (and a golf course and golf instruction for the grownups). Hever, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, has a yew maze and water maze, award-winning gardens and a topiary. Back with the big folk, the old market towns of Tonbridge, Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge Wells are close by for shopping and sightseeing. Bluewater shopping centre is in Greenhithe (rival Lakewater is just over the Essex border at West Thurrock).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Sheerness	23.1 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Minster Leas	24 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Winchelsea	24.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
St Leonards	25.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bexhill	25.3 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ightham Mote 6.7 mi

Scotney Castle 7.4 mi

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 9.2 mi

Penshurst Place and Gardens 9.3 mi

Knole 9.3 mi

National Trust

Sprivers Garden 4.9 mi

Old Soar Manor 5.2 mi

Ightham Mote 6.8 mi

Scotney Castle 7.5 mi

Stoneacre 8.7 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 1.4 mi

Hartlake Bridge - Hadlow - Golden Green - Hartlake Bridge 2.7 mi

Janet's Walk: Matfield - Paddock Wood - Matfield 3.6 mi

MEREWORTH CASTLE 3.6 mi

OXEN HOATH 3.8 mi

Local events

All Points East (Friday, August 22, 2025 – Friday, August 22, 2025)
London, England 29.7 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

A state-issued fishing license is required (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).
Drones, model aircraft, trucks, fireworks, open fires, cutting down or damaging trees, quads, go-peds, go-karts or other non-road legal forms of transport are not permitted.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This campground/park Does have a catch-and-return fishing policy in place.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

Reception is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. between 03/01 and 09/30 and between 10/01 and 02/28.
Reception is unmanned after 5:30 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Sites

A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Units should not be left unoccupied unless previously agreed with the management. Please speak to reception when the need arises, a fee may be charged for unsupervised units.
You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.
The car is only included in the rate if you are traveling with a camper, trailer tent or tent. Cars are not permitted when traveling with a motorhome/RV.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Additional terms

Groups where half or more members are aged between 17-25 are not accepted via Pitchup.com.

If you wish to make an alteration to your booking the Hop Farm will use reasonable endeavours to accommodate your request but no guarantee can be given.

Please note throughout the year large events take place and the site is open to the public.

Guests are asked to keep noise levels to a minimum including music.

Firepits are permitted but must be raised off the ground.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Hop Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Hop Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Hop Farm? Once the kids let you off site, Kent (aka The Garden of England) has beaches, historic towns, forests and more castles, stately homes (and gardens) open to the public than anywhere else … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Hop Farm?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at The Hop Farm? From $31.22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.