When can I check in and check out of The Firs Fishery and Campsite?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at The Firs Fishery and Campsite?

From $26.57 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

The Firs Fishery and Campsite

View prices & book Last booked 16 hours ago 9.8 55 reviews

Some of the wildlife to be seen around the site

Quiet, well-maintained adults-only site in Shadoxhurst
A 30-minute drive from Dungeness, Rye and Winchelsea
Well-stocked on-site fishing lake with roach, rudd and perch

Planning a Kentish kid-free getaway? With five acres of woodland, field and lake to its name, The Firs Fishery and Campsite covers more than a few bases. Green surrounds? Check. Low levels of light pollution? Absolutely. Quiet adults-only site? Indeed. Oh, and here's something to reel you in – this place has a fishing lake for the exclusive use of guests. This site may be in a rural spot, but this is far from the back of beyond. The village of Shadoxhurst is about a mile away (that's a 20-minute stroll through country lanes if you fancy stretching your legs), with a medieval chapel and top-rated local pub to its name. Looking for big-city fashion without leaving the countryside? Ashford designer outlet is under a quarter of an hour's drive away. The Kent coast is also close at hand, with seaside towns like Dungeness, Rye and Winchelsea all reachable in around half an hour. Back at base, plenty of space for dog exercise means a warm welcome for four-legged companions. Keep your eyes peeled for animals of the wild variety, too: one of the lakes on site has been given over to nature, and friendly waterfowl are known to waddle over the grass from time to time. For food, outdoor cookouts are on the cards as long as your barbecue is raised off the ground (you can also prebook a firepit but please don't bring your own along).

Campground type

Opens May 1

Please note

This park has no on-site shower facilities.

The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, May 1 to Tue, Sep 30 2025

Campsite types & availability

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Adults only

2 people maximum

Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass

Site size: Max 6.0m width x 10.0m depth (19.7ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 60.0m² (645.8ft²)

2 people maximum

One Travel Trailer or Class B motorhome or RV or Trailer tent or Tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Max 6.0m width x 10.0m depth (19.7ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 60.0m² (645.8ft²)

Ground type

Cement/asphalt and grass

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Travel Trailer, Class B motorhome, RV, Trailer tent, Tent

Features

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£15 (£15) per night
Dog (2 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults

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Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Adults only

2 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

Ground type: Grass and earth

Site size: unlimited

2 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

unlimited

Ground type

Grass and earth

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Dump station

Wifi at the unit/site

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£15 (£15) per night
Dog (2 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Roof top tents are accepted here, that should be made clear on all pitchup sites.

One of the many mirror carp in the lakes.

If you look closely you can see the feeding fishes.

Excellent site with friendly owners and good fishing

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

Joseph R. Sep 2024

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Wonderful location and very peaceful. The owners were extremely welcoming and helpful with anything needed. The pub down the road served a lovely dinner and I would certainly recommend it. My partner and I chose to stay here as it had a fishing lake, which did not disappoint. If you are looking for peace and tranquility this is the perfect place to stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for coming, you are a very nice couple. Glad you enjoyed the fishing, a bit of an expert Eh?
Hope to see you again next year, all the best,
Stuart

The campsite and hosts were absolutely lovely! Nice and quiet site surrounded…

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

Brittany S. Aug 2024

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked: The campsite and hosts were absolutely lovely! Nice and quiet site surrounded by trees.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for the nice review, glad you enjoyed your stay and will return.

Beautiful peaceful campsite

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

Gigi P. Aug 2024

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Lovely site . Beautifully laid out with easy access to fabulous walks .
Basic amenities, everything you need for a camp out .
Great place to spend a few days chilling out .
The hosts are friendly, helpful and were very understanding after my little blunder with my car ! 🤪

Disliked: There is nothing to dislike .

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Nice to meet you, and glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope you get your car fixed ok. Please visit again to see our new wall lol

Friendly owners and a great place to stay…

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

Matthew W. Aug 2024

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked: Friendly owners and a great place to stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks, nice to meet you, come again.
Stuart

Amazing site, very friendly staff and clean facilities

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

Thomas C. Aug 2024

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked: The site is really lovely, clean and well maintained. The owners are super friendly and helped with anything we needed. Felt like family. Easy to find and very quiet.

Disliked: I guess the only thing was no shower however I did know that before I booked it but I believe they’re building on for the future which is great.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your nice review, hope you return again,
Stuart

Our first Pitch up camp at Firs Fishery was a great spot. Meet…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Nicola S. Aug 2024

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked: Our first Pitch up camp at Firs Fishery was a great spot.
Meet when we arrived and showed around.
Lovely and quiet
Clean toilet block.
Walk to pub for food and cider and chat with friendly locals.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Nice to meet, and greet you visitors from NZ and glad you had a good stay, kind regards,
Stuart and Margaret

The peace & tranquility of this site is perfect. The hospitality of…

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

Sharon B. Aug 2024

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: The peace & tranquility of this site is perfect. The hospitality of Margret & Stuart was amazing, they cannot do enough for you or be more friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks Sharon, enjoyed meeting you both and look forward to your return, soon maybe?
All the best
Stuart and Margaret

Our second visit to The Firs and again it did not disappoint.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Francesca A. Aug 2024

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked: Our second visit to The Firs and again it did not disappoint. Margaret and Stuart are so welcoming and it's a great back to nature site which is exactly what we wanted to stargaze at night.

Local pub is 20 minutes away (or 30 minutes if you have three dogs like us!) through a lovely woodland and country lane walk. Great food and drink selections with a warm welcome.

We will return for our annual Perseids trip in 2025 :)

Disliked: Nothing to dislike!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Nice to see you again. and love the dogs, hope to see you again next year for your third visit,
All the best
Stuart

Beautiful, welcoming quiet site

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

Michaela R. Jul 2024

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked: Couldn't fault it. Would be even better with a shower but actually couldn't fault it. Beautiful surroundings and welcoming hosts

Disliked: Would have liked a shower as the weather was hot, but it didn't stop me booking, knowing there wasn't one.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for the kind review, we understand the shower concern, we are un able to install as no room, and we don't have enough water or electric capacity with out having major works, this would them of course increase the pitch charges.

Great campsite - peaceful, lots of space, simple but had everything we…

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

Simon Q. Jul 2024

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked: Great campsite - peaceful, lots of space, simple but had everything we needed! The owners were lovely and made us feel so welcome.

The toilet facilities were clean and well maintained. Looking forward to coming back and trying the fishing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks Simon, nice to meet you and hope you do return, I will keep the fish well fed for your return,
Stuart

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery 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

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

The Firs Fishery and Campsite

Nickley Wood Road

Shadoxhurst

Kent

England

TN26 1LZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.09619°N
0.8285°W

Nearest transport

Bus

4.2 mi Park Street

4.7 mi Tesco Crooksfoot

Rail

2.2 mi Ham Street Rail Station

3.9 mi Ashford International Rail Station

4.4 mi Appledore (Kent) Rail Station

Ferry

12.6 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal

21.2 mi Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal

21.8 mi Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal

Airport

10.8 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport

28.8 mi 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

There's a reason Kent is known as the 'Garden of England', you know: this part of the world is home to well-kept man-made landscapes and vistas of rolling farmland. Fans of the former may well appreciate teeing off at the local golf club (10 minutes' drive) or heading down to the Royal Military Canal (10 minutes) for bike rides along the water's edge. Rural ramblers, meanwhile, should check out the four-mile Wye Downs circular walk (25 minutes). If you'd like to make friends with some cute farm animals on your rural break, pay a visit to the Rare Breeds Centre (10 minutes). Meanwhile, for a sense of the area's history, stop by at stunning Bodiam Castle (30 minutes) – a proper castle, with a moat to cross and everything. Like to be beside the seaside? Dungeness' marshland landscape is home to abundant birdlife (pack your binoculars and head to the RSPB reserve to find out more), as well as an old lighthouse and the largest shingle beach in Europe (25 minutes). Head to the two genteel towns of Rye and Winchelsea, meanwhile, for castle ruins, independent book shops and vineyards, or scamper over to the dunes at Camber Sands (all around half an hour's drive).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Dymchurch	8.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
St Mary'S Bay (Kent)	8.9 mi	Sea	Good	N/A	Good	Good
Littlestone	10.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Hythe	11.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Camber	11.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ashford Designer Outlet 4.7 mi

Kent & East Sussex Railway 6.5 mi

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park 7.6 mi

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 10.7 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 10.8 mi

National Trust

Smallhythe Place 6.9 mi

Lamb House 10.9 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 11.1 mi

Bodiam Castle 14 mi

Stoneacre 15.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

GODINTON PARK 4.3 mi

HATCH PARK 5.5 mi

Tenterden - Stiles and Steam Trains 6.4 mi

PORT LYMPNE 7.7 mi

Wye - Crundale - Eggarton Manor - Crundale Downs 7.7 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

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 5 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a £3.00 ($3.98) fee.

Admission

Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

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.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

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.
The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Extras

Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
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.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancelation period are only possible if the park is able to relet your unit/site.
The fishing lakes are stocked with carp, tench, roach, rudd and perch.
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.
This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Reception

Reception is open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. between 05/01 and 09/30.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.

Sites

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

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.

Additional terms

Fishing is charged on site at £12 for the first rod and £8 for the second rod per day. Swims are limited to 10 and allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Fishing is available for those with some experience. You must use barbless hooks and bring along a landing net and unhooking mat or you may be refused access to fishing.

All fish must be returned to the water.

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 Firs Fishery and Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Firs Fishery and Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Firs Fishery and Campsite? There's a reason Kent is known as the 'Garden of England', you know: this part of the world is home to well-kept man-made landscapes and vistas of rolling farmland. Fans of the … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Firs Fishery and Campsite?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at The Firs Fishery and Campsite? From $26.57 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

RV, travel trailer and tent sites
Arrive:	11 a.m. –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	10 a.m.

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Campsite types & availability

Excellent site with friendly owners and good fishing

The campsite and hosts were absolutely lovely! Nice and quiet site surrounded…

Beautiful peaceful campsite

Friendly owners and a great place to stay…

Amazing site, very friendly staff and clean facilities

Our first Pitch up camp at Firs Fishery was a great spot. Meet…

The peace & tranquility of this site is perfect. The hospitality of…

Our second visit to The Firs and again it did not disappoint.…

Beautiful, welcoming quiet site

Great campsite - peaceful, lots of space, simple but had everything we…

Leisure on park

Amenities on park

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

Nearest campgrounds

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