Puddledock Woods Camping
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- Quiet and rural park in the middle of a two-acre woodland
- A 20-minute drive from Canterbury and 25 minutes from Margate
- Barbecues, campfires and dogs allowed; walks straight from the site
Campground type
6
1
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Apr 11 to
Campsite types & availability
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (wild)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Site size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (woodland, wild)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Site size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults
Horsebox 1 bedroom on-site trailer
6 people maximum 
No dogs allowed 1 bedroomArrival days No availability on our site
Reviews
Voted 72% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Such a lovely place to come and escape for a while. It…
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (woodland, wild)
Liked: Such a lovely place to come and escape for a while. It was quiet so the dog loved being free in the woods! Really friendly people and felt really comfortable and safe despite being solo female
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Looking for a cool peaceful place to enjoy the wilds,it's here.
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (woodland, wild)
Liked: A great place for probably the closest you can get to legal wild camping, it's right in the middle of a woods,plenty of trees to string a hammock, each pitch has it's own place for an open fire,there are picnic benches scattered around,despite its wild camping it has showers,toilets, fresh water, a little shop and so much more.Matt and his team are a really cool,friendly helpful guys.Highly recommended try it I'm sure you'll love it.
Disliked: Nothing, I'll be going back.
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Great site
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (woodland, wild)
Liked: Brilliant & quiet location
Clean site
Friendly owner
Allows fires
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Great site in the woods
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (woodland, wild)
Liked: Everything about the stay! Pitches were spacious so there was plenty of room for us.
Disliked: Mosquitos so definitely bring some spray or repellent.
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Peaceful and friendly site with quirky features
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (woodland, wild)
Liked: A quirky site with a friendly owner. We loved the woodland pitches, which were private and quiet. The outdoor showers under grapevines were refreshing and lovely. Facilities basic but clean and everything you could need.
Disliked: There are bits of tile and ceramics embedded in the pathway through the woods. It’s a pretty effect but some bits have comes loose so not so safe for small children who can fall and easily cut themselves. Having said that, our kids (3 and 18 months) loved the site, especially the rope swings and looking at the vintage cars.
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Travelled there with my wife, the spot we chose to pitch our…
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (woodland, wild)
Liked: Travelled there with my wife, the spot we chose to pitch our tent was simply perfect and gave us the feel of wild camping, honestly that’s what we wanted in the 1st place, could have not asked for more as our proper wild camp..loved the outdoor showers,would definitely recommend it giving a try.. lastly the host was a wonderful person he made sure to be around whenever we wanted anything.. just a tip for the guys about to go there don’t worry ur self logs would be available at site plus if you fancy a ice cream on that hot summer day everything there .. and lastly please carry a mosquito repellent as I was ok with it but they kept biting my wife lol 😜.. overall a lovely experience
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Good site, Great weather
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (woodland, wild)
Liked: Quirky site. Matt is always on hand to help
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Great little woodland site
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (woodland, wild)
Liked: Choosing own space in the different little sections
Fires and table and benches provided
Little shop
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Friendly welcome. Choose your own pitch. Handy shop for cold drinks, ice…
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (woodland, wild)
Liked: Friendly welcome. Choose your own pitch. Handy shop for cold drinks, ice cream, bits you might have forgotten etc at very good prices. 2 fridges, washing up station, phone charging. Lots of little handy extras that made the trip much less stressful. Staff there are lovely, really friendly, kind and helpful.
My 5 year old loved the rope swings!
Picnic benches and fire pits around the site.
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Lovely relaxing
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (wild)
Liked: Atmospere, relax, exactly what I was looking for. We had choice loads of sites to pitch our tent, as apposed to somewhere on a field.
We were allowed to have our own fire by our tent.
The open air showers under a vine was a first for me.
Staff was friendly and helpfull.
I liked the old cars and other paraphernalia to be found around the camping.
Disliked: A bit pricey maybe, but then everything has become more expensive, so that's hard to tell in the end
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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
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 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
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Puddledock Woods Camping
Upstreet
Kent
England
CT3 4DP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.32752°N
1.19758°W
Route directions
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 |
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| Herne Bay | 4.1 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Herne Bay Central | 4.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Minnis Bay, Birchington | 5.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Bay, Westgate | 7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Tankerton | 7.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Howletts Wild Animal Park 4.7 mi
St Augustine's Abbey 5.9 mi
Canterbury Cathedral 6 mi
Canterbury Roman Museum 6 mi
West Gate Towers Museum 6.2 mi
National Trust
The White Cliffs of Dover 14.9 mi
South Foreland Lighthouse 15 mi
Stoneacre 27.3 mi
Smallhythe Place 29.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Grove Ferry - Stodmarsh - Wickhambreaux - Grove Ferry 0.6 mi
Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church Buffer Zone 5.8 mi
Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church 5.8 mi
GOODNESTONE PARK 6 mi
DANE JOHN GARDENS 6.3 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Puddledock Woods Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Puddledock Woods Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Puddledock Woods Camping? As well as being pretty, the area around the site is dotted with towns and cities worth perusing – from historic Canterbury to coastal Margate. Try the former to punt down the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Puddledock Woods Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Puddledock Woods Camping? From $39.81 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.