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Palace Farm Campsite

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67 reviews
 · Doddington, Kent, England
4 acres hosted by Graham C.
3 glamping pitches · 25 motorhome/tent pitches
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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Unpretentious and peaceful camping in an underrated spot

The camping pitches at Palace Farm are spacious, level, peaceful and campfire friendly. The site has clean facilities, friendly owners and a pub within walking distance. What more could any canvas-loving camper ask for? This is simply camping done well in the Kent countryside, less than an hour’s drive from London.

The campsite’s flat, grassy field holds up to 25 tents around its hedgerow edges with the centre left free for games and general haring around. Three pre-erected bell tents provide the slightest hint of camping glamour, but even these offer a simple set up: mattresses provided, a cookbox available at an extra charge. Showers are hot, loos are clean and logs are available to buy on site. And there's a sensible quiet-time policy too which means everything falls quiet around 10pm. All in all it’s good, honest Kentish camping with no pretensions to be anything else.

In addition to the good old-fashioned fun of camping, it’s the location in the Kent Downs which makes this place stand out. There’s a pub with a beer garden, a day out at Doddington Place Gardens and a farm shop all less than a mile from here. On top of all that, the moated Leeds Castle and the medieval town of Faversham are within 10 miles of your pitch, historic Canterbury and seaside Whitstable are just a little further.

Busy days, quiet nights. Life’s good at Palace Farm.

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Grass Camping Pitch

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Motorhome/tent pitch · Sleeps 7 · Vehicles under 16 ft
The campsite at Palace Farm is a small green field campsite and was one of the first in Kent allow fires in fire pits on site. We have a toilet block with flushing toilets, hot showers and washing up area there are no charges for hot water. If you are looking to party this is not the site for you, Palace Farm is a quiet campsite, we expect peace and quiet after 10pm and those making excessive noise after 11 pm will be asked to leave without a refund. Our Hostel is a Green Tourism Gold Award winner and we are proud to also offer natural and sustainable tourism at our small campsite in Kent. As such camp fires in fire pits are allowed but please burn wood only. We ask our visitors to respect the surrounding countryside and so we do have a strict rule of not gathering wood from the hedges and trees around the campsite or from the local countryside. Logs from our local woodman are available for purchase. We do not allow fireworks or Chinese lanterns to be launched from Palace Farm.
Campfires allowed
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Pets allowed
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Bell Tent 5 Metres

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Bell tent · Sleeps 4
The Bell Tents are pitched at one end of the campsite in a dog and pet free area, ideal for families with young children and near the toilets and showers. Each Bell Tent comes with four good quality mattresses and has a fire pit and a wooden picnic table. You will need to bring with you good quality sleeping bags or bedding (it does get quite cold at night even in July and August), also bring your own torches, pots, pans and perhaps a kettle.
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28 - Bell Tent 5 Metres - Bell Tent 5 Metres

Booked 12 times
Bell tent · Sleeps 4
Our three 5m Bell Tents have a centre pole but are very spacious with good standing room etc…. comes with 4 mattresses and will sleep a mix of 4 Adults and Children (a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 4 adults). Good strong zip-in groundsheets are provided. Bring all your own equipment or hire a Cook Box containing a small gas cooker and gas, saucepans, plates, cutlery, cooking utensils a kettle and much more. Making it easier for families with a small car to come camping, or why not come by train, we are 4.5 miles from our nearest stations so you may want to walk here, alternatively you could get a taxi. With each pre-erected tent you will get a fire pit and a wooden picnic table plus 4 mattresses. You will need to bring with you good quality sleeping bags (it does get quite cold at night even in July and August), torches, pots, pans and perhaps a kettle. Please note that we do not allow dogs in or around our pre-pitched tents. This is a small quiet campsite offering camping for visitors with their own tents or those who want to stay in the pre-erected Bell Tents on site. Fire pits are available on the campsite. Perfect for walkers and cyclists who want to explore the heart of the Kent Downs with its beautiful wooded valleys and mixture of farmland concealing many old and interesting villages or visit the North Kent Marshes less than half an hours’ cycle away. There are plenty of attractions in Kent; Doddington is close to Sittingbourne making Palace Farm a great base for groups and families interested in visiting the close by towns of Canterbury, Rochester and Chatham. Leeds Castle and many other historic attractions towns, villages and castles in Kent are available for day trips from Palace Farm. Day trips to London are also possible as we are so well connected by train and motorway.
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No pets
Showers
No picnic table
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29 - Bell Tent 5 Metres - Bell Tent 5 Metres

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Bell tent · Sleeps 4
Our three 5m Bell Tents have a centre pole but are very spacious with good standing room etc…. comes with 4 mattresses and will sleep a mix of 4 Adults and Children (a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 4 adults). Good strong zip-in groundsheets are provided. Bring all your own equipment or hire a Cook Box containing a small gas cooker and gas, saucepans, plates, cutlery, cooking utensils a kettle and much more. Making it easier for families with a small car to come camping, or why not come by train, we are 4.5 miles from our nearest stations so you may want to walk here, alternatively you could get a taxi. With each pre-erected tent you will get a fire pit and a wooden picnic table plus 4 mattresses. You will need to bring with you good quality sleeping bags (it does get quite cold at night even in July and August), torches, pots, pans and perhaps a kettle. Please note that we do not allow dogs in or around our pre-pitched tents. This is a small quiet campsite offering camping for visitors with their own tents or those who want to stay in the pre-erected Bell Tents on site. Fire pits are available on the campsite. Perfect for walkers and cyclists who want to explore the heart of the Kent Downs with its beautiful wooded valleys and mixture of farmland concealing many old and interesting villages or visit the North Kent Marshes less than half an hours’ cycle away. There are plenty of attractions in Kent; Doddington is close to Sittingbourne making Palace Farm a great base for groups and families interested in visiting the close by towns of Canterbury, Rochester and Chatham. Leeds Castle and many other historic attractions towns, villages and castles in Kent are available for day trips from Palace Farm. Day trips to London are also possible as we are so well connected by train and motorway.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
No picnic table
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£75
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for NaN guests

Reviews

99% Recommend58 Ratings · 67 reviews
Recommends
· August 2023
Tent ·
Grass Camping Pitch
Big Place, plenty of Space. Good Location, easy to find
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Frank M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2023
Loved it! Will definitely stay aga
Tent · With pets ·
Grass Camping Pitch
Relaxed, quiet campsite. Family friendly. Delightful owners.
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Ruth B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2023
Lovely campsite
Tent · With kids ·
Grass Camping Pitch
We loved camping at Palace Farm Campsite. Clean ablution block. A good shady spot in the morning. Plenty of space between us and our neighbours. Friendly and helpful owners. The kids loved playing in the middle of the large open field. We’ll definitely come back again.
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Shona A.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2022
Small but perfectly formed
With kids ·
Grass Camping Pitch
Small site - seemed to be mostly tents, simple but clean showers and toilet block with washing up facilities - loads of grass down the middle for kids to play. About a half hour drive from Whitstable, and a 5 min walk to the local pub that has a big beer garden and kids play area.
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Dwights ?.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2022
Lovely friendly campsite
Grass Camping Pitch
Very friendly campsite in lovely rural setting. Large field, plenty of space and very good facilities
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Neil M.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2022
With kids ·
Grass Camping Pitch
Excellent place to camp.....Graham was really welcoming and very helpful.....the land was immaculate and all the facilities were really clean and inviting to use....Will definitely be returning
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Carley L.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· June 2022
With kids ·
Grass Camping Pitch
Fantastic large space, plenty of room for kids to run and play without being in the way of campers. Perfect size - not too many sites. A great location with lots nearby and good walks.
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Guy R.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2022
Quiet campsite, clean facilities
With kids ·
Grass Camping Pitch
A lovely quiet campsite in beautiful Kent countryside. Pitches very spacious even for our 6-berth tent. Very clean facilities which were kept topped up with loo roll etc. Good washing up facilities and useful to have a freezer for ice blocks. Very good base for exploring that part of Kent.
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Lucy B.
11 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2021
Grass Camping Pitch
Warm welcome and unpretentious, friendly and peaceful site - camping done simply.
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Matt H.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· September 2021
Grass Camping Pitch
With just 25 pitches on a flat field this campsite is a great size for an easy camping trip. The toilets and showers were clean and in good condition. There is a clean water tap and a washing up area. Plus a separate freezer area for cool blocks. So all facilities are covered. Hot water was good in the shower too! You can hire a fire bowl and wood. Otherwise no open fires allowed. And no scorching of grass via stoves allowed. Very relaxed feeling to place. Big hedges run down the sides of the field and kids love to play in them and eat blackberries. Next door is a large field good for games away from the tents. Locations of the site is good too. Close to a cute village with pub. Also Leeds Castle, Whistable for the beach or other attractions such as the wild breeds centre, howletts wildlife park and digger land. We had a lovely long weekend there.
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Katy F.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2021
Grass Camping Pitch
Liz & Graham are just wonderful. This is our second time camping at Palace Farm and we love it!!! We took a wonderful walk and then stopped at the Chequers Inn for a drink. We love the space, facilities are maintained and we would definitely recommend it. Thank you once again for a great weekend stay!!!
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Laura M.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2021
Grass Camping Pitch
I booked a pitch at Palace Farm Campsite midweek recently in Cool Camping. The booking process was straight forward, and followed the instructions provided to get to the campsite. The campsite was easy to find by car (make sure you don't run over any chickens when you get there). The camp grounds are the sort where you park your car alongside your tent pitch, so no worrying about having to carry all your gear any distance. We rented a fire bowl from the campsite and brought our own logs along (we had plenty lying around at home - although you can purchase them there) and had a wonderful fire in the twilight, cooking our meal directly on our fire before settling down for the evening. At one end of the campsite, the washroom facilities are clean and well maintained. Hot water seemed available for the entire duration of our stay. Lights were on at all times from the washroom, which gave a light illumination to the entire campsite, so I'd suggest no torches needed here. The main reason we booked into the campsite at such short notice was to see if we could catch any of the Persied meteor shower and I can confirm, the sky was dark enough to get a great view of many stars. I managed to see several meteors over just an hour or two in the evening, so I'd suggest that if star gazing is your thing, this isn't a bad location for it in the south east.
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Anish P.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2021
Grass Camping Pitch
We stayed here for 3nights at the end of July and found the hosts friendly and approachable throughout the stay. The pitches were well spaced out and you never felt you were squeezed in at any time. The kids had plenty of space to run about without us feeling they were interrupting the enjoyment of other campers. The facilities were clean and well maintained with Hot water on call 24 / 7. Fire Pit and wood were available (albeit at a cost) but were a great addition. We had a few wet nights but were pleasantly surprised at how well drained the fields were, no doubt linked to their old use as Strawberry fields, so just damp grass to encounter in the mornings. They could benefit from a local walking map being on display in the Freezer room that we could have photo'd or bought as theer are plenty of trails and footpaths around too. Overall a great stay in a great location.
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Matthew B.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2021
Grass Camping Pitch
We had a fantastic weekend at Palace Farm. The very friendly owners responded to emails promptly and were helpful when we arrived. The facilities were clean and the pitch a very good size. It is a great location for exploring the coast too. We will definitely be back.
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Rachel T.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2021
Grass Camping Pitch
Lovely owners, clean facilities and peaceful. This is our second year in a row and we will defo be coming back next summer!!!
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Jagwant K.
2 reviews
July 2021
What a lovely site! We've just returned from 3 nights there, and it was small but perfectly formed. A large, lovely, flat field with plenty of space between pitches, and a choice of morning or evening sun. Washroom facilities were kept very clean throughout. Plenty of local walks and within driving distance of lots of attractions. The local village has a great butcher's shop for your sausages and ice cream!
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Helen ?.
3 years on Hipcamp
July 2021
This is a small, one field campsite that is maintained very well - the grass was lovely and lush and the pitches a nice big size. We only have a small tent but loved the space. The toilet block was small but clean, and the showers lovely and warm. Although we were only there for a weekend this seemed very much a family site, and although our kids have outgrown coming away with their parents, I enjoyed the relaxed family atmosphere with kids playing all round. The owner was very friendly and welcoming on arrival and shared some laminated local walks with us as we hadn't been able to buy a map. The pub is a 5 min walk away if you don't fancy cooking and the locals very friendly and welcoming. This is a lovely campsite and the only reason it doesn't have a 5* is because I'd love a little shop for milk or ice-creams either on site or nearby, but the co-op is a short drive away so not the end of the world.
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R M.
3 years on Hipcamp
July 2021
We enjoyed our second stay at this well looked after, clean and peaceful campsite; with good facilities including a freezer for our ice blocks to keep the rosé on the chill. :-) Graham was really helpful as a source of local information and history i.e. I needed to find somewhere to work on the Monday as we stayed the Sunday night and he pointed me in the right direction when I emailed my question in advance. Thanks Graham!!
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Angharad E.
14 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2021
Grass Camping Pitch
This was the second time we’ve stayed at Palace Farm but this was our first camping trip since before first lockdown. Tents are well spaced out, there are basic but really clean facilities and hot showers which is a must for me when camping. All that, with campfire cooking and smores just make it such a great place to stay. Ps the free range chickens are cool too!
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Carins S.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2021
Family Pitch
What a lovely campsite. Firepits to hire, very quiet and plenty of space. Great pub 10 minute walk away. Really enjoyed our weekend and will definitely be booking a return visit
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Kerry R.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2021
Grass Camping Pitch
Easy and fast from London and comute. easy check in on arrival. you have forest, fields, birds and a pub as neighbours. the pitch is great size, it is a large camping area with 12 (i think) pitches either side. it has a small cabin with 2 wash rooms, 2 toilets, 2 washing up stands and 2 good showers with hot water. quiet by 22.30 which works for me. i got clean skies after a very hot day and the sky look amazing with so many stars you could see. owner kindly allowed us to use a freezer for ice. perfect for a quick chill 50min from London!
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Liliana C.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2021
Grass Camping Pitch
Great little campsite we have been many times. Very pretty field, lots of sun. Good pitch size, you can park by your tent which is really handy and you rent a firepit/buy wood. Great pub within walking distance. Owners are lovely and really helpful. Great and very clean on site facilities, everything you need. We had a lovely time catching up with our friends, lovely pub lunch and then a BBQ, we had a lovely fire and spent the evening star gazing. Highly Recommend
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Lisa K.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2021
Grass Camping Pitch
Absolutely perfect in every way - enough space, facilities, non-commercial, really clean, firepit, and welcoming owner, with a great pub across the field and wooded running routes around. We will come back, but not with our children, they would be just a bit too noisy and stand out in this quiet space......
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Clare H.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2021
Grass Camping Pitch
The campsite was very nice we were impressed by all the little extras and brilliant service provided by the campsite.
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Gemma A.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2021
Grass Camping Pitch
Friendly and efficient welcome. Great facilities which always appeared clean. Lovely surrounding countryside. Super weekend break.
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Christopher B.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2021
Family Pitch
Flat site with well spaced pitches. Friendly welcome and we found everything clean and in working order. We recommend hiring a fire pit. Freezer for freeze blocks available. Site had a great family atmosphere, with plenty of space for children to play in the middle without getting close to the pitches. Chequers Inn is good and less than half a mile away. Our children enjoyed the gardens at Doddington Place, which was a short walk across the fields. Well placed, being close to Leeds Castle and Canterbury. We will definitely consider a return visit.
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Isabel S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2021
Grass Camping Pitch
Lovely field well looked after, well placed so all the kids can play in the middle. Clean amenities felt very safe with covid.
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Karis E.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2020
Grass Camping Pitch
We had a lovely time at Palace Farm (despite the wind and unexpected rain!). The open fields were perfect for the children to run around safely and the camping field is long but with shelter from the bordering trees. The owners were friendly and helpful and recommended a lovely woodland walk just minutes away. We loved the calm and quiet and we will definitely visit again next year.
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Rosalind L.
4 years on Hipcamp
September 2020
We really enjoyed our stay, spacious field with very clean facilities. The hiring of the fire put was an added extra. Would highly recommend this place and we would love to go again!
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Ella R.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2020
Family Pitch
Absolutely loved this place - big grassy field with a proper bathroom / washing up block which is kept very clean. The fire pit with the cooking grill was great too. Owners super friendly and welcoming. Pub down the road very good value too and a very short drive to Leeds Castle. Will be recommending to friends.
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Amanda J.
4 years on Hipcamp

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Doddington, Kent, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Graham C.

Joined in December 2015
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The small quiet campsite offers camping for visitors with their own tents or those who want to stay in one of our pre-erected Bell Tents. We ask guests to respect the peace and quiet and not to make excessive noise. We expect campers to be quiet from 10 pm, and those making excessive noise after 11 pm may be asked to leave without a refund. If you are looking for somewhere to party this is not the campsite for you. Fire pits are available on the campsite for just a warm fire, or to cook on. fire Perfect for walkers and cyclists who want to explore the heart of the Kent Downs with its beautiful wooded valleys and mixture of farmland concealing many old and interesting villages or visit the North Kent Marshes less than half an hours’ cycle away. There are plenty of attractions in Kent; Doddington is close to Sittingbourne making Palace Farm a great base for groups and families interested in visiting the close by towns of Canterbury, Rochester, Chatham and historic Faversham. Leeds Castle and many other attractions, towns, villages and castles in Kent are available for day trips from Palace Farm. Day trips to London are also possible as we are so well connected by train and motorway.
Nearby attractions

There's good walking in the area with footpaths across the Kent Downs. You can walk from site to Doddington Place Gardens, a formal garden that's open to the public which surrounds a historic house. There's lots to explore in the wider area including the medieval market town of Faversham with the Shepherd Neame Brewery (seven miles), Leeds Castle (10 miles), Challock Forest (10 miles), Canterbury (14 miles), and Whitstable (16 miles).

Food and drink

The Chequers (01795 886366) in Doddington, half a mile away, serves very good pub food and has a beer garden and children's play area. They are very helpful if you have any allergies (separate gluten free fryer) or prefer vegetarian or vegan food. The George Inn (01795 890237) in Newnham is a very good pub with a popular restaurant less than two miles away. Both are Shepherd Neame pubs and you can visit the brewery for a tour and tasting in Faversham (seven miles away). You'll find plenty of other eateries and shops there too if you need supplies for the campsite, but for local produce, head for SW Doughty butchers and farm shop in Doddington, less than a mile from site.

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