Activities

East Kent is rich in beautiful countryside and a long and varied coastline including major seaside resorts, history and culture. At Puddledock you are a short drive from:

Whitstable, famous for its oysters and harbour
The family friendly traditional resort of Herne Bay
Reculver Country Park with its historic towers, designated AONB and SSSI (great for rockpooling at low tide)
Minnis Bay with extensive sandy beach
Margate, now home to the Turner Contemporary art gallery
Ramsgate, with WW2 tunnels to explore with a guide
Broadstairs family resort with connections to Charles Dickens
Deal, Walmer and Dover Castles (EH)
The City of Canterbury and its magnificent Cathedral designated a World Heritage Site. Explore its many other treasures including museums and galleries, theatres and cinemas, a wealth of restaurants and cafes, or take the opportunity for a river trip on the Stour.

Within walking distance of Puddledock you could visit Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve in the care of Natural England with extensive reed beds and hides where you may be lucky enough to see Marsh Harriers, Kingfishers, many different breeds of water fowl, even perhaps hear the boom of the bittern at the right time of year. Nearby Grove Ferry has a pub/restaurant and walks along the River Stour, plenty of parking, toilets, you can hire a canoe or enjoy the picnic benches and children’s playpark.

Keen birdwatchers who wish to go slightly further afield could visit Pegwell Bay near Ramsgate or even the unique landscape of Dungeness on Romney Marsh, which is also the home of the famous Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway.

The Saxon Shore Way runs approximately 160 miles from Gravesend to Hastings and provides a coastal path between many of the seaside towns close by.

We are fortunate to have Wildwood and Wingham Animal Park a short distance away, providing a wonderful day out for all the family. Howletts world famous zoo is also a short drive with its sites at both Bekesbourne and Port Lympne.

In Birchington, Quex Park offers the opportunity to visit the Powell Cotton Museum and Manor House and the beautiful gardens. Within the Quex Estate you will find a well stocked farm shop and good quality restaurant. There is also a children’s soft play centre and mini golf. Occasional events at the park such as open air concerts, car rallys and seasonal fairs should be available on their website.

Always check directly with the attraction before visiting to be fully aware of any possible current Covid-19 restrictions.

For more information check out Visit Kent’s website

Danny Child

12. May, 2023.

Arrived late in the day, after a nearby pub had let me down with food. Matt was really helpful and pulled together some bits to keep me going. Great to have a place where there are firepits, and very reasonably priced too. Also on the route of the Saxon Shore Way, which was ideal for me! Couldn't have been more helpful - and cool site - fun and quirky, plenty of space! It's proper woodland, with a full-on dawn chorus - may want earplugs - birds really go for it!

Jack Harris

23. April, 2023.

We had an amazing time. The owners are very friendly and welcoming. The site has lots of lovely walking routes nearby and is very well presented. Electrical hook ups, indoor bathrooms, showers and appliances made our stay very comfortable. We look forward to coming back again soon.

5. March, 2023.

I watched a horror movie that was filmed here, the cult of humpty dumpty.

Anonymous

11. January, 2023.

Liked: Good communication, surround and beer

Alan Taylor

6. December, 2022.

I have now visited here three times each time staying in the Lodge,Mat is a friendly guy and the lodge is cosy with the log burner on

kate m.

5. December, 2022.

Liked: brilliant for wild camping with the extra facilities not too far away if you really want them!Disliked: nothing!

Helen Taylor

4. December, 2022.

We had a really lovely 1 night winter camp in the forest. Matt was so friendly and welcoming, what a great guy. Generous amounts of firewood to keep us warm and good firepits for cooking. Had a sneak peak inside the wagons and vans too and they all looked really nice for non tent campers. Love what they are doing with the place, it's got a great vibe - thank you Matt (and Willow the adventurous cat), we will be back!

28. November, 2022.

3rd time we have been here,Matt is a nice guy and the lodge is lovely

Louise Bowey

20. November, 2022.

Very friendly owners, lovely wooded area for camping. Village shop just up the road. All the facilities you need. Great to find a place out of season to go camping. Will definitely be going again.

Louise B.

Liked: Very friendly owners, great woodland area for camping. Great to find an out of season site to book. Facilities are great.

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