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Kent, South East

Badgells Wood Camping

— (0)Price on Pitchup51.275°N, 0.196°E
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The scent of bluebells and wild garlic drifts through ancient woodland, and at night the only light comes from your tent door and the stars above the Kentish canopy.

This is proper canvas-and-grass camping in the Garden of England, welcoming tents, campervans and caravans among the trees. Families drawn to Kent's castles and coastal walks will find space to spread out, while couples after a quieter weekend escape can tuck into the woodland calm. The region's known for its orchards, hop gardens and sweeps of North Downs chalk — you're camping in the heart of it all, with the rhythm of the seasons still running through the undergrowth.

Facilities are straightforward: clean toilets and showers onsite, the essentials sorted. The vibe leans peaceful rather than packed, more birdsong than bustle. Campfires may be allowed depending on conditions, so check when you arrive — there's something timeless about cooking over embers beneath oak and hazel. It's the kind of site where you remember why you started camping in the first place.

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Current Conditions
16°C
Clear
12 mph
62%
7-Day Outlook
Today
20° / 11°
0%
Sun
19° / 9°
15%
Mon
20° / 9°
27%
Tue
22° / 13°
33%
Wed
21° / 16°
33%
Thu
24° / 15°
4%
Fri
29° / 14°
22%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
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29 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Woodland Ramble, Knole

Meanders through ancient parkland and woodland on mostly flat, well-maintained paths with a few gentle inclines around Knole's historic deer park. Perfect for families with buggies on drier days, though some sections can get muddy after rain. Dogs welcome to explore alongside herds of fallow and sika deer (keep on leads near wildlife). The mix of centuries-old trees, open grassland, and glimpses of Knole House makes this an atmospheric National Trust estate walk that feels worlds away from nearb

Dogs welcomeWalking routeLocal network
1.87 km from campsite
Route length: 4 km
Operator: National Trust

Boundary Walk, Knole

Circles the magnificent Knole deer park on mostly flat, well-maintained paths with gentle inclines near the house. Perfect for families and doable with all-terrain buggies on drier days, though some sections get muddy after rain. Dogs welcome on leads throughout due to free-roaming deer. Offers stunning views of the historic mansion, ancient trees, and chances to spot fallow and sika deer grazing—a National Trust classic combining heritage architecture with peaceful parkland scenery.

Dogs welcomeWalking routeLocal network
1.91 km from campsite
Route length: 5 km
Operator: National Trust

Family Walk, Knole

Loops through the historic Knole Park estate on mostly flat grassland and wide gravel paths, perfect for families with buggies and young children. Dogs welcome but must stay on leads around the deer that roam freely. Gentle incline near the grand house itself. Worth it for the ancient parkland atmosphere, centuries-old trees, and close encounters with herds of wild deer grazing in their natural habitat.

Dogs welcomeWalking routeLocal network
1.94 km from campsite
Route length: 5 km
Operator: National Trust

Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Knole, Ightham Mote

Dogs welcomeHiking routeLocal network
3.07 km from campsite
Route length: 13.6 km
Operator: National Trust
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Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Oldbury Hill, Ightham Mote

Dogs welcomeHiking routeLocal network
4.67 km from campsite
Route length: 8.8 km
Operator: National Trust
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