Kings Oak Farm

The morning mist lifts slowly over the Kentish orchards, and you'll hear woodpeckers working the old oaks before your kettle's even boiled.

This is proper back-to-basics camping for anyone who wants grass underfoot and space to breathe — tents, campervans and caravans all welcome. It suits couples after a quiet weekend, families who don't need a playground to keep kids happy, and anyone exploring the Garden of England without needing resort-style facilities. The Kent countryside rolls gently in every direction, all fruit farms and quiet lanes, and you're well placed for coast or countryside depending on which way you turn the car.

Facilities are straightforward — clean toilets and showers, nothing fancy, nothing missing. Ask about campfires when you arrive; it's one of those places where it might depend on the season and how dry it's been. The vibe is low-key and genuinely rural, the kind of site where you park up, crack open a folding chair, and remember why you started camping in the first place.