Capel Battery
Capel Battery
4.13 /5
Capel Battery is a unique motorhome site set at a historic World War II gun battery site with views of the English Channel. Providing guests with a basic base or stopover, the site is home to a limited amount of electric hardstanding motorhome pitches. Next to the Battle of Britain Memorial, the site is aimed at history buffs who will find the place fascinating. Folkestone, Dover and the Eurotunnel are also within a 15 minute drive.
Small, basic motorhome site set by an unrestored historic World War II gun battery site
By the North Downs Way with areas onsite enjoying views of the English Channel
Within a five minute walk of a pub and the Battle of Britain Memorial, ten minutes to Dover
About Capel Battery
The site is home to 13 acres of land to explore, including the gun emplacements, Nissan huts and views across the English Channel. Next door to the Battle of Britain Memorial and the North Downs Way walking route, the site acts as a well located base for days out. The five electric hardstanding pitches are set along a concrete strip with grassy areas to the side. Each comes with a 16 amp electric hook up and water standpipe, allowing up to four guests in motorhomes and RVs only. Dogs are very welcome, with up to five permitted per pitch. Open fires and BBQs are prohibited. Please note, there are no toilets and showers onsite. The onsite remains are in the process of being restored, so there may be works going on. This does also mean when exploring, kids should always be with an adult due to the nature of the site.
Capel Battery is open all year round.
There are no onsite toilets or showers. Each pitch has an electric hook up and water.
The Valiant Sailor is just a couple of minutes walk from the site, with the Clifftop Cafe within a 20 minute stroll. A Nisa Local is also a 15 minute walk away for picking up any essentials.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 10 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
5 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Max 4 people
Hardstanding pitches with 16 amp electric hook ups. Suitable for motorhomes and RVs only.
5 x Electric Grass Pitches
Max 5 people
Grass pitches with electric hook up. Suitable for campervans, caravans, motorhomes and RVs.
4.13 /5
92%
would recommend
Peaceful location
Recommends site
Sharon M
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Great location next to the Battle of Britain Memorial. Clear instructions on how to find, enter and leave the site. There is electric hookup both on hardstandin and grass. On the grass area we found that a very long cable was needed. It would be great if an elsan point could be installed. Bus stop outside the site for regular buses into Folkestone and Dover. We enjoyed the Spitfires flying overhead during the day and noted how well located the site is for channel crossings. If you are self contained unit and interested in WW2 history this is a great place to stay.
Excellent site in the making, ideal for people crossing the channel
Recommends site
Mike K
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As per description. Martin was on the ball and instructions were clear and self explanatory, will certainly use again. Can't fault the site. As described, is in its early stages and can only improve, but there is no where you can give a seven or ten star rating. Highly recommend, totally secure and although unmanned, has security cameras.
Unusual and quiet, perfect for a short stay if you have your own toilet
Recommends site
Karen M
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Availability of information, such as how to open the gate if on foot leaving the site would have been useful in advance. Martin was helpful by phone and messaging but other people staying didn't seem to have his number. Think it depended who you booked with. Hardstanding for electric hook-ups was flat, but couldn't have pegged an awning if wanted to. Drinking water stand pipe easily available unless someone parks in front! Positive points are beautiful views, quiet and being able to arrive and leave at any time - useful for pre or post Channel stopover and fine for one or 2 nights. Negative points are a lack of toilets or showers of any kind of waste disposal. No general bins, recycling or black grey water. No one to greet you. I wouldn't have felt happy about the safety of young children running around unsupervised, but the site was very interesting. Local pub 'Valiant Sailor' was closed for refurbishment, so we had to get a cab to find food. £8.50 into Folkestone. There are buses but not very frequent in the evening. There appeared to be a couple of takeaway places within walking distance, but we didn't try them as we didn't want food going cold before we got it back. Café at the war memorial was lovely and very reasonable. We would visit again, especially if the pub reopens!
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Capel Le Ferne area
The site is perched on top of the iconic White Cliffs of Dover, with spots enjoying stunning views. It is conveniently located between Folkestone (5 minutes) and historic Dover (15 minutes).
As a hub for history buffs, the famous Battle of Britain Memorial can be found a five minute walk away. Paying tribute to those tragically lost in the war, the location is home to replica aircraft, hands-on experiences and more.
If you head into Folkestone, you will find a scenic harbour, along with Sunny Sands beach for swimming, kayaking and more.
Other nearby attractions include:
- Western Heights Of Dover (10 minutes)
- National Trust - The White Cliffs of Dover (15 minutes)
- National Trust South Foreland Lighthouse (25 minutes)
- Canterbury Cathedral (25 minutes)
- Wingham Wildlife Park (25 minutes)
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