Turners Folly Field
Turners Folly Field
4.9 /5
Family and dog friendly campsite in the Kent countryside, Turners Folly Field is ideally located just 25 minutes from Canterbury. There are a range of off-grid accommodation options from large grass pitches for tents, or for those wanting less hassle there are bell tents and deluxe family bell tents. Betteshanger Country Park is great for walking and cycling routes only ten minutes from the site, or the coast is reachable in just 20 minutes!
Peaceful family and dog friendly campsite with an exercise area, surrounded by orchards and walks
Just five minutes from a vineyard and 25 minutes from Canterbury, a vibrant cathedral city
Glamping and camping in the Kent countryside, ten minutes from the coast and PGA rated golf courses
About Turners Folly Field
An idyllic, quiet family and dog friendly campsite, perfect for nature lovers and those wishing to escape everyday life. Set within seven and a half acres of the Kent countryside surrounded by apple and pear orchards and mature trees. The site offers 29 spacious non electric grass pitches for tents, measuring 11m x 10m with one tent per pitch. Giving campers plenty of space to set up and enjoy the local wildlife and orchard views, these pitches are also dog friendly. For anyone who does not want to bring their own accommodation, they can choose one of the fabulously furnished bell tents, measuring 5m in diameter, comfortably sleeping four people, (two adults and two children) with one double mattress and two single mattresses. With a fleecy throw, fairy lights, a bedside table and bunting. Linen and bedding are provided. Or you can opt for one of the more spacious deluxe family bell tents measuring 6m x 4m, these sleep four to six people (two adults and four children) or (four adults and two children). Inside is a double bed two single mattresses (additional mattresses will be blow-up). With a fleecy throw, fairy lights, a bedside table and bunting. Linen and bedding are provided. Outside each will be a picnic table, bench and four camping chairs. You will also have your own small gas stove, kettle, cutlery, cups, plates, bowls, pots and pans, and a washing-up bowl and liquid. The bell tents and deluxe family bell tents are all non-electric to encourage guests to unplug from technology, a blend of glamping and an outdoor experience. The site has flushing toilets, hot showers and washing facilities. Relax in the peaceful countryside and listen to birdsong as you take in the wonderful countryside views, explore the area and take a picnic or take the dog for a scenic walk. You can also venture down to the coast - ten minutes to Sandwich Bay or 15-20 minutes to Deal and Walmer. You can also book a tasting session at the local vineyard, only five minutes away! You can reach the village of Ash via a short walk through the Apple orchards, once there treat yourself to an ice cream or a stroll through the charming streets. Dogs are welcome on the grass pitches, with a maximum of one dog per pitch, and they must be kept on a lead at all times. Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted in the bell or emperor tents. Open fires are not permitted unless in raised fire pits. BBQs must also be raised off the grass. Fire pits and BBQ packs can be purchased onsite as well as wood, coal, and gas.
Turners Folly Field is open from 03/05 to 30/09.
Onsite you'll find five flushing toilets, three showers and four washing up sinks. Please note, this site does not have waste disposal facilities.
There is a one acre enclosed private dog walking area on site, please note this needs to be booked and paid for in advance.
You can purchase logs, kindling, fire lighters, charcoal and CP250 gas cartridges.
There are two pubs within a short 20 minute walk, The Black Pig, in Staple and The Chequer Inn, in Ash or walk to the local vineyard. A five minute drive will take you to Ash where there is a Co-op for supplies.
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 39 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
29 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches non electric, suitable for tents, trailer tents and small VW campervans. Dogs are allowed. Pitches are 10m x 11m.
4.9 /5
98%
would recommend
"Absolutely stunning location, surrounded by orchards and vineyards!"
Eloise N - May 2024
"Our favourite part of the trip was doing some star gazing and seeing lots of shooting stars!"
Michelle M - Aug 2023
Turners Folly stay
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Noel L
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For us, this site was perfect.
Bank Holiday camping
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Paul W
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We went for a long weekend and absolutely love it. The facilities were really good and always clean. Great value for money and with Deal and Sandwich nearby it's a ideal site. Will be returning.
It was lovely
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Emma P
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Loved just spending time with my family, with no distractions. The area was lovely, really clean, especially the toilet block and showers.
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Things to do on site and in the Canterbury area
Anyone looking for a family trip to the zoo will be in luck as the Wingham Wildlife Park is just a five minute drive away. Take part in their penguin-feeding and tiger experiences for a truly memorable day.
Alternatively, Betteshanger Country Park is just a ten minute drive from site offering cycle hire, various walking routes, a mining museum and a children's play area, a great day out for some family fun! Or visit the Whitemills Wake and Aqua park just five minutes from the site.
The picturesque cathedral city of Canterbury is 25 minutes away and is a World heritage Site, teeming with Roman Walls, a 597 AD castle. Or, play a round at Princes Golf Course, PGA-rated and along the coast.
Or spend a day in Sandwich, just ten minutes away where you can catch a ferry to see the seals at Sandwich Key!
Other attractions in the nearby area:
- Barnsole vineyard (5 minutes)
- Howletts Wild Animal Park (15 minutes)
- Royal St Georges golf course (15 minutes)
- Betteshanger Country Park. (15 Minutes)
- Deal (20 minutes)
- Dover Castle and Churchills WWII Tunnels (25 minutes)
- Canoe Wild (25 minutes)
- Margate (25 minutes)
- Herne Bay Pier (30 minutes)
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