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Canterbury Camping And Caravanning Club Site
Bekesbourne Lane
Canterbury
Kent (Browse area)
CT3 4AB
Tel: 01227 463216
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Pitches: 150
Open: 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024
01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
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 No Shop |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport On Site |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Nikkid21 |
9 reviews from this member |
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 Have just returned from a 9 night stay at the start of the summer holidays. 2 families, each with 2 adults and 2 children. Used a fairly large (not jumbo) non-electric pitch in the bottom field. We had no problems but our friends had their sewn in groundsheet and footprint eaten through in a number of places - we think it was ants.
The site was slightly sloping but not too bad where we were. There are pitches with more of a slope up by the playground that they seem to put the smaller tents on.
Staff were very friendly and toilet / shower blcoks were spotless. Numerous checks were made throughout the day as well as each block being cleaned once a day. The showers are the push button type so that you had no choice re temparature of the water. Some showers only gave 10 seconds of water before you pushed the button again. Additionally the ladies shower heads were at such a low height that they only reached my nose. This meant that I had to crouch down to wash my hair.
The site shop was well stocked with a cool block refreezing service, locally baked bread and milk. There was also a small fruit stall outside selling lovely organic cherries from the farm down the road at a very reasonable price.
The site was pretty busy and had a high turnover of pitches due to being near to Dover. The Dutch, German and French campers outnumber the Brits 3:1 during the week. This gives the site a quiet, continental feel. The only time that noise was an issue was with a Dutch scount troop playing football at 10.30 at night. A fellow camper phoned the warden who came down and had a word with them and all was sorted.
Days out included an excellent trip to Howletts zoo which is about 3 miles down the road. We went to a number of local beaches - Herne bay is a pebble beach and not very nice. Margate has an excellent beach and tidal lido, it is busy and very commercial. Minnis bay is quieter with a sandy beach.
English Heritage properties locally included Richborough Roman Fort which had an audio tour including a junior version that our children got a lot out of. We also ewalked from the site to Fordwich and had a vey good meal at the George & Dragon pub.
Overall an excellent site that is well run with plenty to do locally. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Frethouse |
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We used this site as a stop over for 2 days on our way to Dover ferry. It is a very nicely kept site with clean facilities and very helpful staff. Very handy for getting into Canterbury - we visited the cathedral and visited the wonderful shops there. The pitch we were given was very flat and level and close to the toilet block. We would definitely use this site again.
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| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Dillan |
17 reviews from this member |
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We chose this site because of it’s proximity to easily travel down to Dover to catch the ferry to France. We stayed in a tent for two nights.
Staff were friendly and understood we needed to leave early in the morning to drive down to Dover. We were given an information sheet about the site and a map of Canterbury. The member of staff also explained where the bus stops were and the frequency of service. The information room, which contains leaflets, guides and what have you, was also pointed out to us.
Given our need to leave early on our day of departure, we were shown to a wooded camping area near to the car park, adjacent to an electricity pylon.
The car park has an area set aside for vehicles and caravanners who will be leaving early so wouldn’t need to negotiate the automatic barrier to the main site, which is locked from 11pm-7am.
There were few tents in the wooded area by the pylon and we could pitch where we wanted. Thought the hum from the pylon may have been irritating but didn’t really notice it after a while. Noticed the air-conditioning fan from the building on the other side of the site's fence more.
We didn’t spend a great deal of time on the site itself but from what we did see it appeared to be well looked after. Whilst the facilities themselves are clean, they’re not a good design and are past their sell by date. The showers are next to the toilet cubicles, which is somewhat off putting. The showers themselves need replacing so they provide more room not just to shower but to dry off and change. I really don’t like push button showers but if it’s really necessary to have them, greater output and longer intervals before having to press again. The hand basins are in a line and a bit too close together, particularly if it’s busy with men shaving and washing. They are also located opposite the toilet cubicles, which again, is not the best layout.
This site is quite popular with visiting parties of young people from Europe according to the site staff. Whilst we were there, a large party of young people from the Netherlands were staying. Unfortunately for us, this included them setting up an outside film projector screen in the car park for an evening showing of ‘The Blair Witch Project’. I was surprised not only by the choice of film (the sensitive should close their ears) but the location and time to show it. Not good for those leaving early in the morning. It was impossible to try and get some sleep before the film finished, which was just before 11pm. Not what you want when needing to be up at 5am.
Away from the site, Canterbury is a not unpleasant half hour or so walk. There is a bus stop close to the entrance of the site should you prefer to use public transport.
In terms of getting to Dover for an early ferry, it was a good location.We got there in 25 minutes.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Kirkyk |
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We used this site as a base to celebrate our sons 4th Birthday as we live quite close to the site.
We had a great time and the staff were helpful, knowledgeable but very busy. They did let us use a couple of extra picnic tables and didn't mind us directing our friends with balloons.
We had a jumbo pitch in the bottom field and we really appreciated the space as did the other campers with 18, 4 year olds running everywhere.
We felt we could have been anywhere at it was a great introduction to many of our friends to the camping experience.
The toilet/wash up blocks are plentiful with lots of hooks and shelves to put your towels etc on.
We visited Wingham Wildlife park and would take a picnic next time as the food options weren't great or particularly healthy or cheap. But great day out.
Fantastic and convenient camping experience. I think we might see if we can get in there tomorrow.
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| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Sid Boggle 1969 |
5 reviews from this member |
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A nice friendly site in a good location. Canterbury is a small, friendly city in an ideal central location for all of Kent. 100 yards outside of the camp site is a bus stop which goes in to the city centre every 20 minutes from where you can get a bus to literally anywhere in Kent! The site is flat and very access friendly for all vehicles. I was backpacking in a one man tent so stayed under the trees away from the main field and found it peaceful whilst watching all the rabbits playing! The toilets were clean and OK but one block of showers were better than the others(the one's nearest the office were only warm)but only a minor moan. The staff were friendly and happy to help you with any queries and the shop was stocked with plenty of food/camping equipment to get you by. Opposite the site is Canterbury golf club and a driving range were you can get a good value breakfast. I used the site as a base to tour Kent and found it perfect for what I wanted and good value at £7.70 a night. Canterbury is a lovely place but if you get a chance make sure you go to Whitstable, it won't disappoint.
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| Date of Visit: April 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Stalbans48 |
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Travelled with friends, 4 children and a dog, 2 tents. First Bank Holiday in May. It rained non-stop.
The site is excellently located being only a 2 min drive into Canterbury with all that it offers. Also a short drive (20 mins or so) from the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch miniature railway.
Friendly staff with wardens. Over 23 acres to put your tent up. Was reasonably busy but not overcrowded and the trees offer a lot of privacy. Not noisy.
Were placed near the children's playpark and they could wander off and explore the woods without worries.
Showers and loos excellent and complete with hairdryers. Very clean and never a line to get in. Lots of shower blocks including family shower rooms. Hot water even to wash your dirty dishes.
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| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
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| Reviewer: JSLRUSTY |
4 reviews from this member |
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This was our first camping trip as a family of three.
Booked about 6 weeks prior, very helpful and polite. Upon arriving we booked in and was then shown to our pitch by the owners, again very helpful throughout.
The pitch was spacious and fairly flat, in a corner.
All of the facilities were very good, showers were clean and worked well, enough room at the washing up area. Nice little shop for bread and milk etc.
All in all very pleased with the whole site, the staff and the area.
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| Date of Visit: April 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Sumps53 |
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We stayed here for 4 nights. The site is very nicely kept and obviously much hard work goes into making it look attractive.
We used the lower shower block and it was always spotlessly clean. The shower enclosures are very narrow but manageable. The push button hot water shower is a pet hate of mine but I do understand why it is used. Washing-up facilities were of the expected standard.
Amazingly, since the site is only a mile out of town, it is very peaceful at night with only the occasional siren in the distance as a reminder of how close we were.
The reception staff were lovely. We were much later arriving than we had anticipated and they could not have been more accommodating. Dog walking facilities are good and across the road, through the golf course car park and over a stile you can walk for miles - just follow the pylons! Oh - and plenty of wildlife about (mainly rabbits, squirrels and pigeons)
We did not eat out but there were plenty of establishments locally. A handy PO and general stores is less than a mile away. Canterbury itself has a trio of budget supermarkets (Aldi,Lidl and Netto) plus a large Sainsbury and Asda that we came across. There is a brand new Waitrose in nearby Ashford and plenty of Tesco stores, too, in the vicinity (but they're everywhere aren't they!).
We used the site as a base for visiting the coast and had a great time. Would also be a handy base for pre-Channel crossing stop over.
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| Date of Visit: March 2010 |
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| Reviewer: MJBS |
14 reviews from this member |
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I have used this site many times. Its proximity to Canterbury City Centre is great, there is a reliable enough bus service on the main road outside. The site is clean and tidy enough.
However, I stayed here twice, out of season. In November 2009, we were positioned in the bottom field. The closest toilet block was closed until Jan 2010. I asked an attendant why so long, and the answer I was given was that the boiler was being repaired. Oddly, the adjacent washing up facilities, although having not been used for some time ( leaves and debris filling the sinks ), I was surprised to find wonderfully hot water available. Returning in March 2010, this block was now open, with a sign on the higher field facilities stating ' Closed until Jan 2010 ' ( this was in March 2010 !). I can only assume that each block is closed in turn, when out of season.
Another annoyancy is there is only one rubbish area, which is close to the entrance; if you are camping in the lower field, it is quite a hike to drop off rubbish.
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| Date of Visit: March 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Alan Reese |
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Close to Canterbury city centre, this site is ideal for a visit to this historic city. It took us about 1/2 an hour to walk in,(quite leisurely).
It has two toilet blocks, only one being open whilst we were there, as there were not many people on-site. It was immaculately clean but in need of modernisation.The washing facilities were open, not private, with tiny sinks with the narrowest of ledges on which to put your wash things. In the men's there was only five sinks,and when three gents were all trying to wash and shave it felt very tight. The showers were O.K. The push button sort,reasonable water temperature and pressure. The toilets were always very clean and the block as a whole was adequately heated, we had three freezing nights.
The site was well laid out and spacious. We were on a hardstanding, which was just as well, as the ground (when not frozen) was quite boggy. The staff were friendly and helpful.If you are not a member of the Camping Club, this is an expensive site, costing my wife and I seventy six pounds for three nights with E.H.U. In the low season.
Well placed to visit Rochester, Chatham, Faversham, Whitstable, Herne Bay, Margate,Sandwich, Broadstairs and Deal.
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