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Puddledock Woods

Canterbury

📍 Chislet, CT3 4DP

Puddledock Woods
  • Wild woodland camping in two acres of Kent countryside
  • Unique stays including horsebox, converted lorry and shepherd's hut
  • Structures built from reclaimed materials with a sustainable focus
  • Open all year round for guests
  • Close to Canterbury, Margate, Ramsgate, Herne Bay and Whitstable
Puddledock Woods is a family-run woodland campsite in Upstreet, near Canterbury, Kent, offering a rustic mix of wild camping, a holiday cottage, shepherd's hut, converted horsebox and lorry, all set within two acres of countryside. On site you'll find full toilet and shower facilities, a licensed bar and coffee shop, an on-site shop for essentials, WiFi and charging points, with many structures built from reclaimed materials as part of a sustainability focus. It's dog-friendly and open throughout the year. The location puts you within easy reach of Canterbury, Margate, Ramsgate, Herne Bay and Whitstable, with Sturry station 3.8 miles away, Herne Bay beach 4 miles away, and nearby attractions including Wildwood, Wingham Wildlife Park and Monkton Field Study Centre, all around 3.5 to 3.6 miles from the site.

How far to…

Station
3.8 miles
Beach
4 miles
Wildwood
3.5 miles
Wingham Wildlife Park
3.6 miles
Monkton Field Study Centre
3.6 miles

Practical details

Open
Open all year
Pets
Dog-friendly site

Accommodation on site

  • Wild Camping
  • Holiday Cottage
  • Shepherd's Hut
  • Converted Horsebox
  • Converted Lorry

Details taken from the operator's own website on 26 Sep 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

  • ✓ Swimming Pool
  • ✓ Bar
  • ✓ Cafe
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Gift Shop
  • ✓ Guided Tours
  • ✓ Indoor Areas
  • ✓ Pet Friendly
  • ✓ WiFi
  • ✓ EV Charging
  • 🚌 Near a Bus Stop
  • 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
  • 🚆 Near a Train Station

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The Grove Ferry Inn

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Punch Tavern

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 3.4 mi

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Rising Sun

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 3.4 mi

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The King Ethelbert Inn

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 3.5 mi

The King Ethelbert Inn

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The Ivy Barn

🫖 Tea Rooms · 3.7 mi

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