When can I check in and check out of Herons Park Campsite?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Herons Park Campsite?

From $41 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Herons Park Campsite

From £24 For 1 night, 2 adults Last booked 2 days ago 9.1 128 reviews

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Play park (added by manager 17 jun 2022)

Football activity on the campsite (added by visitor 14 jun 2023)

Family-run and friendly site within a mile of Lydd
Fishing lakes and nature trails on site; watersports next door
Showers and toilets, washing-up hut, shop and playground

What do you reckon about pitching up at an amiable and family-friendly place with fishing on site – and a watersports centre right next door? Land a stay at Romney Marsh's Herons Park, a family-run and friendly site welcoming guests (and dogs) for Kent-based stays. Juniors are most welcome too – and if your small sort isn't enamoured with fishing or watersports, you'll likely catch their interest with a mention of the go-karting circuit also next door; the beach at Camber Sands within five miles or the critters of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park within ten or so miles… The Herons Park team can supply info on bike hire and local hikes too. The park has fairly level, marked out grass pitches, a toilet and shower block, a chemical waste point and waste disposal bins within the camping field, and a small shop stocking camping staples such as ice creams, sweets, toys and refreshments. Hired firepits with kindling and logs are on site for guests' use, so speak to the site team after booking to reserve yours. Barbecues are allowed on all pitches, and there's a kids' playground to keep the little ones entertained. If you're here for the angling, you can add a fishing pass to your stay as an extra. (You'll need a current fishing licence if you want to fish two rods; pick one up at the post office.) The town of Lydd and the nearest offsite shop are within a mile.

Site type

Opens May 3

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 3 to Mon, Sep 30 2024

Pitch types & availability

Grass pitches (added by manager 12 Aug 2022)

Primitive grass campsite

4 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

4 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

One Trailer tent or Tent or Class B motorhome or Motorhome or Travel trailer allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Trailer tent, Tent, Class B motorhome, Motorhome, Travel trailer

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Dump station

Fire ring

Wifi at the unit/site

Extras

Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£1 (£1) per night
Dog (2 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£3.50 (£3.50) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £24 (£24) 1 night, 2 adults

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Powered grass campsite

4 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)

4 people maximum

One Trailer tent or Tent or Class B motorhome or Motorhome or Travel trailer allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Trailer tent, Tent, Class B motorhome, Motorhome, Travel trailer

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Fire ring

Extras

Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£1 (£1) per night
Dog (2 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£3.50 (£3.50) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £29 (£29) 1 night, 2 adults

View prices & book

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Just go for it

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Oct 2023

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Amazing place surrounded by small lakes and farms. Facilities were good will recommend for sure

Disliked: Toilet opens with keys which was not easily available at reception as nobody was there

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will most definitely stay there again

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Lisa N. Sep 2023

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Everything about campsite. Staff were very friendly Met some other great campers Toilet & shower block very clean Washing up hut with fridge & freezer facilities were an extra bonus.

Disliked: Mosquitoes at night

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hopefully we will be welcoming you again.

great friendly compact site

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

James F. Sep 2023

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Great campsite, nice size, quiet, good facilities including a well stocked shop and a good playpark for the younger kids. Well placed or a load of stuff to do and really friendly staff. If we were to camp in the area again we would happily return for a stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for a lovely review! Hopefully we will be welcoming you and your family back again :)

Very nice location next to little lakes. Great play area and very…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Steffen H. Sep 2023

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Very nice location next to little lakes. Great play area and very friendly staff. Good location near to ferry port. Beach at Dungeness railway station is defenitely worth a visit.

Disliked: No drive over grey waste water dump possible. Poor Wi-Fi.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for a great review :) We have so much to do in the local area :) We offer two types of WiFi, the free one is only for basic tasks like emailing and messaging where as the paid one is high speed which is more suited for streaming etc.

Quite campsite with a short drive to a lovely sandy beach…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Jazsmine S. Aug 2023

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Quite campsite with a short drive to a lovely sandy beach

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for a great review!

exceptional

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Manfred H. Aug 2023

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: one of the best ones

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for a wonderful review!

Friendly small well kept site with good facilities helpful staff

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2023

Powered grass campsite

Liked: The friendly atmosphere on a small, well kept site. Helpful staff. Good lake behind the site. Good location. Good price. Free showers

Disliked: The amount of showers could be increased. The space for changing and getting dry in the individual shower rooms is minimal.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for a great review and feedback! Hopefully we will welcome you again :)

Excellent site, family and pet friendly in good location and good size…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Mark N. Aug 2023

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Excellent site, family and pet friendly in good location and good size for tents, vans and motorhomes alike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for a great review!

Lovely Kent Stay

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2023

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Good park and play area. Toilet and showers cleaned frequently and were well maintained. Friendly hosts. Go kart track and aqua park nearby.

Disliked: If you want to book groups of neighbouring pitches, book direct. Pitches are assigned randomly on pitch up and they can't change this for some reason.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for a great review :)

Clean, well organised, spacious pitches and excellent showers and toilets. What is…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Jan S. Aug 2023

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Clean, well organised, spacious pitches and excellent showers and toilets. What is not to like?

Disliked: None

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for a great review! Hopefully we will welcome you again!

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Hikers’ paradise

Lake and/or mountain

Remote location

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Restaurant nearby

Surf school nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Herons Park Campsite

Dengemarsh Road

Lydd

Kent

England

TN29 9JH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.93253°N
0.90774°W

Route directions

From London take the M20 to Junction 10. At the J10 roundabout turn off towards Brenzett/Lydd A2070. Following the signs to Lydd Airport on the A2070 until you arrive at the roundabout, turn left on to the A259 follow brown signs for camping/racing leading to the B2075 to Lydd. As you enter Lydd you come to a hump back bridge, take the slip road to the left, then go straight across at the next roundabout, eventually the road bears sharply right and a slip road goes straight ahead. Take the slip road ahead and after a mile or so you will see Herons Park entrance on your right. What3words: fermented.tricky.pint.

Nearest transport

Coach

19.2 km Holiday Extras

19.5 km Red Lion Square

Rail

12.6 km Rye Rail Station

12.9 km Appledore (Kent) Rail Station

14.4 km Winchelsea Rail Station

Ferry

23.5 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal

35.2 km Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal

36.5 km Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal

Airport

3.1 km Lydd London Ashford Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

A go-karting circuit and a watersports centre are right next door to Herons Park, each with a shop and with expert tuition and courses available for visitors. The Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, an award-winning reserve set over 600 acres near Hythe, is also recommended if you're on hol with the offspring, as is the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway steaming along for 13 and a half miles from Hythe to the National Nature Reserve of Dungeness. Lathe Farm at New Romney and the Rare Breeds Farm at Ashford should also be popular picks. For beaches, clamber the dunes or go kite buggying at Camber Sands, the only sand dune system in East Sussex, and tackle more fishing (for mackerel) at Dymchurch, like Camber Sands also a Site of Special Scientific Interest for its insect and plant life. Fish, chips and Kent coast views can all be had at the Dungeness headland. Several bike routes are nearby, including the National Cycle Network 2 running through Lydd on its Romney Marsh route from Hythe to Rye; along the four or so miles of the Royal Military Canal, and circular routes around the marsh from New Romney or Snargate. The cobbled streets and afternoon teas of ancient Rye are about ten miles from the site.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Littlestone	6.5 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Camber	7.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
St Mary'S Bay (Kent)	10.1 km	Sea	Good	N/A	Good	Good
Dymchurch	12 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Winchelsea	13.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Camber Sands 8.1 km

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park 17.4 km

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 19.2 km

Kent & East Sussex Railway 21.8 km

Great Dixter House and Gardens 23.3 km

National Trust

Lamb House 12.5 km

Smallhythe Place 18.9 km

Bodiam Castle 26.7 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 30.4 km

The White Cliffs of Dover 37.4 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Lydd - Lydd-on-Sea - Greatstone - New Romney - Lydd 2 km

DUNGENESS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 29/05/2004) 2.4 km

The Romney Sound Mirrors Trail 4.5 km

Power and Pebbles at Dungeness 4.8 km

Rye Harbour - Winchelsea 10.2 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.

General

A state-issued fishing license is required (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

General

Fireworks and air rifles are not permitted.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.

Safety

Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Vehicles

The car is only included in the rate if you are traveling with a camper, trailer tent or tent. Cars are not permitted when traveling with a motorhome/RV.

General

The fishing lakes are stocked with Carp, Tench, Rudd, Roach.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
This campground/park does have a catch-and-return fishing policy in place.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 9 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Sites

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Additional terms

Ball playing and throwing games are not permitted near to motorhomes, or vehicles.

The site's fishing areas are only available to users that hold a valid rod licence. Non-angling club members must purchase the appropriate ticket from the Herons Park office. No night fishing allowed by campers. The site issues a permit for two rods after seeing the rod license (can be purchased at the local Post Office). Fishing equipment is not provided.

Payment terms

Does Herons Park Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Herons Park Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Herons Park Campsite? A go-karting circuit and a watersports centre are right next door to Herons Park, each with a shop and with expert tuition and courses available for visitors. The Port Lympne Wild Animal … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Herons Park Campsite?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: noon

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How much does it cost to stay at Herons Park Campsite? From $41 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.