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Oldbury Hill Campsite

Oldbury Hill Campsite, Kent
Oldbury Hill Campsite, Kent | © National Trust / John Miller
Walking the dogs through the woods by Oldbury Campsite, Kent
The facilities at Oldbury Hill Campsite, Kent

Oldbury Hill Campsite

A peaceful woodland campsite near National Trust attractions, and an hour from London by train.

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Walking the dogs through the woods by Oldbury Campsite, Kent
The facilities at Oldbury Hill Campsite, Kent
Oldbury Hill Campsite, Kent
Oldbury Hill Campsite, Kent
Oldbury Hill Campsite, Kent
Oldbury Hill Campsite, Kent
Sinks in the facilities block at Oldbury Hill Campsite, Kent
Toilets and sinks in one of the facilities blocks at Oldbury Hill Campsite, Kent
The reception building at Oldbury Campsite, Kent

© National Trust / John Miller

A peaceful woodland campsite near National Trust attractions, and an hour from London by train.

  • Accommodation type

    Tents
    Campervans
    Caravans
    Motorhomes
    Trailer tents
    Bell tents

    Seasons

    1 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 20256 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2026

    Minimum stay

    1 night

    Number of places / pitches

    40

    Dogs welcome per pitch

    2

    Oldbury Hill Campsite is surrounded by woodland paths winding through the trees and off into the countryside. The woods are home to many birds, insects, plants and funghi, and you'll feel a world away from the towns, shops, pubs and restaurants that are all easy to reach in this part of Kent. Steep paths lead to the top of Oldbury Hill, home to paleolithic man and then the construction of one of the finest Iron Age hillforts in the country in about 100BC. The defensive settlement has two miles of earth ramparts, partially disguised by trees, scrub and heath, and views across the Weald. Its inhabitants left when the invading Romans arrived. 

    You'll have free entry to all National Trust places during your stay, and there are five nearby. You can walk to the first, Ightham Mote (two miles away), a 14th-century estate with moated manor house and gardens. Knole, Chartwell and Emmetts Garden are less than 10 miles away and Scotney Castle isn't much further.

    London is an easy day trip, taking the train from Sevenoaks (five miles away), a town with plenty of shops and places to eat and drink. Historic Tunbridge Wells with its well-known shopping district is 15 miles away.  If you're heading to or from mainland Europe, Oldbury Hill makes a good stop, handily placed for Dover or Folkestone. 

    Check-in is from 1pm and before 8pm, with departures by 11am. To help preserve the site's tranquillity, quiet time is 10pm - 7am. For group bookings, directions, late arrivals, facility information, electric vehicle charging, local area guides and more, please check the Guide to Oldbury Hill Campsite.

    • Chemical disposal, available
    • Electric hook-up, available
    • Showers, available
    • Toilets, available
    • Washing-up area, available
    • Raised BBQs allowed, available
    • Walking nearby, available
    • Family friendly, available
    • Dog friendly, available
    • Forest, available
    • No campfires, available
    • Accessible toilet, available
    • Accessible shower, available
An example of a National Trust campsite

Campervans, motorhomes, trailer tents and caravans

Vehicles up to 8m long can choose a grass pitch with or without electric hook-up. There are no hardstanding pitches at Oldbury Hill. There's also space for one car on your pitch.

A tent pitched at Oldbury Hill Campsite, Kent

Pitching your tent

You can choose a grass pitch with or without electric hook-up for larger tents and a car, or a backpacker pitch for a small tent and no car. For organised groups, like Duke of Edinburgh, please complete the booking form on the Guide to Oldbury Campsite page.

An example of a Bell Tent at Oldbury Hill Campsite, Kent

Bell tents

The bell tents are traditional, pre-pitched tents. They are unfurnished with electric hook-up available. Each one sleeps up to four people. They are not dog friendly.

What’s inside and what should I bring?

Think of a bell tent as a replacement for your tent and bring all your other camping gear with you, including sleeping mats, sleeping bags, towels and camping chairs. We will provide a small cool box and items for washing up, but you’ll need to bring your camping stove (for cooking outside) and the items you need for cooking and eating. Don’t forget a lantern and torch.

The reception building at Oldbury Campsite, Kent
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Guide to Oldbury Hill Campsite 

Find all the information you need to book and plan your holiday at Oldbury Hill Campsite...

Exploring the area...

Woodland pathway through Oldbury Hill, Kent
Place
Place

Oldbury Hill 

Discover the remains of an Iron Age hill fort

Ightham, Kent

Fully open today
View of the South East Quarter of Ightham Mote Mansion
Place
Place

Ightham Mote 

Outstanding 14th-century moated manor house, gardens and estate

Sevenoaks, Kent

Fully open today
Dog walkers at Scotney Castle, Kent

Dog-friendly places in Kent 

Oldbury Hill Campsite is a great place to stay with dogs, with plenty of walks and a dog shower to use when you get back to the site. Dogs stay free.

The exterior of Scotney West Lodge, Kent

Holiday cottages in Kent 

You'll find an eclectic collection of holiday cottages in Kent, from gingerbread-like Scotney Gate Lodge to modern barns at Bagdon Farm and Priest's House on the edge of Sissinghurst Castle's gardens.