Site recommendations near Sittingbourne?

JayEss
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edited May 2017 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

Has anyone got any recommendations for a site near Sittingbourne or within a short drive (<20 minutes)?

Needed for early September.

Needs easy walking to a shop or in the worst case scenario a bus stop as I'll have no transport during the day

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  • huskydog
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    edited May 2017 #2

    What type of site were you looking for ??or is it just the location to Sittingbourne??

  • Tracy123
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    edited May 2017 #3

    Hi JayEss

    Our Bearsted site is about a 20 minute drive from Sittingbourne. There is a village about a mile away and a bus stop adjacent to the site.

    Hope this helps.

    Tracy

  • JayEss
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    edited May 2017 #4

    Husky it's just location I'm after. It's not a holiday trip so need to be as close as possible. 

    Tracy I considered Bearsted but the price for a non member will be too high I'm afraid. 

  • Wherenext
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    edited May 2017 #5

    JayEss, does it have to be with a caravan? There's a site nearby that just takes tents, Palace Campsite or something like that. I think it also hires them out. 

    I remember because we were going to Kent this Spring so did a bit of looking at sites but a family op has meant we're not now going.

    I think I found it on the UK Campsite website.

     

  • JayEss
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    edited May 2017 #6

    Thanks WN but the caravan is essential. I can't see myself spending at least 10 hours a day on my own in a tent. 

    CLs are out unfortunately 

  • JVB66
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    edited May 2017 #7

    Worth renewing thenwink

  • JayEss
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    edited May 2017 #8

    Not really no undecided

     

  • Wherenext
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    edited May 2017 #9

    Is the one at Scragged Oak viable? It's at Detling.

  • huskydog
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    edited May 2017 #10

    Trouble with that one is that it's in the middle of no where ,with no public transport or local shops 

    I haven't given up looking ,but it's a tough one 

  • magnet
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    edited May 2017 #11

    Hi jayess

    You could try The Scargged oak Caravan park . It's on top of Detling hill behind Kent county showground. They have there own web site. Telephone 01622 631298. Hope this helps you. Dave

     

  • JayEss
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    edited May 2017 #12

    Thanks but it's just a bit too remote without transport 

    I think I may have to hire a car 

  • magnet
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    edited May 2017 #13

    There is one near faversham but like Scargged oak it not near a direct bus route. To sittingbourne. It's called Painters farm caravan and camping site. There is another near there trying to think of its name

  • JayEss
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    edited May 2017 #14

    I'll look at that one as well  Thanks  

    I'll be staying on site while OH is busy in Sittingbourne during the day so transport links anywhere is ok for me as he'll have the car. (I can't drop him off as he needs it)  

    If we can't make it work it's not too important.  Just seemed a good opportunity for a week away 

     

  • magnet
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    edited May 2017 #15

    There must be a bus stop near Detling showground as it's on the main route from Maidstone to sittingbourne. Would best ask the bus company.should be one at the show ground?

  • JayEss
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    edited May 2017 #16

    I've plenty of time to do some research. 

    Thanks for your help everyone 

  • magnet
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    edited May 2017 #17

    For me the best site for you would be the bearsted club site good bus link plus you could walk to Leeds castle from the site.maidstone is great for shopping or go on a boat trip on the Medway river plus there are two museums in Maidstone. Dave

  • KenofKent
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    edited May 2017 #18

    Have a look at Painters Forstal site at Ospringe. It's near Sittingbourne and Faversham.

    Ken

  • JayEss
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    edited May 2017 #19

    Thanks. It's right on the edge of my search area. What's traffic like into Sittingbourne?  Prone to delays?

     

  • JayEss
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    edited May 2017 #20

    I've decided to hire a car.  It's a fair hike to Kent for us and it seems a shame not to be able to get around to see things while I'm there

    There's a couple of good options here so thanks all

  • huskydog
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    edited May 2017 #21

    Don't forget to visit the Designer outlet centre in Ashford ,lots of shoe shops cool

  • JayEss
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    edited May 2017 #22

    Perfect!  Hope it's better than the one near me.

    Might even bring my passport and have a sneaky trip to Paris as well.  Got to keep occupied somehow while the other half is busy

  • JVB66
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    edited May 2017 #23

    Eurostar is very busy now , so it might not be a good idea to just turn up at Ashford international

  • JayEss
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    edited May 2017 #24

    I've got until September to decide JVB. 

     

  • magnet
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    edited May 2017 #25

    Hi jayEss

    There are lots of places to visit in Kent if shopping is your thing don't miss blue water shopping centre  as well as Ashford outlets. Canterbury is brilliant for shopping and the cathedral. Rochester for castle and cathedral. Chatham dockyard. Dover castle and the coast. You could even take a day trip to France. Kent is a beautiful county enjoy your trip . Dave

     

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