As part of our annual holiday we always visit family in Kent. In recent years the men folk have taken the kids camping, leaving the wifes to relax in peace and abuse the credit cards to their hearts content:yikes:
This year we visited Woodland Farm Campsite, near Barham, Canterbury.
http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=7785
This is our second visit, last time was two years ago and we camped on the small field. (Space for about 6 tents with plenty of room between)
This year, on arrival we noticed that if we camped on the small camping field we would have to split the two families. I suggested a look into the coppiced woodland for a spot, and so it was that I introduced my brother in law and his two kids to bushcraft style camping
I am really impressed with this site and after talking with the owner, and getting her permission, I would like to share it with you guys!
The only downside is that some folk with no idea have cut up bits of the trees, and left some of them in a state. I tried to cut back the damaged limbs around our camp and it looked much better for it.
I'll try to get some pictures up later....
Simon
This year we visited Woodland Farm Campsite, near Barham, Canterbury.
http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=7785
This is our second visit, last time was two years ago and we camped on the small field. (Space for about 6 tents with plenty of room between)
This year, on arrival we noticed that if we camped on the small camping field we would have to split the two families. I suggested a look into the coppiced woodland for a spot, and so it was that I introduced my brother in law and his two kids to bushcraft style camping
I am really impressed with this site and after talking with the owner, and getting her permission, I would like to share it with you guys!
- The site is small, with limited numbers of pitches, but with a very clean toilet / shower block.
- Even better, from a bushy point of view is the un tapped woodland, which has in the past been coppiced, but now has been left to go wild. If you move beyond the camping field, there are a few clearings in the woods, which are suitable for tents or basha's. Hammocking spots are plentiful, with loads of trees at just the right distance to support a hammock
- Fires are allowed in washing machine drums, which are provided - and as it turns out they are rather good for cooking over too as they have a lip to support you pots.
- Firewood can be purchased from the site owner for a small fee (£10 for 3 large net bags, or you can pick it up off the woodland floor.
The only downside is that some folk with no idea have cut up bits of the trees, and left some of them in a state. I tried to cut back the damaged limbs around our camp and it looked much better for it.
I'll try to get some pictures up later....
Simon
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