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Our Village

Shepherdswell Village

The Village of Shepherdswell is a scenic 20 minute footpath walk from Coxhill Camping. We have put little wooden signposts along the way to help guide you.

 

In the village you will find the local pub The Bell Inn (non-food), Frys Farm Shop, main line Train Station, the East Kent Heritage Railway & Cafe, a village Co-op & playground!

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South Eastern Railway

We're very lucky to have a train station within a 25 minute walk of Coxhill Camping. You can get the train to Dover in just 10 minutes or 15 minutes to Canterbury.

From Dover you can reach London in just 1 hour.

 

A great way to explore Kent!

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www.southeasternrailway.co.uk

Station - Shepherds Well

Woods & Walks

We have an enchanting ten acres of private woodland attached to the campsite, with direct access making it easy for you to explore.

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We're the perfect spot to choose if you're a keen walker looking to explore the beautiful Kent Countryside with footpaths straight from the site. 

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Shepherdswell Village is on the North Downs Way (Via Francigena) making us a popular stopover option for backpackers taking on the trail.

Explore Kent

There is so much to see!

 

Coxhill Camping makes a fantastic base to explore Kent. We have an information shed onsite packed full of local tourist information & places to visit - a 1 night stay just wont be long enough to enjoy all that this brilliant area has to offer!

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We have some fantastic tourist hotspots just a 10 minute drive away or hop on the train in the Village to save driving! 

English Heritage, National Trust & Gardens

Dover Castle & Secret Wartime Tunnels (7.6 miles) - Dover Castle is a medieval castle in Dover, Kent. Rising above the famous White Cliffs and renowned as 'the Key to England', Dover Castle boasts an eventful 2000-year history. It is said to be the largest Castle in England. 

 

White Cliffs of Dover & Mrs Knott's Tearoom (8.1 miles) - Magnificent coastal site overlooking the English Channel. A 1940s style classic tearoom in the Lighthouse that sits on top of the White Cliffs, serving English Cream Teas, drinks & snacks.  

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Canterbury City & Cathedral (9.7 miles) - Canterbury Cathedral is a unique place of worship, a major pilgrimage destination, a masterpiece of art and architecture, and one of the UK's most-visited historic sites. 

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Walmer Castle & Gardens (11 miles) - Walmer Castle is an artillery fort originally constructed by Henry VIII in Walmer, Kent. With more than eight acres of award-winning gardens in the grounds of a Tudor fortress turned country house

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Deal Castle (12 miles) - Shaped like a Tudor Rose, the castle has a circular design to protect the area from all angles. Deal Castle is an artillery fort constructed by Henry VIII in Deal, Kent. 

 

Goodnestone Park Gardens & Cafe (7.7 miles) A grand 1700 historic home in Kent with beautiful 14 acre English garden and surrounding scenery, with links to Jane Austen!

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FAMILY Fun & ACTIVE DAyS Out

Whitemills Wake & Aqua Park

(9.8 miles)

 

Betteshanger Country Park, Cycle Hire & Café  (10 miles)​

 

Dover Sea Sport Centre

(8.5 miles)

 

Dover Sea Safari & Seal Spotting

(8.5 miles)

 

Dover Leisure Swimming Pool

(5.5 miles)

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Kearsney Abbey Gardens, Park & Café

(5.4 miles)

Howletts Zoo

(9.4 miles)

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Port Lymne Safari Park & Wild Animal Reserve

(17.7 miles) 

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Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Steam Railway

(23 miles)

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Canoe Wild - Canoe, Kayak & SUP Hire

(12 miles)

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Dreamland Amusement Park, Margate

(19.2 miles)

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Wingham Wildlife Animal Park

(9 miles)

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Lower Leas Coastal Park 

(11 miles)

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Dont forget check out London attractions too!

A high speed train from Dover Priory to London takes just 1 hour! You can get to Dover Priory Station from our village Train Station in Shepherds Well in just 10 minutes.

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www.southeasternrailway.co.uk

Towns To Visit

CITY OF CANTERBURY – Medieval Walled City with stunning Cathedral

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SANDWICH – A charming Cinque Port, Sandwich is one of Britain’s best preserved Medieval Towns. Steeped in history, with a labyrinth of streets filled with historic buildings, shops and places to eat & drink.

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DEAL – Quaint, quirky and one of the most charming coastal towns in Kent with its own pier! With pretty streets, a vibrant Art scene, boutique shops and pubs & restaurants on the seafront.

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WHITSTABLE – Seaside town with super fresh shellfish, tiny art galleries & one of a kind shops.

​FOLKESTONE HARBOUR ARM – is a promenade out at sea with beautiful views. Home to a fantastic range of bars & restaurants, a few shops and even a beach crazy golf.

Beaches

Our nearest beach is just a 10 minute drive away

Sandy Beaches

Joss Bay, Broadstairs (20 miles)

Margate (19.4 miles)

Sunny Sands, Folkestone (10.6 miles)

Pebble Beaches

Dover (8.4 miles)

Deal (13 miles)

St Margarets Bay (8.7 miles)

Walmer & Kingsdown DOGS ALLOWED (11.8 miles)

Sandwich Bay Private Beach DOGS ALLOWED (12 miles)

PuBs

​Please call ahead to check if they offer food & to book

The Bell Inn, Shepherdswell

01304 830661 (non food, walking distance)

 

Lydden Bell, Lydden

01304 830296 (1.7 miles)

 

Griffins Head, Chillenden

01304 840325 (5.2 miles)

 

The Marquis of Granby, Alkham Valley

01304 873410 (4.3 miles)

The Carpenters Arm, Coldred

01304 830190 (non food, walk distance)

 

The Jackdaw, Denton

01303 844663 (3.9 miles)

 

The Crown Inn, Eythorne

01304 832741 (2.9 miles)

 

Duke William, Ickham

01227 721308 (9 miles)

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Please get in touch if you have any questions about the local area,
we'll be happy to help!

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