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Badgells Wood Camping

Badgells Wood Camping is a woodland eco campsite located near Gravesend in Meopham, Kent, set within the Birling Estate — 1,800 acres of ancient woodland, chalk downland, and working farmland held by the same family since 1435.

The site sits within a National Nature Reserve and is a founding member of the Chalk To Coast nature recovery corridor, making it the only campsite within both ancient woodland and a National Nature Reserve. It is roughly an hour from London.

The campsite covers 30 acres and offers 50 pitches, each in its own distinct spot. The experience is designed to feel as close to wild camping as possible, with individual pitches featuring firepits and picnic benches set among the trees.

An on-site reception and shop serves campers throughout the week.


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