The southern English county of Kent has some sights and highlights to offer not only on the coast, but also inland. This region is teeming with impressive castles, mansions and gardens - including some of the most beautiful in England. Freeontour has worked out a tour proposal for camping holidays, which, by the way, can also be combined very well with our coastal route in Kent. The nice thing about it: Due to the short distances between the individual sights, both tours are ideal for everyone traveling with a motorhome or campervan, as well as with a trailer team.
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Sutton Vale Country Park, Vale Road, Dover, Vereinigtes Königreich
Arrival from Germany from Dunkirk to Dover. The ferries run almost every hour.
Alternatively, you can use the Eurotunnel and be in Folkestone in half an hour under the English Channel.
For a first night's accommodation on English soil, five miles north of Dover, Sutton Vale Country Park has powered motorhome sites, a heated pool and a guest house with restaurant. Deal Beach is also only four miles away.
Vale Rd, Dover CT15 5DH, Vereinigtes Königreich
51° 11' 52.7" N 1° 20' 47.5" E
51.1979747 1.3465228
• Head southwest on Vale Road. Go for 37 m.
• Turn left toward Sutton Lane. Go for 860 m.
• Continue on Sutton Lane. Go for 1.5 km.
• Turn slightly left onto Front Street. Go for 233 m.
• Turn right onto Dover Road (A258). Go for 5.5 km.
• Take the 1st exit from roundabout onto Jubilee Way (A2) toward Dover Docks. Go for 2.3 km.
• Keep left onto A20 toward Town Centre/(M20). Go for 1.8 km.
• Take the 3rd exit from Limekiln Roundabout roundabout onto Archcliffe Road (A20) toward London/(M20)/Folkestone. Go for 496 m.
• Take the 1st exit from Western Heights Roundabout roundabout onto A20 toward London/(M20)/Channel Tnl/Folkestone. Go for 9.5 km.
• Take ramp toward Canterbury/Folkestone/A260. Go for 312 m.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto Alkham Valley Road toward Canterbury/Folkestone/A260. Go for 373 m.
• Turn left onto Canterbury Road (A260) toward Folkestone. Go for 1.2 km.
• Take the 3rd exit from roundabout onto Churchill Avenue (A259) toward London/Channel Tunnel/(M20). Go for 1.3 km.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto Churchill Avenue (A259) toward Folkestone/(A20)/Motorway/(M20). Go for 544 m.
• Take the 2nd exit from Castle Hill Interchange roundabout toward Motorway/London/Channel Tnl/Ashford. Go for 111 m.
• Take ramp onto M20. Go for 44.3 km.
• Take exit 8 toward Maidstone (E)/A20. Go for 440 m.
• Take the 1st exit from Hollingbourne Intr roundabout toward Maidstone (East)/A20/Lenham. Go for 290 m.
• Take the 1st exit from roundabout onto Ashford Road (A20). Go for 592 m.
• Pass 2 roundabouts and continue on Ashford Road (A20). Go for 1.7 km.
• Turn right onto Broomfield Road. Go for 135 m.
• Turn right. Go for 477 m.
• Arrive at your destination.
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74,0 km
( 57 min.)
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Leeds Castle, Maidstone, Vereinigtes Königreich
We spend the day at Leeds Castle, which has stood majestically from its moat for more than 900 years. On the program is not only the castle itself, the extraordinary museum of dog collars and the exhibition in the gatehouse about the history of Leeds Castle, but also the maze consisting of more than 2,400 bushes. The highlight: once you have reached the center of the maze, the path leads back to civilization through an underground grotto. The various gardens are also worth a long walk.
Maidstone ME17 1PL, Vereinigtes Königreich
51° 14' 56.4" N 0° 37' 49.7" E
51.2489896 0.6304649
• Head west. Go for 87 m.
• Turn right toward George Lane. Go for 980 m.
• Continue on George Lane. Go for 455 m.
• Turn left onto Lower Street (B2163). Go for 2.9 km.
• Turn right onto Sutton Road (A274). Go for 21 m.
• Turn left onto Norton Road (B2163). Go for 20 m.
• Continue on Plough Wents Road (B2163). Go for 2.3 km.
• Continue on Heath Road (B2163). Go for 3.2 km.
• Turn left onto Linton Hill (A229). Go for 3.4 km.
• Turn right onto Maidstone Road (B2079) toward Marden/Goudhurst. Go for 3.7 km.
• Turn right onto High Street (B2079). Go for 170 m.
• Continue on Church Green (B2079). Go for 251 m.
• Turn right onto Pattenden Lane. Go for 1.1 km.
• Turn left onto Hunton Road. Go for 558 m.
• Turn left onto Green Lane. Go for 838 m.
• Turn left onto Longend Lane. Go for 1.2 km.
• Arrive at Longend Lane. Your destination is on the right.
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21,1 km
( 24 min.)
Still Acres Touring & Camping Site, Longend Lane, Marden, Vereinigtes Königreich
Pitch near Leeds Castle, mobile home pitches (10 x 14 m) on a green field with electricity and heated sanitary facilities, also suitable for caravans. Disposal option for gray and black water. Drinking water / fresh water supply. Completely fenced, large dog run area.
Longend Ln, Marden TN12 9SE, Vereinigtes Königreich
51° 10' 40.2" N 0° 27' 37" E
51.1778240 0.4602890
• Head west on Longend Lane.
• Arrive at Longend Lane. Your destination is on the right.
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Ruhetag zum Entspannen und Chillen
Still Acres Touring & Camping Site, Longend Lane, Marden, Vereinigtes Königreich
Longend Ln, Marden TN12 9SE, Vereinigtes Königreich
51° 10' 40.2" N 0° 27' 37" E
51.1778240 0.4602890
• Head west on Longend Lane. Go for 428 m.
• Turn right onto B2162. Go for 543 m.
• Continue on Pettit Row (B2162). Go for 167 m.
• Continue on B2162. Go for 1.1 km.
• Continue on The Willows (B2162). Go for 243 m.
• Continue on B2162. Go for 1.2 km.
• Continue on Rugmer (B2162). Go for 145 m.
• Continue on B2162. Go for 979 m.
• Continue on Benover Road (B2162). Go for 1.4 km.
• Turn right onto High Street (B2010). Go for 405 m.
• Continue on Yalding Hill (B2010). Go for 1.8 km.
• Continue on Smith's Hill (B2010). Go for 1.2 km.
• Continue on Lower Road (B2010). Go for 4.3 km.
• Continue on Dean Street (B2010). Go for 479 m.
• Continue on Farleigh Hill (B2010). Go for 359 m.
• Continue on Tovil Hill (B2010). Go for 170 m.
• Continue on Tovil Road (B2010). Go for 324 m.
• Turn left onto College Road (B2010). Go for 2.0 km.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto Royal Engineers' Road (A229) toward Springfield/Ringlestone. Go for 569 m.
• Take the 3rd exit from roundabout onto Royal Engineers' Road (A229) toward Aylesford. Go for 5.8 km.
• Keep right onto Maidstone Road (A229) toward Chatham/Rochester. Go for 2.1 km.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto Maidstone Road (A229). Go for 693 m.
• Keep left onto City Way (A229). Go for 2.9 km.
• Take the 1st exit from Nags Head Lane roundabout onto Star Hill (A2). Go for 581 m.
• Arrive at Corporation Street (A2). Your destination is on the left.
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29,8 km
( 32 min.)
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Rochester, Vereinigtes Königreich
Sightseeing in Rochester: The program includes the Cathedral, the time-honored Norman Rochester Castle, the Dickens Discovery Room, the Six Pour Travelers House and the Guildhall Museum. In addition, of course, a stroll along the many historic buildings in the city center.
51° 23' 16.8" N 0° 30' 24.2" E
51.3880000 0.5067210
• Head northwest on Corporation Street (A2). Go for 1.0 km.
• Keep left onto Commercial Road (A2). Go for 251 m.
• Turn left onto Knight Road (A228). Go for 342 m.
• Take the 3rd exit from roundabout onto Priory Road (A228). Go for 322 m.
• Turn left onto Cuxton Road (A228). Go for 41 m.
• Take the 1st exit from roundabout onto Cuxton Road (A228). Go for 1.1 km.
• Pass 5 roundabouts and continue on A228. Go for 6.8 km.
• Continue on A228 toward Ham Hill. Go for 2.3 km.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto Malling Road (A228) toward Tonbridge/(M20)/West Malling. Go for 1.1 km.
• Take the 3rd exit from Leybourne Intr roundabout onto M20 toward London. Go for 4.8 km.
• Keep left onto M26 toward Heathrow Airport/(M25(W))/Gatwick Airport/Sevenoaks/(A25). Go for 1.4 km.
• Take exit 2A toward Wrotham/A20/Sevenoaks/(A25)/Gravesend/(A227). Go for 512 m.
• Take the 1st exit from Wrotham Heath Intr roundabout onto London Road (A20) toward Wrotham Heath/Sevenoaks/A25/Paddock Wood/B2016. Go for 865 m.
• Turn left onto Ford Lane. Go for 164 m.
• Arrive at Ford Lane. Your destination is on the left.
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21,1 km
( 20 min.)
Gate House Wood Touring Park, Ford Lane, Wrotham Heath, Sevenoaks, Vereinigtes Königreich
Ford Ln, Wrotham Heath, Sevenoaks TN15 7SD, Vereinigtes Königreich
51° 17' 59.3" N 0° 20' 44" E
51.2998066 0.3455570
• Head toward Sandy Lane on Ford Lane. Go for 164 m.
• Turn right onto London Road (A20). Go for 867 m.
• Take the 2nd exit from Wrotham Heath Intr roundabout onto London Road (A20) toward London/M20/West Kingsdown/Gravesend/Wrotham/A227/Brands Hatch. Go for 1.6 km.
• Take the 4th exit from roundabout onto M20 toward London/Swanley/Dartford Tunnel/M25. Go for 12.9 km.
• Take exit 1 toward M25(S)/Swanley/B2173. Go for 1.1 km.
• Take the 2nd exit from Swanley Interchange roundabout toward Gatwick Airport. Go for 145 m.
• Take ramp onto M25. Go for 4.8 km.
• Take exit 4 toward Bromley/A21/Orpington/(A224). Go for 575 m.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto M25 toward London (S.E.)/Bromley/A21/Orpington/(A224). Go for 1.5 km.
• Take the 3rd exit from Hewitts Roundabout roundabout onto Sevenoaks Road (A21) toward Pratt's Bottom/Biggin Hill Airport. Go for 1.9 km.
• Pass 2 roundabouts and continue on Farnborough Way (A21). Go for 2.7 km.
• Take the 1st exit from roundabout onto Farnborough Hill (B2158) toward Downe/Farnborough Village. Go for 100 m.
• Turn left onto Shire Lane. Go for 3.3 km.
• Turn left onto New Road Hill. Go for 728 m.
• Continue on Rookery Road. Go for 656 m.
• Continue on High Street. Go for 227 m.
• Turn right onto Luxted Road. Go for 961 m.
• Arrive at Luxted Road. Your destination is on the left.
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34,4 km
( 27 min.)
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Downe, Vereinigtes Königreich
51° 19' 43.2" N 0° 3' 19.4" E
51.3286548 0.0553793
• Head north on Luxted Road. Go for 375 m.
• Arrive at Luxted Road. Your destination is on the right.
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0,4 km
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Down House, Downe, Orpington, Vereinigtes Königreich
Down House's free car park is on the main road but is on the small side. Motorhomes with larger vehicles should look for a parking space along the main road.
It is also important to note that dogs are not permitted in the Down House or in the associated gardens. Dog owners should therefore rather skip this sightseeing point and drive directly to Hever Castle.
Downe, Orpington BR6 7JJ, Vereinigtes Königreich
51° 19' 54.7" N 0° 3' 11.4" E
51.3318710 0.0531560
• Head northwest on Luxted Road. Go for 586 m.
• Turn right onto High Street. Go for 59 m.
• Continue on Cudham Road. Go for 1.3 km.
• Continue on Downe Road. Go for 890 m.
• Continue on Cudham Road. Go for 16 m.
• Continue on Cudham Lane South. Go for 236 m.
• Turn right onto Newbarn Lane. Go for 1.8 km.
• Continue on Buckhurst Road. Go for 1.5 km.
• Continue on Grays Road. Go for 13 m.
• Turn left onto Main Road (A233). Go for 2.5 km.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto London Road. Go for 1.0 km.
• Turn left onto Vicarage Hill (A25). Go for 312 m.
• Turn right onto Hosey Hill (B2026). Go for 4.0 km.
• Turn left onto Main Road (B269). Go for 322 m.
• Turn left onto Spout Lane (B269). Go for 3.5 km.
• Continue on Bough Beech Road (B2027). Go for 1.3 km.
• Turn right onto How Green Lane. Go for 1.7 km.
• Turn slightly right onto Hever Road. Go for 1.4 km.
• Turn sharp left. Go for 316 m.
• Arrive at your destination on the left.
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22,7 km
( 29 min.)
Hever Castle & Gardens, Hever Road, Hever, Edenbridge, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hever Castle is not only worth a visit for Tudor fans. When the weather is nice, the gardens alone are worth a trip for long walks and picnics. Incidentally, the water labyrinth is a lot of fun for children. You should plan at least 4 hours for a visit.
Hever Rd, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG, Vereinigtes Königreich
51° 11' 12.8" N 0° 6' 49.9" E
51.1868837 0.1138679
• Head toward Hever Road. Go for 316 m.
• Turn sharp right onto Hever Road. Go for 1.4 km.
• Turn slightly left onto How Green Lane. Go for 1.7 km.
• Turn left onto Clinton Lane (B2027). Go for 1.3 km.
• Turn right onto Ide Hill Road (B2042). Go for 10.2 km.
• Turn right onto Worships Hill (A25). Go for 611 m.
• Take the 1st exit from roundabout onto London Road (A25). Go for 123 m.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto Maidstone Road (A25). Go for 8.6 km.
• Turn right onto Rectory Lane. Go for 366 m.
• Turn left onto Bates Hill (A227). Go for 162 m.
• Turn right onto Mill Lane. Go for 1.0 km.
• Turn left onto Crowhurst Lane. Go for 17 m.
• Continue on Thong Lane. Go for 835 m.
• Take the 3rd exit from roundabout onto Quarry Hill Road. Go for 406 m.
• Turn right onto Maidstone Road (A25). Go for 2.8 km.
• Turn slightly right onto London Road (A20). Go for 330 m.
• Turn left onto Ford Lane. Go for 164 m.
• Arrive at Ford Lane. Your destination is on the left.
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30,5 km
( 35 min.)
Gate House Wood Touring Park, Ford Lane, Wrotham Heath, Sevenoaks, Vereinigtes Königreich
Ford Ln, Wrotham Heath, Sevenoaks TN15 7SD, Vereinigtes Königreich
51° 17' 59.3" N 0° 20' 44" E
51.2998066 0.3455570
• Head toward Sandy Lane on Ford Lane. Go for 164 m.
• Turn left onto London Road (A20). Go for 150 m.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto Seven Mile Lane (B2016). Go for 5.6 km.
• Pass 5 roundabouts and continue on Colts Hill (A228). Go for 15.7 km.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto A264 toward Sevenoaks/(A21). Go for 266 m.
• Take the 1st exit from roundabout onto Pembury Road (A264) toward Tunbridge Wells. Go for 2.7 km.
• Turn right onto Calverley Road (A264) toward Lewes/(A26)/E.Grinstead. Go for 347 m.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto Crescent Road (A264). Go for 375 m.
• Arrive at Crescent Road (A264). Your destination is on the right.
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25,3 km
( 23 min.)
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Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells, Vereinigtes Königreich
A short walk through the city center and of course a taste of the medicinal water. If you want, you can browse through many small shops or simply treat yourself to a wellness break in the spa. For active people, the beautiful surroundings of Tunbridge Wells are ideal for hiking or cycling.
Tunbridge Wells, Vereinigtes Königreich
51° 7' 56.6" N 0° 15' 49.3" E
51.1323770 0.2636950
• Head toward Camden Park on Crescent Road (A264). Go for 363 m.
• Take the 3rd exit from roundabout onto Calverley Road (A264) toward Pembury/Maidstone/(A228)/Hastings/(A21). Go for 370 m.
• Turn left onto Pembury Road (A264) toward Pembury/Maidstone/(A228)/Hastings/(A21). Go for 2.7 km.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto A228 toward Pembury. Go for 273 m.
• Take the 1st exit from roundabout onto A21 toward Hastings/Lamberhurst. Go for 3.3 km.
• Pass 2 roundabouts and continue on A21. Go for 5.1 km.
• Take the 1st exit from Forstal Farm Roundabout roundabout onto A262 toward Goudhurst/Horsmonden/(B2162). Go for 4.4 km.
• Turn left onto North Road (B2079). Go for 2.1 km.
• Continue on Summerhill (B2079). Go for 1.3 km.
• Continue on Winchet Hill (B2079). Go for 717 m.
• Continue on B2079. Go for 1.2 km.
• Arrive at B2079.
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21,8 km
( 20 min.)
Tanner Farm Touring Caravan & Camping Park
Goudhurst Road Marden, TN12 9ND, Tonbridge, Großbritannien
51° 9' 11.2" N 0° 28' 46.6" E
51.1531000 0.4796000
• Head toward Sherenden Lane on B2079. Go for 1.2 km.
• Continue on Winchet Hill (B2079). Go for 717 m.
• Continue on Summerhill (B2079). Go for 1.3 km.
• Continue on North Road (B2079). Go for 1.1 km.
• Turn left onto Chequers Road (B2084). Go for 1.2 km.
• Turn left onto Cranbrook Road (A262) toward Sissinghurst/Cranbrook/(A229). Go for 5.4 km.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto A262 toward Ashford/(A28). Go for 2.0 km.
• Turn left. Go for 1.0 km.
• Arrive at your destination on the right.
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14,0 km
( 13 min.)
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Sissinghurst Castle, Cranbrook, Vereinigtes Königreich
The crowning glory of the tour of Kent is a visit to Sissinghurst Castle & Gardens. The gardens in particular are among the most beautiful of their kind in England. Definitely plan a little more time.
Cranbrook TN17 2AB, Vereinigtes Königreich
51° 6' 56.9" N 0° 34' 53.2" E
51.1158119 0.5814359
• Head north. Go for 49 m.
• Turn left. Go for 56 m.
• Turn right toward Sissinghurst Road/A262. Go for 956 m.
• Turn left onto Sissinghurst Road (A262). Go for 9.6 km.
• Turn right onto Biddenden Road (A262). Go for 489 m.
• Turn right onto Ashford Road (A28) toward Tenterden. Go for 2.5 km.
• Take the 1st exit from roundabout onto Beacon Oak Road (B2080). Go for 8.8 km.
• Turn right onto The Street (B2080). Go for 6.9 km.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto The Haven (B2080). Go for 452 m.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto A259 toward Folkestone/Hythe/Lydd Airport/New Romney. Go for 7.4 km.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto Dymchurch Road (A259). Go for 812 m.
• Turn left. Go for 512 m.
• Turn slightly right. Go for 28 m.
• Turn slightly right. Go for 29 m.
• Arrive at your destination on the right.
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38,5 km
( 38 min.)
Marlie Holiday Park, Dymchurch Road, New Romney, Vereinigtes Königreich
How about ending your tour of Kent with a sundowner by the sea?
Dymchurch Rd, New Romney TN28 8UE, Vereinigtes Königreich
50° 59' 49.1" N 0° 57' 21.9" E
50.9969618 0.9560880
• Head west. Go for 569 m.
• Turn left onto Dymchurch Road (A259). Go for 4.5 km.
• Pass 2 roundabouts and continue on Dymchurch Road (A259). Go for 8.1 km.
• Turn left onto Scanlons Bridge Road (A259). Go for 147 m.
• Turn right onto Military Road (A259) toward Folkestone/Town centre. Go for 501 m.
• Keep left onto Military Road (A259). Go for 815 m.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto Station Road toward Elham. Go for 258 m.
• Turn right onto Station Road. Go for 160 m.
• Turn left onto Blackhouse Hill. Go for 1.3 km.
• Continue on Bargrove. Go for 1.4 km.
• Take the 3rd exit from roundabout onto Ashford Road (A20) toward Folkestone/Dover/Ramsgate/(M20)/Canterbury/(A260). Go for 2.1 km.
• Take the 1st exit from Cheriton Interchange roundabout onto M20 toward Dover. Go for 2.1 km.
• Continue on A20. Go for 11.4 km.
• Pass 2 roundabouts and continue on Limekiln Street (A20). Go for 845 m.
• Turn right onto Union Street. Go for 237 m.
• Turn left onto Esplanade. Go for 73 m.
• Continue on Esplanade. Go for 98 m.
• Continue on Waterloo Crescent. Go for 12 m.
• Arrive at Waterloo Crescent. Your destination is on the left.
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34,6 km
( 31 min.)
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Port of Dover, Marine Parade, Dover, Vereinigtes Königreich
Travel home via Dover or alternatively Folkestone - or simply extend your motorhome tour of Kent with our Freeontour Kent Coastal Route!
Harbour House, Marine Parade, Dover CT17 9BU, Vereinigtes Königreich
51° 7' 15.3" N 1° 18' 48.3" E
51.1209060 1.3134200
