Camping at Bewl Water
Please note the 2025 camping season will run from May – September.
Family-Friendly Camping in Kent
Immerse your family in the natural beauty of lush woodlands and South East England’s largest reservoir at Bewl Water’s campsite. Perfect for adventurous families, our campsite offers endless opportunities to unplug, explore, and create unforgettable outdoor memories together!
Adult (18 years or over) – £16 per night
Child (17 years or under) – £9 per night
Under 2’s – Free of charge
Car – £7 per night
Camper van – £10 per night
Motorhomes (Max length of 7 metres) – £15 per night
20% Off Outdoor Adventures for Campers
As a special welcome, all campers enjoy 20% off all activities with a discount code provided upon confirmation of your stay.
From bike hire and woodland laser tag quests to paddle boarding and giant inflatable obstacle courses, camping at Bewl Water in Kent offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. With activities for the whole family right on your doorstep, it’s an ideal getaway.
Our Camping Pitches
We offer 80 spacious pitches, providing ample room for your family to have fun, play, and explore while soaking up the summer sun in the beautiful Kent and Sussex countryside.
Pitches are approximately 8m x 12m for tents only. Parking is available in the adjacent camping car park. Trailers, trailer tents and roof tents are not permitted in this field.
Pitches for campervans, trailer tents, roof tents and motorhomes up to 7m in length; tent pitches are approximately 8m x 10m. Parking is available on pitch. We recommend that all campervans and motorhomes bring chocks, as all pitches are on a slight hill.
Pitches are approximately 8m x 10m for tents only. Cars can drop off only, with parking available in the adjacent camping car park. Trailers, trailer tents and roof tents are not permitted in this field.
Food, Drink & Facilities
Our facilities ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay during your visit and include:
- Hot showers and toilets
- Fresh cold water taps
- Washing-up stations with hot water
- Food and drink available from the Waterfront Cafe and Ice Cream Parlour
- Pizza Nights every Friday and Saturday from 5–8pm at The Boat House
- Convenient parking
The Perfect Location
Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Kent and Sussex countryside in Lamberhurst, Bewl Water is dog-friendly and just an hour away from London, a short 35-minute drive from the coast, and 25 minutes from Royal Tunbridge Wells. It serves as the perfect base for your family staycation.
With so much to explore around the reservoir, including nearby National Trust properties, historical attractions, fine dining restaurants, local breweries, and charming country pubs, you’ll never be short of things to do during your camping trip at Bewl Water.
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Glamping at Bewl Water
Experience the best of both worlds with glamping at Bewl Water. Our beautifully furnished Mongolian yurts offer a luxurious camping experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in nature and the great outdoors before retreating to your private oasis of comfort.
To find out more information, click here.
What to Do While Camping at Bewl Water: Activities for the Whole Family
There’s something undeniably special about waking up to birdsong, unzipping your tent to morning mist rising off the reservoir, and planning a day of fun and fresh air. Camping at Bewl Water in Lamberhurst isn’t just about sleeping under the stars – it’s about packing your weekend with memories, laughter, and adventure.
Whether you’re here for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed family break, here are the very best things to do while camping at Bewl Water.
Pre-arrival & FAQs
Please read our pre-arrival pack here which contains important and helpful information regarding our facilities to ensure a pleasant stay at Bewl Water. Other important points to note are outlined below.
- Minimum Stay: We require a minimum booking of 2 nights.
- Group Bookings: We are a family-friendly campsite and don’t take group bookings except for small family groups. This includes hens and stags.
- Visitors: For security and safety, we cannot allow visitors onto the camping pitches.
- Minimum age: all under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult.
- Terms and Conditions: The Site Manager reserves the right to exclude guests who breach the Bewl Water camping terms and conditions.
- Arrivals: Check-in is from 2pm to 6pm. If you expect to arrive later than 6pm, please call us in advance on 07767 375115. The entrance gates close at 8pm, and late arrivals after 8pm will not be able to access the campsite.
- Maps: A map of our campsite can be downloaded here.
Yes, the Waterfront Café serves hot and cold drinks, snacks, and a small selection of food. There is also our brand-new ice cream parlour attached to the Café. For the most up to date menu and opening hours click here.
Yes, there are cold water taps on all fields and a washing up station with hot water. All tap water is suitable to drink (unless stated) and can be potted for use next to your tents.
We are a dog friendly camp site for friendly, well behaved, and importantly quiet dogs.
No, unfortunately we don’t offer electricity.
You are allowed to play music very quietly until 10pm, however after that we ask for all music to be turned off.
Yes, you can park in the camping car park near to the main camping field. Some of our pitches have car parking spaces next to them.
We don’t permit open campfires at Bewl Water.
No, we don’t have a mini supermarket although we have a very well stocked Café that serves hot and cold drinks, snacks and meals throughout the day, your handbook has up to date information.
There are limited plug in points available, speak to the camp site manager at check in for further details.
To ensure the safety of all users, there is a 5mph speed limit on all roads, please adhere to the speed limit, drive slowly and considerately when leaving the site.
Yes, you can. A day pass costs £20.00 per day for an adult (18 and over), £10.00 per day for a junior (10-17 years) and FREE for children aged 5-9 years.
Procedures and guidance must be followed to ensure you are safe whilst afloat. All crafts must have public liability insurance. All users must be supervised by an adult over 21. We do not permit inflatable kayaks or canoes however inflatable SUPs are fine. A full list of rules and regulations as well as the day pass form will be sent to you one week prior to your arrival.
Yes in the Waterfront Café, although not on the campsite.
It depends on your network provider, some provider’s signals are poor.
You can check in from 2pm – 6pm.
If you feel that you will be later than 6pm, please call us in advance on 07767 375115. The entrance gates close at 8pm. Anyone arriving after 8pm will be unable to gain access to the campsite.
On your day of departure, you must check out by 11am.
We have a 96 hour cancellation period, whereby should you cancel within 96 hours, you will lose your payment. If you give us more than 96 hours’ notice, we will happily keep the payment in credit for you to rebook at a later date, subject to availability. Or you can receive a 50% refund of the full amount.
We don’t hire out tents, there are companies that can arrange this such as Tent2Hire and Contented Camping.
You can use your BBQ in your designated area, these need to be raised on a purpose built frame, please make sure that you dispose of waste and hot materials correctly. Please do not use any disposable BBQs.
There is strictly no unsupervised swimming in the reservoir. Open Water swimming sessions are provided by Tri Swim.
There is no ATM or cash back facilities at Bewl Water however you can pay by card everywhere on site.
Yes, you can. Please ensure you select the correct plot number on our camp site map when booking.