Bilsington Priory Estate Camping
St Augustines Priory, Priory Rd, Bilsington, Ashford TN25 7AU, UK
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About Bilsington Priory Estate Camping
Tucked into the grounds of a 13th-century priory on the edge of Romney Marsh, this peaceful site offers genuinely wild camping on a spacious field bordered by 300 acres of woodland – perfect for dog walks and forest rambles. With horses grazing nearby and just portable loos serviced weekly, it's as back-to-basics as Kent gets, ideal for families craving proper countryside immersion rather than glossy facilities.
Guests rave about the generous homemade afternoon teas (sandwiches, scones, cakes) served in beautiful surroundings, while the village pub lies a five-minute stroll away for heartier fare. The setting delivers easy access to coastal bucket-and-spade days, High Weald and Kent Downs walking trails (20 minutes), plus rainy-day culture at Leeds Castle and Canterbury. Just remember this is wild camping in the truest sense – bring everything you need and embrace the simplicity.
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Diners like this tea room's delicious and generous afternoon tea, featuring homemade sandwiches, scones, and cakes. They also highlight the beautiful setting and grounds, making it a special place for celebrations. Guests mention the staff are lovely, friendly, and attentive, ensuring a pleasant and unhurried experience.
Summary via Google
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Pitch types
- Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.
Hook-up
No electric hook-up listed — worth confirming directly if you're bringing a caravan or motorhome.
Facilities
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 123 takeaways deliver to this postcode (TN25 7AU)
Costa Coffee Ashford RP
5.0 · Coffee, Breakfast
Stanhope kebab
5.0 · Pizza, Kebab
SURF 'N' BURGS
5.0 · Burgers, Sandwiches
Skippers Fish Bar & Café
5.0 · Fish & Chips, Breakfast
Tops Pizza - Ashford
5.0 · Pizza, Italian
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Deliveroo — 122 restaurants nearby
McDonald's
Wagamama
KFC
Pizza Hut Delivery
Five Guys - Burgers, Fries & Shakes
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on deliveroo.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Aldi, Ashford 3 miles
- Tesco, Ashford 3.6 miles
- Asda, Ashford 3.9 miles
- Lidl 5.1 miles
- Sainsbury's, Ashford 5.7 miles
- Morrisons 10.7 miles
- Co-op, Shepherdswell 15.4 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday
- 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday
- 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Saturday
- 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Sunday
- 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
What visitors say
We went to Bilsington Priory as an anniversary treat and we were certainly not disappointed! Set in stunning surroundings, we were greeted at the door by a lovely lady, who it turns out is also the person who does all the cooking. The food was wonderful, home made quiches, sausage rolls and scotch eggs, sandwiches, scones with jam and cream, utterly delicious, all washed down with a big pot of tea. The owner Libby was lovely, she talked to us for a while, she had all the time in the world for us, even though it was so busy! Afterwards we had a stroll round the grounds and went into the actual priory where they were setting up for a wedding, it's an absolutely beautiful place to get married, I would love to have had mine there! All in all a fabulous afternoon. Highly recommended 10/10
11 months ago · via Google
Had a fabulous afternoon tea and it really hit the spot 👍 beautiful house and grounds. The staff were all lovely and incredibly eager to serve. Our 3 year old LOVED her own special tiered sandwiches and cake ❤️ would definitely return. Lovely people.
4 months ago · via Google
Had an amazing afternoon tea here today , would 💯 recommend. Staff were lovely , friendly and would make sure you had enough and took the time and not rushed . Food was delicious 😋. First time here and definitely will be back xx
a month ago · via Google
Absolutely beautiful venue and cater for everyone, very scenic and the staff were so pleasant, from our budget perspective was so cost effective! Our wedding organisers really made our day! Thank you!!!
a year ago · via Google
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