Nethergong Camping
Nethergong Hill, Upstreet, Canterbury CT3 4DN, UK
View on Google MapsWoodland and lakeside camping and glamping with an onsite fishing lake and cafe, 15 minutes from Herne Bay Beach.
About Nethergong Camping
Tucked into woodland just outside Canterbury, Nethergong Camping offers spacious, secluded pitches alongside a fishing lake, with campfires actively encouraged. Families are particularly well catered for here: children can try their hand at fishing, frogging or bushcraft lessons, while the onsite café turns out proper wood-fired pizzas and garlic bread that regularly earn mentions in guest reviews. Facilities are well-maintained, with clean showers and toilets, and the atmosphere feels genuinely relaxed and safe.
Staff get consistent praise for being helpful and welcoming, and dogs are welcome throughout. It's only 15 minutes from Herne Bay Beach, making it a versatile base for both coastal visits and Canterbury's historic centre – though with activities on your doorstep, you might find yourself spending more time at camp than you'd planned.
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People say this campsite offers spacious, secluded pitches and well-maintained facilities, including clean toilets and showers. They also highlight the variety of activities for children, such as fishing, frogging, and bushcraft lessons, and appreciate the delicious on-site food options like pizza and garlic bread. Guests mention the friendly, helpful staff and the safe, relaxed atmosphere, making it ideal for families.
Summary via Google
Can I bring...?
Lodges & pods
- 8 x Bell Tents
- Billy the Shepherd's Hut
- Audrey the Shepherd's Hut
- Ash the Shepherd's Hut
- Florence the Shepherd's Hut
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 — 104 takeaways deliver to this postcode (CT3 4DN)
Majestic Wine, Canterbury
5.0 · Alcohol, Groceries
Sainsbury's - Herne Bay
5.0 · Groceries, Alcohol
Co-op - Sturry - Island Road
5.0 · Groceries, Alcohol
Morrisons - Hernebay
5.0 · Groceries, Alcohol
Boyce's Bakery - Herne Bay
5.0 · Bakery, Breakfast
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Deliveroo — 69 restaurants nearby
McDonald's
Burger King
KFC
Wagamama
Pizza Hut Delivery
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.
- Sainsbury's, Herne Bay 2.9 miles
- Co-op, Herne Bay 3.4 miles
- Aldi, Herne Bay 4.2 miles
- Morrisons, Herne Bay 4.2 miles
- Lidl, Herne Bay 4.5 miles
- Asda, Canterbury 4.9 miles
- Tesco, Whitstable 6.7 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Opening hours
- Open from 3 April to 30 September.
What visitors say
We had a great stay at Nethergong. Things that really stood out for us: - warm welcome, Hannah showed us 4 different pitches to make sure we had one we loved - communication before & during was brilliant - we were really well spaced out between other pitches. Plus there are loads of trees and bushes to make it feel secluded - loads for the kids to do, see and explore. It felt really safe - facilities were clean and seemed to always be free We’d highly recommend and be back soon. Thanks
2 months ago · via Google
Such a great place to camp. Lots of space around each camp site, doesn’t feel crowded and it’s so clean and well looked after. The staff are so nice and respectful of nature. We’re definitely coming back!
2 months ago · via Google
What a beautiful haven this place is. The facilities are exceptional with thought gone in to everything to make your stay comfortable. The sauna and outdoor shower were incredible and the bushcraft lesson with Pat was so much fun. A proper dedicated family run business and all your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. It was beautiful to see my daughter running wild and free without worrying about her safety, a real gift! Thank you 🤩
a year ago · via Google
We've just come home from a 2 night stay at Nethergong camp site. We had such an amazing time. We were a large group of several families with kids ranging from 2 up to 10. Everyone had a great time and the site has absolutely everything you need. The wood fire pizzas were great, the cocktail cart was a real treat too. The little shop sells all the essentials plus bits and bobs for the kids and really good prices. And much to our delight we could have a flat white too! We stayed in one of the glamping bell tents and it was fab. Everything we needed was provided (cooking equipment essentials, cooker, BBQ, utensils, cups etc). We were a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids age 6 and 2) and we were very comfortable. Loads for kids to explore and do, with great activities (bush craft session) that the kids really enjoyed. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Such a great stay - we'll see you next year!
a year ago · via Google
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