# Campsites near Lydd — Camping, Caravan Parks & Glamping

> The best campsites in Lydd — tent pitches, glamping pods, caravan parks and dog-friendly sites. Compare facilities and prices.

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9 campsites, glamping sites and caravan parks

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Romney Marsh is quintessential camping country: flat, open, criss-crossed by dykes and grazed by sheep, with enormous skies that make it a genuine draw for stargazers once the sun goes down. It's worth remembering, though, that England has no general right to wild camp — unlike in Scotland, pitching a tent on marshland, farmland, or the shingle at Dungeness without the landowner's explicit permission is trespassing, so any camping around Lydd should be on a licensed site or with a farmer's or landowner's agreement.

Fortunately, licensed campsites are well established across this part of Kent, ranging from simple grass touring pitches to larger family-oriented sites with hook-ups, and a growing scattering of glamping options — shepherd's huts, safari tents, and static caravans — for those who want the marsh experience without the full camping kit. Sites tend to sit just outside Lydd itself, spread between the marsh villages, the coast towards Camber Sands and Greatstone, and the approach to Dungeness, giving easy access both to the beach and to the birdwatching reserves inland.

The terrain here is unusual for UK camping: dead flat, exposed, and largely treeless, so wind off the Channel can be brisk even in summer, and it's worth choosing a pitch with some natural or man-made shelter if you're in a tent rather than a static van. The reclaimed marshland is also low-lying and can be damp underfoot after rain, so a good groundsheet and waterproof kit pay off. Drainage improves through the drier summer months, which is also when the birdlife, wildflowers, and insect life on the surrounding reserves are at their most active.

Late spring to early autumn is the best camping season, both for weather and for daylight, with June's Lydd Club Day and the area's various birdwatching seasons giving good reasons to time a visit around local events. Given the marsh's flat topography and lack of light pollution, many campers here make a point of an evening walk or a late look at the stars, with Dungeness in particular attracting astrophotographers thanks to its officially recognised dark skies. Whether pitching a small tent for a weekend or booking a glamping pod for a longer stay, camping is one of the most atmospheric ways to experience this quiet corner of Kent.

Updated 9 November 2026 · Ratings from Google; [how we list](https://staycation.co.uk/about#how-we-list)

We list **2** campsites in Lydd.

[🛖 Lodges from £24 Kent Herons Park Campsite Herons Park in Lydd, Kent takes tents, caravans and motorhomes on spacious grass pitches with fishing access and a playground nearby. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/lydd/camping/herons-park-campsite) [✨ Glamping from £26 Kent Romney Meadows Caravan and Camping Park Romney Meadows near Lydd offers 26-50 pitches with grass and hardstanding for tents, caravans and motorhomes, with electric hook-up and dog-friendly facilities. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/lydd/camping/romney-meadows-caravan-and-camping-park) [🛖 Lodges Kent · 2.6 mi away Romney Sands Holiday Park Beachfront holiday park in Greatstone with caravans and apartments, swimming pool, and entertainment team.](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/camping/romney-sands-holiday-park) [Kent · 2.7 mi away Jessamine Farm Caravan and Campsite Campsite near Old Romney in Kent with tent, caravan and motorhome pitches, electric hook-ups and showers. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/old-romney/camping/jessamine-farm-caravan-and-campsite) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges from £30 Kent · 3.1 mi away New Romney Caravan Park New Romney Caravan Park in Kent takes tents, caravans and motorhomes, 300 yards from Greatstone's two-mile beach with a dog-walking area. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/new-romney/camping/new-romney-caravan-park) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges from £70 Kent · 3.8 mi away Marlie Holiday Park Marlie Holiday Park in New Romney takes tents, caravans and glamping, with a heated indoor pool, kids' club and adventure playground, plus year-round dog-friendly facilities. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/new-romney/camping/marlie-holiday-park) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges from £276 East Sussex · 4.6 mi away Camber Sandy Shores Glamping site near Camber with static lodges and pods, on the edge of Romney Marsh and shingle beach.](https://staycation.co.uk/camber/camping/camber-sandy-shores) [🛖 Lodges 🐾 Dogs from £22 East Sussex · 4.6 mi away Camber Sands Holiday Park Beachside holiday park at Camber Sands, three miles from Rye ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/rye/camping/camber-sands-holiday-park) [🐾 Dogs from £20 East Sussex · 4.6 mi away Broomhill Sands Holiday Park Broomhill Sands Holiday Park in Rye takes tents, caravans and motorhomes on flat grass pitches near the beach, with dogs welcome. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/rye/camping/broomhill-sands-holiday-park)

### Prefer a roof and a hot shower?

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### Campsites within 20 miles

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[Norwood Farm Caravan & Camping Park 6 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/camping/norwood-farm-caravan-camping-park) [Rye Harbour Holiday Park 6.3 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/east-sussex/camping/rye-harbour-holiday-park) [Wheatfields Luxury Glamping 7.2 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/appledore-east-sussex/camping/wheatfields-luxury-glamping-appledore-east-sussex) [Orchard Views Holiday Park 7.6 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/camping/orchard-views-holiday-park) [Fallow Fields Camping at Lathe Barn 8.1 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/burmarsh/camping/fallow-fields-camping-at-lathe-barn) [New Beach Holiday Park 8.2 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/camping/new-beach-holiday-park) [Dymchurch Caravan Park 8.2 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/camping/dymchurch-caravan-park) [Windmill Park 8.2 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/east-sussex/camping/windmill-park) [Eastfleet Caravan Park 8.2 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/camping/eastfleet-caravan-park) [Winchelsea Sands Holiday Park 8.4 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/east-sussex/camping/winchelsea-sands-holiday-park)

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## Where to eat in Lydd

The best-reviewed of 11 we list · [see them all](https://staycation.co.uk/lydd/restaurants)

[Lydd Kart Circuit ★ 4.7 · 512 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/lydd/restaurants/lydd-kart-circuit) [Brew 32 ★ 4.9 · 168 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/lydd/restaurants/brew-32) [Nikki D's Cafe ★ 4.7 · 149 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/lydd/restaurants/nikki-d-s-cafe) [Lydd Airport Cafe ★ 4.3 · 110 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/lydd/restaurants/lydd-airport-cafe)

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