The Best Places to Go Glamping in Kent, the Garden of England

Field magazine

Welcome to The Garden of England: The county of Kent, in the southeast of the country, is famous for its beautiful parks, incredible cliffs, and brilliant outdoors, making it the ideal destination for a glamping holiday. The White Cliffs of Dover dominate the coastline to the south with walking trails linking towns and villages along the way, and if you prefer your adventures on two wheels, the North Downs Way has become an incredibly popular bikepacking route.

Set in south east England not far from London, Kent has been a favorite escape for the city’s creatives for years, with the beachfront town of Margate, and more recently Ramsgate, being the holiday spots of choice for musicians, actors, and artists. There are other coastal destinations worth a visit, like the medieval Dover Castle or Whitstable for the summer Oyster Festival, and inland, the Middle Ages town of Canterbury draws people in with its UNESCO-protected cathedral and medieval architecture.

But it’s when you step away from the crowds and make your way down quiet laneways that you begin to discover another side of Kent. Glamping in this part of the world sees you immersed in the serene countryside from the comfort of well-appointed bell tents, safari tents, shepherd’s huts, glamping pods, and more.