Nethergong Camping, Nethergong Hill, Upstreet, Canterbury CT3 4DN
Tel: 07901 368417 | Email: enquiries@[Link]
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Welcome to Nethergong Camping
We have put together some information to help make your stay
enjoyable.
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Site Information
Dogs
Well behaved dogs are allowed by prior arrangement. Please
keep dogs on a lead on Nethergong land, as not all children
or campers love dogs. Please pick up your dog’s poo and
deposit in a general waste bin.
Water Safety
Nethergong is surrounded by a river and dykes. We
also have two large ponds. These are not suitable
for swimming in. Please make sure your children
are water safe. The frog pond in the corner of the
main field is never more than a few inches deep and
suitable for pond dipping. Never leave young children
unattended though.
The Rules
We have few rules as we are confident that our campers will treat each other, our
staff and the land with respect. However there are three rules we insist on:-
1. We do not allow amplified music at any time. Please respect your
neighbours’ desire for peace! Large groups please be aware of noise levels
late in the evening – other campers may be trying to get their children to
sleep
2. Please look after our trees and our wildlife – no tearing branches off and no
chasing the ducks
3. Please keep your dogs on leads at all times. We find that dogs running loose
tend to poo unnoticed – not nice when children are running around
The Café, Shop and Pizza Oven
Our café serves great coffee and other drinks, pastries and bakery items. Opening
hours are displayed on the door. Our camping shop stocks all the camping
necessities such as marshmallows!
Our Italian wood-burning pizza oven is located next to the café and serves pre-
ordered pizzas every Friday night (and Mondays too during school holidays.)
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Facilities
• The main set of showers, toilets and washing up is located halfway up the site.
We also have additional toilets at the back of the café. A second set of showers,
toilets, washing and clothes washing facilities is located past the polytunnel
next to the house. These are always quieter than the main shower block
• Drinking water taps are situated on the side of the shower block next to the
house, at the back of the café opposite the ladies toilets and outside the main
shower block. All water on site is suitable for drinking
• Recycling and non-recycling waste bins are by the main gate. Please do not put
black sacks in the recycling bin
• If you have any food you want to keep chilled or frozen you can use the fridge/
freezers in the washing-up areas. Fridges are regularly cleared of out of date
food.
• Pre ordered logs and firepits will be delivered to your pitch before you arrive. If
you need more logs they can be bought and collected from the shop, outside
shop hours there are a few bags left in the log store between the shop and the
pizza oven. Please sign the honesty sheet and pay the next morning
• There are charging points on the side of the pizza oven and outside the café
Nethergong Campfire Safety
Please read these safety tips
• Keep a bucket of water close to the campfire in case it gets out of hand and
keep plenty of distance from your camping tents.
• Children love fires! Never let children add wood to the fire, as they will become
too relaxed about it and next thing they want to put a forest on there.
• Never leave the campfire unattended. Very important campfire safety tip to
prevent the fire from spreading.
• Douse the campfire completely before going to sleep by pouring water on the
burnt embers.
• Build a campfire with kindling to get it started, there will be no need for fuels.
• Ensure no canisters, gas, hairspray or alcohol
based products are close to the campfire to prevent
explosions.
• If you intend to cook using the campfire, the
safest way to cook is by using a cooking tripod.
Please do not tear or saw branches from our trees!
Most of the trees at Nethergong were planted in the
mid-nineties by Jed’s father and are nowhere near mature. We love our trees!
Green wood does not burn anyway. You are welcome to pick up any kindling on the
floor.
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Boating
Our five rowing boats are rented to campers on
Saturday mornings and other days in the school
holidays. Please obey the boating rules for your safety.
Lifejackets are provided for children, who must be
accompanied by an adult.
Fishing
We offer recreational fishing in our lake, which is well
stocked with Carp. Fishing is free for campers and can
be carried out whenever the boats are not rented out.
Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Our Wildlife
You will see wildlife everywhere at Nethergong. Please
respect all the wildlife you see at Nethergong and in
particular take notice of the pond dipping for frogs
rules displayed by the side of the frog pond.
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Cycling
There are some good family cycle rides around the area. These include:
Reculver to Minnis Bay - CT6 6SS, a lovely flat cliff top ride with a beautiful beach at
the end. 3.7 miles only.
Crab and Winkle Line - from Canterbury to Whitstable. Start at Canterbury West CT1
2AH and ride for 7 miles to Whitstable. You can ride back or hop on the train back to
Canterbury.
Fowlmead Country Park - CT14 0BF, about a 25 minute drive to this flat country
park. Only walkers and cyclists allowed. Bikes can be hired by the hour.
Walking
We have some fabulous walks in the area, including parts of the Saxon Shore Way
and Wantsum Walks. Nethergong itself can be walked around in 20 minutes so not
too taxing! Ask in the shop for an Ordnance Survey map of local footpaths etc
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Pub Walks from Nethergong
Grove Ferry Pub 01227 860302/ Stodmarsh Nature Reserve (road route. 15/20
mins for adults)
• Turn left out of Nethergong
• Walk 50m up the hill. Go up steps (Public Footpath)
• Walk diagonally across the field (follow the trodden path)
• Find entrance to small track and go down the track
• Come out on the main road turn left
• Take 2nd turning on the right (across road)
• Walk down the hill (careful no path)
• Grove Ferry is at the bottom of the hill
• The pub is one your left and the Stodmarsh Nature Reserve is on your right
Grove Ferry Pub 01227 860302/ Stodmarsh Nature Reserve (Cross Country
Route 30/35 mins)
• Go to the eastern end of Nethergong to the 5-bar gate
• Climb over the gate and follow the track for 100m until you see the Public
Footpath Sign
• Turn right at the sign and walk across the field using the trodden track
• At the end of the field look for the steps leading up to a higher field. Climb the
steps
• At the top of the steps turn right and continue along the edge of the field until
you see another public footpath sign
• Turn left at the sign and walk across the field to the A28
• At the Main Road (A28) cross over carefully and pick up the Public Footpath sign
on the other side of the road
• You should cross this field diagonally downhill and into the corner (sometimes
the farmer doesn’t leave an obvious footpath)
• You will walk down some steps and arrive at the Level Crossing
• Grove Ferry Pub is in front of you, the nature reserve on the right of the road
The Gate Inn at Marshside 01227 860498 (35 – 40 mins)
• Go to the eastern end of Nethergong to the 5-bar gate
• Climb over the gate and follow the track for c.200m
• Go over the concrete bridge on your left
• Follow the track until the end t-junction
• Turn right
• Follow the windy road through the marshes until you reach the end (about 1
mile)
• Turn right
• The Gate In is about 300m along the road
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Local Beaches
The beaches in East Kent are renowned and all pass the water quality test. We have
both sandy or shingle and every beach has its own character. Here are just a few of
our favourites.
Sandy Beaches
Viking Bay Broadstairs - CT10 1EU
Broadstairs’ main beach, bucket and spades, fish and chips, fresh-water pool with
good crabbing at low tide. Morelli’s for delicious ice cream.
Botany Bay Broadstairs - CT10 3LG
Beautiful big bay with interesting rock formations, good low tide crabbing.
Joss Bay Broadstairs - CT10 3PG
Popular horseshoe shape bay, surf shack, kids play area. Can get packed in high
season.
Minnis Bay, Birchington - CT7 9QR
Long bay popular with dog walkers/cyclists on the cliff top. Loads of space at low
tide. The Minnis Restaurant does a great Sunday Breakfast, free parking on the
prom.
West Bay, Westgate - CT8 8QG
Popular beach with locals, loads of sandy space, good crabbing at low tide.
Grassed area on cliff good for playing at high tide. Only one café. Great for
watching sunsets and having a coffee.
St Mildred’s Bay, Westgate - CT8 8AU
Another locals beach, slightly busier than West Bay. Two cafes (Millie’s Café is a
great sun trap.)
Shingle Beaches
Tankerton Slopes - CT5 2LQ
Great long prom and pastel coloured beach huts. Fish and Chips from Ossies or a
snack at JoJos Café. Great for kite-flying.
Whitstable - CT5 1AB
More popular for the harbour, shellfish and shopping, packed at weekends. Still
lovely place to sit on the beach and watch the tourists stroll on the boardwalk.
Herne Bay - CT6 6BA
Definitely ice cream, arcades and fish and chips atmosphere. Great kids playground
on the prom and a helter skelter on the pier.
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Other Things to Do
Stodmarsh Nature Reserve Canoe Wild
This beautiful reserve is only 5 minutes Canoe Wild is a terrific experience
walk from Nethergong. A 50 minute for couples or families. Canoes can
walk along the riverbank brings you to be hired by the hour and can take 2
the Red Lion at Stodmarsh, past Polish adults and 2 children). Telephone 01227
ponies, marsh harriers and sometimes 469219 to book. They can pick you up
bitterns. from Nethergong.
Howletts Zoo Park Grove Ferry River Trips
For elephants, tigers, gorillas and much Leaving from Grove Ferry Inn a river
more, Howletts is only 10 minutes drive trip is a more leisurely way to view the
away. (CT4 5EH). Nature Reserve. Tel: 07985 273070.
Wingham Wildlife Park and Wildwood Towns to Visit
For smaller animals both Wingham Whitstable - for great boutique shops,
Wildlife Park and Wildwood are only 10 shellfish and good restaurants.
minutes away. Wingham Wildlife Park - Margate - for the Turner Contemporary
CT3 1BZ & Wildwood - CT6 7LF. Gallery and the retro shops in the Old
Town.
Dover Castle Ramsgate - for the Marina and sea
Dover Castle and the ferry to France are front café culture.
only 35 minutes drive away. (CT16 1HJ). Canterbury - for the Cathedral, history
and vibrant atmosphere.
Broadstairs - for the beach, the prom
and ice cream!
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Local Pubs
The Grove Ferry The Prince of Wales at Hoath
Grove Road (0.8 miles) Maypole (2.3 miles)
Upstreet Canterbury
Canterbury CT3 4LN
CT3 4BP 01227 860338
01227 860302
The Rose Inn
The Gate Inn The Green (4.2 miles)
Marshside (1.4 miles) Church Lane Wickhambreaux
Chislet CT3 1RQ
Canterbury 01227 721763
CT3 4EB 01227 860498
The Fordwich Arms (restaurant)
The Red Lion King St Fordwich,
Canterbury
The Street (4.1 miles)
CT2 0DB
Stodmarsh
01227 710444
CT3 4BA
01227 721339
The Yew Tree Inn
The Duke William 32, Westbere Lane,
Westbere
The Street
Canterbury
Ickham
CT2 0HH
CT3 1QP
01227 710501
01227 721308
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Useful Numbers
Shops
The Post Office is located at the top of Nethergong Hill, turn right and walk on for
about 250m. It also sells newspapers and groceries. A 10 minute walk.
Sainsburys Superstore (4.3 miles) CT6 6GZ 01227 360331
Asda 24 hr (5.1 miles) CT1 1DG 01227 479719
Cooperative Store (4.2 miles) CT2 0BD 01227 712610
All stores above have Cashpoints
Lidls (4.5 miles) CT6 8NZ
Camping Supplies
W.M. Camping (6.3 miles) CT6 7LH 01227 712222
Halfords (7 miles) CT1 1YU 01227 477800
Transport
Longleys Taxis 01227 710777
Kev’s Taxis (cheapest) 07887 668940
Buses - 8 & 8a to Canterbury and Thanet run every 15 minutes.
Bus stop is outside /opposite Upstreet Post Office.
Train - The nearest station is Sturry, main station is Canterbury
West (Charing Cross or St Pancras) or Canterbury East (Victoria).
The fast train to St Pancras takes just under an hour to London
and leaves hourly
Petrol Stations
Nearest petrol station is the Sainsburys Herne Bay one CT6 6GZ,
about a 7 minute drive away. Others are on the A299 (before
Whitstable-15 minutes) or on the A28 (just before Birchington-10 minutes).
Medical
A & E QEQM Hospital (10.7 miles) CT9 4AN 01843 225544
Minor Injury, urgent treatment centre – Estuary View,
Whitstable CT1 3NG / 08:00 – 20:00 7 days/week.
This is a walk in clinic but can be booked via 111 01227 284309
Emergency Dentist Dentaline (7.6 miles) 01227 766877
Kent & Canterbury Hospital CT1 3NG 01277 781818
Pharmacy
Delmergate (3.0 miles) CT6 7LY 01227 366042
Boots (4.2 miles) CT6 5EB 01227 374363
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Nethergong Hill, Upstreet, Canterbury CT3 4DN
Email: enquiries@[Link]
Tel: 07901 368417
We hope you had a great time.
We’d love to see you again next year.
Lewis, Hannah, Dan and Lucy
