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PORT LYMPNE

CAMPERVANNING IN KENT

With the recent surge in campervan popularity , here are The Dub Hub Ashford ’ s top tips to campervanning in Kent !
Converting your van
The biggest benefit to converting your own van is , quite obviously , that you know the space and can design it to suit your taste and needs ! Whether it ’ s all singing , all dancing and comes with all the mod cons or you opt for a more basic design , ensure you make decisions based on what you will actually use . The joy of bespoke is you get something you will love and never want to leave - you ’ ll also get to go wherever you want , when you want !
Pitching up
With a huge selection of campsites dotted across the county , there are so many options for a little camper van Kent staycation getaway – luckily Kent boasts lots of places to park up overnight . And , with Kent being the Garden of England , you ’ ll be sure to find the perfect base to explore all that is on offer from coast to town to country . Search online to find the spot for you !
Exploring Kent
Head to the iconic White Cliffs of Dover , cruise along the coast through Folkestone , Hythe and Dymchurch right the way to Britain ’ s only desert , Dungeness . Explore Kent ’ s coastal food must-dos , absorb the fresh sea air and don ’ t forget the paddle boards ! In the other direction , stop at Margate , home to Dreamland for the kids , or discover the Turner Contemporary . Follow the coastal road right round to Broadstairs , stopping at the beautiful picturesque bays along the way , finishing up in Whitstable , Kent ’ s London by the sea - a great spot of shopping and not forgetting oysters ! Explore Kent via foot , head to the North Downs - oh , and don ’ t forget your camera ! Or visit one of Kent ’ s iconic animal attractions Port Lympne .
Wherever you choose to stay , Kent is the ultimate destination for a campervanning holiday – it ’ s got something for everyone !
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