DISCONNECT TO RECONNECT.
disconnect from the everyday.
Reconnect with nature, others and yourself.
At Badgells Wood we’re on a mission to inspire a love of the woods. We’ve created an experience as close to wild camping as possible.
working with nature.
the only campsite within both ancient woodland and a National Nature Reserve - and JUST AN HOUR FROM LONDON.
Badgells Wood is part of the Birling Estate - 1,800 acres of ancient woodland, chalk downland and working farmland in the Kent countryside - held by the same family since 1435. The estate is part of a new National Nature Reserve, and is a founding member of the Chalk To Coast nature recovery corridor.
remember when you could just run wild in the woods?
When you'd spend hours climbing trees, build a den or toast marshmallows on the fire?
Come to the woods. Battle the iPad with the den. Discover your wild side - in ancient woodland that's been doing exactly this for hundreds of years.
find your spot.
Whether you’re a seasoned camper or trying the outdoors for the first time, let us help you to unplug.
CAMPING PITCHES - Secluded woodland pitches, fire pits, birdsong. For those who know exactly what they’re doing - and love it.
BELL-TENTS - Pre-erected, ready to go. Real beds, lighting, fire-pits, picnic tables. All the woodland atmosphere, none of the faff. Our most popular option.
VAN-LIFE - Drive in, park up. In your own corner of the woods.
There are
no login details.
With no wi-fi or signal to speak of, time moves at a different pace.
The best bits of wild camping - but with hot showers and composting loos.
SOMETHING FOR EVERY KIND OF ESCAPE.
For the thrill-seekers - axe-throwing, archery, bushcraft.
For those looking to properly slow down - yoga, sound bathing, foraging, basket weaving.
For the ones who don’t quite know what they need yet - we find most people work it out by the second campfire!
WELL FED CAMPERS.
Delicious coffees, pastries, pizzas and wines.
The campfire is your job - we’ll handle the rest!
WHILST YOU’RE WITH US.
Pull on your boots or jump in the car and explore the best of what our beautiful local area has to offer.
join the team.
We’re always interested in hearing from like-minded people with a passion for working in the great outdoors!
Do you long for a job that's flexible and comes with plenty of fresh air as standard? We're looking for a part-time seasonal cleaner and/or maintenance person for our 2026 season - from May until autumn.
Are you passionate about the art of open-fire cooking? We’re looking to expand our culinary offering into creating memorable dining experiences for like-minded people to come together and enjoy a feast…made of and in the woods!
If you think you’ve got skills that could be useful, then please drop us a line.