Practical Caravan Great Escapes recommended park Oct 2006

This is a quiet and sheltered site, not far from the hustle and bustle of Ashford. Broadhembury has a children’s play area. a sports field and a games room. Guests staying without youngsters can opt to stay in the adults-only area.
It is surrounded by mature trees that provide shade and shelter from the wind, but the grass pitches can become soggy when it rains. Fully serviced gravel hardstandings have 16A hook-up, water, drainage and a picnic table. The grass and hedges are well maintained as are the facilities. The spacious, new washblock has under-floor heating and a family washroom.
The site is a short drive along A-roads from the M20.

Practical Caravans Top 100 Parks Awards 2006

This site is great for a stop-over on the way to or from France, or for a longer stay to explore the Garden of England. It’s has a really friendly atmosphere and has just the right combination of liveliness during the day and tranquility at night. It recently received five stars from the English Tourist Board, and is popular with visitors from both the UK and abroad, which gives it an almost Continental atmosphere. It is close to the town of Ashford and the Eurostar terminal, and it is easily found from Junction 10 of the M20. The entrance has a code-operated barrier, which provides security and peace of mind.
This site is ideal for a variety of activities and you can even visit Paris for a day trip via the Eurostar terminal at Ashford International Station. A short drive away is Canterbury and its historic cathedral, and visitors fancying some bargain shopping can nip into the designer outlet shop near the centre of Ashford. For culture vultures, Leeds Castle is a short drive away. But you could just as easily be entertained by exploring the surrounding area, which is rich in country walks.

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A recipient of five stars from the English Tourist Board, this site is popular with visitors from home and abroad. It is situated close to the town of Ashford and the Eurostar terminal, and is easily found after leaving junction 10 of the M20.
The site was bought in 1969 by the current owners, Keith and Jenny Taylor, and since then has been subject to continual improvements. Three years later, the site became part of the Best of British group, and it has won various awards from tourist boards since.
Broadhembury is open all year and caters for motorhomes and caravans, as well as holiday homes. Amenities include a well-equipped children's playground, sports field and games room, a TV lounge and licensed shop.
The main entrance to the site is controlled by a code-operated barrier, providing security and peace of mind.
Toilet and shower facilities have been updated for the 2005 season and comprise 12 free showers, a family bathroom and separate toilet cubicles with handbasins.
Hardstanding pitches are available, as are ‘super pitches,' which are all fully serviced, and have their own picnic areas.
This site can cater for a variety of interests and visitors have the opportunity to visit Paris for a day trip from the Eurostar terminal at Ashford International station nearby.
A short drive away is Canterbury with its historic cathedral. Alternatively, visitors who fancy doing some bargain shopping can nip into the designer outlet shops near the centre of Ashford.
For fans of the countryside, and ‘culture vultures', Leeds Castle, near Maidstone, is a short drive away - it was the home of no less than six of England's mediaeval queens.
The whole area around Broadhembury provides good country walks.

Practical Motorhome Independent Site Reviews.

A recipient of five stars from The English Tourist Board, Broadhembury Holiday Park is popular with visitors from home and abroad. It is close to the town of Ashford and the Eurostar terminal, and is easily found off junction 10 of the M20 motorway.
The site is open all year, and caters for motorhomes, tourers and tents. It also provides holiday homes, either privately-owned or available for hire. Motorhome owners are advised to book in advance, so that the best pitch can be found, especially if you have longer units. The amenities include a well-equipped children's playground, a sports field and games room, a TV lounge and a licensed shop. The main entrance is controlled by a code-operated barrier, providing security and peace of mind.
The toilet and shower facilities have recently been updated ready for the 2005 holiday season and comprise eight free showers, a family bathroom and separate toilet cubicles with handbasins. Hardstanding pitches are available to visitors, as are ‘super pitches', which have their own picnic areas.
The park caters for a variety of interests, and also provides the opportunity to visit Paris via Eurostar, from Ashford International Station. A short drive away is Canterbury and its historic cathedral, while visitors fancying some bargain shopping can nip into the designer outlet shop near Ashford town centre.
For fans of the countryside, and culture vultures, Leeds Castle (near Maidstone) is but a short drive away, as is the Kent & East Sussex Railway, which puffs through some charming Kent countryside. The whole area around the site provides good country walks for those of us who love blowing the cobwebs away in winter.

Practical Caravans Top 100 Parks Awards 2004

A recipient of five stars from The English Tourist Board, this site is popular with visitors from both home and abroad. It is situated close to the town of Ashford and the Eurostar terminal, and it is easily found from Junction 10 of the M20.

This site, which is open all year, caters for tourers and also provides holiday homes, which are both privately owned and available for hire. Amenities include a well-equipped children’s playground, sports field and games room, a TV lounge and licensed shop. The main entrance to the site is by a code-operated barrier, providing security and peace of mind. Toilet and shower facilities are being updated in time for the 2004 season, and are currently of a serviceable rather than luxurious nature. Hardstanding pitches are available to visitors, as are ‘super pitches’ which have their own picnic areas.

This site is ideal for a variety of interests and provides the opportunity to visit Paris for a day trip via the Eurostar terminal at Ashford International station. A short drive away is Canterbury and its historic cathedral, and visitors fancying some bargain shopping can nip into the designer outlet shop near the centre of Ashford. For fans of the countryside and culture vultures, Leeds Castle near Maidstone is a short drive away, and the whole area around the site provides good country walks.

Practical Caravans Top 100 Parks Awards 2003

The pitching areas in this three-acre site are separated by Leylandii trees creating an attractive, private setting, with 60 large grass pitches. The majority of these have 16A hook-ups, and all of them are flat.

With Ashford International Station just minutes away, Broadhembury could form a base camp for some impromptu cross-Channel shopping. Don’t worry if you have forgotten your passport as you can also visit Sissinghurst and Scotney Castles, Biddenden Cider Factory and the East Sussex and Kent Steam Railway. The cathedral city of Canterbury is also within easy reach. Shopaholics may also want to take advantage of cut-price designer fashions at the nearby factory outlet village in Ashford. There’s also the chance to indulge in fishing, walking, horseriding and ten-pin bowling.

But those who stay on site will have more than enough to keep them busy. Under-sevens will love the well-equipped play area. And children of all ages can use the large sports field. There’s also a games room with table tennis, pool tables and arcade games, and a spacious TV lounge.

Broadhembury’s emphasis is on quiet relaxation and there is no on-site bar or restaurant. The nearest pub is just one mile away, however. The site has a code-controlled entry gate and a CCTV system in place. It is also in the process of upgrading the heated washing facilities to include family rooms and showers. Vegetable preparation and dishwashing are in a conservatory, which also contains a fridge, freezer and microwave oven.