Capel Battery Motorhome Aire
Hard or Grass standing with Electric hook up £35.00
Glass area without Electric
£30.00
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Over 300 Motorhome stays in 2025
Are you ready for a camping experience unlike any other? Come explore our historic World War II gun battery site with spectacular views of the English Channel. You've never seen a campsite like this before! Capel Battery is certified Motorhome with 13 acres of land to explore including the gun emplacements, Nissan huts with speculator views of the English Channel.
We have both hardstanding and grass areas with electric hook up and water standpipe. Dogs very welcome.
Imagine stepping back in time to a former World War II gun battery site, built in 1941 as a defence against a possible German invasion
Purchased by my father John Button in 2009, our family has spent the last 15 years restoring the site to its former glory. We've unearthed the gun battery and Nissan huts bases, gained access to the underground plotting room, dressing station, and ammunition bunker. The journey has been exhilarating, and we've created a museum that's open for visitors most weekends. Come and witness history come to life! Looking for a hidden gem on the south coast?
Look no further than Capel Battery! Perched on top of the iconic White Cliffs of Dover, this spot boasts stunning views and is conveniently located between vibrant Folkestone (just a 5-minute drive away) and historic Dover (only 15 minutes by car). Plus, explore the unique and secluded natural reserve of The Warren or take a stroll along the beautiful Kent Coastal Walkway and beach. And when you need a break, head to the newly renovated Folkestone Harbour with its pop-up cafes, bars, restaurants, and local artists' shops. Don't forget to add a visit to Dover Castle to your itinerary - it's just a short drive away!
This World War 2. Gun battery site of historic interest on top of the White Cliffs of Dover with specular views of Folkestone, France and the English Channel. Easy reach of Eurotunnel and the Port of Dover.
Reviews
February 2026
Liked: Exactly what we required - somewhere to park up and plug in, good instructions on how to get there. Nothing fancy but great that the funds are going towards restoration of the site
January 2026
Liked - Perfect stopover on route to Dover. Walkable into Folkestone. Reasonably priced with Ehu and water. Would definitely stop there again.
Carole - September 2025
Very close to Dover ferries. Very quiet and quirky - Would stay again
Anonymous - September 2025
Very quiet and empty, we parked next to the gun battery remains, so interesting. Great visit to the Battle of Britain Memorial next door, and scenic walk down the undercliff through the Warren, and into Folkestone, bus back to just outside the door. A lovely stay thank you.
Anonymous - August 2025
Great location that is building to something special. Liked how easy it was to access, the history, and the access to power.
Jane B - July 2025
Peaceful historic staycation
Had a very peaceful stay ,surrounded by a great historic site & also surrounded by some fantastic walks & the views were amazing!!
If you love nature & wild camping in a very safe, all be it tho a very basic site then this site is for you & the fact that a local pub is just minutes outside the gate is a big bonus & a stunning hill top cafe is just approx 15 mins walk away 😀
This site is especially ideal if you take your furry friends as the walks are just priceless!!
Jan- June 2025
We had a great night staying at Capel battery. It is a tremendous place, many thanks for the possibility to stay there!
Mike and Tine - June 2025
Yes it was fantastic and very peaceful, Will definitely be recommending you to others and yes will book directly next time,
Karen - Booked Direct March 2025
Hi Martin. Absolutely loved staying last night. We arrived mid afternoon and
enjoyed a good mooch around. Fascinating remains. I can only imagine what those guns
sounded like! Popped next door to the Battle of Britain Memorial. Outstanding.
To make my day complete in tbe best way possible was coming back into the battery and
hearing Merlin engines. Looked up and a pair of Spits were flying over the site.
One even peeled off to come round again. It surely was the tiniest taste of 84 years ago.
We will most definitely be returning to the area and will have no hesitation in staying
at the battery again.
Kaique T has added the following 10 out of 10 review of Capel Battery: 16 December 2024 - Via Pitchup
Liked: easy location, very large space, low grass, everthing perfect as described
Anne M K - 8 out of 10 review of Capel Battery: 15 December 2024 - Via Pitchup
Good spot to choose when waitint for a ferry crossing (or channel tunnel). Basic facilities, as was said, but quiet adn level site.
Robert M has added the following 5 out of 5 review of Capel Battery: 26 May 2024
Excellent hospitality
Warm welcome upon arrival. We knew there was no facilities apart from water and electric hook up. The view of France and the proximity to the Battle of Britain Memorial was excellent. The pub is a five minute walk with good food. The site is full of WW2 history if not your average campsite. Motorhomes only at the moment with 5 pitches. It was perfect for that something different.
We will definitely go back.
