Escape. Create. Explore. Belong.
Create memories at Kent’s most unique woodland destination.Hidden within the ancient woodland of Oldbury Hill in Kent, Oldbury Stay is more than a campsite. Throughout the year we host exclusive retreats, community gatherings, special interest weekends and private site takeovers for groups looking for somewhere truly different.
Whether you’re planning a wellness retreat, a family reunion, a specialist club gathering or a creative escape, our peaceful woodland setting offers complete flexibility.
Creative Retreats
Reconnect with your creativity in the peace and quiet of the Kent countryside.
Whether you’re a professional artist, complete beginner or creative organisation, Oldbury provides the perfect woodland environment to think, learn and create.
Watercolour weekends
Plein air painting
Botanical illustration
Makers weekends
Photography workshops
Wildlife photography
Landscape photography
Creative writing retreats
Poetry weekends
Journalling retreats
Wellness Retreats
Step away from everyday life and immerse yourself in nature.
Oldbury’s woodland provides the perfect backdrop for mindfulness, wellbeing and relaxation.
Yoga retreats
Pilates weekends
Meditation retreats
Men’s wellbeing weekends
Women’s retreats
Breathwork retreats
Silent retreats
Burnout recovery
Digital detox weekends
Corporate wellbeing
Nature and Conservation
Few campsites have access to such a unique woodland setting.
We regularly welcome organisations looking to experience nature in a peaceful environment.
Bird watching weekends
Bat walks
Dawn chorus mornings
Butterfly groups
Conservation volunteering
Nature recording weekends
BioBlitz events
Woodland ecology courses
Tree identification workshops
Walking and Adventure
Oldbury Hill is surrounded by some of Kent’s finest countryside.
Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
Walking clubs
Hiking weekends
Orienteering
Navigation courses
Trail running camps
Geocaching
Astronomy weekends
Dark Sky festivals
Bushcraft weekends
Survival courses
Outdoor skills weekends
Sustainable living events
Historic and Heritage Events
With thousands of years of history surrounding Oldbury Hill, the site provides a wonderful base for heritage-focused experiences.
Iron Age weekends
Archaeology groups
Ancient Britain talks
Storytelling weekends
Woodland folklore
Traditional skills workshops
Private Site Hire and Special Interest
Have Oldbury All To Yourself… Looking for somewhere completely private?
Oldbury Stay is available for exclusive hire throughout selected dates each year. One of our ambitions is to become home to some of the UK’s most interesting specialist communities.
Leadership retreats
Team building
Board meetings
Strategy planning
Surrogacy family retreats
Alternative family weekends
LGBTQ+ friendly weekends
Weddings
Family reunion weekend
Club gatherings
Exclusive hire provides sole use of the campsite, allowing you to create your own unique event in the heart of the Kent countryside.
Host Your Event
Have an idea that isn’t listed?
We’re always interested in hearing from local organisers with new ideas.
Whether you’re planning a retreat for 20 people or a weekend activity for 200 guests, we’d love to discuss how Oldbury could become your woodland venue.
Get in touch to discuss your event today.
Jenny and Darren Clarke
A real hidden gem hidden in the woods! With so many great walks to iconic spaces, we never did the same walk twice. My husband and I have booked to visit again in a few months.
Anita Hodge
We went for walks every day. The view from the tent was stunning. Very pleased to have found this lovely woodland site.
