Common End Farm

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Electric pitches
Electric pitches
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  • Set among 20 acres of pastureland
  • Spectacular views over Dovedale and Thorpe Cloud
  • Peak District National Park within easy reach
There’s absolutely nothing common about the small and secluded Derbyshire site of Common End Farm: well maintained with helpful staff and views you won’t want to leave behind are just a couple of its perks. This very green site is set among 20 acres of pastureland, to sort old-style camping stays with modern and well-kept amenities. The site’s traditional stone barn has been transformed into a free shower and toilet block (separated into male and female amenities), but retained to fit into its rural surroundings. Hairdryers and electric sockets are provided in both the ladies' and the gents' blocks. Also available on site are drinking water taps, designated refuse areas and a chemical disposal point (green fluid only please; you can buy this on site). The friendly site owners have gone to the trouble of filling reception with info-filled noticeboards to help you on your stay; walkers and hikers can explore the southern Peak District National Park, while eats and drinks can be sorted after a hard day uphill (and down again) at the local pub, 300 metres away.

Site type

Tent pitches 40
Touring caravan pitches 3
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Groups of three or more, where the responsible adult is aged 25 years or under, are not accepted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 1 May to

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0 children
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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 148 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-maintained campsite with spacious, level pitches and excellent, clean facilities. Guests praise the friendly and helpful staff, the stunning views, and the convenient location for exploring the Peak District and nearby attractions. While some noted the site can be windy and there's no on-site shop or bar, it's highly recommended for a peaceful and enjoyable stay.

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The site was lovely from what…

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 Anna B. 1 review

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The site was lovely from what we could see, the weather was terrible and hindered our experience. Rained heavily over the full bank holiday. Would happily visit again with better weather.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite on the outskirts of Swinscoe, Peak District

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Natasha B. 9 reviews

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Excellent sized pitches on the electric field , amazing views from the pretty field( none electric)
Plentiful showers and toilets with cleaning supplies to clean between use
Site was spotlessly clean, well maintained
Secure access to site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would return, a lovely area and relaxing few days, thank you 😊

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Anonymous

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The openness, no WiFi and seeing kids actually running around playing, the friendly staff, location

Disliked 6 amp electric, felt our pitch wasn't great for a tent as too uneven wavy, can imagine there are not enough showers or toilets when the site is full, but we had no problem.

Recommend to friends Visit again

really good place 3rd time we have been

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julie s. 6 reviews

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked what is not to like, it is clean, well kept and run by lovely people

Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

really good

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 julie s. 6 reviews

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The people that run this place are really nice. The place is very clean, just a nice place, 3rd time now

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and tidey…

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Stuart M. 1 review

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Clean and tidey

Disliked 6amp hook up not good

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, clean site with access to the Peak District and Alton Towers

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Louise R. 1 review

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Clean facilities.
Am looking at when we can come back for a longer period.

Disliked Nothing - although I’m glad I wasn’t nearer to the farm with chickens wandering into my campsite 😁

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fab

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Linda S. 67 reviews

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Second visit and once again great site … facilities spotless , lots of space , great location , fab wardens …

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good check in and out times,…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Good check in and out times, clean toilet and showers the park was full capacity and everything was spotless. Staff went round and told a few people to keep the noise down which they did. policy is no noise after 11pm.
There's lots of space for children to play

Recommend to friends Visit again

Large plots (can park next to…

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Zara B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Large plots (can park next to tent with loads of room), clean toilets (with plugs and a mirror), polite and helpful staff, very well ran. Lovely view with cows in the neighbouring field.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Common End Farm

Swinscoe

Ashbourne

Derbyshire

England

DE6 2BW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.03564°N
1.80905°W

Route directions

By car: From the north (M1) - Leave the M1 at Junction 28 (Alfreton) onto the A38 signposted to Derby - At the Markeaton Park, Derby roundabout take the 3rd exit for the A52/Ashbourne Road - On reaching the roundabout at Ashbourne, take the first exit signposted A52 to Leek - Go straight on at the next roundabout (Homebase) - Take the first left at the next roundabout (Recycling Centre) signposted A52 to Leek - Continue on this road through Mayfield and up the hill for a further 1 ½ miles until you enter the village of Swinscoe - Continue for approximately 0.75 miles passing The Dog and Partridge pub on the left-hand side and you will find us on the right-hand side marked by a green sign. If you reach the A523 and crossroads to Alton Towers, Blore and Calton you have gone too far. From the south (M1) - Leave the M1 at Junction 24 (Nottingham) onto the A453 signposted Nottingham (S) - At the roundabout take the exit for the A50 signposted Stoke - Leave the A50 at the roundabout signposted A515 to Ashbourne - Follow the A515 and on reaching the roundabout at Ashbourne (Homebase), take the first exit signposted A52 to Leek - Take the first left at the next roundabout (Recyling Centre) signposted A52 to Leek - Continue on this road through Mayfield and up the hill for a further 1.5 miles until you enter the village of Swinscoe - Continue for approximately 0.75 miles passing The Dog and Partridge pub on the left-hand side and you will find us on the right-hand side marked by a green sign. If you reach the A523 and crossroads to Alton Towers, Blore and Calton you have gone too far. From the West (M6) - Leave the M6 at Junction 15 (Stoke/Newcastle/A500) and merge onto the A500 (Signs for Stoke on Trent/Stone/A34/Uttoxeter) - Look out for the right turn onto the A50 to Ashbourne. - Continue along the A50 until you reach the cross roads signposted right to Ashbourne, straight over to Blore. - Turn right and after ½ mile you will enter the village of Swinscoe. You will find us immediately on entering Swinscoe on the left hand side marked by a green sign. If you reach the Dog and Partridge pub in the village you have gone too far. By rail: Derby Station is approximately 30 minutes by car. Taxis available from the station. Regular bus service also run from Derby bus station. By bus: Trent Barton (1) and Arriva Derby (1) operate between Derby bus station and Ashbourne. Clowes Coaches (108) operates between Ashbourne and Swinscoe but services are very limited.

Nearest transport

Coach
11.8 mi Fishpond Hotel
11.8 mi Fishpond Hotel
12.6 mi Railway Station
Rail
9.8 mi Uttoxeter Rail Station
11.7 mi Blythe Bridge Rail Station
12.1 mi Cromford Rail Station
Airport
24.7 mi East Midlands Airport
29.5 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
29.6 mi Manchester Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Set up at Common End Farm for outdoor activities of all sort: just about anything you fancy trying your hand (or foot) at is within easy reach. Walkers can set out from to the southernmost tip of the Peak District National Park; cyclists can slip on your brightest Lycra (fret not, kit's not compulsory) to take to an array of laidback or more challenging cycle paths, and for those who simply want to visit some of the prettiest towns and villages in the UK, Common End Farm has easy accessibility to plenty. Cycle hire is available at Ashbourne three miles from the site, as well as at Waterhouses and Parsley Hay. The National Trust-managed land of the Dovedale valley is a two-mile walk from the site, which you can get to along the river’s footpaths. For family days, Alton Towers is five miles west of the site.

Food and drink

  • Dog and Partridge 0.5 mi
  • Okeover Arms 2.3 mi
  • Old Dog 2.4 mi
  • The Royal Oak 2.6 mi
  • Rose And Crown 2.7 mi
  • Ye Old Crown Hotel 3 mi
  • Coach and Horses 3 mi
  • Bentley Brook Inn 3.1 mi
  • The Stepping Stones 3.2 mi
  • Yew Tree Inn 3.3 mi

Groceries

  • Aldi Supermarket 3.2 mi
  • Majestic Off-licence 3.3 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 3.5 mi
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 3.5 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 4.3 mi
  • Coca-Cola Freestyle - Forbidden Valley Drinks shop 4.6 mi
  • Coca-Cola Refresh and Refill - Dark Forest Drinks shop 4.9 mi

Parks and play

  • Moorfield Play Area Playground 3.6 mi
  • Brickyard Park 4 mi
  • The Lawns park 4.7 mi
  • Hey Dugee Big Adventure Badge Playground 4.8 mi

Family days out

  • Dovedale Visitor attraction 1.8 mi
  • Dovedale Castle Visitor attraction 2.1 mi
  • Twelve Apostles Visitor attraction 2.1 mi
  • Jacob's Ladder Visitor attraction 2.4 mi
  • Dovedale Church Visitor attraction 2.4 mi
  • Tissington Spires Visitor attraction 2.4 mi
  • Dovedale Visitor attraction 2.7 mi
  • Tissington Hall Castle 3.6 mi
  • The Old Manor Visitor attraction 4 mi
  • Thor's Cave Visitor attraction 4.3 mi

Public transport

  • Townend Lane 0.4 mi
  • Blore Crossroads 0.7 mi
  • Cross 1.4 mi
  • Ashbourne Road 1.5 mi
  • Stanton Village Hall 1.7 mi
  • St Mary's Church 1.8 mi
  • Digmire Lane 2 mi
  • Church 2.3 mi
  • Old Bank 2.5 mi
  • Post Office 2.6 mi

What’s nearby

  • Ashbourne Golf Club Golf course 3.6 mi
  • The Venue Nightclub 3.9 mi
  • Whiston Golf Club Golf course 5.5 mi
  • Denstone College Golf Club Golf course 5.9 mi

Local services

  • Mighty Compton Organ Fuel station 2.4 mi
  • Duke of York filling station Fuel station 2.7 mi
  • Saint Oswald's Hospital 3.3 mi
  • Ashbourne Medical Practice Doctors 3.3 mi
  • Ashbourne Pharmacy 3.3 mi
  • Ashbourne Surgery Doctors 3.4 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 3.5 mi
  • Lumbards Service Centre Fuel station 3.5 mi
  • Prestons Fuel station 4.3 mi
  • Mill View Surgery Doctors 6 mi

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Must see

Alton Towers Resort 4.7 mi

Sudbury Hall 10.1 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 11.5 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 11.7 mi

Kedleston Hall 12 mi

National Trust

The Old Manor 4.1 mi

Winster Market House 10.1 mi

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 10.3 mi

Kedleston Hall 12.5 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 16.1 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Ilam Hall - Manifold Valley - Wetton - Thor's Cave 1.2 mi

Ilam - Grindon - Wetton - Castern Hall - Ilam 1.2 mi

Ilam - Beeston Tor - Wetton - Bunster Hill - Ilam 1.3 mi

Ilam - Blore - Mapleton - Ilam 1.3 mi

Ilam - Mill Dale - Hope Dale - Castern Hall - Ilam 1.3 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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  • Does Common End Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
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    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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