The Knockerdown

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The Knockerdown pub garden
The knockerdown pub garden
The knockerdown pub and restaurant
Overview of the site and fields
Looking across the pitches
The knockerdown pub garden
Gravel pitches for motorhomes, caravans and campervans
Breakfast available from saturday and sunday
Overview of pitches
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  • Well-maintained 10-acre site under a mile from Carsington Water
  • A 10-minute drive to Ashbourne; 15 mins to Peak District National Park
  • In the grounds of a pub with restaurant, beer garden and play area
What sort of views might you like to start your morning with while on your Derbyshire break? Sunrise over Carsington Water sounds like a pretty good choice – and that’s what awaits for guests at The Knockerdown, a rural 10-acre site where all pitches look out over the lake and the hilly backdrop beyond its banks. And what might you like to finish your day with? If the answer is a pint and a hot meal then step this way, because the pitches here are in the grounds of a pub that has a large restaurant area (serving up not only dinners but also lunches). There’s also a beer garden for drinks in the sunshine (fingers crossed…) and a play area where the kids can scamper about while the grownups relax nearby. Out in the accommodation area, guests have access to toilets and showers (open 24 hours a day), along with a washing-up area. In between that sunrise and that pub dinner there are plenty of ways to fill your days – not least getting down to Carsington Water for walks, bike rides, horse riding, watersports and fishing. It’s less than a mile to the water’s edge so it’s easily walkable in about 15 minutes. There are lots more walking routes around nearby too (including one trail running through the site), and it’s about a 10-minute drive to Ashbourne when you fancy some town time or need to sort some shopping.

Site type

Tent pitches 35
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs 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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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 Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pub campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Knockerdown

Ashbourne

Derbyshire

England

DE6 1NQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.06424°N
1.65347°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.3 mi Fishpond Hotel
5.4 mi Fishpond Hotel
6.5 mi Railway Station
Rail
5.5 mi Cromford Rail Station
5.7 mi Matlock Bath Rail Station
6.4 mi Whatstandwell Rail Station
Airport
21.3 mi East Midlands Airport
25.5 mi Sheffield City 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

Once you’ve taken strolls on the trails running through the site and down at Carsington Water, there are plenty more walking routes to follow nearby, whether you’re up for a gentle wander around places like Harboro Rocks (five minutes’ drive) and Black Rocks (10 minutes) or prefer to head out into the Peak District National Park to cross the Dovedale Stepping Stones (15 minutes) and find Thor’s Cave (half an hour). Ashbourne (10 minutes) is the starting point for the Tissington Trail, a 13-mile traffic-free route along a disused railway line – it’s one of the most popular routes in the area for walkers and cyclists, and it’s family friendly too. For other days out, you might like to ride a heritage tram at Crich Tramway Village (20 minutes), take the cable car to the caverns and fossil exhibits at Heights of Abraham or spend the day exploring all the rides and shows at Gulliver’s Kingdom (both 15 minutes). And it’s quite possible the kids will note the proximity of Alton Towers (25 minutes) as well…

Must see

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 5 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 5.2 mi

Kedleston Hall 8.1 mi

Haddon Hall 9.1 mi

Chatsworth 10.8 mi

National Trust

Winster Market House 5.3 mi

Kedleston Hall 8.8 mi

The Old Manor 9.1 mi

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 13.1 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 16 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Carsington - Ible - Winster - Brassington - Carsington 1.2 mi

Carsington - Hopton - Kirk Ireton Circular 1.2 mi

Carsington - Griffe Grange - Ible - Bonsall - Middleton by Wirksworth - Hopton - Carsington 1.2 mi

Brassington - Carsington - Hognaston - Kniveton - Brassington 1.7 mi

Tissington - Hall Dale - Alstonefield - Tissington 3.4 mi

Local events

  • Download Festival (Wednesday, 10 June 2026 – Wednesday, 10 June 2026)

    Derby, Derbyshire 20 mi

  • Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday, 6 August 2026 – Thursday, 6 August 2026)

    Swadlincote, Derbyshire 22.8 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.

Reviews

2

Overall rating from one Pitchup.com customer

Location
 2
Value for money
 2
Accommodation
 2
Facilities / Activities
 2
Customer service
 2
Child friendliness
 2
Cleanliness
 2
Wifi
 2

0% would recommend this site to a friend

0% would stay here again
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Arrival date (latest first)

No definitely not

Overall

2 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Karen P.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Nothing it was disgusting flooded toilets & showers disgusting poo all over toilet doors hanging off

Disliked We didn't even park up wasn't told it was flooded we travelled 1 hour 30 mins with caravan so I would like my deposit back for that weekend also my friend who I booked for as well

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Knockerdown have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Knockerdown dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Knockerdown? Once you’ve taken strolls on the trails running through the site and down at Carsington Water, there are plenty more walking routes to follow nearby, whether you’re up for a gentle wander … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Knockerdown?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
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