Hankin Farm Campsite

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  • Basic family-friendly campsite in the Derbyshire Dales
  • Crich Tramway and Matlock Bath within 10 minutes' drive
  • Dog-friendly site with links to Midshires Way and Cromford Canal walks
Peaceful strolls, Peak District adventures and fab rural scenery are some of what makes Hankin Farm Campsite a peachy holiday base. And peachy it is indeed… this basic, family-friendly site in the Derbyshire Dales has splendid views over Crich Stand and the added bonus of being 10 minutes' drive from the edge of the Peak District National Park for those of you who are up for lots of outdoor exploration. This farm is between the villages of Alderwasley and Whatstandwell and 10 minutes' drive from Belper's numerous shops and other amenities, so coffee shops, pubs, takeaways and supermarkets are all well within reach. The nearest railway station is a mile away in Whatstandwell, making it possible to get to Hankin Farm Campsite without a car. Peaceful walks are part of the local area’s charm, including connections to the Midshires Way, the Cromford Canal and Shining Cliff Woods. That isn’t all though, as all sorts of kid-pleasing activities are very close at hand too, including Crich's well-known tramway museum, Matlock Bath's various amusements and theme parks like Gulliver's Kingdom. The roomy and dog-friendly pitches have access to separate male and female showers and toilets, plus a washing-up area. And as long as you use common sense and follow instructions from the site’s staff, barbecues and campfires are permitted on the pitches.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30
Open now
Opens 11 April
Please note
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 11 Apr to

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 324 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This family-run farm campsite offers a peaceful rural retreat with beautiful views. Visitors praise the friendly and helpful owners, spacious pitches, and clean, basic facilities including hot showers. Its location is ideal for exploring local walks and attractions. While some mention the site is on a slope and facilities are rustic, most found it excellent value and would happily return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Very kind people and the location was super calm.…

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Maylis J.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Very kind people and the location was super calm.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great space to pitch the tent and not on top of other…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great space to pitch the tent and not on top of other campers.
Easy instructions for arrival and check in.
Clean toilets and shower

Disliked Would appreciate hand dryer in the toilet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay.

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Debbie M.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Nice and quiet, clean toilets, everything you need, beautiful view across the valley to the tower. Which we visited and could see the campsite. The area is very pretty. Owners are lovely.

Disliked The only "niggle" and of course I know it's not the owners fault. The whole campsite is on a slope. We managed to find a flatish bit at the top for our tent, and sleeping was fine, but was hard to cook because the pans kept slipping off the stoves and tables. But we solved that by putting bits of wood under the table legs to straighten them up.

Recommend to friends Visit again

What's not to like it's the most peaceful place on earth …

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Lee W.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked What's not to like it's the most peaceful place on earth loverly hot showers and toilets always clean and always stocked with loo roll

Disliked Notjing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well located site. Basic but clean. Friendly hosts.

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Louise D.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lots of space, basic but clean facilities. Friendly and helpful check in. Lovely views and walks from site.

Disliked Not much to dislike. Limited showers and most pitches not level.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I loved it the site we stayed on was very welcoming and…

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Valerie B.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked I loved it the site we stayed on was very welcoming and very friendly a perfect place for walking and also to chill if needed everyone who was staying on site was also nice and friendly I would definitely stay there again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great staff and location.

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Melanie P.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Really nice location cute little walk to the river in canal and 10 minutes from Matlock. The mail on the entrance was very kind and welcoming put me at ease Being solo camper. The facilities are not super modern, but we’re always clean plenty of toilet roll and washing facilities. Is surrounded by nature and to wake up to the views was amazing.

Disliked Is on a slight slant by slept perfectly well.

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Great views, spacious field, dog walk from site,…

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David O.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great views, spacious field, dog walk from site,

Disliked Sloping field, need ramps, toilets basic but clean, steep road to site if come from valley

Recommend to friends Visit again

Was able to do countryside walk to pub Really peaceful plot, quiet…

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Eleanor M.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Was able to do countryside walk to pub
Really peaceful plot, quiet
Was small stream by my pitch
Amazing clean showers and toilets for the cost.
Felt safe
Friendly host
Authentic working farm, cool buildings, can hear animals, did feel out in nature.

Disliked Lots of plot on a slope
I don’t know re Wi-Fi but went camping to escape phones 😌

Not a big deal but 7-8 caravans parked on the field, looked unused and empty. so still peaceful but it reduced the places to pitch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Recommended!

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Jim B.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Clean toilets and showers, ease of entry and booking. Easy to get to Matlock Bath etc

Disliked Nothing really, a slight issue with the site being on a slope but no big deal at all, loved it.

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 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

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

Budget/backpacker 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

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Hankin Farm Campsite

New Road

Alderwasley

Belper

Derbyshire

England

DE56 2SQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.08443°N
1.51119°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.2 mi Fishpond Hotel
3.2 mi Fishpond Hotel
4.2 mi Railway Station
Rail
0.3 mi Whatstandwell Rail Station
2.1 mi Ambergate Rail Station
2.5 mi Cromford Rail Station
Airport
19.3 mi East Midlands Airport
22.2 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

Plot out the way to the Peak District… will it be fish and chips by the river in Matlock Bath (10 minutes' drive) or taking the cable car to the Heights of Abraham’s underground caverns (10 minutes) that gets your attention first? Gulliver's Kingdom (10 minutes) is just outside the town too for those of you with kids tagging along. Places that bring a little of history to your holiday are easy to find around here. There are period buildings and vintage trams ready for boarding at Crich Tramway (10 minutes), tours and walks around the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cromford Mills (10 minutes) and the Nine Ladies (25 minutes) stone circle to see. Belper (10 minutes) is part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site – so you'll be well-set to learn more about the Peak District's industrial heritage – and for other interesting little places, Wirksworth (10 minutes) has a lively marketplace, heritage centre and a museum with the bones of old villagers. For those of you with an artistic streak, Denby Pottery Village (15 minutes) runs pottery painting in its craft studio, or you could look inside the farm shop and factory shop to see what goodies are available to take home.

Must see

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 2.5 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 2.9 mi

Kedleston Hall 8.2 mi

Haddon Hall 9.9 mi

Hardwick Old Hall 10.2 mi

National Trust

Winster Market House 6.7 mi

Kedleston Hall 8.8 mi

Hardwick Hall 10.2 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 10.2 mi

The Old Manor 14.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Lea Bridge - Whatstandwell - Alderwasley - Lea Bridge 1.4 mi

Alport Heights - Kirk Ireton Circular 2.2 mi

Derwent Valley Mills Buffer Zone 2.3 mi

Cromford (Black Rocks) - Middleton Top - Kirk Ireton - Black Rocks 2.5 mi

Wirksworth - Bolehill - Middleton Top - Wirksworth 2.6 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Hankin Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hankin Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hankin Farm Campsite? Plot out the way to the Peak District… will it be fish and chips by the river in Matlock Bath (10 minutes' drive) or taking the cable car to the Heights of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hankin Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hankin Farm Campsite? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.