The Bull i' th' Thorn

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Tents welcome
Tents welcome
View across the pitches
Close to bakewell, buxton, chatsworth house and dovedale
Garden area
View of the pitches
Country vistas
Local peak district scenery
Well-kept grounds
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View across the pitches
Close to bakewell, buxton, chatsworth house and dovedale
Garden area

  • Family-friendly site close to top Peak District attractions
  • A 20-minute drive from Buxton, Chatsworth House and Dovedale
  • Directly opposite the Tissington Trail; close to foodie pubs and shops
Off to Derbyshire for trips to Buxton, Bakewell and beyond? The Bull i' th' Thorn is located just off the A515, making it a doddle to zip from one end of the Peaks to the other and be back in time for tea. This peaceful park is set deep in the Peak District and comes with the sweeping views to prove it. Muddy boots are welcome at this outdoorsy spot – handy indeed given that the car-free Tissington Trail is opposite the site. After days packed with outdoor exploring, you’ll likely appreciate The Bull i' th' Thorn's hot showers (a separate shower room is available for families travelling with young kids). There are also three water points, an outdoor washing-up area for self-catering sorts and unisex toilets and showers. Although this is a self-check-in site, a member of staff cleans the facilities daily. The site's sister pub is a couple of minutes' drive away or a five- to 10-minute walk away via a public footpath. It's open every day; food is served from 12pm to 9pm, and breakfast is served from 8.30am to 11am on weekend mornings. The site is also a few minutes’ stroll from Tagg Lane Dairy, a family-run gelateria that uses raw milk straight from their pampered Jersey dairy herd.

Site type

Tent pitches 28
Motorhome pitches 28
Open now
Opens 1 June
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Units longer than 5.3m metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Please note that only small campervans up to 5.3m x 2m are accepted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, 1 Jun to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 241 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulWalkers' paradise

95% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-maintained campsite with spacious, level pitches and beautiful countryside views. Guests frequently praise the cleanliness of the facilities, particularly the hot showers. The on-site pub and proximity to local walks and attractions are highlighted as major benefits. Staff are consistently described as friendly, helpful, and welcoming, contributing to a relaxed atmosphere. While most feedback is positive, some visitors noted occasional road noise and a desire for more toilet/shower facilities during peak times.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

weekdays fine, weekend different campers not good

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5 out of 10
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David P.

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Location and space

Disliked Very noisy weekend, late evening heavy bass music till well after 10pm - not my scene

Recommend to friends Visit again

Space was adequate…

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7 out of 10
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David P.

Electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Space was adequate

Disliked Unfortunately stayed on Friday. Very noisy, loud thumping bass music till late. Not a fan would not visit again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely wonderful, nice and cozy site with easy access to walks

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10 out of 10
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James M.

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked The size, area, access to paths, views, atmosphere, staff

Disliked The pubs closed :(

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely site in the countryside with clean facilities

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10 out of 10
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Chloe R.

Electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked The self service check in meant that we could arrive stress-free whenever we liked!
The campsites location was in the countryside which we absolutely loved, so close to cows and donkeys
The facilities on site were clean and we never had to wait for any of them!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly helpful manager and other travellers

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9 out of 10
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Sarah k.

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked The walks the views

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little spot could do with better toilet and showers.Will return

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9 out of 10
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Lucy S.

Electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Lovely place beautiful views and close to nice walks. Lovely and quiet nice little park foe the children and good size pitches.

Disliked Managed but not enough toilet and showers if site full. Shame the pub is closed

Recommend to friends Visit again

The pitches were really spacious and we liked the toilet and wash…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked The pitches were really spacious and we liked the toilet and wash facilities. The pitches are well kept and flat.

Disliked It is near a busy road which makes it easy to get to but you can hear road noise throughout the night. It's also a shame that the pub is closed as the nearest pub means you have to walk down the busy road for a time.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely recommend. Good location to all the trails and walks.

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked The views from our tent. Showers were great and warm. Price was very good

Disliked Toilets and showers needed cleaning daily

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall a really nice quiet and peaceful Campsite

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Peaceful camp with good facilities and easy reach Bakewell. Supermarkets 10 min drive and a nearby pub .

Disliked Facilities were clean and well stocked on arrival , however by day 3 needed to be re stocked more regularly

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location…

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7 out of 10
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Value for money
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Wifi
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Lynne T.

Electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Location

Disliked Not much space around the pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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

Spectacular scenery

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

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 Watersports nearby

Location

The Bull i' th' Thorn

Ashbourne Road

Hurdlow

Derbyshire

England

SK17 9QQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.19589°N
1.80934°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.6 mi Buxton Road
5.7 mi Matlock Street
6 mi Market Place
Rail
6.2 mi Buxton Rail Station
7.9 mi Dove Holes Rail Station
9.2 mi Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
Airport
22.2 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
22.3 mi Manchester Airport
22.4 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 1

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

This countrified site is close to beauty spots like Dovedale (20 minutes' drive), where you can stroll along the water's edge and picnic by the far-farmed stepping stones. For a more adventurous (and hillier) trek on foot, pick up the nearby Limestone Way in Monyash (five minutes). Looking for cycle hire? Head to Parsley Hay (five minutes) to hire bikes (including accessible models) and tandems. This is where the High Peak and Tissington trails meet (both run along flat former railway lines, so there's little chance you'll run out of puff). Chatsworth House (20 minutes) has grand gardens and elegant interiors to admire (there's also a guinea pig village that's likely to revive any tiddlers suffering from museum fatigue). Buxton (15 minutes) is a spa town of similarly posh repute and is full of boutique shops, ornate terraces and cultural sites (it also plays host to the Buxton Festival throughout the month of July). It's also home to two popular golf courses (the Cavendish Golf Club for hot shots and Peak Practice Golf for newbies).

Must see

Haddon Hall 6.2 mi

Chatsworth 8.1 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 11.7 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 12.1 mi

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 14.1 mi

National Trust

Winster Market House 7.9 mi

Lyme Park 14.9 mi

The Old Manor 15.1 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 15.3 mi

Hare Hill 16.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Monyash - Flagg - Pomeroy - Earl Sterndale - Monyash 1.3 mi

Monyash - Flagg - Taddington - Deep Dale - Monyash 1.3 mi

Monyash - Flagg - Sheldon - Lathkill Dale - Monyash 1.8 mi

Monyash - Conksbury - Bradford - Youlgreave - Monyash 1.8 mi

Monyash - Sheldon - Deep Dale - Monyash 1.8 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.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Bull i' th' Thorn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Bull i' th' Thorn dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Bull i' th' Thorn? This countrified site is close to beauty spots like Dovedale (20 minutes' drive), where you can stroll along the water's edge and picnic by the far-farmed stepping stones. For a more adventurous … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Bull i' th' Thorn?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Bull i' th' Thorn? From £15 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.