Hallcroft Fishery and Holiday Park

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Hot tub with lake view
Hot tub with lake view
View from our tent
View of the lakes
Hardstanding pitch with lake views
Hardstanding pitch with lake views
Hardstanding pitches
Fully serviced pitches, ready for spring.
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View from our tent
View of the lakes
Hardstanding pitch with lake views

  • Angling site with six lakes and the River Idle alongside
  • Regular match venue for coarse fishing, 30 minutes from Sherwood
  • Tackle shop, central amenities and café and licensed restaurant
Spectacular fishing with mighty scenic views... cast off at Nottinghamshire's Hallcroft Fishery and Holiday Park for angling in seven waters on a spacious and well-equipped park. Six lakes are at your fishing disposal here, along with yet more angling in the River Idle which runs alongside the site. You can land bream, eels, roach, tench, perch and varying types of carp at these, including at the huge Moat lake which is a regular venue for matches around its 190 pegs; if you fancy your hand at procuring pike, the river's the place to be. And if you need tackle, kit, bait or any angling advice, a shop for the same is right on site. Hallcroft is two and a half miles from East Retford, about 40 minutes' drive from Newark and half an hour from Sherwood Forest. You can stay solely on site should you so wish: the Kingfisher café and restaurant dishes up full English breakfasts, tea, coffee and toast to sort sustenance before a day's fishing; hot snacks are available some lunchtimes, and evening meals are on offer for after your angling. The restaurant is licensed, to serve boozy beverages during standard pub hours, and a pool table and darts board are to hand too. There are showers and toilets in the centre of the site, part of a good range of amenities including recycling, chemical disposal, a washing-up area and gas cylinder sales.

Site type

Tent pitches 45
Touring caravan pitches 45
Motorhome pitches 45
Caravans for hire 2
Open all year
Opens
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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • The reception is open from 9am to 5pm Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday: outside of these days/times, your check-in details will be in a folder on the lectern near the reception door, if you need further help, please ask a member of staff at the fishing tackle shop, which is open daily.

Languages spoken

English

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.3

Overall rating from 252 Pitchup.com customers

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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
 8
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
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Peaceful

84% would recommend this site to a friend

81% would stay here again

What customers say

This popular campsite is praised for its clean and spacious facilities, friendly staff, and beautiful lakeside setting, making it ideal for fishing and nature walks. Guests appreciate the well-maintained grounds and peaceful atmosphere. Minor drawbacks include occasional noise from other campers and some dated facilities requiring maintenance. The site is well-located for exploring the local town.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 15/09/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Would definitely stay again.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The location and the size of the pitch. The toilet block was impressive.

Disliked The shower I used lasted less than 5 seconds when triggered and barely built up enough pressure. Iay have been unlucky but it was very disappointing considering how nicely done out the block was.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Large groups allowed to camp with no rules followed

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5 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 4
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Lisa M. 10 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great Lakes and surrounding area very good fishing .

Disliked Small amount of facilities and not clean at all
.
Large amount of coming and going’s
Esp from
Friday afternoon .
No order to where people could pitch so people just pitch anyway and walk around your pitch .
Larger groups camping together being generally loud and allowing children to play around vans until early hours !

Not a nice feel on site at times which is a shame as it was a nice area .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will stay again if in area..

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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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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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Peaceful
Clean
Great showers & facilities
Great walks

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review

We hope to see you again soon

Fab as always. Staff very accommodating…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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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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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Fab as always. Staff very accommodating food at the kingfisher was fab and very fairly priced. This was our 2nd visit and will be having a third.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review
We hope to see you again soon

Overall a clean friendly place and would stay again

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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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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 Eddie N. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Friendly people stayed for 1 night
Great breakfast too, very reasonable

Disliked Showers need looking at, bases where blocked and need looking at.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review
I have looked into the problem of the showers and this has been put right

Not a very inviting site. Will definitely not return.

Overall

5 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 6
Facilities / Activities
 2
Customer service
 3
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
 1
Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Level site, attractive grounds.

Disliked Washrooms potentially very good, good size, large showers but they didn’t work!! Water dribbled out at worst flowed slowly at best. You annoyingly have to keep pressing a button to keep the water running and one of the showers this needed to be every 2 seconds. No air vents.
Constant smell of weed in the camping area and very noisy single sex parties.
The shop/restaurant was barely open.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review
I wish you had come to the office and told me about the showers and I could of done something about the timings on the shower
As for not camping you are right but I love a caravan what I really meant I would not be so brave to camp with the weather forecast you are braver then me!
I have taken on board all your comments and these will be looked at

Quiet, clean, nice having pub/restaurant on…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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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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vicky c. 15 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Quiet, clean, nice having pub/restaurant on site. Nice walks around lakes. Great for loves who love fishing

Disliked No one in reception and map/signs more geared to fishing pitches than camping. Finally found our pitch thanks to a guest who saw us struggling. Lots of speed bumps on route to site safe but annoying.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review
I am sorry the reception was shut when you visited, it would of been the managers day off.
I will loo kat the check in paperwork to see if we can explain the camping more clearly

I recommend it to anyone looking for a campsite to relax, go fishing.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
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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 Agnieszka N. 3 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked The best campsite I’ve ever been to. Toilets and showers are close by. Well-stocked fishing ponds. Good food at the pub. We will definitely be coming back.

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review
We hope to welcome you back very soon

Not for us

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5 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 8
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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Andrew F. 10 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Proximity to Retford

Disliked Not for us. Toilet block very busy and close to static tourers. Arguments one night between parties. Won't be returning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review
We are very sorry you were disappointed with your stay but if you had told us about the problem about noise during your stay we could of sorted it for you.
Unfortunately we are very busy during August and the toilet block does get busy during peak times

we always get a good reception…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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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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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked we always get a good reception on arrival. really quiet site friendly guests always book hallcroft

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review
We look forward to welcoming you back very soon

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 cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities 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 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

Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Hallcroft Fishery and Holiday Park

Hallcroft Road

East Retford

Nottinghamshire

England

DN22 7RA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.3376°N
0.95144°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.2 mi Bus Station
7.6 mi Hardy Street
12.2 mi Hetts Lane
Rail
1.6 mi Retford Rail Station
1.6 mi Retford Low Level Rail Station
7.3 mi Worksop Rail Station
Airport
10.2 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
10.5 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
18.3 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

After your angling, take the kids to Sundown Adventureland (20 minutes' drive), a theme and play park for under-10s with rides and attractions of all sorts including an intriguingly-named ostrich safari ride. (You may or may not opt to let the kids know a pet shop is at the park too...) For a calmer time, the National Trust and Grade I-listed Clumber Park is 25 minutes from Hallcroft, for peaceful potters around its 3,800 acres. It's the former home of the Duke of Newcastle, so ponder on how the other half live during your scenic strolls, or hire a bike to pedal around the woodland and lake. National Cycle Route 6 connects Clumber Park with fab Sherwood Forest, along a path of almost seven miles. If you'd prefer to stay closer to home, Hallcroft is next to the biking and hiking of the Idle Valley Nature Reserve, an excellent birdwatching spot.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The King and Miller Pub 0.7 mi
  • Brick and Tile Inn Pub 0.9 mi
  • Hong Kong House Restaurant 0.9 mi
  • The Galway Arms Pub 0.9 mi
  • Black Boy Inn Pub 1 mi
  • China Kitchen Restaurant 1 mi
  • Valentinos Restaurant 1 mi
  • Vine Inn Pub 1 mi
  • Diner at Number Four Restaurant 1 mi
  • Ye Old Sun Inn Pub 1.1 mi

Groceries

  • Morrisons Supermarket 0.9 mi
  • Wine Rack Off-licence 1 mi
  • Asda Supermarket 1.3 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 1.3 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 1.5 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 2 mi

Parks and play

  • King's Park Playground 1.1 mi
  • Babworth Park 1.2 mi
  • Retford Skate Park 1.3 mi
  • Spa Common park 1.3 mi
  • Strawberry Park Playground 1.6 mi
  • Ranskill Village Park 4.1 mi
  • Sturton Playing Fields park 5.5 mi
  • Wilko Nature Reserve park 5.6 mi
  • Bevercotes Pit Wood park 5.6 mi
  • Captain Sandy's Play Cove Playground 6.2 mi

Family days out

  • Captain Jack's Adventure Amusement arcade 1.1 mi
  • Night Before Christmas Ride Visitor attraction 6.2 mi
  • Sunnydown Farm Visitor attraction 6.2 mi
  • Sundown's Tractor Ride Visitor attraction 6.2 mi
  • Monkey Mischief Visitor attraction 6.2 mi
  • Storybook Village Visitor attraction 6.2 mi
  • Jolly Pirate Barrel Ride Visitor attraction 6.2 mi
  • Sundown Adventureland Theme park 6.3 mi
  • Gainsborough Old Hall Castle 8.4 mi
  • Gaddick Hill Motte and Bailey Castle 8.9 mi
  • Tickhill Castle 9.1 mi

Public transport

  • Aurillac Way 0.2 mi
  • Randall Park Way 0.3 mi
  • Lowfield 0.4 mi
  • Windsor Road 0.4 mi
  • Highfield 0.5 mi
  • Trinity Road 0.5 mi
  • Cherry Holt 0.5 mi
  • Earles Court 0.5 mi
  • Hallcroft Avenue 0.5 mi
  • Denman Close 0.6 mi

Other nearby

  • Hallcroft Fishery & Holiday Park Fishing 0.05 mi
  • Savers General shop 1.1 mi
  • Hayton Lakes Fishery Fishing 1.4 mi
  • Retford Golf Club Golf course 1.9 mi
  • Torworth Lakes Fishing 3.2 mi
  • Serlby Park Golf Club Golf course 5.3 mi

Local services

  • Boots Pharmacy 0.8 mi
  • Morrisons Fuel station 0.9 mi
  • Shell Fuel station 0.9 mi
  • Bridgegate Chemist Pharmacy 0.9 mi
  • Santander Cashpoint 1.1 mi
  • Asda Fuel station 1.2 mi
  • King Edward Services Fuel station 1.5 mi
  • Ordsall Pharmacy 2 mi
  • BP Fuel station 2.4 mi
  • Blyth Supercharger Charging station 5.6 mi

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Must see

Sherwood Forest Country Park 10.4 mi

Bolsover Castle 16 mi

Mansfield Museum 16.9 mi

Hardwick Hall 18.3 mi

Lincoln Castle 18.5 mi

National Trust

Clumber Park 6.8 mi

Mr Straw's House 6.9 mi

The Workhouse, Southwell 17.7 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 18.8 mi

Hardwick Hall 18.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BABWORTH HALL 1.3 mi

Headon - Upton - Askham - Grove - Headon 4.7 mi

Gringley-on-the-Hill - Cuckoo Way - Clayworth 5.4 mi

Sturton le Steeple – Clarborough Nature Reserve – North Leverton 5.5 mi

Bothamsall - Robin Hood's Cave - Walesby - Bothamsall 6.2 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Hallcroft Fishery and Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hallcroft Fishery and Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hallcroft Fishery and Holiday Park? After your angling, take the kids to Sundown Adventureland (20 minutes' drive), a theme and play park for under-10s with rides and attractions of all sorts including an intriguingly-named ostrich safari ride. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hallcroft Fishery and Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11:30 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    Reception is open 9am to 5pm on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

    Outside of these days and times your details will be in a perspex folder at reception door.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hallcroft Fishery and Holiday Park? From £18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.