Holme Pierrepont Country Park

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Adventure play park
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Adventure play park
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  • Water- and land-based event centre in 270 acres of parkland
  • Easy access to Nottingham city centre, rail network and airport
  • Country walks, nature trails and lots to do for kids
What do you reckon is the main flavour of activities at this Nottinghamshire site? Yup, top of the menu at the Holme Pierrepont Country Park, near Nottingham are all sorts of watersports: you'll be able to tackle a whitewater course for canoeing, kayaking, rafting and tubing; paddleboarding, open-top canoeing and the inflatable assault course Wipe Out. But! This is a land-based activity centre too, so if you don't fancy plunging into the foamy depths or would quite like to stay dry for a day, other options can be tackled at the outdoor adventure zone where there's an aerial adventure course, miniature golf, a mini four-wheel drive course for kids, a kids' activity club and archery combat. A large play park, country walks and nature zones are also on site (please note some activities are subject to availability and must be booked at reception; early booking is advisable). Feeling a bit faint just from reading all this and think you'd rather spectate? The centre has kindly included a country park café and a regatta lake where it hosts its own events like rowing and canoe regattas, dragonboat racing and triathlons. Lots is on offer too to keep the kids amused, including a woodland adventure playground and a nature trail a short stroll away. Although all this energetic excellence is only 10 minutes' drive from Nottingham city centre, it's well into the countryside and away from anything townie, as it's deep in the 270 acres of parkland of Holme Pierrepont Country Park. The campsite part of the park covers 18 acres and has a facilities block with showers and toilets, and a site shop selling selected groceries and camping supplies.

Site type

Tent pitches 139
Motorhome pitches 225
Touring caravan pitches 100
Rent a tent 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • The height barrier is pulled down from 8pm until 8pm so any taller vehicles above 1.98 meters (6ft 6 inches) needing to arrive or depart outside these times will need to use the exterior car park.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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

Reviews

7.8

Overall rating from 975 Pitchup.com customers

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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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Peaceful

77% would recommend this site to a friend

77% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a large, well-located campsite with spacious, level pitches, ideal for families and groups. Visitors praised the proximity to the National Water Sports Centre and Nottingham. Facilities are generally considered adequate, though many reviews highlight a need for improved cleanliness and modernised toilet and shower blocks. Some guests experienced noise issues, particularly at weekends, and the on-site shop is described as basic. Despite some drawbacks, many would recommend and return to the site.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Give it a wide berth!

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2 out of 10
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Rebecca H.

Electric grass pitch

Liked The weather was fantastic !

Disliked The shower and toilet blocks are dismal. There was 2 pot washing areas for a massive site, which one of them got closed down !
The site shop is either shut or had the cleaner trying to man it as the staff didn’t turn up. But to be fair you’re best off driving 10 mins to home bargains as it lacks anything you will need.
There is no security or site staff, it was 1.30 one night before we could get any sleep as there was a massive group with a fire pit that you’re not supposed to have.
The water park is a short walk but again there are all stalls and shops but only 1 open, it felt like closed season not the end of June.
There were building sand and stones on a disused pitch which was constantly covering everything!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Was a great experience for our 1st time camping. Plenty for kids…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Was a great experience for our 1st time camping. Plenty for kids to do and would definitely go again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great for families who don’t mind potential noisy nights.

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7 out of 10
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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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Liz R.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great to spend time with friends, you can walk to the country park and spend a day doing activities or just exploring. Good well laid out site with nice play area and adequate facilities. Felt safe to let kids roam.

Disliked Feel’s unsupervised. Saw one warden walking round checking who was friendly. Lady in shop I suspect does not care. Security patrol Saturday night. We have stayed twice now, both times it feels a bit like a family party site, so noisy until around midnight ish. Was fine this time (although felt sorry for people the other side of site) but last year were next to a ‘party pod’. Also don’t camp next to the road track as you get covered in dust constantly! Will probably not stay again as I prefer quieter.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had the best time. Would defo stay again just away from the road.

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8 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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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked The park was lovely and clean
Nice clean toilet/shower blocks most of the time. Which wasn't down to park it's down to people who can't clean after themselves. Lovely water sports and activity centre just a 10 mins walk away. Sky trail is a must and the play area for a young child.

Disliked Mini golf could be made a bit bigger. Got round there quite fast. We were pitched next to a main road. With a young child it was quite concerning. That was the only downside.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Close to city centre.…

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5 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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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Close to city centre.

Disliked Check in time of 2pm earliest but yet have to be off your pitch by 10am on day of departure.
Stayed with family members who had booked a pitch next to ours, only to find someone else on it. Informed staff and the best option they gave was to either squeeze in the middle of the 2 pitches or choose a different pitch.
Kids roaming with no respect or manners. Bikes and toys strewn all across the meadow enclosure.
Noise was meant to be kept to a minimum after 9:30pm and was stated that wardens would police this, yet guests on the meadow had to endure rabble till gone midnight with music, kids and adults shouting and singing.

Prices in office were ridiculous.

Rang office on day of departure to enquire about a later checkout to be told no one is in the office until 10am.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site was lovely and easy to get to and enter. The…

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7 out of 10
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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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Wifi
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Olivia D.

Electric grass pitch

Liked The site was lovely and easy to get to and enter. The kids loved playing on the park. The team placed me away from my friends originally but were able to rearrange things so I could be next to them, very grateful for that.

Disliked The toilets and showers need to be cleaned more frequently when the site is busy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, pitch was clean, level, plenty of space. Staff friendly.

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8 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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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Was lovely clean pitch, very spacious, staff very friendly. Peaceful surroundings. The shower and toilet facilities were individual which was nice.

Disliked Shower and toilet facilities were not cleaned regularly enough. Be nice if there was a pub /restaurant on site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great experience

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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sophie b.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely facilities.
Lovely walks and plently to do locally

Disliked Could do with a 2nd toilet block and also a direct phone number to the campsite. Ro contacts them about the booking

Recommend to friends Visit again

Big grass pitch ,short walk to watersports centre…

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7 out of 10
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Dave P.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Big grass pitch ,short walk to watersports centre

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great facilities Clean toilets/shower blocks Plenty of space Great signal…

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10 out of 10
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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 Great facilities
Clean toilets/shower blocks
Plenty of space
Great signal

Disliked Toilet locks a little lose in men’s block

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, friendly staff, good size pitches & things to do

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10 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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Laura G.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lots of space for children to play staff were lovely very friendly vibes loads to do very close by not too loud early morning or too late at night big pitches so plenty of space, we were placed quite close to showers and washing up sinks etc.

Disliked Only thing we disliked was the tap to get rid of toilet water was right in middle of the field we were on so every now and again you would get an awful smell also it was the same tap for drinking water so that’s a little off putting

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 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 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

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

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

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) Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches

Location

Holme Pierrepont Country Park

Home of The National Water Sports Centre

Adbolton Lane

Nottingham

Nottinghamshire

England

NG12 2LU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.94042°N
1.09999°W

Route directions

If you are using a satnav to find the site, use the name ‘Holme Pierrepont Country Park’ rather than the postcode as some satnavs will direct you to Colwick Race Course as opposed to the centre. As you approach Nottingham, follow the brown tourist signs for the Holme Pierrepont Country Park which will direct you to the site.

Nearest transport

Coach
2.1 mi Broad Marsh Bus Station
2.1 mi Broad Marsh Bus Station
2.3 mi Friar Lane
Rail
1.7 mi Netherfield Rail Station
1.9 mi Carlton Rail Station
2 mi Nottingham Rail Station
Airport
12.4 mi East Midlands 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

If you've any energy left over or you're hardily thinking that the watery and land-based activities of the Holme Pierrepont Country Park just aren't enough, get along to the cycle paths of Colwick Country Park on the outskirts of Nottingham, which have miles of waterside biking alongside the River Trent. Wildlife watchers can wander around Skylarks Nature Reserve, owned by Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, highly recommended by the Holme Pierrepont Country Park team and 15 minutes' drive from the site. The cricket ground of Trent Bridge, home of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, is 10 minutes' drive away.

Must see

The Lace Market Centre 2 mi

Nottingham Castle 2.3 mi

Wollaton Hall and Park 4.6 mi

Castle Donington Museum 12.1 mi

Belvoir Castle 13.6 mi

National Trust

The Workhouse, Southwell 11.8 mi

Staunton Harold Church 17.6 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 18 mi

Hardwick Hall 18 mi

Calke Abbey 18.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HOLME PIERREPONT HALL 1.4 mi

MEMORIAL GARDENS, NOTTINGHAM 1.7 mi

Old Market Square Nottingham - Wollaton Hall - Nottingham 2.3 mi

HUNGER HILL GARDENS, STONEPIT COPPICE GARDENS AND GORSEYCLOSE GARDENS 2.4 mi

GENERAL CEMETERY 2.7 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 Holme Pierrepont Country Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Holme Pierrepont Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Holme Pierrepont Country Park? If you've any energy left over or you're hardily thinking that the watery and land-based activities of the Holme Pierrepont Country Park just aren't enough, get along to the cycle paths of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Holme Pierrepont Country Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Holme Pierrepont Country Park? From £22 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.