Ilex Farm Camping
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- Peaceful Derbyshire site a mile and a half from Clay Cross
- Peak District National Park 15 minutes' drive; 25 mins to Chatsworth
- Spacious dog-friendly pitches with lovely views; pub under a mile away
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 1 May to
Site types & availability
4

Power optional grass motorhome site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 8m width × 9m depth (72m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 23 (GBP 23)
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Power optional grass tent site
4 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 6m width × 14m depth (84m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 23 (GBP 23)
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Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
4 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 6m width × 9m depth (54m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 23 (GBP 23)
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Reviews
94% would recommend this campground to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
Ilex Farm: peaceful country escape, friendly hosts, lovely views. Spacious, quiet, dog-friendly pitches. Modern, spotless loos & showers. Resolving early issues. Basic but tranquil, great for walks & Chatsworth. Washing-up station coming soon.
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Last updated 09/06/2026




















Очень приятные и гостеприимны хозяева. Тихое…
Power optional grass motorhome site
Liked Очень приятные и гостеприимны хозяева. Тихое спокойное место для отдыха. На территории есть туалеты и душевые кабины в очень чистом состоянии. Приятно было провести время здесь.
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we would definitely stay here again, lovely hosts and nice scenery
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked we loved the scenery. there was also a really nice porsche there in the evening!
we were well spaced from other campers. on our row of 10 there there was only us an one other group and they were opposite end to us. really easy to find and get settled in.
bonus there was drinking water as we forgot ours!
our little red fox lab loved it too!
Owners said we could stay as long as we liked the next day as our pitch was not booked again so it was nice to have the option but we were planning on getting up early and cracking on!
Disliked campers below us were rather noisy at 4AM but not a lot can be done about that.
a nice extra feature would be some
toilet facilities:)
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Good set up and pitches and…
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Good set up and pitches and the facilities were great too
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Great little quiet camping site, fairly private, good for quiet breaks
Power optional grass motorhome site
Liked Carolyn and Steve very welcoming, showed us around the site, gave suggestions for walks with the Dogs. Facilities very clean, nice and quiet area and dog friendly (just have to be kept on lead due to the horses)
Disliked Farm itself is fantastic - just some of the public footpaths/bridleways in the surrounding areas are overgrown and need cutting back
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Fantastic quiet site
Power optional grass motorhome site
Liked Loved our maiden motorhome voyage to Ilex farm. Owners are very helpful and very friendly. 2 showers with wc in them, and a single wc on its own. All were clean and spotless. Washing up facilities behind the shower blocks. Loved having the horses around the area. Very peaceful when you want to get away from a busy working week. We will be back for a longer stay. Thank you Carolyn and Stephen
Disliked Nothing to dislike.
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Ideal location for exploring the peak district
Power optional grass motorhome site
Liked Lovely quiet site, close to chats worth house and the peak district. The lady running the site was so friendly and helpful, would definitely recommend.
Disliked Nothing
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A nice site, really friendly owners and clean 🙂
Power optional grass motorhome site
Liked Lovely site, the optional electric hookup is a nice bonus and the showers/toilets were so clean. The only minor complaint is that the shower only seemed to run warm for a few seconds at a time, but I might have just timed it wrong so maybe there wasn't much hot water.
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Excellent site with clean facilities
Power optional grass tent site
Liked Beautiful location, plenty of space per pitch. Facilities were immaculate and enjoyed the sign asking guests to take good care of the space with provision of the tools needed to keep the space clear. Tap was conveniently close. Hookup worked a treat. Was greeted by the lovely friendly owner who showed us to our pitch and gave us instructions on how best to be oriented to maximise the space for all campers. Was not bothered by any insects - probably the least midgies we’ve ever encountered. Also really enjoyed being surrounded by horses in the nearby fields. Would definitely stay here again
Disliked Nothing would absolutely camp here again. Thank you for a lovely stay
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Owners are very friendly and helpful.…
Power optional grass tent site
Liked Owners are very friendly and helpful. Toilets and showers absolutely spotless. Great location, quiet.
Disliked Nothing
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Lovely new site
Power optional grass tent site
Liked Beautiful peaceful campsite with stunning views. Clean warm facilities. Walking distance to Clay Cross and drive under 20mins to Matlock. Will deffo visit again. Even had WiFi all over the site.
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Features
Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Ilex Farm Camping
Ilex Farm
Handley
Clay Cross
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
England
S45 9AT
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.15362°N
1.43827°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Must see
Hardwick Old Hall 8.8 km
Arkwright's Cromford Mills 9.2 km
Hardwick Hall 9.4 km
Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 9.5 km
Bolsover Castle 12.8 km
National Trust
Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 8.8 km
Hardwick Hall 8.8 km
Winster Market House 13.6 km
Kedleston Hall 22.7 km
Clumber Park 27.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Woolley Moor - Handley - Ashover - Ravensnest - Woolley 0.9 km
Woolley Moor (Ogston Reservoir) - Brackenfield - Mathersgrave - Ogston Reservoir 0.9 km
Woolley - Highoredish - Ashover - Ashoverhay - Woolley 1.6 km
Highoredish - Ravensnest - Ashover - Ashoverhay Loop 3.4 km
Eddlestow - Uppertown - Spitewinter - Kelstedge 5.5 km
Local events
- Download Festival (Wednesday 10 June 2026 – Wednesday 10 June 2026)
Derby, England 36.5 km
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 Ilex Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ilex Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ilex Farm Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Ogston Reservoir (sailing): five minutes' drive - Clay Cross Active leisure centre (swimming and tennis): five minutes - Hardwick Hall: 15 minutes - Heights of Abraham: … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ilex Farm Camping?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 12:30 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Ilex Farm Camping? From $43.78 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.
