Little Hay Grange Wild Camping

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Campsite picnic area (added by manager 21 apr 2022)
Campsite picnic area (added by manager 19 jul 2023)
Campsite views (added by manager 21 apr 2022)

  • Quiet and dog-friendly countryside break surrounded by footpaths
  • A 25-minute drive from Nottingham and 45 minutes to the Peak District
  • Walk to four pubs in half an hour; drinks and ice cream sold on site
Did someone say a quiet countryside break in darling Derbyshire? Introducing Little Hay Grange Wild Camping, a quiet rural getaway that’s surrounded by country pubs, a web of countryside trails and characterful villages. Being just five miles from the M1, the site is easily accessible, yet far away from the noise of traffic. Your relaxing bubble is in fact surrounded by Derbyshire villages that are sprawling with country pubs - there are four such establishments under half an hour’s walk from base in Ockbrook, all serving some mighty-fine grub, and more a short drive away. If you’re craving a sweet treat or in need of a little caffeine boost, the site runs a cabin that supplies ice cream and hot and cold drinks - just leave your pennies in the honesty box, ta. All that’s left is to find a splendid little patch on site to set about tucking into your findings. Then, set your sights on the network of footpaths that criss-cross the local countryside, accessible directly from the site, or footpaths to local villages. The Peak District National Park is 45 minutes’ drive away if you want to make a day out of hiking over valleys, moorlands and hills. That’s all your walkies sorted for dog owners - Little Hay Grange Wild Camping welcomes dogs on leads, you see. What about takeaways and supermarkets, then? Well, Spondon (10 minutes’ drive) has a big supermarket for any picky eaters and there’s a smaller shop in Borrowash (five minutes) along with takeaways and other shops. Ockbrook also has a local café where guests can nab themselves cake and tea.

Campground type

Tent sites 50
Opens 3 May
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Units heavier than 3000 kilograms are not allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

British Sign Language (BSL)

Open from Fri, 3 May to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Quiet and remote. Great for the dog.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Seb A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Quiet and remote. Great for the dog.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great spot to stay. Arrival and leave time fab. Wood and stove…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Great spot to stay. Arrival and leave time fab. Wood and stove provided to purchase. Toilet facilities great. The only thing I wondered if there was a lot of people would the toilet facilities cope ...however it is classed as wild camping.

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Amazing place to stay

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Megan M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Was a really good camp site and was beautiful. The owner is great and provides a clean toilet and water for you, included in the charge. He also provides firewood at a charge but we'll worth it!

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Very relaxed atmosphere Very large camping area so the kids could run around…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Shane C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Very relaxed atmosphere Very large camping area so the kids could run around without going out of sight Friendly staff

Disliked: Only one toilet No showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site and will definitely be back.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
sarah s. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Hassle free, just pitched up with a lovely view and had a peaceful night with a campfire and toasted marshmellows

Disliked: Only one toilet but it is what it is and it was clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The Location - plenty to do nearby with kids. The Field itself…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Tom R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site

Liked: The Location - plenty to do nearby with kids. The Field itself & the space available. The toilet facilities - look to be a recent addition, but clean and well looked after. The honesty shop - good little selection, can even pay by phone! The hosts - were helpful even when I asked for fire pit wood on a Sunday evening!

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Very peaceful…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
fiona f. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Very peaceful

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

over the moon (which we could see so clearly!)

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
JOHN W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Beautiful quiet location, good ammenities overall an absolute delight and shall most definitely be booking there again when in the area!

Disliked: Absolutely nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Easy to find, great camping location

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Elzbieta A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Brilliant location - easy to find. Nice pubs about 20 mins walk away. Honesty box tuck shop was lovely.

Disliked: Could do with another toilet - only having one with lots of people camping with children around meant long waits.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely and peaceful…

Overall 10/10
Location No rating
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Lovely and peaceful

Disliked: Only having 1 toilet could do with few more if became more busy and not very well signed posted

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

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

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 sites)

Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Little Hay Grange Wild Camping

Far Lane

Ockbrook

Derbyshire

England

DE72 3RX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.92999°N
-1.35826°W

Route directions

If you are using a Satnav, use the postcode DE72 3RX to get to Far Lane. Once on Far Lane, carry straight on until you reach the top of the lane. The site is on the left-hand side.

Nearest transport

Coach
7.6 km Bus Station
7.6 km Bus Station
11.7 km Coach Park
Rail
4.1 km Spondon Rail Station
6.9 km Long Eaton Rail Station
7 km Ilkeston Rail Station
Airport
11.6 km 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

Erewash Golf Course is less then 20 mins away. Attenborough Nature Reserve a wonderful spot for bird watching is 25 mins away. Dale Abbey accessible by foot is a lovely 30 minute walk. Nottingham is approximately a 20 min drive away, featuring Nottingham Castle, Wollaton Hall is around a 30 min drive away, the location of filming the scene from The Dark Knight Rises. The Peak District National Park is also a short journey away, Chatsworth House is around 1 hour, Elvaston Castle is a 15 min drive away, Matlock Bath is 45 minutes away, Ockbrook Derbyshire is a very central location for all activities either by foot or by car.

Must see

Royal Crown Derby Factory Shop 7.8 km

Castle Donington Museum 10 km

Wollaton Hall and Park 10.1 km

Kedleston Hall 13.1 km

Nottingham Castle 13.8 km

National Trust

Kedleston Hall 12.4 km

Calke Abbey 15.9 km

Staunton Harold Church 17.6 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 26.7 km

Hardwick Hall 26.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

LOCKO PARK 2.6 km

ELVASTON CASTLE 4.9 km

NOTTINGHAM ROAD CEMETERY 5.9 km

DERBY ARBORETUM 7.8 km

Aston-on-Trent and Trent & Mersey Canal 7.9 km

Local events

  • Download Festival (Friday 14 June 2024 – Friday 14 June 2024)

    Derby, England 11.4 km

  • Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday 8 August 2024 – Thursday 8 August 2024)

    Swadlincote, England 31.4 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.

Want to know more about camping in Derbyshire?

  • Does Little Hay Grange Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Little Hay Grange Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Little Hay Grange Wild Camping? Erewash Golf Course is less then 20 mins away. Attenborough Nature Reserve a wonderful spot for bird watching is 25 mins away. Dale Abbey accessible by foot is a lovely 30 minute … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Little Hay Grange Wild Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
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