Holme Pierrepont Country Park

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Adventure play park
Adventure play park
Adventure play park

  • 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 on site
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; and open-top canoeing. 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 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 are 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.

Campground type

Tent sites 139
RV & Motorhome sites 225
Caravan sites 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 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 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.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • 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

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Reviews

7.6

Overall rating from 1,000 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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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

75% would recommend this campground to a friend

76% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot near water sports & Notts. Campers rave about big, flat, clean sites & friendly staff. Families love the playground & nearby fun. Some noted tired loos/showers & noise. Shop stock can be light.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great location let down massively by toilets and showers.

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4 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Pitch size Good access to town with local buses

Disliked Toilets filthy didn’t seem liked they’d been cleaned in the 4 days we stayed no heating in shower and toilet block shower water pressure poor and water temp Luke warm

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Terrible caravan site

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2 out of 10
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Value for money
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Julian L.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Good location

Disliked Firstly kids shouting and running around at 4-00am and also litter and rubbish everywhere, toilets also old and out of date, and no one around to contact about it, I even tried calling the site to asked them about it and again no one answered, put immediately on to an automated answer service!! Absolutely disgusting service from them.

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Poorly managed site with pitches occupied with travellers.

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3 out of 10
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Mike O.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Great position on the outskirts of Nottingham with a bus stop right outside.

Disliked No management whatsoever. Shop closed, reception closed, toilets were dirty but at least there was toilet rolls in there.
Several pitches appeared to be occupied by travellers, rubbish strewn across the pitches and even washing machines left outside vans. People arguing loudly at midnight, just an unpleasant experience.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Near notts…

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3 out of 10
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Paul C.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Near notts

Disliked Toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

Probably won't return

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1 out of 10
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Catherine C.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Site was tidy

Disliked Toilets and showers were dirty, run down and clearly not checked. The water wouldn't go down the plughole in the shower so I had to come out of the shower and stand in the public area to get my clothes on. Didn't use the facilities anymore as too grim

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First time staying at Holme Pierrepont,…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked First time staying at Holme Pierrepont, 2 families with small children. Stayed over halloween weekend. Site is lovely and spacious, very good amenities. The residents that live there made the weekend special for the kids by putting on a lovely display. Would definitely return again

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I’d avoid !

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1 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Nothing to like

Disliked Toilets absolutely filthy, nobody on reception on arrival.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Don’t bother unless you have your own facilities.

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2 out of 10
Location
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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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Michael K.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Hard standing pitch spacious

Disliked Toilet block awful ,disgusting looks like it’s never been cleaned and none of the toilets flushed.
Never saw any wardens also tried to ring reception no answer.

Recommend to friends Visit again

All in all a good site and will most likely be back

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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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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Anonymous

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Great location pitches very good bus stop outside the gate

Disliked Showers were hot but didn't have much room would probably work if two cubicles were made into one however that was in the brick built showers not sure about the ones in the wooden huts as they were not open they may be the upgrade that's needed to get round the issue we used the disabled shower as the site wasn't busy the week we went

Recommend to friends Visit again

The pitches were great, lovely clean…

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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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Wifi
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Karen H.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked The pitches were great, lovely clean showers and toilets,the wash up had hot water which was great,a brilliant location to visit the water centre and a bus stop right outside ,couldn't fault it

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 site/unit 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 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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

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 85 cm) Level campground, no steep slopes Site 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 sites

Location

Holme Pierrepont Country Park

Home of The National Water Sports Centre

Adbolton Lane

Nottingham

Nottinghamshire

England

NG12 2LU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

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
3.3 km Broad Marsh Bus Station
3.4 km Broad Marsh Bus Station
3.7 km Friar Lane
Rail
2.7 km Netherfield Rail Station
3.1 km Carlton Rail Station
3.2 km Nottingham Rail Station
Airport
20 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

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 3.3 km

Nottingham Castle 3.8 km

Wollaton Hall and Park 7.5 km

Castle Donington Museum 19.5 km

Belvoir Castle 21.9 km

National Trust

The Workhouse, Southwell 19 km

Staunton Harold Church 28.4 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 28.9 km

Hardwick Hall 28.9 km

Calke Abbey 29.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HOLME PIERREPONT HALL 2.3 km

MEMORIAL GARDENS, NOTTINGHAM 2.7 km

Old Market Square Nottingham - Wollaton Hall - Nottingham 3.6 km

HUNGER HILL GARDENS, STONEPIT COPPICE GARDENS AND GORSEYCLOSE GARDENS 3.9 km

GENERAL CEMETERY 4.3 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 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 caravan
    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 $36.19 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.