The Knockerdown









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- Well-maintained 10-acre site under a mile from Carsington Water
- A 10-minute drive to Ashbourne; 15 mins to Peak District National Park
- In the grounds of a pub with restaurant, beer garden and play area
Site type
Languages spoken
English
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites) Pub campgroundAccessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Knockerdown
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
England
DE6 1NQ
Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
53.06424°N
-1.65347°W
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
Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 8.1 km
Arkwright's Cromford Mills 8.3 km
Kedleston Hall 13 km
Haddon Hall 14.7 km
Chatsworth 17.4 km
National Trust
Winster Market House 8.6 km
Kedleston Hall 14.1 km
The Old Manor 14.7 km
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 21.1 km
Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 25.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Carsington - Ible - Winster - Brassington - Carsington 1.9 km
Carsington - Hopton - Kirk Ireton Circular 1.9 km
Carsington - Griffe Grange - Ible - Bonsall - Middleton by Wirksworth - Hopton - Carsington 2 km
Brassington - Carsington - Hognaston - Kniveton - Brassington 2.7 km
Tissington - Hall Dale - Alstonefield - Tissington 5.5 km
Local events
- Download Festival (Friday, June 13, 2025 – Friday, June 13, 2025)
Derby, England 32.3 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Reviews
Voted 49% of visitors View breakdown
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Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked: Nothing it was disgusting flooded toilets & showers disgusting poo all over toilet doors hanging off
Disliked: We didn't even park up wasn't told it was flooded we travelled 1 hour 30 mins with caravan so I would like my deposit back for that weekend also my friend who I booked for as well
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Liked: Location
Disliked: Advertised as hardstanding but was advised this isn't the case and hat to go on grass not ideal with the rain we had on Friday.
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Showers were nice and hot. Clean toilets. Friendly staff. Lovely spot for…
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Liked: Showers were nice and hot. Clean toilets. Friendly staff. Lovely spot for a campsite near the lake.
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Food at pub…
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Liked: Food at pub
Disliked: The Knockerdown is a lovely pub great atmosphere and lovely staff.
The camping not so good. The field was very wet with numerous cars and vans having to be pushed out. Thank goodness for a couple of men who seemed to have the job of doing it. Felt like it was a bit of a find your pitch and do what you want. Fire pits not allowed, there were 2 last night. Next to us was a group of teenagers smoking and drinking until 3 in the morning. Kids running around all hours of the night. I used the shower but only because I needed to. It was warm but that is the only positive. Relying on customers to clean it themselves is never going to work. Cheap weekend away and will stick to adult only from now on.
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Definitely be back!
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Liked: Booked fairly last minute on Pitchup and was a little dubious due to some reviews about the toilets etc. However, we have had a great couple of nights. The toilets were absolutely fine, shower a little meh but we're camping so what do we really expect?! Pub food was lush, girls working there were super friendly (especially the blonde haired girl) and pub is dog friendly! We will be back!
Great walk around Carsington also, very close to!
Disliked: Shower could be better but definitely not a moan!
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Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked: People
Disliked: The fact you can’t get off the field when it’s rained
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Excellent site, friendly & helpful staff
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Liked: Pitch sizes. Local area. Showers and toilets were good enough.
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Liked: Fantastic location, easy going camp site, great onsite pub
Disliked: Breakfast would have been an advantage
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We would stay again, due to location.
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Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked: Beautiful scenery and quiet.
Disliked: As said in previous reviews, the toilets/showers desperately need updating. However we were not there in height of season, so when we stayed they were clean, hot and functional.
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I liked the size of the campsite as it wasn’t too big…
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Liked: I liked the size of the campsite as it wasn’t too big and had a nice little park, the pub was lovely and the staff were friendly. We needed some help as was our first time camping and one member of staff was very helpful.
Disliked: The cleanliness of the toilets wasn’t up to my standards.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Knockerdown have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Knockerdown dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Knockerdown? Once you’ve taken strolls on the trails running through the site and down at Carsington Water, there are plenty more walking routes to follow nearby, whether you’re up for a gentle wander … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Knockerdown?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 1 p.m.