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From $39.66 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Smithyfields Campsite

View prices & book Last booked 2 days ago 9.8 92 reviews

Large pitches with views of the Dovedale Valley (added by manager 27 Apr 2023)

Large pitches with views of the dovedale valley

Caravan, awning and car on a corner pitch

Large pitches with dividers and surrounding hedges

Small electric half grass half hardstanding pitches

Adults-only Peak District site on the edge of Alstonefield village
Buxton half an hour’s drive; Chatsworth House 35 minutes
Quiet site 10pm–7am; hiking paths passing right outside

Whether you’re after a peaceful holiday (by which, read one undisturbed by screaming children), a romantic break or a hiking trip in the Peak District, you should consider Smithyfields Campsite, on the outskirts of the Derbyshire village of Alstonefield, with its pretty stone cottages. How close is the nearest pub, you ask? Well, there are several nearby, including a pub in Hope, 20 minutes' walk away and another in Wetton, five minutes' drive away. And now you know where you’ll spend the majority of your evenings while here… But please, no rowdy drinking songs on your return from the pubs: this is a quiet site between 10am and 7am. For food only, there's a Michelin-recognised restaurant in the village, five minutes' walk away, which requires an advance booking. One look at the epic countryside views from this adults-only site (though puppies are welcome, as well as adult dogs), and chances are that even the least active of guests will feel moved to explore the surrounding hills, and the valleys carved by the Dove and Manifold rivers. Paths starting directly from the site take you to Thor’s Cave and Reynards Cave (both about one hour’s walk) or to the ruins of Throwley Old Hall (two hours). Or you can hike or cycle along the 13-mile Tissington Trail, which links Ashbourne to Parsley Hay along a disused railway line. The site has facilities such as powerful hot-water showers (blissful, after a day hiking up hills and down dales), plus toilets, a washing-up area and an Elsan disposal point. Barbecues are allowed, and you can stock up on grillable food items in Hartington (10 minutes’ drive) or Ashbourne (15 minutes).

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Bookings must not be for more than 12 consecutive nights.
A cable measuring at least 3 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Very generous pitch size with good views

Great views of the surrounding countryside

View from thors cave with walking distance

Private and secure entrance to an amazing little site

Love the idea of the pitch separator and the night light

Lots of interesting buildings in the village

Private and marvellous! Everything I needed includeding bread, milk and eggs and…

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Anonymous Sep 2024

Bailey View shepherd's hut (no pets)

Liked: Private and marvellous! Everything I needed includeding bread, milk and eggs and butter. Pillows great!

Disliked: Front door lock a bit fiddly but no worries!

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Fantastic 🙌🏻

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ali c. Sep 2024

Powered cement/asphalt and grass tent or campervan campsite (small)

Liked: Everything! Quiet site, clean and quirky shower/toilet blocks, spacious pitch, well situated, close to the pub

Disliked: Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Immaculate site, a real hidden gem!

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Child friendliness	2
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Wifi	2

Anonymous Sep 2024

Powered cement/asphalt and grass tent or campervan campsite (small)

Liked: What’s not to like, so much attention to detail has gone into creating this marvellous little site surrounded by the Derbyshire hills. Very generous pitch sizes, immaculately kept. Self check in with the keypad on the gate and clearly marked out pitches. The best toilet and showers we’ve come across and all with heating! Would highly recommend.

Disliked: Couldn’t find any faults at all with the site but would definitely check the local pub dinner times as check in at the site was 2pm and dinner finished at 2.30pm at the George. They also close at 7pm on a Sunday and not open at all Mondays.

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We loved our 2 night stay here. Lovely campsite in a great location.

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Tom M. Sep 2024

Powered cement/asphalt and grass tent or campervan campsite (small)

Liked: Washing and toilet facilities were exceptional. Easy access and very quiet. Lovely area and perfect for exploring the peaks and Dove Dale.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful, adult only with lovely clean facilities

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Child friendliness	2
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Lisa W. Sep 2024

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Best campsite we've stayed at. Loved how small it was. Beautiful, peaceful surroundings. Really nice, clean and well thought out facilities.

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Loved our stay ..Excellent facilities perfect location 😀..…

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Anonymous Sep 2024

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Loved our stay ..Excellent facilities perfect location 😀..

Disliked: Nothing 😊

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A beautifully maintained, secure, adults-only campsite with delightful and exceptionally clean, modern…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Neil D. Sep 2024

Powered cement/asphalt and grass tent or campervan campsite (small)

Liked: A beautifully maintained, secure, adults-only campsite with delightful and exceptionally clean, modern washroom facilities. Very close to a café and village pub. Stunning walks with incredible uninterrupted views across the open countryside.

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Everything. Good pitch that i could get my awning peg in the…

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Ian W. Sep 2024

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Everything. Good pitch that i could get my awning peg in the ground without having stones and rocks in the way. Clean Toilets with first class showers and warm radiators with good size sinks. Private but still open to chat with other campers. Definately will go back with plenty of walks still to explore and a bonus of a pub a stones throw away with exellent food and warm welcome.

Disliked: Nothing.

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Allowing fires has put us off returning

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Anonymous Aug 2024

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Lovely clean site. Fabulous 'bathroom' spotlessly clean. Good level pitch size. Walking distance to a pub serving food (it closes at 9pm)

Disliked: Fires. A teenage couple camping next to us had a fire. Thick smoke made our van and awning stink

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Second visit to this campsite set in a lovely quiet village. Campsite…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
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Anonymous Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite (small)

Liked: Second visit to this campsite set in a lovely quiet village. Campsite has a fantastic relaxed vibe

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires 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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Smithyfields Campsite

The Stables

Lode Lane

Alstonefield

Ashbourne

Derbyshire

England

DE6 2FY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.09753°N
-1.8035°W

Nearest transport

Coach

15.4 km Matlock Street

15.4 km Buxton Road

16.3 km Fishpond Hotel

Rail

16.7 km Matlock Bath Rail Station

17 km Matlock Rail Station

17.1 km Cromford Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

42.7 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3

42.9 km Manchester Airport

43.1 km Manchester Airport Terminal 1

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’re into stately homes and elegant country mansions, head to centuries-old Haddon Hall (25 minutes’ drive), where a Medieval Park is inhabited by voles, hares and birds. Then continue on to Chatsworth House (35 minutes), which contains a renowned art collection ranging from ancient Roman artefacts to modern works by the likes of Lucian Freud. The market town of Buxton (half an hour) is known for its Georgian architecture and thermal waters, which you can sample at St Ann’s Well, a public fountain. After checking out the displays at the Buxton Visitor Centre & The Buxton Crescent Experience, take the weight off your feet at The Pavilion Gardens, on the banks of the River Wye. A cable-car flight at the Heights of Abraham (half an hour) takes you high above the Derwent Valley. When you’ve had your fill of expansive Derbyshire Dales views, you can head underground and catch a light show in the man-made Great Masson and Great Rutland caverns.

Must see

Alton Towers Resort 13.5 km

Haddon Hall 14.5 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 16.1 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 16.7 km

Chatsworth 18.3 km

National Trust

Winster Market House 11.9 km

The Old Manor 13.4 km

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 23.4 km

Kedleston Hall 23.6 km

Biddulph Grange Garden 24.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Alstonefield - Back of Ecton - Wetton Mill - Grindon - Wetton - Alstonefield 0.2 km

Alstonefield - Sheen - Hartington - Beresford Dale 0.3 km

Alstonefield - Dovedale - Wetton - Alstonefield 0.3 km

Milldale - Dovedale - Tissington Trail 0.9 km

Mill Dale - Stanshope - Wetton - Alstonefield - Mill Dale 1 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Sites

A cable measuring at least 3 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 3 day(s) of arrival.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 12 consecutive nights.
Disposable barbecues are not permitted.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Admission

Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Safety

If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancelation period are only possible if the park is able to relet your unit/site.

Occupancy

Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

The park will send you further check-in information 7 day(s) before your arrival.

Reception

There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £50.00 ($84.48) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Smithyfields Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Smithyfields Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Smithyfields Campsite? If you’re into stately homes and elegant country mansions, head to centuries-old Haddon Hall (25 minutes’ drive), where a Medieval Park is inhabited by voles, hares and birds. Then continue on to … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Smithyfields Campsite?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.
On-park accommodation
Arrive:	4 p.m. –	11 p.m.
Depart by:	10 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Smithyfields Campsite? From $39.66 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.