Needams Camping

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Peak District views from the campsite
Peak district views from the campsite
Track across the camping field
Pitches with a backdrop of peak district hills and dales
Mains water available on site
Toilets in the camping field
Sign at top of the lane
Public footpath to litton slack
The red lion at litton is the nearest pub
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Track across the camping field
Pitches with a backdrop of peak district hills and dales
Mains water available on site

  • Peaceful Peak District pop-up site 20 minutes’ drive from Buxton
  • The Monsal Trail 10 minutes’ drive and Chatsworth House 25 minutes
  • Off-grid camping with stunning views; pubs and shop five minutes’ walk
There’s little more relaxing than being out hiking or cycling in the Peak District National Park and winding up your day in the comfort of a pub five minutes’ walk from your campsite. And that’s exactly what you can do when you book in at Needams Camping, a back-to-basics pop-up site sitting above the village of Litton, 20 minutes’ drive from Buxton in Derbyshire. The pitches are in a large field (sloping in places) with fantastic views over the village and the surrounding hills and dales. Mains water is available and there are portable loos on the edge of the meadow, but apart from that, you’re on your own – meaning there are no showers and the whole site is off-grid (don’t forget the torches). There are numerous walks, bike rides and testing hikes in the national park; the closest to Needams Camping is The Monsal Trail (10 minutes’ drive), open for use by walkers and cyclists. And if you don’t fancy eating in the pub of an evening, barbecues are allowed on site and you can pick up all you need for a decent grill-up from the village shop.

Site type

Tent sites 20
RV sites 20
Open now
Opens August 1
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

General

  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Dogs

  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, Aug 1 to

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Reviews

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What customers say

Campers love the scenic, tranquil setting, calling it a "back to basics" getaway with essential facilities. Reviews consistently rave about the peaceful atmosphere, perfect for a serene escape.

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Lovely place to stay for peace and quiet and beautiful scenery.

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lisa l. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked The site was exactly as described. We wanted basic amenities. The portaloos were clean and well stocked/maintained. We had a lovely walk through farm tracks and a quiet road to the local pub 20 minutes away. We also walked a further 20 minutes from there to the next village with a beautiful church, shop, bakery and pubs.
We only stayed one night but I would return for longer to do hikes in the beautiful local scenery.
The site was nice and quiet with like minded respectful visitors.
The starry night sky was amazing. Spectacular view of the milky way!

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Back to basics: site toilets and…

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Caleb W. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Back to basics: site toilets and water available, quiet site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful location…

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Frances W. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Peaceful location

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Beautiful quiet spot…

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Sarah E. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Beautiful quiet spot

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Needams Camping

Mayfields farm

Littonslack

Buxton

Derbyshire

England

SK17 8SU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.26197°N
1.75778°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.7 km Buxton Road
7.9 km Matlock Street
10.4 km Market Place
Rail
9.5 km Hope (Derbyshire) Rail Station
9.7 km Bamford Rail Station
9.8 km Dove Holes Rail Station
Airport
29.1 km Sheffield City Airport
35.9 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
36 km Manchester 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

Done The Monsal Trail (10 minutes’ drive) and looking for a few days of pottering? Take time out amid the Georgian architecture of Buxton (20 minutes), head for Bakewell (15 minutes) on the River Wye to taste some of its legendary puddings, or have a nose around photogenic Tideswell (five minutes) – be sure to have a look in the village’s vast 14th-century church, nicknamed the ‘Cathedral of the Peak’. Chatsworth House (25 minutes) is one of the region’s biggest attractions, with priceless decorative arts in the house and Capability Brown-designed parkland; it also has workshops, a petting farm and playgrounds for children. Thornbridge Estate (15 minutes) makes a fun day out for younger kids; they can fish plastic ducks out of a fountain, encounter fairytale figures in the woods and follow nature trails. If prehistory is your thing, head to Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow (25 minutes), a collapsed neolithic stone circle and Bronze Age burial mound on high moorland. There are more ancient relics at Nine Ladies Stone Circle (half an hour), reached by a ramble across Stanton Moor.

Food and drink

  • Sal’s Italian 2 km
  • The Merchant's Yard 2.1 km
  • Stella’s Kitchen 5.3 km
  • The Cupola 6.4 km
  • Curry Cottages at The Lovers' Leap 6.8 km
  • Pizzuti Kitchen 7.7 km
  • The Charleston 7.7 km
  • The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop 7.7 km
  • Rajas Indian 7.8 km
  • Dead Canary 7.8 km

Parks and play

  • The Rutland 8 km
  • Baslow Woodland Park 9.4 km

Public transport

  • Tideswell (Dale Car Park) 1 km
  • Tideswell (Dale Car Park) 1 km
  • Miller’s Dale (Ravenstor Youth Hostel) 1.1 km
  • Cressbrook (Phone Box) 1.1 km
  • Miller’s Dale (Ravenstor Youth Hostel) 1.1 km
  • Litton (Dale View) 1.2 km
  • Litton (Dale View) 1.2 km
  • Litton (School) 1.3 km
  • Litton (School) 1.3 km
  • Tideswell (Buxton Road) 1.6 km

Groceries

  • The Co-operative Food 2.1 km
  • Aldi 6.8 km
  • Co-op Food 7.4 km
  • Spar 7.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food 7.8 km
  • Co-op Food 9 km
  • Aldi 9.6 km
  • Morrisons 9.7 km

Family days out

  • The Rutland 8 km
  • Baslow Woodland Park 9.4 km

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Must see

Haddon Hall 9.8 km

Chatsworth 10.5 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 21.1 km

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 21.5 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 21.7 km

National Trust

Winster Market House 15.5 km

Lyme Park 22.3 km

Hare Hill 28.4 km

Biddulph Grange Garden 30.7 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 31.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Miller's Dale - Peak Forest - Dam Dale - Peter Dale - Monk's Dale - Miller's Dale 2.1 km

Miller's Dale - Monk's Dale - River Wye on Monsal Trail 2.5 km

Millers Dale - Flagg - Taddington - Millers Dale 2.6 km

Millers Dale - Chee Dale - Chelmorton - Taddington - Priestcliffe - Millers Dale 2.6 km

Monsal Head - Sheldon - Ashford in the Water - Monsal Head 3.2 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 Needams Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Needams Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Needams Camping? Done The Monsal Trail (10 minutes’ drive) and looking for a few days of pottering? Take time out amid the Georgian architecture of Buxton (20 minutes), head for Bakewell (15 minutes) on … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Needams Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Needams Camping? From $37.58 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.