Four Oaks Camp Site

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  • Lovely six-acre Derbyshire site in the village of Stenson
  • A 20-minute drive from Derby and close to canal and river activities
  • Pizza oven and barbecue area on site; local pub five minutes' walk
How far do you have to go from a city centre to find a place for a relaxing rural stay? In the case of Derbyshire’s Four Oaks Campsite, the answer is not far at all – this six-acre site in the village of Stenson is a mere five miles from Derby. That location makes this a pretty convenient site to travel to (especially if you’re a local looking for a quick breath of fresh air), and once you’re here you’ll be able to leave all thoughts of urban life behind. The surroundings here are all about countryside, canals, rivers and village pubs. The closest pub, in fact, is about five minutes’ walk away – and there are several more within a couple of miles, along with cafés, takeaways and shops. The shops in nearby Willington (five minutes’ drive) are likely to be particularly handy, as the site has a great little outdoor cooking area for guests to use, with a pizza oven and barbecues, plus picnic tables where you can serve up your creations. The level grass pitches also have access to a heated bathroom block (with ladies, gents and accessible facilities), a chemical disposal point and a communal fridge where you can stash your wares until you’re ready to cook. Golf, archery and axe throwing are among the outdoor activities you can try out nearby, and the proximity of both canal and river means there are plenty of options for fishing, launching canoes or just going for a scenic walk. A splendid two-mile walk along the canal brings you to Mercia Marina, where there is a nice assortment of shops, cafés and restaurants.

Site type

Tent sites 47
Travel trailer sites 47
RV sites 47
Open now
Opens April 18
Please note
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 18 to

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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82% would recommend this site to a friend

82% would stay here again

What customers say

A friendly, relaxed campsite with spacious, level pitches and easy access. Praised for its canal-side setting with nearby pubs and cafés, plus great walking. Staff are helpful and welcoming. Facilities are basic but clean for most, though some noted dated amenities and occasional drainage smells. Road and air traffic noise reported by a few.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Friendly welcome and great information given…

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Timothy C.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Friendly welcome and great information given about the local are. The site is very close to a restaurant/bar as well as a local cafe. We must have enjoyed as we booked an extra night.

Disliked With the site being busy the facilities are on the small side. However what there was was clean and that's what really matters.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Relaxed and friendly but sensor light needs resetting or removing.

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Friendly and relaxed. We stayed on a Sunday and it was quiet too which was great.

Disliked The lights in the toilet / shower block are on a sensor. I went for a shower at 10pm and the lights went out on me leaving me in complete darkness mid shower. I had to come out into the middle of the room - out of shower cubicle before the sensor worked and the lights came on. I would say the light stayed on for 5 mins at a time.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely go back, great price, lots of space

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Hayley B.

Powered grass campsite

Liked The location is fantastic, Tom the owner of the field was really kind, he even sourced some milk for me to have a cup of tea in the morning. We stargazed at night and regretted not bringing a telescope!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very powerful, hot showers. Large, level…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Very powerful, hot showers. Large, level pitch. Logs sold at very reasonable price.

Disliked Constant traffic noise. Constant smell of the sewerage system. Poor bin/rubbish system (bin bags stacked in a pile by the bin).

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nothing fancy but everything you need for a few nights

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked A bit more than basic but everything we needed for a couple of nights or more. Toilets and showers were absolutely fine, not horrendous as suggested by other reviews!

Disliked A smell of sewage but this wasn’t consistent so not too terrible.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely worth a visit for a chilled weekend

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Amie R.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Relaxed vibe, owner and staff were super friendly, quiet at night, fire pits provided.
Facilities clean.
Canal walk and pub 5 minutes walk .

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Can’t wait to go back in 2 weeks

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Jane E.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked It was clean . Showers and toilets were lovely and clean . Tom and jack were lovely and helpful

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just disappointing, didnt use the wash facilities as looked unclean.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Nothing

Disliked Dated facilities, high price per night, permanent residents living in mobile caravans.
Wouldn't recommend and never going back again!
Didn't bother having a shower as facilities were not clean or in a good condition.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Easy to use electric hook up.…

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8 out of 10
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Christopher R.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Easy to use electric hook up. Great views all around. Friendly helpful staff who were happy to give us plenty of privacy. Other campers also friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic but adequate.…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Basic but adequate.

Disliked Smell of sewerage occasionally.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Four Oaks Camp Site

Buckford Lane

Stenson

Derby

Derbyshire

England

DE73 7GB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.86444°N
1.51773°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.2 km Bus Station
7.2 km Bus Station
9.6 km George Inn
Rail
3.3 km Willington Rail Station
4.7 km Peartree Rail Station
6.9 km Derby Rail Station
Airport
13.3 km East Midlands Airport
48 km Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1
48 km Birmingham International 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 your countryside break isn’t complete without a cute farm animal or two, start with an outing to Bluebell Dairy Ice Cream Farm (25 minutes’ drive), where you can meet Highland cows, miniature ponies, pygmy goats and kunekune pigs before sampling something from the range of tempting ice creams. Alternatively, meet the fluffy alpacas and maybe even take some for a walk at Charnwood Forest Alpacas (20 minutes). Walking trails nearby include routes along the banks of the Trent & Mersey Canal and the River Trent. A particularly intriguing route goes via Anchor Church Caves (10 minutes) – a series of natural caves historically used as a worship spot for Christians evading persecution. For a bit more history, head to the 1620s House and Garden at Donington le Heath (half an hour), visit National Trust - Calke Abbey (20 minutes) or check out the vintage aircraft at East Midlands Aeropark (20 minutes). And if you haven’t explored Derby (20 minutes) yet, it’s worth noting there are some great museums there too, including the Museum of Making and Derby Computer Museum.

Must see

Royal Crown Derby Factory Shop 6.2 km

Calke Abbey 9.1 km

Kedleston Hall 11.6 km

Castle Donington Museum 12.3 km

Conkers Discovery Centre 13.6 km

National Trust

Calke Abbey 7.4 km

Kedleston Hall 10.5 km

Staunton Harold Church 11.5 km

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 17 km

The Old Manor 23.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Barrow Hill - Swarkestone 2 km

SWARKSTONE OLD HALL 5.1 km

DERBY ARBORETUM 6 km

Ticknall - Calke Abbey - Ticknall Limeyards 6.3 km

THE OLD CEMETERY, DERBY 6.3 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 Four Oaks Camp Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Four Oaks Camp Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Four Oaks Camp Site? If your countryside break isn’t complete without a cute farm animal or two, start with an outing to Bluebell Dairy Ice Cream Farm (25 minutes’ drive), where you can meet Highland cows, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Four Oaks Camp Site?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Four Oaks Camp Site? From $56.08 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.