The Bull i' th' Thorn

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Tents welcome
Tents welcome
View across the pitches
Close to bakewell, buxton, chatsworth house and dovedale
Garden area
View of the pitches
Country vistas
Local peak district scenery
Well-kept grounds
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View across the pitches
Close to bakewell, buxton, chatsworth house and dovedale
Garden area

  • Family-friendly site close to top Peak District attractions
  • A 20-minute drive from Buxton, Chatsworth House and Dovedale
  • Directly opposite the Tissington Trail; close to foodie pubs and shops
Off to Derbyshire for trips to Buxton, Bakewell and beyond? The Bull i' th' Thorn is located just off the A515, making it a doddle to zip from one end of the Peaks to the other and be back in time for tea. This peaceful park is set deep in the Peak District and comes with the sweeping views to prove it. Muddy boots are welcome at this outdoorsy spot – handy indeed given that the car-free Tissington Trail is opposite the site. After days packed with outdoor exploring, you’ll likely appreciate The Bull i' th' Thorn's hot showers (a separate shower room is available for families travelling with young kids). There are also three water points, an outdoor washing-up area for self-catering sorts and unisex toilets and showers. Although this is a self-check-in site, a member of staff cleans the facilities daily. The site's sister pub is a couple of minutes' drive away or a five- to 10-minute walk away via a public footpath. It's open every day; food is served from 12pm to 9pm, and breakfast is served from 8.30am to 11am on weekend mornings. The site is also a few minutes’ stroll from Tagg Lane Dairy, a family-run gelateria that uses raw milk straight from their pampered Jersey dairy herd.

Site type

Tent sites 30
RV sites 30
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Units longer than 5.3m metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Please note that only small campervans up to 5.3m x 2m are accepted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

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Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 219 Pitchup.com customers

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Hikers’ paradisePeaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious, level pitches with great views, praised for clean facilities & easy self-check-in. Good location for Bakewell, Buxton & walks. Cafe/pub are bonuses. Some noted road noise & occasional hot water pressure issues. Manager replies confirm fixes.

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Spacious pitches and a great view…

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Duncan F. 4 reviews

Powered grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Spacious pitches and a great view

Disliked Facilities are basic with patchy hot water.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good facilities that were cleaned regularly.…

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 Thomas F. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Good facilities that were cleaned regularly. Hot water for pot washing. Allocated pitches and planet of space.

Disliked Some road noise

Recommend to friends Visit again

Liked that it was self check…

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 Kimberley M. 1 review

Powered grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Liked that it was self check in, made the process of arriving much easier
Clean facilities
Good location, close to both Bakewell and Buxton

Disliked Pitches are quite close together, almost had guy ropes crossing over with the tent at the side of us

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Lisa J. 1 review

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Views

Disliked Toilets
Grass not cut
Small pitches
Poor lighting at night

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site, good base for hiking and seeing local area.

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 Boof E. 4 reviews

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Quiet most of the time, plenty of room, clean facilities, easy access, good views. Well signed, great cafe on sight

Disliked Slight road noise could upset some. Needs a bit of a cosmetic upgrade, some toilets need upgrading and close off where the bins are, bit unsightly when going to use the toilets/ showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great value

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 Shamena F. 4 reviews

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Nice clean facilities, good location near local pub with great service.
It was a peaceful stay I would go back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely view (donkeys!) and good pitch…

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Tonisha T. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Lovely view (donkeys!) and good pitch sizes, most look quite level. Nice to have a pub just a short walk away as well.

Disliked Would be good to have a few more facilities (toilets, shower and washing up areas)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good location

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 Vygintas B. 3 reviews

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Everything was great. Nice campsite in a good location. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really lovely views. Clean.…

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 Susan C. 1 review

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Really lovely views.
Clean.

Disliked Not aloud to drive on site after 11 pm

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really good site, nice facilities, shame…

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 Thomas C. 2 reviews

Powered grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Really good site, nice facilities, shame about the pub!

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 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

Themes

Spectacular scenery

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

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

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

Location

The Bull i' th' Thorn

Ashbourne Road

Hurdlow

Derbyshire

England

SK17 9QQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.19589°N
1.80934°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.1 km Buxton Road
9.2 km Matlock Street
9.7 km Market Place
Rail
10 km Buxton Rail Station
12.8 km Dove Holes Rail Station
14.9 km Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
Airport
35.8 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
35.9 km Manchester Airport
36.1 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

This countrified site is close to beauty spots like Dovedale (20 minutes' drive), where you can stroll along the water's edge and picnic by the far-farmed stepping stones. For a more adventurous (and hillier) trek on foot, pick up the nearby Limestone Way in Monyash (five minutes). Looking for cycle hire? Head to Parsley Hay (five minutes) to hire bikes (including accessible models) and tandems. This is where the High Peak and Tissington trails meet (both run along flat former railway lines, so there's little chance you'll run out of puff). Chatsworth House (20 minutes) has grand gardens and elegant interiors to admire (there's also a guinea pig village that's likely to revive any tiddlers suffering from museum fatigue). Buxton (15 minutes) is a spa town of similarly posh repute and is full of boutique shops, ornate terraces and cultural sites (it also plays host to the Buxton Festival throughout the month of July). It's also home to two popular golf courses (the Cavendish Golf Club for hot shots and Peak Practice Golf for newbies).

Must see

Haddon Hall 9.9 km

Chatsworth 13 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 18.9 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 19.5 km

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 22.7 km

National Trust

Winster Market House 12.8 km

Lyme Park 24 km

The Old Manor 24.3 km

Biddulph Grange Garden 24.7 km

Hare Hill 26.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Monyash - Flagg - Pomeroy - Earl Sterndale - Monyash 2.1 km

Monyash - Flagg - Taddington - Deep Dale - Monyash 2.1 km

Monyash - Flagg - Sheldon - Lathkill Dale - Monyash 2.8 km

Monyash - Conksbury - Bradford - Youlgreave - Monyash 2.9 km

Monyash - Sheldon - Deep Dale - Monyash 2.9 km

Local events

  • Parklife Festival (Saturday, June 20, 2026 – Saturday, June 20, 2026)

    Manchester, England 39.4 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 The Bull i' th' Thorn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Bull i' th' Thorn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Bull i' th' Thorn? This countrified site is close to beauty spots like Dovedale (20 minutes' drive), where you can stroll along the water's edge and picnic by the far-farmed stepping stones. For a more adventurous … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Bull i' th' Thorn?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Bull i' th' Thorn? From $18.65 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.