Holme Pierrepont Country Park

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Adventure play park
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  • Water- and land-based event centre in 270 acres of parkland
  • Easy access to Nottingham city centre, rail network and airport
  • Country walks, nature trails and lots to do for kids on site
What do you reckon is the main flavour of activities at this Nottinghamshire site? Yup, top of the menu at the Holme Pierrepont Country Park, near Nottingham, are all sorts of watersports: you'll be able to tackle a whitewater course for canoeing, kayaking, rafting and tubing; paddleboarding; and open-top canoeing. This is a land-based activity centre too, so if you don't fancy plunging into the foamy depths or would quite like to stay dry for a day, other options can be tackled at the outdoor adventure zone where there's an aerial adventure course, miniature golf, a kids' activity club and archery combat. A large play park, country walks and nature zones are also on site (please note some activities are subject to availability and must be booked at reception; early booking is advisable). Feeling a bit faint just from reading all this, and think you'd rather spectate? The centre has kindly included a country park café and a regatta lake where it hosts its own events like rowing and canoe regattas, dragonboat racing and triathlons. Lots are on offer too to keep the kids amused, including a woodland adventure playground and a nature trail, a short stroll away. Although all this energetic excellence is only 10 minutes' drive from Nottingham city centre, it's well into the countryside and away from anything townie, as it's deep in the 270 acres of parkland of Holme Pierrepont Country Park. The campsite part of the park covers 18 acres and has a facilities block with showers and toilets, and a site shop selling selected groceries and camping supplies.

Site type

Tent sites 139
RV sites 225
Travel trailer sites 100
Rent a tent 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • The height barrier is pulled down from 8pm until 8pm so any taller vehicles above 1.98 meters (6ft 6 inches) needing to arrive or depart outside these times will need to use the exterior car park.

Languages spoken

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Location
9
Value for money
8
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
7
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
7
Wifi
5

71% would recommend this site to a friend

72% would stay here again

What customers say

This roomy spot's handy for Nottingham & water sports. Staff are a big hit, pitches tidy. Some found facilities old/unclean. Good value, family-friendly. Resolved issues: past event noise & encampment.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026-07-07

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Clean toilets Pitch was in a…

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7 out of 10
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9
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8
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8
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8
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8
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Powered grass campsite

Liked Clean toilets
Pitch was in a quiet spot
Good location for nipping out

Disliked People started blasting music at 5am for hours
Pitch was taken over by neighbouring camper
Earlier check in would be good

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Nice site near Nottingham.

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8 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
7
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
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Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Was a bit apprehensive after reading negative reviews but non materialised.

Really enjoyed the stay just an overnight its a big site but didn't feel crowded. Toilets are clean and showers looked decent enough.

Worth a 10-15 minute stroll to nearby pubs which were excellent.

Can't really comment on other facilities as i didn't use.

Onsite staff seemed pretty friendly.

Disliked Really nothing.

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From the manager: Dear Guest

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review.

We're really pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and that your experience was a positive one. We know reviews can often shape expectations, so it's great to hear that you arrived with some concerns but found everything to your liking.

It's fantastic to hear that you found the site spacious without feeling crowded, and that the facilities were clean and well maintained. We're also glad you enjoyed exploring the local area and making the most of the nearby pubs.

Thank you for your kind comments about the team too — we'll be sure to pass those on.

We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again for a longer stay in the future.

Kind Regards

Easy to find pitch ad sll…

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8 out of 10
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10
Value for money
9
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
No rating
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8
Wifi
1

Powered grass campsite

Liked Easy to find pitch ad sll well marked out. Clean toilets and showers with good pressure snd hot water. Easy access to the holme Pierrepont water facilities.

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From the manager: Dear Guest

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback.

We're really pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the pitch layout easy to navigate. It's great to know you found the toilets and showers clean, with good water pressure and hot water, and that you enjoyed the easy access to the Holme Pierrepont water facilities.

We really appreciate your positive comments and are glad the site worked well for your visit. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Kind Regards

I wouldn't be put off going back. 😊

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7 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
7
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
7
Child friendliness
7
Cleanliness
5
Wifi
7

Powered grass campsite

Liked Close to the watersports centre. Cute little park. Nice set up and site overall.

Disliked Loud trance music blaring nearby all night and well into the next morning (not from the site itself).

Toilet facilities could do with a spruce up. Lots of cob webs, flies, limescale toilets etc.

Also, double check what you're charged if you pay for any additions e.g awning, extra people etc.

I should have paid £4 for my awning but was charged £20. I did, however, have this refunded.

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From the manager: Dear Guest

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback.

We're really pleased to hear you enjoyed our location close to the watersports centre and liked the layout and overall feel of the site. It's great to know you found it a nice place to stay.

We're sorry to hear that the noise from the nearby event affected your stay. Unfortunately, this was outside of our control, but we do understand how disruptive loud music can be, especially overnight.

Thank you also for your comments regarding the toilet facilities. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will share your feedback with the team so we can review our cleaning and maintenance checks.

We're also sorry about the issue with the awning charge. We're glad this was picked up and refunded for you, but we appreciate you highlighting it as we will look into how this happened to help avoid similar issues in the future.

Thanks again for your honest feedback. We hope to welcome you back again and provide an even better experience next time.

Kind Regards

Not the best camping park experience

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2 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
3
Facilities / Activities
1
Customer service
1
Child friendliness
6
Cleanliness
3
Wifi
7
João S. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Very close to shops and amenities

Disliked Clogged toilets, noise from a rave

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From the manager: Dear Guest

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback.

We're pleased to hear you enjoyed our convenient location and found it useful being close to local shops and amenities.

We're sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with the toilet facilities and the noise from the event. We understand how important it is for guests to have clean facilities and a comfortable night's sleep, and we appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention. We'll share your comments with the team so we can continue to look at ways to improve.

We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future and provide you with a more enjoyable stay.

Kind Regards

Location, flat pitches…

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7 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
7
Facilities / Activities
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Cleanliness
5
Wifi
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Powered grass campsite

Liked Location, flat pitches

Disliked Toilets can be very dirty by end of the day

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From the manager: Dear Guest

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback.

We're pleased to hear you enjoyed our location and found the pitches flat and suitable for your stay. It's great to know these were highlights of your visit.

We're sorry to hear your experience with the toilet facilities wasn't always up to standard. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will share your comments with the team so we can look at how we can improve cleaning checks throughout the day, especially during our busier periods.

Thanks again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future.

Kind Regards

Feel that rafters could do with more facilities, ques get silly

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7 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
7
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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked With whole team, plenty of pitch space. Part of a canoe club

Disliked No WiFi access

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From the manager: Dear Guest

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback.

We're really pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and that there was plenty of space for your group. It's great to know the site worked well for your canoe club visit.

We're sorry to hear the lack of Wi-Fi was disappointing. We appreciate your feedback, and it's something we'll keep in mind as we continue to look at ways to improve the experience for our guests.

We hope to welcome you and the team back again soon!

Kind Regards

Poor and loud!!!

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2 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
1
Accommodation
1
Facilities / Activities
5
Customer service
1
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
7
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Camping pod

Liked Stayed many times and good campsite but too many issues lately. Impossible to sleep.

Disliked Exessive noise and parties all night. If u wish to sleep any than do not stay here. Security doesn't care and very loud music is on the whole night without any break.
Shame that the park doesn't care and stop this after all everyone should be comfortable and many families, athletes and children stay here so loud parties should stop at least about 1-2am but not here...

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From the manager: Dear Guest

Thanks for taking the time to leave us your feedback, and for staying with us so many times over the years. We're really sorry to hear this visit wasn't up to the standard you've come to expect from us.

We completely understand how frustrating it must have been to deal with the noise, especially when you were trying to get some sleep. That's certainly not the experience we want for any of our guests, whether they're here with family, competing at the National Water Sports Centre, or just looking for a peaceful break.

We're also sorry that you felt the noise wasn't dealt with properly. We'll be passing your comments on to the team, including your feedback about the overnight security patrols, as it's important to us that guests feel comfortable during their stay.

Thanks again for letting us know. We really do appreciate your feedback and hope we'll have the chance to welcome you back for a much quieter stay next time.

Best wishes

Location for visiting family…

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6 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
6
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
5
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
6
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Location for visiting family

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From the manager: Dear Guest

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're really pleased to hear that our location was convenient for visiting your family.

We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Kind Regards

Lovely site. Easy check in. Decent…

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Willow 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely site. Easy check in. Decent showers and facilities. Good sized pitches.

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From the manager: Dear Guest

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback.

We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and that you found the check-in process easy, the facilities clean, and the pitches a good size. It's always great to know our guests have had a positive experience.

We really appreciate your lovely comments and hope to welcome you back again soon!

Best wishes


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 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 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

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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Holme Pierrepont Country Park

Home of The National Water Sports Centre

Adbolton Lane

Nottingham

Nottinghamshire

England

NG12 2LU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.94042°N
1.09999°W

Route directions

If you are using a satnav to find the site, use the name ‘Holme Pierrepont Country Park’ rather than the postcode as some satnavs will direct you to Colwick Race Course as opposed to the centre. As you approach Nottingham, follow the brown tourist signs for the Holme Pierrepont Country Park which will direct you to the site.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.3 km Broad Marsh Bus Station
3.4 km Broad Marsh Bus Station
3.7 km Friar Lane
Rail
2.7 km Netherfield Rail Station
3.1 km Carlton Rail Station
3.2 km Nottingham Rail Station
Airport
20 km East Midlands 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 you've any energy left over or you're hardily thinking that the watery and land-based activities of the Holme Pierrepont Country Park just aren't enough, get along to the cycle paths of Colwick Country Park on the outskirts of Nottingham, which have miles of waterside biking alongside the River Trent. Wildlife watchers can wander around Skylarks Nature Reserve, owned by Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, highly recommended by the Holme Pierrepont Country Park team and 15 minutes' drive from the site. The cricket ground of Trent Bridge, home of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, is 10 minutes' drive away.

Must see

The Lace Market Centre 3.3 km

Nottingham Castle 3.8 km

Wollaton Hall and Park 7.5 km

Castle Donington Museum 19.5 km

Belvoir Castle 21.9 km

National Trust

The Workhouse, Southwell 19 km

Staunton Harold Church 28.4 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 28.9 km

Hardwick Hall 28.9 km

Calke Abbey 29.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HOLME PIERREPONT HALL 2.3 km

MEMORIAL GARDENS, NOTTINGHAM 2.7 km

Old Market Square Nottingham - Wollaton Hall - Nottingham 3.6 km

HUNGER HILL GARDENS, STONEPIT COPPICE GARDENS AND GORSEYCLOSE GARDENS 3.9 km

GENERAL CEMETERY 4.3 km

Local events

  • Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday, August 6, 2026 – Thursday, August 6, 2026)

    Swadlincote, England 46.1 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Holme Pierrepont Country Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Holme Pierrepont Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Holme Pierrepont Country Park? If you've any energy left over or you're hardily thinking that the watery and land-based activities of the Holme Pierrepont Country Park just aren't enough, get along to the cycle paths of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Holme Pierrepont Country Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Holme Pierrepont Country Park? From $38.02 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.