Holme Pierrepont Country Park

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Adventure play park
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

English

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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 campground near Nottingham and the National Water Sports Centre has large, tidy sites and helpful staff. While generally clean and family-friendly, some found the washrooms dated and needing more cleaning, with occasional noise issues. Many would return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026-07-28

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Would use again as overall was fine.

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6 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
5
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No rating
Cleanliness
7
Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Good sized well kept pitches.

Disliked WCs a little messy. Showers flood ( take crocs), but ok.

No one available on check-in to supply information- had to rely on map.

Fire safety lax. BBQs, open fires and fireworks at night, despite heatwave & tinder dry grass.

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From the manager: Dear Guest
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed our spacious, well-maintained pitches.

We also appreciate you highlighting the areas where we can improve. We're sorry that the toilet facilities weren't at their best during your stay and that you experienced issues with the showers. Your comments have been shared with our team for review.

We're sorry that no one was available when you arrived. While we aim to provide a warm welcome whenever possible, our booking confirmation does include a contact number for guests to call if they have any queries or need further information before or during their stay. We'll also review our check-in procedures to help ensure guests have the information they need on arrival.

Guest safety is extremely important to us, and we take your comments regarding barbecues, open fires, and fireworks seriously. We will remind guests of our site rules and continue to monitor compliance, particularly during periods of hot, dry weather.

Thank you again for your valuable feedback. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an even better stay in the future.

Kind Regards

Great site…

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
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10
Wifi
4

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Great site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Made my life a lot easier being close to the water.

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7 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
1
AJ B. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked The location was spot on as an athlete taking part in the outlaw weekend. Showers were fantastic.

Disliked We couldn't see the signs for waste water and being right down the far end of the site, made it a bit of a trek, even more so with the elsan. unable to connect to wifi, couldn't access the site at all.

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From the manager: Dear Guest
Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased our location was ideal for your Outlaw weekend and that you enjoyed the shower facilities after the event.

We also appreciate your feedback regarding the waste water and Elsan point signage, as well as the Wi-Fi. We're sorry these aspects weren't as straightforward as they should have been, and we'll review the signage to make it easier for guests to find the facilities. We'll also look into the Wi-Fi connectivity to see what may have caused the issue.

Thank you again for your valuable comments, and we hope to welcome you back for another event in the future.
Best Wishes

Would stay here again

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
5
Wifi
8
Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Lovely quiet site
Friendly staff
Good location with nice walks from the site

Disliked Toilet and shower block would benefit from being updated
Sewer smell in toilets some days

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From the manager: Dear Guest
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, found our team friendly, and appreciated the great location and beautiful walks nearby.

We also appreciate your comments about the toilet and shower facilities, as well as the occasional sewer smell. Your feedback is valuable, and we're always looking for ways to improve our guests' experience. We've shared your comments with our team so they can be reviewed and addressed.

We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon.
Best Wishes

This is meant to be a contactless site,

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3 out of 10
Location
6
Value for money
6
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
1
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
7
Wifi
4
Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked The setting, the pitch size and facilities

Disliked Lack of customer care from staff

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From the manager: Dear Guest

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the setting, the spacious pitch, and the facilities during your stay.

We're very sorry to learn about the damage to your vehicle and appreciate you bringing your experience to our attention.

We would like to clarify that the height barrier is manned for 12 hours each day, and information about the barrier being lowered during operating hours is included in our arrival email. The barrier is in place to help prevent unauthorised access to the site and ensure the safety and security of our guests.

During these hours, a member of our team is based in the shop monitoring the barrier, which is clearly visible from that location when it is in the lowered position. We are sorry that you felt unsupported on arrival, as this is not the impression we want our guests to have. We will share your comments with the team to reinforce the importance of proactively assisting guests approaching the entrance whenever possible.

Thank you again for your feedback. Guest comments are invaluable in helping us review our procedures and improve the experience we provide.

Kind Regards

Large pitch place ,quite, nice personal…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
7
Child friendliness
7
Cleanliness
4
Wifi
2
Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Large pitch place ,quite, nice personal

Disliked Toilets and shower were very dirty

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From the manager: Dear Guest

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your large pitch, found the campsite peaceful, and that our team made a positive impression during your stay.

We're sorry to hear that the toilets and showers did not meet the standard of cleanliness you expected. This is not the experience we aim to provide, and we have shared your feedback with our housekeeping team so we can review our cleaning procedures and maintain the high standards our guests deserve.

Thank you again for your valuable feedback. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide you with an even better experience next time.

Best wishes

Everything…

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Dean L. 2 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Dear Guest

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

We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed everything about your stay with us and that you had such a positive experience.

It's wonderful to know that you had no dislikes and we really appreciate your kind comments. We hope to welcome you back again in the future for another enjoyable stay.

Kind regards

Lovely site, would recommend

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

Powered grass campsite

Liked Loved the campsite in general, great space!
It was situated perfectly to the rowing lake.

Disliked Not enough toilets but those that were there were clean.
We were a family camping for a rowing event and were put in the section with 20 somethings who were partying…
The shop wasn’t very good and didn’t even have bread

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From the manager: Dear Guest

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We're really pleased to hear you enjoyed the campsite overall, appreciated the space, and found our location convenient for the rowing lake.

We're also grateful for your comments, as they help us improve. I'm sorry to hear you were disappointed with the shop. We do stock bread, but it's kept in the freezer rather than on the shelves. We made this change because, when we stocked fresh bread, very little of it sold and we ended up with a lot of waste. We appreciate that this isn't very obvious, so we'll certainly look at making it clearer for future guests.

Thank you as well for your comments regarding the toilet facilities and pitch allocation. We always do our best to balance bookings, and we'll take your feedback on board as we continue to improve our guests' experience.

We hope to welcome you back again in the future.

Kind regards

Good location to the sports centre.…

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5 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
7
Cleanliness
4
Wifi
No rating

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Good location to the sports centre. Friendly staff

Disliked Toilets and shower facilities weren't very clean
We were camped in rafters field by the road, which was very busy and relentless noise all day / night which didn't make for a good night sleep.

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From the manager: Dear Guest

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.

We're pleased to hear that you found our location convenient for the Sports Centre and that our team were friendly and welcoming during your stay.

We're sorry to hear that your pitch location affected your experience, particularly with the noise from the nearby road. We appreciate that a peaceful night's sleep is important, and we understand how this may have impacted your stay. We will take your comments on board and look at how we can better consider pitch allocations where possible, especially when quieter areas are available.

We're also sorry that the cleanliness of the toilet and shower facilities did not meet your expectations. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will review this with the team to ensure the facilities are maintained to the standard our guests expect.

Thank you again for your feedback. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide a more enjoyable stay.

Kind regards

Vicinity to the national watersport centre.…

Overall

5 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
5
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
7
Cleanliness
2
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Vicinity to the national watersport centre. Plenty of space on pitch.

Disliked We were in the Rafters field. We stayed Saturday to Monday for an event. The shower/toilet block was not cleaned over the entire weekend so come Monday am it was grim.

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From the manager: Dear Guest

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.

We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed our convenient location close to the National Water Sports Centre and that you appreciated the spaciousness of your pitch. We know how important having plenty of room can be, especially when attending events, so it's great to hear this was a positive part of your stay.

We're sorry to hear about your experience with the shower and toilet facilities in the Rafters field. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we apologise that the facilities were not maintained to the standard you would expect during your stay. We will review this with the team to ensure cleaning schedules are monitored more closely, particularly during busy event weekends when facilities receive higher usage.

Thank you again for your feedback. We hope to welcome you back in the future and provide an improved experience.

Kind regards


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 $37.51 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.