Hallcroft Fishery and Holiday Park
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- Angling site with six lakes and the River Idle alongside
- Regular match venue for coarse fishing, 30 minutes from Sherwood
- Tackle shop, central amenities and café and licensed restaurant
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- The reception is open from 9am to 5pm Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday: outside of these days/times, your check-in details will be in a folder on the lectern near the reception door, if you need further help, please ask a member of staff at the fishing tackle shop, which is open daily.
Languages spoken
English
This site is a member of James Parks group.
Pitch types & availability
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £23 (£23)
View prices & bookFully-serviced gravel touring pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Min 20m width × 40m depth (800m²)
Arrival daysFrom £26 (£26)
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Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £18 (£18)
View prices & bookBridge Pond electric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £23 (£23)
View prices & bookElectric grass pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £23 (£23)
View prices & bookThe Beverley 2 bedroom static caravan (hot tub, no pets)
6 people maximum
No dogs allowed 2 bedrooms
Dimensions: 40ft width × 12ft length
Arrival daysFrom £285 (£285)
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Reviews
87% would recommend this site to a friend
84% would stay here again
What customers say
A cracking spot, loved by anglers and walkers for its peace and views. Top-notch facilities, spacious pitches, and clean loos. Handy for town too. Minor gripes about speed bumps and noise, but most will be back for more.
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Could do with with more bins around and another toilet block
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Pitches were large
Disliked Not enough bins around and the toilets were a fair walk from the electric pitch . I
am disabled
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Fishing is amazing; the campsite needs a bit of money spending on it.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Hallcroft Holiday Park is a brilliant spot for camping, especially if you're into fishing. The site boasts several lakes stocked with impressively sized fish - mostly doubles - which was exactly what we were hoping for. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just looking for a peaceful lakeside retreat, this place delivers.
Welcoming on-site bar
Although we didn’t personally use the on-site bar, it appeared to be a popular hangout among other guests. It looked like a great option for socialising or simply relaxing indoors, especially on rainy days when outdoor plans might be disrupted.
Friendly and helpful staff
The reception team were incredibly accommodating. They made sure we had two pitches located conveniently near the fishing lakes, the toilet facilities, and right next to our other booking. Their attention to detail and warm hospitality made our stay even more enjoyable.
Ideal for Doncaster racegoers
If you're heading to Doncaster races, Hallcroft is a perfect base. We stayed here twice this year and found it super convenient, with taxis to the racecourse costing around £30 each way. It’s a great way to combine countryside camping with a day at the races.
Disliked Limited and unreliable showers
One major drawback was the shower situation. With only four showers available, they struggled to function properly - especially when more than one was in use. For a site of this size, the facilities felt inadequate and frustrating.
Toilets and showers need attention
Cleanliness was another issue. The shower and toilet blocks weren’t cleaned regularly enough, leaving most of them muddy and in need of an upgrade. A bit more care and maintenance here would go a long way in improving the overall experience.
Extra Charges for Fishing
Paying extra for fishing on top of the camping fee felt unreasonable. The camping itself is already on the pricier side, and adding more costs - especially when the best fishing pool is often booked out for matches and unavailable to regular guests - was disappointing.
Poor tent ground conditions
The ground for pitching tents was tough and bare, with no grass and rock-hard soil. While the drought may have played a part, the area could still be better maintained to make camping more comfortable.
Great Potential but needs investment
Hallcroft Holiday Park has the potential to be one of the best sites around, but it needs investment. Free fishing for campers, upgraded shower and toilet facilities, better-maintained pitches, and a clubhouse with entertainment like bingo would elevate the experience dramatically.
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We really liked this site good…
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked We really liked this site good fishing spots
Good little park for the kids. Spacious pitchs. And we liked that it's close to shops and a little town with a good few shops. Showers and toilets weren't too bad and could be a bit cleaner but not as bad as some. They need more showers too, so we're not waiting to have a shower. I would definitely come again. I'd definitely come again.
Disliked The only downside to this site is them speed humps theres about 12 going all the way down it really isn't good for caravans. One day, somones going to damage something despite how slow they are going over them. And also every morning got woke up by ducks I wasn't pleased about that. One night, we had people arguing at 2.30 a.m., absolutely shouting her mouth of swearing and her little child absolutely screaming her head off because he was frightened to death. if I was the site owner/ manager, I would have sent them off-site the following morning. It was absolutely embarrassing for an adult woman to be going off like that. I guess that's not the sites fault, just people that can't handle their drink.
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Generally a lovely few days some improvements could be made.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The fishing was good and the staff at the cafe and out on the site were friendly and helpful.The cafe and bar did nice breakfasts. The toilets were generally quite clean although over the weekend when it was busy they did get a bit dirty. Retford was close by and had everything you could want in terms of shops and pubs and was pretty. The Sherwood Pub was particularly good.
Disliked There was a bit of a dumping ground to the back of the non-electric which wasn't very pretty. It's worth noting that there is nowhere to freeze cool blocks which make non-electric camping tricky however it does state this in the amenities part of the pitch up site and I should have noticed it.The fishing itself was good however there were matches on almost all the time.we were there which was disappointing as this left only two smaller poorer lakes to fish.
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Great if you like a busy site, but just not our thing.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Nice spot next to fishing lakes.
Disliked Very busy and a bit crowded (but was middle of school holidays) Camped next to path into town which didn’t feel very safe, people coming and going all of the time. Didn’t see any staff at all .. reception closed whole time we were there.
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Very peaceful setting around the lakes…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Very peaceful setting around the lakes , yet still close to town . Good bar and cafe on site
Disliked Could do with more Toilet blocks for such a big site
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Four great nights away, fished every day, in hot tub every evening.
The Beverley 2 bedroom static caravan (hot tub, no pets)
Liked Great caravan, excellent fishing and superb breakfast at the on site cafe.
Disliked Nothing
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Not somewhere I would return
Electric grass pitch
Liked The staff were fantastic
Disliked Pitches not marked out, Overcrowded,
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Lovely site, nice bar and cafe,…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely site, nice bar and cafe, great tackle shop etc. nice ponds and beautiful river running past too.
Disliked Not a lot of information re the fishing and rules on the website and didn't get information back to questions asked before visiting, would have made it better having been prepared but still a lovely place.
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Easy booking .easy check-in. Lovely clean…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Easy booking .easy check-in. Lovely clean and well maintained site.great access for a river idle walk into Retford. Will use again.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Hallcroft Fishery and Holiday Park
Hallcroft Road
East Retford
Nottinghamshire
England
DN22 7RA
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.3376°N
0.95144°W
Nearest transport
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
Must see
Sherwood Forest Country Park 16.7 km
Bolsover Castle 25.7 km
Mansfield Museum 27.2 km
Hardwick Hall 29.4 km
Lincoln Castle 29.7 km
National Trust
Clumber Park 10.9 km
Mr Straw's House 11.1 km
The Workhouse, Southwell 28.5 km
Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 30.3 km
Hardwick Hall 30.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
BABWORTH HALL 2.1 km
Headon - Upton - Askham - Grove - Headon 7.5 km
Gringley-on-the-Hill - Cuckoo Way - Clayworth 8.7 km
Sturton le Steeple – Clarborough Nature Reserve – North Leverton 8.8 km
Bothamsall - Robin Hood's Cave - Walesby - Bothamsall 9.9 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 Hallcroft Fishery and Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hallcroft Fishery and Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Hallcroft Fishery and Holiday Park? After your angling, take the kids to Sundown Adventureland (20 minutes' drive), a theme and play park for under-10s with rides and attractions of all sorts including an intriguingly-named ostrich safari ride. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hallcroft Fishery and Holiday Park?
Camping and touring Arrive: 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Reception is open 9am to 5pm on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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Outside of these days and times your details will be in a perspex folder at reception door. - How much does it cost to stay at Hallcroft Fishery and Holiday Park? From €20.81 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.