Gateham Grange Camping

From £110 For 1 night, 15 adults 2 reviews
View of the field (added by manager 08 Dec 2022)

Loading image…

View of the field (added by manager 08 dec 2022)
1/15
1/15
Favourite
Farm animals (added by manager 08 dec 2022)
View of the site (added by manager 11 jul 2022)
View of the site (added by manager 11 jul 2022)

  • Back-to-basics Peak District site, a five-minute drive from Hartington
  • Peak Wildlife Park 15 minutes’ drive; Alton Towers half an hour
  • Dark night skies and expansive views, plus a fresh water supply
If you intend to explore the Peak District on your next holiday, Gateham Grange Camping, a family-friendly site between Hartington and Alstonefield (a five-minute drive from either) might just be the accommodation you’re looking for. You’ll be staying on a working farm (and since cows and dogs don’t always play well together, no canine buddies are allowed), and the large field can be booked for exclusive use by groups. In other words, this is just the place for the annual family gathering. This is prime walking country, so lace up your boots and start exploring nearby areas like the Manifold Valley (10 minutes’ drive), with sites like the dramatic Thor’s Cave, and the Dove Valley, where highlights include Baley Hill and Wolfscote Dale (both within a 10-minute drive). On site are three portable toilets, a plumbed outdoor stainless-steel sink and a fresh water supply. Please be aware that there is no hot water available. However, the back-to-basics approach is more than compensated for by splendid, far-reaching views of the surrounding hills and the starry spectacle of the night sky. There is also good road access, and the local bus service (Moorlands Connect, bookable via telephone or app) arranges doorstep pick-up and return to local towns and villages. It even has room for bikes, so if you cycled too far and cannot face the ride back to base, you’re sorted. There are convenience stores and a local farm shop in Hartington, which also has several pubs.

Site type

Tent sites 1
Open now
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 4 Apr to

Reviews

10

Overall rating based on 2 reviews View breakdown

100%

would recommend this site to a friend

100%

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Best site I’ve been to that accepts mixed groups and sparkle clean loo

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Jake G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Facilities were spotless, portaloos were very clean, smelled very fresh, no signs of any bugs or crawlies in the toilets at all. We had the field to ourselves with no neighbouring campers and it made us feel very at home. The owner kept in contact and was updating us consistently, always there to help and was very friendly and polite. Local farmer popped by to say hello and he was extremely friendly too! Location is beautiful! Sun rise, sun set, thunderstorm in the distant and starry nights, we had it all and it was fantastic! Super happy! Ground was soft enough to put pegs in and strong enough to keep everything down, just seemed absolutely perfect for tents and our gazebo very very healthy pitch! Fire pit that was provided really gave us a fantastic time roasting marshmallows with melted chocolate.

Disliked: Just that the grass was a little long making rounders a challenge when running through or finding the ball, also made football difficult to play but at the same time, the extra challenge brought us many laughs!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and levels pitch

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Adnan A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Nice location, ideal for walker and hikers, different ground levels, we loved the fact that we asked the owners for an early check-in and we got quick positive response, the lady was very helpful and co-operative she even managed to drop some salt from her own house when we needed it for our cooking in the camp. We had to check out late with no problem.

Disliked: We were happy with all the services

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Adnan, Thank you for your kind review. I'm so pleased that the group enjoyed their stay. Thank you for leaving the site lovely and clean for us :) Many thanks Lisa

Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Location

Gateham Grange Camping

Alstonefield

Ashbourne

Derbyshire

England

DE6 2FT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.10897°N
-1.82101°W

Nearest transport

Coach
15.1 km Matlock Street
15.1 km Buxton Road
17.3 km Fishpond Hotel
Rail
17.7 km Matlock Bath Rail Station
17.8 km Matlock Rail Station
18 km Buxton Rail Station
Airport
41 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
41.2 km Manchester Airport
41.3 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

You might not be able to p-p-pick up a penguin at Peak Wildlife Park (15 minutes’ drive), but you can sure get up close and personal with one and help at feeding times. This conservation-focused wildlife park also houses otters, meerkats and giant rabbits, and there are outdoor and indoor play areas. If it’s a hot day, and the only place you want to be is near/in the water, head to Tittesworth Reservoir (25 minutes), where you can hire a canoe or paddleboard, stroll along the wildflower-dotted shore, or have a picnic with views of herons and curlews. If the kids demand adrenaline-fuelled rides, take them to Alton Towers theme park (half an hour), where they can let rip on roller coasters (including one with a staggering 14 loops) and drop towers. Younger children can try the gentler attractions in CBeebies Land, and everybody can wind down at the end of the day with a stroll through the peaceful gardens.

Must see

Alton Towers Resort 14.2 km

Haddon Hall 14.5 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 17.2 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 17.8 km

Chatsworth 18.2 km

National Trust

Winster Market House 12.5 km

The Old Manor 14.7 km

Biddulph Grange Garden 22.9 km

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 24.8 km

Kedleston Hall 25.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Alstonefield - Dovedale - Wetton - Alstonefield 1.5 km

Alstonefield - Sheen - Hartington - Beresford Dale 1.5 km

Alstonefield - Back of Ecton - Wetton Mill - Grindon - Wetton - Alstonefield 1.5 km

Wetton - Beeston Tor - Grindon - Thor's Cave - Wetton 1.9 km

Wetton - Back of Ecton - Butterton - Grindon - Wetton 2 km

Local events

  • Buxton Festival (Thursday, 4 July 2024 – Thursday, 4 July 2024)

    Buxton, England 17.8 km

  • Rewind North (Friday, 2 August 2024 – Friday, 2 August 2024)

    Macclesfield, England 32.1 km

  • Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday, 8 August 2024 – Thursday, 8 August 2024)

    Swadlincote, England 42.4 km

  • Download Festival (Friday, 14 June 2024 – Friday, 14 June 2024)

    Derby, England 43.3 km

  • RHS Flower Show Tatton Park (Wednesday, 17 July 2024 – Wednesday, 17 July 2024)

    Knutsford, England 45.3 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.

Want to know more about camping in Derbyshire?

  • Does Gateham Grange Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gateham Grange Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Gateham Grange Camping? You might not be able to p-p-pick up a penguin at Peak Wildlife Park (15 minutes’ drive), but you can sure get up close and personal with one and help at feeding … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gateham Grange Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Gateham Grange Camping? From $232.51 (for 1 night, 15 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.