The Knockerdown
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- Well-maintained 10-acre site under a mile from Carsington Water
- A 10-minute drive to Ashbourne; 15 mins to Peak District National Park
- In the grounds of a pub with restaurant, beer garden and play area
Site type
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 1 Mar to
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Features
Dogs allowed
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
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump point
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 sites)
Pub campground
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
The Knockerdown
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
England
DE6 1NQ
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.06424°N
-1.65347°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
Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 8.1 km
Arkwright's Cromford Mills 8.3 km
Kedleston Hall 13 km
Haddon Hall 14.7 km
Chatsworth 17.4 km
National Trust
Winster Market House 8.6 km
Kedleston Hall 14.1 km
The Old Manor 14.7 km
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 21.1 km
Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 25.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Carsington - Ible - Winster - Brassington - Carsington 1.9 km
Carsington - Hopton - Kirk Ireton Circular 1.9 km
Carsington - Griffe Grange - Ible - Bonsall - Middleton by Wirksworth - Hopton - Carsington 2 km
Brassington - Carsington - Hognaston - Kniveton - Brassington 2.7 km
Tissington - Hall Dale - Alstonefield - Tissington 5.5 km
Local events
- Buxton Festival (Thursday, 4 July 2024 – Thursday, 4 July 2024)
Buxton, England 27.8 km
- Download Festival (Friday, 14 June 2024 – Friday, 14 June 2024)
Derby, England 32.3 km
- Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday, 8 August 2024 – Thursday, 8 August 2024)
Swadlincote, England 36.7 km
- Rewind North (Friday, 2 August 2024 – Friday, 2 August 2024)
Macclesfield, England 44.3 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.
Reviews
Voted 49% of visitors View breakdown
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Liked: Nothing it was disgusting flooded toilets & showers disgusting poo all over toilet doors hanging off
Disliked: We didn't even park up wasn't told it was flooded we travelled 1 hour 30 mins with caravan so I would like my deposit back for that weekend also my friend who I booked for as well
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Liked: Location
Disliked: Advertised as hardstanding but was advised this isn't the case and hat to go on grass not ideal with the rain we had on Friday.
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Showers were nice and hot. Clean toilets. Friendly staff. Lovely spot for…
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Liked: Showers were nice and hot. Clean toilets. Friendly staff. Lovely spot for a campsite near the lake.
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Liked: Food at pub
Disliked: The Knockerdown is a lovely pub great atmosphere and lovely staff. The camping not so good. The field was very wet with numerous cars and vans having to be pushed out. Thank goodness for a couple of men who seemed to have the job of doing it. Felt like it was a bit of a find your pitch and do what you want. Fire pits not allowed, there were 2 last night. Next to us was a group of teenagers smoking and drinking until 3 in the morning. Kids running around all hours of the night. I used the shower but only because I needed to. It was warm but that is the only positive. Relying on customers to clean it themselves is never going to work. Cheap weekend away and will stick to adult only from now on.
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Definitely be back!
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Liked: Booked fairly last minute on Pitchup and was a little dubious due to some reviews about the toilets etc. However, we have had a great couple of nights. The toilets were absolutely fine, shower a little meh but we're camping so what do we really expect?! Pub food was lush, girls working there were super friendly (especially the blonde haired girl) and pub is dog friendly! We will be back! Great walk around Carsington also, very close to!
Disliked: Shower could be better but definitely not a moan!
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Liked: People
Disliked: The fact you can’t get off the field when it’s rained
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Excellent site, friendly & helpful staff
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Liked: Pitch sizes. Local area. Showers and toilets were good enough.
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Liked: Fantastic location, easy going camp site, great onsite pub
Disliked: Breakfast would have been an advantage
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We would stay again, due to location.
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Liked: Beautiful scenery and quiet.
Disliked: As said in previous reviews, the toilets/showers desperately need updating. However we were not there in height of season, so when we stayed they were clean, hot and functional.
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Liked: I liked the size of the campsite as it wasn’t too big and had a nice little park, the pub was lovely and the staff were friendly. We needed some help as was our first time camping and one member of staff was very helpful.
Disliked: The cleanliness of the toilets wasn’t up to my standards.
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- Does The Knockerdown have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Knockerdown dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Knockerdown? Once you’ve taken strolls on the trails running through the site and down at Carsington Water, there are plenty more walking routes to follow nearby, whether you’re up for a gentle wander … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Knockerdown?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 1 p.m.