Barley Fields Holidays

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Around the site
Around the site
The hardstanding pitches
View of the camping area
The camping field before mowing
Hardstanding pitches
View from the camping field
Microlodge
The site entrance from tonge lane
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The hardstanding pitches
View of the camping area
The camping field before mowing

  • Quiet, rural adults-only site on the Leicestershire-Derbyshire border
  • Donington Park Circuit and East Midlands Aeropark five minutes’ drive
  • Countryside views; 10 minutes’ walk from the village pub
Do you like the sound of direct access to the National Forest, with its miles of scenic wooded tracks for walking and cycling? How about adding in views of Derbyshire’s centuries-old St Mary and St Hardulph Priory Church, atop Breedon Hill? If you answered ‘yes’ to both, then you should be heading for Barley Fields Holidays, on the Leicestershire–Derbyshire border. This peaceful adults-only site also has stunning views to the Peak District National Park to the north, and the Vale of Belvoir to the east. And just when you thought things couldn’t get any better, you’ll be pleased to learn that your dogs can join you, that the site has modern showers and loos, and that – although barbecues are allowed on site – you’re only 10 minutes’ stroll from a popular Breedon on the Hill pub that serves decent grub. On arrival, get set up and… just chill. Life will take care of itself. Sit back, relax, watch the horses in the neighbouring fields and see if you can spot/hear any of the following: cuckoos calling in late spring, swallows arriving on their early summer stop-overs and birds of prey circling overhead. And on clear evenings, you have a pretty decent chance of bagging yourself a truly spectacular sunset. Sounds good, doesn’t it?

Site type

Tent sites 20
Motorhome sites 10
Caravan sites 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens 2 April
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Thu, 2 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 194 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely adult-only site. Clean facilities, roomy pitches. Staff (Kerry & Trevor!) are fantastic. Handy for Donington Park/East Midlands Airport, with manageable aircraft noise. Wi-Fi can be spotty and occasional noise, but overall, guests want to return!

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 16/06/2026

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Within walking distance from Donnington Park (Download). Friendly staff. Quiet. Clean. Good facilities.

Disliked Couldn't find the correct phone number online to ring about arrival post 6pm.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite close to Donington and East Midlands airport

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 Alison W. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Greater on racial and given good info on campsite and how to get to local sites

Disliked Every was lovely
Clean toilet and shower block
I didn’t get to sample the breakfasts thou

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really enjoyed our stay, will definitely be looking to stay next year!

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 Francesca W. 1 review

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Nice quiet site
Electric hardstanding pitch was flat with space for awning if needed
Clean toilets and showers
Lovely friendly campsite wardens Kerry & Trevor - The team were even offering breakfast at reasonable prices given bbq's were banned for safety due to a fire
Great location, very close to Donington Park - walkable 40mins-1hour, either unlit main country road with no path or a scenic countryside path (takes longer so we didn't try that one but might next time). We did get an uber that cost anything from £3-£7 as well as a taxi back from Download Festival for £25-£30 as it was tricky to get back to due to the road closures.

Disliked Nothing :)

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Kerry & Trevor are very friendly,…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Kerry & Trevor are very friendly, site is well spaced out! Showers/ toilets clean.
All round good place to stay!

Disliked N/A

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Trev and Kerry. Quality hosts, down…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Trev and Kerry. Quality hosts, down to earth and happy to help.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good facilities, welcoming and friendly owners,…

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 Jake E. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Good facilities, welcoming and friendly owners, breakfast and coffee available. Good sized plots and nice shurroundings.

Great for Download if you have a day ticket, provided you plan ahead and book taxis. Not really walkable but no issues getting Ubers.

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Lovely site with good clean facilities.…

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 Dave C. 1 review

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Lovely site with good clean facilities.

Disliked Nothing

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Would 1000 percent book again!

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 James J. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Absolutely beautiful place and very accommodating owners. If youre looking for a beautiful spot near derby, book here! Clean toilets and clean showers. Nice hot water for showers! Honestly amazing!

Disliked Absolutely nothing. It was brilliant!

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Great location, very peaceful but only…

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 Beverley R. 1 review

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Great location, very peaceful but only a 10 minute walk to small village with all provisions. Toilets and showers spotlessly clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely welcoming site, adults only and lovely peace and quiet

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 Toni C. 1 review

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked The pitch
The location-peace & quiet
The immaculate grounds
The bathrooms
Kerry - site warden

Disliked Coming home so booked again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Composting toilet 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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

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 Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Site close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Barley Fields Holidays

Tonge Lane

Breedon on the Hill

Leicestershire

England

DE73 8AJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.80505°N
1.39099°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.9 km Coach Park
8.3 km Church
8.4 km Church
Rail
10.7 km East Midlands Parkway Rail Station
11.3 km Long Eaton Rail Station
11.6 km Peartree Rail Station
Airport
4.8 km East Midlands Airport
45.4 km Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1
45.4 km Birmingham International 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

Petrolheads make a beeline for Donington Park Circuit (five minutes’ drive), which has a lively calendar of motoring events, from the popular British Superbike Championship to a vintage motorsport festival. And on track days, you can also drive your own car (yes, your Fiat 500 also qualifies) on the circuit. On the north-western corner of East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Aeropark (five minutes) is an aviation museum with dozens of aircraft displayed on the lawn, including a Gloster Meteor fighter jet from World War II. Engines and other aircraft components fill a separate hangar. On the outskirts of Leicester, the National Space Centre (35 minutes) includes the Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium (the largest in the UK) and the 42-metre tall Rocket Tower, which houses interactive exhibits on Earth and the universe, plus a gallery illustrating life as an astronaut in space.

Must see

Calke Abbey 3.9 km

Castle Donington Museum 5.3 km

Conkers Discovery Centre 12.7 km

National Forest 12.8 km

Royal Crown Derby Factory Shop 13.1 km

National Trust

Staunton Harold Church 3.9 km

Calke Abbey 5.4 km

Kedleston Hall 19.6 km

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 26.9 km

The Old Manor 34.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

MELBOURNE HALL 2.5 km

Melbourne Parks 2.9 km

STAUNTON HAROLD HALL 3.7 km

Staunton Harold - Breedon - Church on the Hill (The Thirteen Stiles) 4.1 km

CALKE ABBEY 4.5 km

Local events

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

    Swadlincote, England 22 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 Barley Fields Holidays have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Barley Fields Holidays dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Barley Fields Holidays? Petrolheads make a beeline for Donington Park Circuit (five minutes’ drive), which has a lively calendar of motoring events, from the popular British Superbike Championship to a vintage motorsport festival. And on … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Barley Fields Holidays?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Barley Fields Holidays? From $57.67 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.