Holme Pierrepont Country 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
Motorhome sites 225
Caravan 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 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).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling 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.

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Reviews

7.3

Overall rating from 975 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

71% would recommend this site to a friend

72% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious pitches, great for Nottingham & watersports. Friendly staff, clean site praised. BUT, toilets/showers dated, poorly maintained & often grubby. Noise issues & camper behaviour also noted.

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 Dean L. 2 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Vicinity to the national watersport centre.…

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

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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Overall, a lovely place to visit. But we maybe wouldn't be back.

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Daniel F. 1 review

Powered grass site

Liked Location. The country park is lovely and plenty to see and do. Kids enjoyed it. It was our first ever camping experience so we didn't have huge hopes and was only doing one night to dip our toes in.

Disliked Busy, but that was because there was an event on the weekend we stayed. So no ones fault really.
Some of the toilets didn't flush well and the bathroom facilities maybe need a small revamp. They were ok, adequate for our needs, as we only stayed one night.
Few rowdy people till half ten but when the sun went down, it was quiet.
We were placed right next to a wasp nest which was very awkward. But to be honest, our car was parked between the tent and it, so in fairness they didn't really get in or bother us too much. And I hate wasps so I would have been the first to run a mile.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great for accessing the rowing events at the National Water Centre.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Really close to the National Water centre.

Disliked Nothing

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Amazing weekend

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall a positive experience would defo come back now

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked We loved the site it was our first time camping as a family of 4 and it was a very positive experience.

Disliked Toilet facilities could be improved toilets blocked every morning.

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Spacious pitches. Great atmosphere. Showers were…

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Spacious pitches. Great atmosphere. Showers were ideal with space for changing inside the cubicle.

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Booked the night before and got…

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Angela H. 1 review

Powered grass site

Liked Booked the night before and got booking next to friends

Disliked The code had changed from receiving the email

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From the manager: Dear Guest

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback.

We're pleased to hear that you were able to make a last-minute booking and that we could accommodate you next to your friends, helping you enjoy your stay together.

We apologise for any confusion caused by the gate code being different from the one you received in your email. On this occasion, we had to change the code due to unauthorised individuals attempting to access the site. This was a necessary security measure to help protect our guests and ensure the site remains safe and secure.

We kindly remind all paying guests not to share the gate code with anyone else, as this helps us prevent unauthorised access and maintain a secure environment for everyone staying with us.

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to welcome you back again soon.

Kind Regards

basic with good access to the Country park

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked open and staff friendly.

Disliked poor shop little to no items and expensive.
no leaflet provided at site reception (map, wifi details etc)
very basic, site needs some ownership and minor tlc.
No info about local shops, bars, cafes etc

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Overall a positive stay but would bring our own toilet next time

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Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Space of each pitch
Friendly and helpful reception
Plenty of hot water in showers and for pot washing
Security patrols
Size of campsite and the different areas

Disliked Ladies toilets and showers need thoroughly cleaning - both the ones in the wooden building and especially the ones instead brick buildings
Pot washing sinks were left filthy
Road noise going to tge waterspouts centre ( outside control of campsite )
Poor wifi reception

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From the manager: Dear Guest

Thank you for taking the time to leave such detailed feedback.

We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the spacious pitches, our friendly and helpful reception team, the plentiful hot water, our security patrols, and the layout and size of the campsite. It's wonderful to know these aspects helped make your stay an enjoyable one.

We also really appreciate your constructive comments regarding the toilet and shower facilities, pot washing area, Wi-Fi, and additional rubbish bins. Thank you for highlighting these areas. We will take your feedback on board and review our cleaning schedules, including the deep cleaning of the toilet blocks, to ensure they meet the standards our guests expect. We'll also look at the signage for the larger waste bins and consider whether additional general rubbish bins would improve convenience around the site.

We appreciate your understanding regarding the road noise, as this is unfortunately outside of our control, and we'll continue to explore ways to improve the guest experience wherever we can.

Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay in the future.

Kind Regards

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 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

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

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 85 cm) 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 Horse 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, 6 August 2026 – Thursday, 6 August 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?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Holme Pierrepont Country Park? From $45.97 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.