Brook Farm

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Visitor image of the sunrise from their tent
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Field views all around

  • Quiet rural site five minutes' drive from Ashbourne
  • A 10-minute drive from the Peak District; 20 minutes from Alton Towers
  • Two pubs within walking distance
Essential ingredients for a rural Derbyshire break? Peaceful spot surrounded by open fields and plenty of space for games/campfires/chilling out… If that combination sounds just about right, book yourselves into Brook Farm, a well-kept quiet site with no facilities out in the countryside five minutes’ drive from Ashbourne. The views here are mainly made up of various shades of green, in the form of fields and trees, with a few location bonus points thrown in for being on the banks of the Dove river. There’s plenty of space to play with around this site, but the folk here understand the value of peace and quiet, so they keep a lid on guest numbers rather than cram people in – and thumbs up to that move, as it leaves a great swathe of space for kids/dogs/demob-happy office workers to run around and for barbecues or campfires to be constructed safely away from the action. Beers, buns and burgers for the barbecue can be picked up from the butcher, baker and supermarket in Ashbourne. Want to stretch your legs further? There are plenty of walks to be had in the surrounds, and there are two pubs within walking distance of the site, the closest being just 25 minutes' walk away. The Peak District National Park’s about a 10-minute drive away for more outdoorsy options, and Alton Towers is 20 minutes away if you want to swap rural rambles for rollercoaster thrills. The site is also a short walk away from bus stops with an hourly bus service to locations including Derby, Ashbourne and Uttoxeter.

Campground type

Tent sites 40
Camper sites 5
RV sites 5
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Sites

  • A cable measuring at least 14 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

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92% would recommend this campground to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful campsite offers lovely country views & a relaxed vibe. Campfires & spacious pitches are a hit, as are the friendly owners. Basic, clean facilities are available, but note the lack of showers. Great value for a back-to-basics escape near Ashbourne.

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Powered grass RV campsite

Liked Scenery
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Portaloo
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Quiet

Disliked Level gravel pitch would be nice

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Very peaceful, well kept…

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Anonymous

Cowfield primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Very peaceful, well kept

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice 2 night brea

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Emma A. 4 reviews

Powered grass travel trailer campsite (members only)

Liked Really peaceful site in a fantastic location, with beautiful scenery. A good walk into Ashbourne which is a very nice town.
Easy access, level, access to EHU, water, waste and there was one portaloo if camping.
Owners came over to say hello and check all ok, but not overly intrusive

Disliked Nothing, all good

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Cowfield primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Great!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect for what I needed…

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Lee B. 2 reviews

Powered grass travel trailer campsite (members only)

Liked Perfect for what I needed

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was exactly as described.

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Anonymous

Powered grass RV campsite

Liked peace and friendly

Disliked nothing

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Lovely peaceful site. Portal was a…

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Powered grass RV campsite

Liked Lovely peaceful site. Portal was a bonus as wasn't expecting any facilities.

Disliked Nothing.

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Lovely views and quiet place to…

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Ann S. 1 review

Powered grass travel trailer campsite (members only)

Liked Lovely views and quiet place to stay , comes highly recommended

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views , easy to park…

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Powered grass RV campsite

Liked Great views , easy to park up .

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We really liked here. It was…

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Cowfield primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked We really liked here. It was easy to find, although the ground wasn’t quite level, we put the chocks out for the camper and had a really quiet comfortable night. It was also so relaxing sitting in the field with the sun setting next to the sheep field.

We had cycled the Tissington trail in the afternoon which was approx an 8 minutes drive away. Really recommend it here.

Price was very good for the night. We didn’t really use the facilities as we had all we needed in the camper. Top marks from my husband who looks a cut grass camping ground.

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Brook Farm

Church Lane

Mayfield

Ashbourne

Derbyshire

England

DE6 2JS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.9996°N
1.77637°W

Nearest transport

Bus
12.1 mi Fishpond Hotel
12.1 mi Fishpond Hotel
12.3 mi Bus Garage
Rail
7.9 mi Uttoxeter Rail Station
10.2 mi Tutbury & Hatton Rail Station
12.1 mi Duffield Rail Station
Airport
22.2 mi 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

The Peak District National Park is quite simply a fab place to spend a few days roaming around on foot, on bikes, on horseback… If you can’t pick a place to start your explores, perhaps aim for the stepping stones across the valley at Dovedale (15 minutes’ drive), or set out on the Tissington Trail, which heads out of Ashbourne to wend its way along 13 miles of abandoned railway line. Much excellent wandering can also be done in the grounds of the area’s smart stately homes. Chatsworth (40 minutes) is a fab place to fill a whole day out: as well as the art-filled house and gorgeous gardens, there’s also a farmyard, a kids’ trail and a huge playground area. The National Trust’s Sudbury Hall (15 minutes) and Kedleston Hall (20 minutes) are mighty fine options too. If you love a good scream as you plummet earthwards on a rollercoaster, a day out at Alton Towers (20 minutes) is a must on the schedule. For somewhat gentler family days out, try an animal encounter at Peak Wildlife Park (15 minutes) or a steam-driven ride on the Churnet Valley Railway (20 minutes).

Food and drink

  • Red Chilli 2.1 mi
  • Asia Table 2.2 mi
  • Lamplight Restaurant 2.2 mi
  • Dragon's Nest 2.2 mi
  • Crooked Spoon 4.1 mi
  • Adventurers Cave 4.3 mi
  • Rollercoaster Restaurant 4.5 mi
  • Energy Station 4.6 mi
  • Pizza & Pasta 4.6 mi
  • The Welcom-inn 4.8 mi

Parks and play

  • Hey Dugee Big Adventure Badge 5 mi
  • Moorfield Play Area 5.3 mi

Public transport

  • Hall Lane 0.2 mi
  • Hermitage Lane 0.2 mi
  • Hermitage Lane 0.2 mi
  • Hall Lane 0.2 mi
  • Sycamore Road 0.4 mi
  • Moorlands Drive 0.4 mi
  • Moorlands Drive 0.4 mi
  • The Crescent 0.4 mi
  • Henry Prince School 0.5 mi
  • Mayfield Avenue 0.5 mi

Groceries

  • Aldi 1.4 mi
  • Sainsbury's 2.1 mi
  • Co-op Food 2.2 mi
  • The Co-operative Food 2.5 mi

Family days out

  • Hey Dugee Big Adventure Badge 5 mi
  • Moorfield Play Area 5.3 mi

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Must see

Alton Towers Resort 4.8 mi

Sudbury Hall 7.5 mi

Kedleston Hall 9.9 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 11.8 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 12 mi

National Trust

The Old Manor 2.3 mi

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 7.7 mi

Kedleston Hall 10.4 mi

Winster Market House 11.3 mi

Shugborough Estate 17.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ashbourne (Bellevue) - Hanging Bridge - Clifton - Wyaston - Osmaston - Ashbourne 2.1 mi

Ashbourne - Mapleton - Swinscoe - Mayfield - Ashbourne 2.1 mi

Ellastone - Rocester - Marston Montgomery - Roston - Ellastone 2.3 mi

Ellastone - Swinscoe - Stanton - Ellastone 2.3 mi

Osmaston - Shirley - Longford - Rodsley - Osmaston 3.2 mi

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 Brook Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Brook Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Brook Farm? The Peak District National Park is quite simply a fab place to spend a few days roaming around on foot, on bikes, on horseback… If you can’t pick a place to start … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Brook Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Brook Farm? From $27.29 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.