Hankin Farm Campsite

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  • Basic family-friendly campsite in the Derbyshire Dales
  • Crich Tramway and Matlock Bath within 10 minutes' drive
  • Dog-friendly site with links to Midshires Way and Cromford Canal walks
Peaceful strolls, Peak District adventures and fab rural scenery are some of what makes Hankin Farm Campsite a peachy holiday base. And peachy it is indeed… this basic, family-friendly site in the Derbyshire Dales has splendid views over Crich Stand and the added bonus of being 10 minutes' drive from the edge of the Peak District National Park for those of you who are up for lots of outdoor exploration. This farm is between the villages of Alderwasley and Whatstandwell and 10 minutes' drive from Belper's numerous shops and other amenities, so coffee shops, pubs, takeaways and supermarkets are all well within reach. The nearest railway station is a mile away in Whatstandwell, making it possible to get to Hankin Farm Campsite without a car. Peaceful walks are part of the local area’s charm, including connections to the Midshires Way, the Cromford Canal and Shining Cliff Woods. That isn’t all though, as all sorts of kid-pleasing activities are very close at hand too, including Crich's well-known tramway museum, Matlock Bath's various amusements and theme parks like Gulliver's Kingdom. The roomy and dog-friendly pitches have access to separate male and female showers and toilets, plus a washing-up area. And as long as you use common sense and follow instructions from the site’s staff, barbecues and campfires are permitted on the pitches.

Campground type

Tent sites 30
Camper sites 30
RV sites 30
Open now
Opens April 11
Please note
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 11 to

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 366 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This family-run farm campground provides a peaceful rural escape with lovely views. Guests rave about the friendly, helpful owners, roomy sites, and clean, simple amenities, including hot showers. It's perfectly located for exploring local trails and sights. While some note the sloping terrain and rustic facilities, most found it a great value and would gladly return.

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this is an loveley place .being…

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Richard L.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked this is an loveley place .being along side an working farm my son loved it and we will be returning soon

Disliked if you could make the sign and diffrent coulor as could not see it

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Friendly nice staff we got unlucky with the guests

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The owners were lovely and the views beautiful but the photos are deceiving it's not as big as we thought

Disliked Other guests, there was room over the far side of the field but a family of 10 decided to cram in next to me and my husband in our little tent, the music was full blast and the mother was loud and obnoxious.

We left and didn't even finish the stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We're sorry to hear that you didn't have a pleasant stay on our campsite.
We tell all guests on arrival that music and noise must be kept within their pitch, and music must be turned off at 10pm.
I spoke to all our guests this morning on site and no one mentioned any issues of noise.
If you had notified us by coming down to the farm house, or by calling us we would have taken action to ask them to keep the noise down or risk being told to leave the site.
Our photos are not deceiving, it is a large 5 acre field which is correctly reflected in the photos provided by us and our guests of our facilities.

Lovely peaceful site with very friendly…

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Rebecca & Robert C.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely peaceful site with very friendly owners and family

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great facilities, very clean and lovely hot showers.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Fire pit hire for only £20 refundable deposit
16kg logs for £7
Really lovely setting
Nice and peaceful
Plenty to do nearby

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would stay again, friendly host welcoming me!

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Loved the simplicity of the pitch, which also reflects in the price. Perfect for what I needed for the night. Great views, ponies and cattle on either side.
Hot water dishwashing area which was undercover - brill.

Disliked I think the toilet and shower blocks could do with a lick of paint inside to feel more welcoming, the breeze blocks are a bit garden shed feeling but for £10 per night I understand the lack of sprucing.

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Showers, toilets, friendly host …peaceful…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Showers, toilets, friendly host …peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely views, friendly owner and clean facilities

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Abigail M.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Brilliant location close to Matlock bath, lovely views and fire pits available

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good value

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Sarah H.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The warm welcome

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little gem of a site with immaculate facilities.

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Richard W.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely clean facilities, picturesque quiet location, friendly owners.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing place, fabulous location, super clean.

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Rachel S.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Friendly owners who care about your experience. Separate M/F toilets and showers which are always super clean with hot water. Also enough for guests so never had to wait to use them.
Location - lots of great dog walks from the site, close to the Cromford Canal walking route, and a fabulous pub for daytime coffee & food.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 Car parking by site/unit 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 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Hankin Farm Campsite

New Road

Alderwasley

Belper

Derbyshire

England

DE56 2SQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.08443°N
1.51119°W

Nearest transport

Bus
3.2 mi Fishpond Hotel
3.2 mi Fishpond Hotel
4.2 mi Railway Station
Rail
0.3 mi Whatstandwell Rail Station
2.1 mi Ambergate Rail Station
2.5 mi Cromford Rail Station
Airport
19.3 mi East Midlands Airport
22.2 mi Sheffield City 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

Plot out the way to the Peak District… will it be fish and chips by the river in Matlock Bath (10 minutes' drive) or taking the cable car to the Heights of Abraham’s underground caverns (10 minutes) that gets your attention first? Gulliver's Kingdom (10 minutes) is just outside the town too for those of you with kids tagging along. Places that bring a little of history to your holiday are easy to find around here. There are period buildings and vintage trams ready for boarding at Crich Tramway (10 minutes), tours and walks around the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cromford Mills (10 minutes) and the Nine Ladies (25 minutes) stone circle to see. Belper (10 minutes) is part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site – so you'll be well-set to learn more about the Peak District's industrial heritage – and for other interesting little places, Wirksworth (10 minutes) has a lively marketplace, heritage centre and a museum with the bones of old villagers. For those of you with an artistic streak, Denby Pottery Village (15 minutes) runs pottery painting in its craft studio, or you could look inside the farm shop and factory shop to see what goodies are available to take home.

Must see

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 2.5 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 2.9 mi

Kedleston Hall 8.2 mi

Haddon Hall 9.9 mi

Hardwick Old Hall 10.2 mi

National Trust

Winster Market House 6.7 mi

Kedleston Hall 8.8 mi

Hardwick Hall 10.2 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 10.2 mi

The Old Manor 14.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Lea Bridge - Whatstandwell - Alderwasley - Lea Bridge 1.4 mi

Alport Heights - Kirk Ireton Circular 2.2 mi

Derwent Valley Mills Buffer Zone 2.3 mi

Cromford (Black Rocks) - Middleton Top - Kirk Ireton - Black Rocks 2.5 mi

Wirksworth - Bolehill - Middleton Top - Wirksworth 2.6 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 Hankin Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hankin Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hankin Farm Campsite? Plot out the way to the Peak District… will it be fish and chips by the river in Matlock Bath (10 minutes' drive) or taking the cable car to the Heights of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hankin Farm Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hankin Farm Campsite? From $27.23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.