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

Reviews

9.4

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96% 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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Lovely views Basic but clean facilities (showers were great) Nice walks straight from…

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Gemma S.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely views
Basic but clean facilities (showers were great)
Nice walks straight from the site

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Great friendly site with lots of lovely walks to complete. Shower and…

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Jean K.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great friendly site with lots of lovely walks to complete. Shower and toilet facilities are kept to a good standard.

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Lovely site with clean and well-maintained facilities.

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Emily S.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Beautiful views and owner friendly when we checked in and over the phone. Toilets and showers basic but very clean, always stocked, and didn't have paid timers which was great. Sponges and washing up liquid were also available which was very handy as we'd forgotten ours! It's up a steep hill but within walking distance of Whatstandwell Station, so easy to travel along the Peak line to other lovely places for walks, food, etc.

Disliked The field is on a incline and, as we arrived late in the evening, most of the more level spaces were gone, but I'd not say it was anything to 'dislike', it would have been no trouble at all had we planned better!

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Absolutely beautiful site. Peaceful and calm with fabulous views. I enjoyed a…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Absolutely beautiful site. Peaceful and calm with fabulous views. I enjoyed a quick stroll around Crich and had a great dinner from the excellent fish and chip shop! Also a useful supermarket.

The facilities at Hankin Farm are very clean, a friendly welcome awaits. I will be back to enjoy the stunning views.

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Very kind people and the location was super calm.…

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Maylis J.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Very kind people and the location was super calm.

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Easy access, good views, pleasant owner, pretty quiet & lots of space. Only…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Easy access, good views, pleasant owner, pretty quiet & lots of space.
Only slight noise from working farm.
Average facilities but ok & value for money.

Disliked 4 miles to nearest shops & pubs & 4 lads kicking football to each other making lots of noise.

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Lovely views around and the toilets and shower was clean.…

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Donna J.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely views around and the toilets and shower was clean.

Disliked The sloped campsite.
Couldn't find a straight area to pitch

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Good facilities, open fires acceptable.

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Katie E.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked How off the beaten track this was. Felt really safe as a solo traveller. Being able to have fires and rural camping

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great space to pitch the tent and not on top of other campers.
Easy instructions for arrival and check in.
Clean toilets and shower

Disliked Would appreciate hand dryer in the toilet

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Great stay.

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Debbie M.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Nice and quiet, clean toilets, everything you need, beautiful view across the valley to the tower. Which we visited and could see the campsite. The area is very pretty. Owners are lovely.

Disliked The only "niggle" and of course I know it's not the owners fault. The whole campsite is on a slope. We managed to find a flatish bit at the top for our tent, and sleeping was fine, but was hard to cook because the pans kept slipping off the stoves and tables. But we solved that by putting bits of wood under the table legs to straighten them up.

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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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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 $27.10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.