Middlehills Farm Campsite
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- Well-kept site, family-run for over 30 years
- Friendly and welcoming with outstanding views
- Close to Gullivers Kingdom and 45 minutes' drive from Alton Towers
Campground type
70
70
70
2
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- A charge of £0.20 ($0.24) applies for the use of the shower.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, May 2 to
Campsite types & availability
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/siteReviews
95% would recommend this campground to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
Spacious sites, great playground & friendly staff. Clean facilities, well-stocked shop. Perfect for exploring, though can be busy & noisy at peak times.
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It was our first time camping, and Middlehills Farm Campsite was the…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked It was our first time camping, and Middlehills Farm Campsite was the perfect choice. The environment is very comfortable, the scenery is beautiful, and the facilities are well-equipped. Everything from the toilets and showers to the campsite itself was spotlessly clean, which really made the experience pleasant and relaxing.
The showers have hot water, and although there is a small fee to use them, this was not a big issue for us.
The only minor downside was that there seemed to be a nearby pub or restaurant with a live band playing at night, and the music went on until around midnight. It wasn’t a big problem, but light sleepers might want to bring earplugs.
Overall, it’s a fantastic campsite that I would happily recommend to others.
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Excellent site that is great for families or couples. Would come back!
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Campsite was well thought out, with lots of room for each pitch. Facilities are very good, with a well-stocked and reasonably priced shop. The pizza van was an extra treat. Staff were helpful with check in. Most people turned music off after 10, but stayed up chatting in their groups which added a nice atmosphere. You could hear the quarry but nothing noisier than you would expect from a working quarry!
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10/10
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Freedom go where you want nice and flat very friendly owners
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Fantastic site with lovely views of the Derbyshire Dales.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Friendly staff, pleasant and well-kept grounds, no pitch restrictions (just go ahead and choose your own), clean toilets with wonderfully warm showers (£1 for 5 mins), "on site" shop for snacks.
Disliked Perhaps disliked is too strong a term, but the "on site" shop didn't stock alcohol; some might consider this a bonus. I mention this only as the closest shop is many miles away. There is a nearby pub, but you will have to negotiate a short section of busy road.
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Loved the site, set up, family friendly situation, would return.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Loved the play park and amount of families - my son had an amazing time playing on the park and making friends.
The toilets and pot washing area was really well laid out and cleaned regularly. I didn’t use the showers but they looked good too.
Great little shop on site for any bits you need.
Guy on reception was super helpful and always around to answer queries.
We actually stayed an extra night we were having such a good time.
Great price for what we got.
Disliked Whilst this wouldn’t put me off going again, it was sometimes noisy with the kids playing on the park and some of the nearby quarry works. However, the enjoyment my son got from the park and the set up of the site generally far outweighed any negatives for me. And the site was well managed and quiet by 10ish.
WiFi didn’t work for my friend but I had enough signal not to worry.
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Enjoyed our overnight stay on our way to Alton Towers.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Being able to choose pitch and be close to the park and facilities. The shop being open until 8pm, friendly staff. Very scenic and family friendly.
Disliked Felt like the kids were being policed a little bit on the play area. Appreciate that there has to be some rules however, kids are kids and just want to have fun and make use of what is on offer for them.
The noise from the nearby quarry is quite loud.
We weren't given WiFi info....didn't affect our overall stay but I think site info should be given on arrival.
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From the manager: Thankyou for your review, and glad you enjoyed your stay, sad to hear you wouldn't return, but that's your loss. Children on the playground sometimes have to be policed because sadly their own parents don't, and they can cause upset for some other children, and whilst on our site we will tell them. Did you ask for wifi info ? As the site is rural wifi can be very intermittent and being able to use the card machine in the shop and reception is far more important, if you can use your own data that is preferable but if you had asked we would have given it to you.
A very good option and perfect for kids.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked The campsite has a good kids park right in the middle which is great. The shop is good and open most of the day. At weekends the pizza van is really nice. The pigs are part of the furniture there. The location is great for lots of walks, visiting Robin Hoods Stride, Matlock, Middleton Top etc we’ve stayed here many many times over the years.
Disliked There was an annoying very large group of blocks which kept us up late. Part of the risk of camping sometimes 🤷♂️
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Would return.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Brilliant location and plenty of room without being too far from the very good facilities. Super for family camping.
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Will return.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Clean. Well organised. Easy to find. Toilets and showers were clean. Nice little shop.
Used this site last year too when visiting the Cromford Steam Rally. Will use again.
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Lovely weekend, 2 families with teens. We will be back.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Great wash up & fridge/freezer facilities. Staff were helpful & friendly.
Lovely pizza, overall a great site.
Disliked Showers were cold. Bathroom ran out of hand soap. Was expensive for us all to shower.
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Remote location Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Farm Large (51-200 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 Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Middlehills Farm Campsite
Grangemill
Matlock
Derbyshire
England
DE4 4HY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.11656°N
1.64386°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Must see
Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 3.4 mi
Arkwright's Cromford Mills 3.7 mi
Haddon Hall 5.5 mi
Chatsworth 7.2 mi
Kedleston Hall 11.1 mi
National Trust
Winster Market House 1.7 mi
Kedleston Hall 11.8 mi
The Old Manor 12.1 mi
Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 14.3 mi
Hardwick Hall 14.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Winster - Uppertown - Bonsall Dale - Winster 1.6 mi
Winster - The Nine Ladies - Robin Hood's Stride 1.6 mi
Winster - Ible - Brassington - Aldwark - Winster 1.6 mi
Winster - Robin Hood's Stride - Youlgreave - Elton 1.8 mi
Brassington - Carsington - Hognaston - Kniveton - Brassington 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Middlehills Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Middlehills Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Middlehills Farm Campsite? After you've taken the kids around Gullivers Kingdom and Alton Towers (that'll be the first three or four days of the holiday sorted), set aside some time for the grand halls and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Middlehills Farm Campsite?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Check-in is available until 8pm on Fridays.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Middlehills Farm Campsite? From $32.32 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.