The Bull i' th' Thorn

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Tents welcome
Tents welcome
View across the pitches
Close to bakewell, buxton, chatsworth house and dovedale
Garden area
View of the pitches
Country vistas
Local peak district scenery
Well-kept grounds
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View across the pitches
Close to bakewell, buxton, chatsworth house and dovedale
Garden area

  • Family-friendly site close to top Peak District attractions
  • A 20-minute drive from Buxton, Chatsworth House and Dovedale
  • Directly opposite the Tissington Trail; close to foodie pubs and shops
Off to Derbyshire for trips to Buxton, Bakewell and beyond? The Bull i' th' Thorn is located just off the A515, making it a doddle to zip from one end of the Peaks to the other and be back in time for tea. This peaceful park is set deep in the Peak District and comes with the sweeping views to prove it. Muddy boots are welcome at this outdoorsy spot – handy indeed given that the car-free Tissington Trail is opposite the site. After days packed with outdoor exploring, you’ll likely appreciate The Bull i' th' Thorn's hot showers (a separate shower room is available for families travelling with young kids). There are also three water points, an outdoor washing-up area for self-catering sorts and unisex toilets and showers. Although this is a self-check-in site, a member of staff cleans the facilities daily. The site's sister pub is a couple of minutes' drive away or a five- to 10-minute walk away via a public footpath. It's open every day; food is served from 12pm to 9pm, and breakfast is served from 8.30am to 11am on weekend mornings. The site is also a few minutes’ stroll from Tagg Lane Dairy, a family-run gelateria that uses raw milk straight from their pampered Jersey dairy herd.

Campground type

Tent sites 30
RV sites 30
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Vehicles

  • Units longer than 5.3m metres are not allowed.
  • Only small campervans up to 5.3m x 2m are accepted. The former pub at this site has now closed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

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Reviews

8.9

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Hikers’ paradisePeaceful

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

Friendly staff, clean amenities, great value. Scenic location near trails. Pitches usually good, though some are close. On-site pub a hit. Wi-Fi spotty, some noise. Facilities could use updating. Many would return.

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Family and dog friendly, good facilities…

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Amy M. 3 reviews

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Family and dog friendly, good facilities and location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Easy check in and goodnpotch space…

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 Vince G. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Easy check in and goodnpotch space and
Facilities.

Excellent value for money and a good base to explore the peaks

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location was good, all service's were…

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 MICHAELA M. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Location was good, all service's were clean and tidy.

Pitches where a good size.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great time

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kathleen l. 4 reviews

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Well organised camp site with adequate amenities. Very clean toilets, showers and washing up areas. So much to see in area we booked extra nights All other guests were friendly too

Disliked Having to go home

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great for a few nights

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Me and my son car camped here for the night after doing a 9 mile walk in the Peak District, I liked the price and the toilets were clean and well stocked it was quite and I requested a pitch near an edge as we didn’t have a tent i didn’t fancy being in the middle off two tents and my request was met with no problems despite me booking at last minute. Lots of water points, also had showers but as we were there for one night we didn’t use them. easy check in we was given our pitch number so you just arrive and pitch up. A nice stay.

Disliked There was nothing I disliked

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Location Quiet No fuss…

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Katie M. 1 review

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Location
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Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location

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 Beth 1 review

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked - Beautiful surroundings and views
- Lovely walk to a local pub called the Royal Oak with great food
- Great to have access to a cafe on site
- WiFi on site

Disliked - Toilets could have been cleaner at times
- more hooks in the showers as limited storage to hang clothes when dressing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite, helpful owners, lovely views.

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Jade W. 1 review

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Spacious pitch, clean toilets, shower block and kitchen clean up area. The owner responded quickly when there was an issue. Good location for walks and National Trust days. Shops nearby, close to towns such as Bakewell.

Disliked N/A

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Lovely campsite with very clean facilities,…

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 Jemma T. 1 review

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely campsite with very clean facilities, even providing washing up liquid and sponges to use!
Great views and easy access to walking paths. Check in was straightforward as you were allocated a pitch.
Will definitely return in the future.

Disliked Having to come home!!
No dislikes.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site. Easy.

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Rachel A. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Loved the self check in. Nice roomy pitch. Water close by. It's a shame the pub is closed now.

Disliked Close proximity to loud children and two dogs that went beserk every time anyone else's dog went past.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 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 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

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

Medium (26-50 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

The Bull i' th' Thorn

Ashbourne Road

Hurdlow

Derbyshire

England

SK17 9QQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.19589°N
1.80934°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5.6 mi Buxton Road
5.7 mi Matlock Street
6 mi Market Place
Rail
6.2 mi Buxton Rail Station
7.9 mi Dove Holes Rail Station
9.2 mi Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
Airport
22.2 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
22.3 mi Manchester Airport
22.4 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 1

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

This countrified site is close to beauty spots like Dovedale (20 minutes' drive), where you can stroll along the water's edge and picnic by the far-farmed stepping stones. For a more adventurous (and hillier) trek on foot, pick up the nearby Limestone Way in Monyash (five minutes). Looking for cycle hire? Head to Parsley Hay (five minutes) to hire bikes (including accessible models) and tandems. This is where the High Peak and Tissington trails meet (both run along flat former railway lines, so there's little chance you'll run out of puff). Chatsworth House (20 minutes) has grand gardens and elegant interiors to admire (there's also a guinea pig village that's likely to revive any tiddlers suffering from museum fatigue). Buxton (15 minutes) is a spa town of similarly posh repute and is full of boutique shops, ornate terraces and cultural sites (it also plays host to the Buxton Festival throughout the month of July). It's also home to two popular golf courses (the Cavendish Golf Club for hot shots and Peak Practice Golf for newbies).

Must see

Haddon Hall 6.2 mi

Chatsworth 8.1 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 11.7 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 12.1 mi

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 14.1 mi

National Trust

Winster Market House 7.9 mi

Lyme Park 14.9 mi

The Old Manor 15.1 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 15.3 mi

Hare Hill 16.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Monyash - Flagg - Pomeroy - Earl Sterndale - Monyash 1.3 mi

Monyash - Flagg - Taddington - Deep Dale - Monyash 1.3 mi

Monyash - Flagg - Sheldon - Lathkill Dale - Monyash 1.8 mi

Monyash - Conksbury - Bradford - Youlgreave - Monyash 1.8 mi

Monyash - Sheldon - Deep Dale - Monyash 1.8 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 The Bull i' th' Thorn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Bull i' th' Thorn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Bull i' th' Thorn? This countrified site is close to beauty spots like Dovedale (20 minutes' drive), where you can stroll along the water's edge and picnic by the far-farmed stepping stones. For a more adventurous … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Bull i' th' Thorn?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Bull i' th' Thorn? From $13.45 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.