Holme Pierrepont Country Park

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  • Water- and land-based event centre in 270 acres of parkland
  • Easy access to Nottingham city centre, rail network and airport
  • Country walks, nature trails and lots to do for kids on site
What do you reckon is the main flavour of activities at this Nottinghamshire site? Yup, top of the menu at the Holme Pierrepont Country Park, near Nottingham, are all sorts of watersports: you'll be able to tackle a whitewater course for canoeing, kayaking, rafting and tubing; paddleboarding; and open-top canoeing. This is a land-based activity centre too, so if you don't fancy plunging into the foamy depths or would quite like to stay dry for a day, other options can be tackled at the outdoor adventure zone where there's an aerial adventure course, miniature golf, a kids' activity club and archery combat. A large play park, country walks and nature zones are also on site (please note some activities are subject to availability and must be booked at reception; early booking is advisable). Feeling a bit faint just from reading all this, and think you'd rather spectate? The centre has kindly included a country park café and a regatta lake where it hosts its own events like rowing and canoe regattas, dragonboat racing and triathlons. Lots are on offer too to keep the kids amused, including a woodland adventure playground and a nature trail, a short stroll away. Although all this energetic excellence is only 10 minutes' drive from Nottingham city centre, it's well into the countryside and away from anything townie, as it's deep in the 270 acres of parkland of Holme Pierrepont Country Park. The campsite part of the park covers 18 acres and has a facilities block with showers and toilets, and a site shop selling selected groceries and camping supplies.

Campground type

Tent sites 139
RV sites 225
Camper sites 100
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 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).

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 4 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Sites

  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The height barrier is pulled down from 9pm until 8am so any taller vehicles (above 1.98 metres/6ft 6 inches) needing to arrive or depart during this time will need to use the exterior car park.

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Reviews

7.3

Overall rating from 1,105 Pitchup.com customers

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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

71% would recommend this campground to a friend

72% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious pitches, convenient for the National Water Sports Centre and Nottingham. Staff are friendly, site generally clean. However, restrooms are dated, often unclean, and poorly maintained (drainage, hot water issues). Noise from guests & roads is also a concern.

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Pod was cosy…

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9 out of 10
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 Pauline S. 1 review

Camping pod

Liked Pod was cosy

Disliked Could not find a way to dispose of our camping toilet contents

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Well laid out site near water sports centre

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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 paula c. 3 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Well laid out site with pitch being spacious
Well maintained with clean toilets / shower blocks

Disliked Was pitched on park view hard standing and there was a constant stream of people walking to the toilets from 6am holding loud conversations with their mates also loud until 11pm

Height barrier - we were notified that the barrier would be closed between 8pm and 8am so higher sided vehicles would not be able to enter / leave without notice - sadly when we tried to leave at 5pm on the Sunday it was already locked so had to wait 15 mins to be able to leave

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Excellent location next to watersports centre and Excellent value.

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 Philip S. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Nice quite place plenty of room.

Disliked Our pitch my near trees.
Spoke to staff and will be able to change.

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Basic pod - does the job.

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7 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Anonymous

Camping pod

Liked Warm, dry pod. Showers clean, plenty of toilets.

Disliked Think there may be a rodent problem.

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Schöner Stellplatz und die Sanitären Anlagen…

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Simone M. 2 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked Schöner Stellplatz und die Sanitären Anlagen waren sauber und gepflegt. Bushaltestelle direkt in der Nähe👍

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From the manager: Dear Guest

Vielen Dank für Ihre schöne Bewertung! 😊 Wir freuen uns sehr, dass Ihnen unser Stellplatz gefallen hat und Sie unsere sauberen und gepflegten Sanitäranlagen schätzen konnten.

Auch die gute Anbindung an die Bushaltestelle in unmittelbarer Nähe ist für viele unserer Gäste sehr praktisch. 👍

Vielen Dank für Ihren Besuch – wir würden uns freuen, Sie bald wieder bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen! 🌿

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Thank you very much for your lovely review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your pitch and found our sanitary facilities clean and well maintained.

The nearby bus stop is also very convenient for our guests. 👍

Thank you for staying with us – we hope to welcome you back again soon!

Kind Regards

Plenty of hot water and staff…

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6 out of 10
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Value for money
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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Plenty of hot water and staff were helpful.

Disliked Facilities not very clean, noisy fans in showers, no hairdryer or plug socket for one.

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From the manager: Dear Guest

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed the plentiful hot water and found our staff helpful during your stay.

We’re sorry that the cleanliness of the facilities did not meet your expectations, and we appreciate you bringing the issues with the noisy shower fans and lack of suitable hairdryer facilities to our attention. We’ll pass your comments on to the relevant team as we continue to review and improve our facilities.

Thank you again for your honest feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide a more comfortable experience next time.

Kind Regards

Beautiful setting, very convenient for cycling…

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6 out of 10
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Value for money
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Sarah N. 4 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Beautiful setting, very convenient for cycling into Nottingham City Centre, football & cricket grounds. Well kept grounds.

Disliked "Welcome" email started with 5 rows of red, underlined text covering late arrivals. Height restriction barrier was closed even though we arrived in the required timeframe and we had to phone to request it to be lifted so that we could leave. Toilet block was basic, designed more for school groups than Motorhomes/Caravans.

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From the manager: Dear Guest

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed our beautiful setting, well-kept grounds and convenient location for cycling into Nottingham City Centre, as well as the nearby football and cricket grounds.

We’re sorry that the height restriction barrier being down caused an inconvenience during your stay. We have introduced this measure to help prevent unauthorised persons from accessing the site, as we felt this was the right approach to help keep our customers and their belongings safe. However, we appreciate that this can sometimes cause difficulties for guests who need to leave outside of certain times, and we’re sorry for the inconvenience caused.

We also appreciate your comments regarding the toilet facilities. Your feedback is valuable to us as we continue to look at ways to improve the experience for our motorhome and caravan guests.

Thank you again for your honest feedback, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.

Kind Regards

Not good

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 Andy S. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Plot was ok

Disliked The toilets and showers were very unpleasant. Not clean and the smell was terrible

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From the manager: Dear Guest

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you found your pitch satisfactory, but we’re very sorry that the toilets and showers did not meet the standard we aim to provide.

We take your comments regarding the cleanliness and unpleasant smell seriously and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We’ll ensure your feedback is passed on to the relevant team so that we can look into the issues and make improvements.

We hope you’ll consider staying with us again and give us the opportunity to provide you with a better experience.

Kind Regards

Super easy check in and check…

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Super easy check in and check out.
Location
Facilities

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From the manager: Dear Guest

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you found the check-in and check-out process nice and easy, and that you enjoyed our location and facilities.

It’s great to know you had a positive experience, and we really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Kind Regards

Happy to come back as price was reasonable

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Came back having gone elsewhere recently due to price and noise, but there was a discount and it was very peaceful, and it's very convenient for regattas at HPP.

Disliked Height restriction barrier, so when we have to carry boats it's tricky to go out at night and we have to ask for help to leave early. That said, we were able to get out early, and the staff member was very helpful.

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From the manager: Dear Guest

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such detailed feedback, and it’s lovely to hear that you enjoyed being back with us after so many years of visiting.

We’re delighted that you found the site peaceful this time and that the location was so convenient for the regatta at HPP. We’re also pleased the discount helped make your stay more competitive, and we really hope to welcome you back again next year.

We completely understand your comments regarding the height restriction barrier, particularly when you have boats to transport and need to leave early or late. We appreciate that having to ask for assistance isn’t always convenient. We’re glad our team member was able to help and that he was so polite and helpful — we’ll certainly pass on your kind comments to the member of staff involved.

Thank you again for your continued support over the years. It was a pleasure to have you back, and we look forward to seeing you again next year.

Kind Regards

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 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Holme Pierrepont Country Park

Home of The National Water Sports Centre

Adbolton Lane

Nottingham

Nottinghamshire

England

NG12 2LU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.94042°N
1.09999°W

Route directions

If you are using a satnav to find the site, use the name ‘Holme Pierrepont Country Park’ rather than the postcode as some satnavs will direct you to Colwick Race Course as opposed to the centre.

Nearest transport

Bus
2.1 mi Broad Marsh Bus Station
2.1 mi Broad Marsh Bus Station
2.3 mi Friar Lane
Rail
1.7 mi Netherfield Rail Station
1.9 mi Carlton Rail Station
2 mi Nottingham Rail Station
Airport
12.4 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

If you've any energy left over or you're hardily thinking that the watery and land-based activities of the Holme Pierrepont Country Park just aren't enough, get along to the cycle paths of Colwick Country Park on the outskirts of Nottingham, which have miles of waterside biking alongside the River Trent. Wildlife watchers can wander around Skylarks Nature Reserve, owned by Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, highly recommended by the Holme Pierrepont Country Park team and 15 minutes' drive from the site. The cricket ground of Trent Bridge, home of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, is 10 minutes' drive away.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, & Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Gamston Lock Pub 0.6 mi
  • Poppy and Pint Pub 0.8 mi
  • Lady Bay Pub 0.9 mi
  • Starting Gate Pub 0.9 mi
  • Toby Carvery Restaurant 1 mi
  • The Willow Tree Pub 1.2 mi
  • Hickory's Smokehouse Restaurant 1.2 mi
  • kōnā Restaurant 1.2 mi
  • O'Connors Irish Bar Pub 1.3 mi
  • Gilt Restaurant 1.3 mi

Groceries

  • Morrisons Supermarket 1.1 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 1.1 mi
  • Laithwaite's Wine Off-licence 1.2 mi
  • M&S Foodhall Supermarket 1.2 mi
  • Two'j Supermarket 1.3 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 1.3 mi
  • Pak Foods Supermarket 1.3 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 1.3 mi
  • Top Market Supermarket 1.3 mi
  • S & K Off Licence Off-licence 1.4 mi

Parks and play

  • Adventure Play Park Playground 0.3 mi
  • Colwick Country Park 0.5 mi
  • Adbolton Lane Playground 0.5 mi
  • Holme Pierrepont Country Park 0.8 mi
  • Ambleside Play Park 0.8 mi
  • Infants Playground 0.9 mi
  • Junior Playground 0.9 mi
  • Colwick Rectory Recreation Ground park 1 mi
  • Colwick Woods PLayground 1.1 mi
  • Tricket's Park 1.2 mi

Family days out

  • Stonebridge City Farm Visitor attraction 1.9 mi
  • City of Caves Visitor attraction 2 mi
  • Speakers' Corner Visitor attraction 2.3 mi
  • Zero Latency VR Amusement arcade 2.3 mi
  • Funstation Amusement arcade 2.4 mi
  • Nottingham Castle 2.4 mi
  • French 75 Visitor attraction 2.4 mi
  • Warhammer World Visitor attraction 3.1 mi
  • Lenton Peace Garden Visitor attraction 3.2 mi
  • Slick City Visitor attraction 3.3 mi
  • Family Entertainment Center Amusement arcade 3.4 mi
  • Tyre Maze Visitor attraction 4.4 mi
  • Rushcliffe Country Park Labryinth Visitor attraction 4.5 mi
  • Witches Steps Visitor attraction 4.7 mi
  • Red Kangaroo Theme park 6.9 mi

Public transport

  • Caravan Park 0.02 mi
  • Regatta Way 0.2 mi
  • Skylarks 0.3 mi
  • Water Sports Centre 0.4 mi
  • Turning Circle 0.5 mi
  • Adbolton Lane 0.5 mi
  • The Bridge at Gamston 0.6 mi
  • Seymour Road 0.6 mi
  • Gamston Lock 0.7 mi
  • Gertrude Road 0.7 mi

Other nearby

  • The Brickworks Nightclub 1.6 mi
  • The Nottinghamshire Golf & Country Club Golf course 1.9 mi
  • Edwalton Municipal Golf Course 1.9 mi
  • The Model Nightclub 2 mi
  • NG-ONE Nightclub 2 mi
  • The Bowery Nightclub 2.1 mi
  • Ocean Nightclub 2.2 mi
  • Flying Horse Walk Shopping centre 2.2 mi
  • The Exchange Shopping centre 2.2 mi
  • The Irish Nightclub 2.2 mi

Local services

  • Singh's Lady Bay Pharmacy 0.8 mi
  • Cashzone Ltd Cashpoint 0.8 mi
  • Esso Fuel station 1 mi
  • Barry Langton Hypnotherapy Doctors 1.1 mi
  • The Bay Therapy Centre Doctors 1.1 mi
  • Morrisons Pharmacy 1.1 mi
  • Vale Pharmacy 1.1 mi
  • The Gamston Medical Centre Doctors 1.1 mi
  • Morrisons Fuel station 1.2 mi
  • Singh Pharmacy 1.2 mi

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Must see

The Lace Market Centre 2 mi

Nottingham Castle 2.3 mi

Wollaton Hall and Park 4.6 mi

Castle Donington Museum 12.1 mi

Belvoir Castle 13.6 mi

National Trust

The Workhouse, Southwell 11.8 mi

Staunton Harold Church 17.6 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 18 mi

Hardwick Hall 18 mi

Calke Abbey 18.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HOLME PIERREPONT HALL 1.4 mi

MEMORIAL GARDENS, NOTTINGHAM 1.7 mi

Old Market Square Nottingham - Wollaton Hall - Nottingham 2.3 mi

HUNGER HILL GARDENS, STONEPIT COPPICE GARDENS AND GORSEYCLOSE GARDENS 2.4 mi

GENERAL CEMETERY 2.7 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 Holme Pierrepont Country Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Holme Pierrepont Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Holme Pierrepont Country Park? If you've any energy left over or you're hardily thinking that the watery and land-based activities of the Holme Pierrepont Country Park just aren't enough, get along to the cycle paths of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Holme Pierrepont Country Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Holme Pierrepont Country Park? From $26.76 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.