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.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30
Open now
Opens 17 April
Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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 (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 17 Apr to

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 366 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Great value, chilled farm camp with stunning valley views. Friendly owners, clean, basic facilities, and freedom to pick your spot on the spacious, albeit sloping, field. Perfect for walks, though some note the slope & rustic feel. Highly recommended!

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Lovely host, amazing views and fabulous…

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Haley T. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely host, amazing views and fabulous facilities. As a solo female camper I felt very safe too.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

good views and quiet…

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 gavin C. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked good views and quiet

Disliked ground not level

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Gavin

Thank you for your review.

Just for reference for other campers thinking of using our site, the campsite is on a slight slope due to the hill the site is situated on.

It's fine for people staying in tents and caravan, but levelers are recommended if you are staying in a campervan.

Kind regards
Chris

Great!

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Louise R. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Nice site in a good location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site

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Rachael T. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Clean facilities, if basic. Very relaxed and calm atmosphere.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Was just a beautiful area, peaceful…

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Micha T. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Was just a beautiful area, peaceful and very friendly, will definitely go again

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Wonderfully calming

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Jonathan F. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Peaceful, basic but perfectly agreeable amenities, great views. If you’re after a simple campsite to relax at in peace with like minded campers, you’ve found it

Disliked Nothing!

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Good farm site. Peaceful location with great views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quite a nice place to stay

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Convenient location for hiking, large open field, proper toilets.

Disliked Quite a steep slope for camping

Recommend to friends Visit again

Kids first time camping, they loved it! Nice, simple, country site.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Peaceful setting and an amazing view across the valley.
Nice 2 mile walk down valley and up to Monument for little legs.
Barn Swallows (close to nature and we didn't get bitten by flies at all) and Cows.
Clean facilities (though a little rustic, they were very well maintained)- showers and toilets and pot wash perfectly good, included dish-soap and sponges and a dishrack and drinking water tap.
Small stream on site in one corner.

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Great site, clean loos and showers…

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 Vanessa B. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great site, clean loos and showers - value for money

Disliked Sloped field so need levellers or chocks for vans

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

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

Coach
5,2 km Fishpond Hotel
5,2 km Fishpond Hotel
6,8 km Railway Station
Rail
0,5 km Whatstandwell Rail Station
3,4 km Ambergate Rail Station
4,1 km Cromford Rail Station
Airport
31,1 km East Midlands Airport
35,7 km 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 4,1 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 4,7 km

Kedleston Hall 13,1 km

Haddon Hall 15,9 km

Hardwick Old Hall 16,4 km

National Trust

Winster Market House 10,7 km

Kedleston Hall 14,1 km

Hardwick Hall 16,4 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 16,4 km

The Old Manor 23,8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Lea Bridge - Whatstandwell - Alderwasley - Lea Bridge 2,3 km

Alport Heights - Kirk Ireton Circular 3,6 km

Derwent Valley Mills Buffer Zone 3,6 km

Cromford (Black Rocks) - Middleton Top - Kirk Ireton - Black Rocks 4 km

Wirksworth - Bolehill - Middleton Top - Wirksworth 4,1 km

Local events

  • Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday, 6 August 2026 – Thursday, 6 August 2026)

    Swadlincote, England 40,8 km

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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hankin Farm Campsite? From R442,24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.