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 11 April
Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (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 (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.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 11 Apr to

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 312 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

enjoyed y stay but probably would not return

Overall 8/10

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NADIA M.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked field to camp on, had showers and toilets and sink with cold water tap for cold water also had a plug in toilets to charge phone, kidle ect.

Disliked not many accessable foot paths walk down to main road not easy to cross not that dog friendly as cannot let off lead until canal. needed a fridge for you to store ice blocks. pub at bottom of road only open fri sat sun day no where else for food nearest shop far away if not driving.No wifi.

From the manager: Thank you for your review.
We are a dog friendly sight, we just ask that because we are a working farm that dogs are kept on a lead or tether at all times, this is because we have had livestock killed in the past by dogs owned by campers on the site.

The farm is full of footpaths and it's easy to get down into the village.

The pub you mentioned in the village isn't a pub, it's a restaurant called The Family Tree that closes at around 5pm daily, there is a footpath that runs through the farm upto a pub at the top of the village called The Bear inn.

We are also situated next to shinning cliff woods which has plenty of footpaths.

Awesome location, great facilities.

Overall 10/10

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Paul R.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Wow, what a location! The views were amazing. The facilities: shower and toilet blocks were very clean and comfortable. Washing-up liquid and sponges were provided in the kitchen sink area.
On arrival, we were greeted by a charming gentleman, signing in and admin took only a minute or two. There was easy accessible public transport, both bus and train to take us into Matlock and Matlock Bath.
we shall be back.

A peaceful spot and nice laidback site

Overall 6/10

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Clean washrooms, hot water in washing up area.

Disliked A bit sloppy

BBQ allowed , toilets and showers clean enough…

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked BBQ allowed , toilets and showers clean enough

Disliked Somewhat on a slope

Great basic site, had everything we needed including nice views.…

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great basic site, had everything we needed including nice views.

Disliked N/A!

Good value for money decent facilities

Overall 9/10

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sean g.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Beautiful views close to lots of walks and activities. Cheep very good value for money. Showers and toilets clean.

Lovely views and really peaceful! Clean loos and hot free shower. Liked…

Overall 10/10

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Polly G.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely views and really peaceful! Clean loos and hot free shower. Liked that you can choose where you pitch up. Site is on a slope but that didn’t bother us. Sweet family, run farm with cows.

Great space, great vibe, beautiful scenery…

Overall 10/10

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Luke B.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great space, great vibe, beautiful scenery

Great camping site with good facilities, friendly staff.

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The cleanliness off toilets and showers, clear instructions from check-in staff. Wide area with a beautiful view.

Clean facilities, option to choose your own pitch is nice. Beautiful views.…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Clean facilities, option to choose your own pitch is nice. Beautiful views.

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

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 sites

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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:  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 R478,92 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.