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

Motorhome pitches 30
Tent pitches 30
Touring caravan 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

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96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

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Good value for money decent facilities

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sean g. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

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

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

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Polly G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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.

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Great space, great vibe, beautiful scenery…

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Luke B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great space, great vibe, beautiful scenery

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great camping site with good facilities, friendly staff.

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

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

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Lovely little site with plenty of room and spotless facilities.

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Jlie C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely site, friendly owners and the shower blocks and toilets were spotless. Can’t fault a thing, we will definitely be back!

Disliked Nothing to dislike !

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An ok site if you don't mind basic.

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Good sized pitches and excellent views. If you don't mind basic and rustic facilities then it's fine. The showers were good and the owners were lovely.

Disliked The grass hadn't been cut in ages so walking through it was difficult. The field we camped in was sloped in parts. As the facilities are very basic and not very plush I think the price is quite expensive.

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As a solo female with no camping experience I was nervous about…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked As a solo female with no camping experience I was nervous about my first camping trip, but quickly felt very safe and welcome at this site.

The owners are lovely people who were very friendly and approachable, and there were often seen around the site. They also checked in to make sure I was ok during the 3 nights I was there.

The site was easy to find, clean and tidy, very peaceful and had lovely views.
5 minutes drive to shops and paddleboarding at Cromford. Also lots of pretty walks nearby which I will explore next time.

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Would 100% stay again

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The views are beautiful, really chilled out site. Plenty of space.

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Me and my partner adored everything about this site! Such a lovely…

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lucy k. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Me and my partner adored everything about this site! Such a lovely and friendly host who made the overnight stay just wonderful. The views were incredible and the pictures online was true to their words. The campsite and facilities in general were more than up to standard and being on the site as it was our first time camping it really made us want to do it all again. Highly recommend the site and will definitely be returning!!

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what a wonderful stay.

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked absolutely perfect location. great clean toilets and showers. very kind chatty owners. very helpful.
grass pitches were lovely. stunning views and great dog walks.

Disliked nothing!!!!!!!!

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Features

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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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 R490,59 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.