The Field of Dreams at Melbourne Hall
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Add your business details- Derbyshire glamping within the Melbourne Hall estate
- Donington Park Circuit and Twycross Zoo within a 20-minute drive
- As featured on TV in Johnny Vegas: Carry on Glamping
If you were in the UK in 2021, you may well have found yourself getting stuck into the TV programme Johnny Vegas: Carry on Glamping and wondering what happened next after the cameras stopped rolling…
Well, here's your answer… and your chance to try it out for yourself. In the series, Johnny and gang set about rescuing and restoring a collection of vintage vehicles, turning them into characterful and comfy places to stay. Now the original collection has been expanded and settled in to a new location: The Field of Dreams at Melbourne Hall.
This Derbyshire location is within the grounds of a smart Georgian country house on the edge of the village of Melbourne, between Derby and Leicester. It’s a handy spot indeed, as it means being able to walk to the village’s farm shop, small supermarket, pubs, cafés and takeaways in about 10 minutes (no going hungry around here…)
And in fact you don't even have to go that far for your eats and drinks, as there are several options within the Melbourne Hall Courtyard (at the entrance to the estate). These include a coffee hut (with cakes and ice creams too), a tea room and the Brewhouse, serving up craft ales, wines and fizz alongside Italian pinsas (like a lighter version of pizza). A deli, a wine shop and a craft beer shop will sort you out if you’d rather have a bit of a picnic by your accommodation.
Each of the accommodation options has its own character, but what they all have in common is beds made up ready for your arrival, and your own little kitchen space for prepping meals and storing drinks in the fridge. You’ll also have access to a toilet and shower, either within the unit or very close by.
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Features
Dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Gastronomic delight Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyLocation
The Field of Dreams at Melbourne Hall
Melbourne Hall
Melbourne
Derbyshire
England
DE73 8EN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
52.82109°N
-1.42316°W
Nearest transport
Coach6.5 km Coach Park
8.9 km Market Street
9.5 km Toll Gate
Rail9.1 km Peartree Rail Station
10.1 km Willington Rail Station
10.2 km Spondon Rail Station
Ferry
Airport6.3 km East Midlands Airport
45.9 km Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1
45.9 km Birmingham International 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're here at the right time, start with a stroll around the gardens of Melbourne Hall, and perhaps a wander around the house too – opening times are limited, so check ahead of time to see what will be open when you’re here.
From your own lovely estate, it’s only about a mile to another – Staunton Harold, a National Trust property where you can walk among woods and wildflowers, try the adventure playground or head to the reservoir for fishing and watersports like windsurfing and paddleboarding.
For other days out, you may like to take a walk to Calke Abbey (55 minutes on foot), meet the woolly ones at Charnwood Forest Alpacas (15 minutes’ drive) or meet exotic beasts at Twycross Zoo (20 minutes). Petrolheads might also like to check out what’s on at Donington Park Circuit (five minutes).
Must see
Calke Abbey 3.3 km
Castle Donington Museum 6.1 km
Royal Crown Derby Factory Shop 10.6 km
Conkers Discovery Centre 12.2 km
National Forest 12.4 km
National Trust
Calke Abbey 3.8 km
Staunton Harold Church 4.9 km
Kedleston Hall 17.1 km
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 24.3 km
The Old Manor 31.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Melbourne Parks 0.1 km
MELBOURNE HALL 0.3 km
CALKE ABBEY 3.2 km
SWARKSTONE OLD HALL 3.8 km
Ticknall - Calke Abbey - Ticknall Limeyards 3.8 km
Local events
- Download Festival (Friday, 13 June 2025 – Friday, 13 June 2025)
Derby, England 3.4 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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- Does The Field of Dreams at Melbourne Hall have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Field of Dreams at Melbourne Hall dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Field of Dreams at Melbourne Hall? If you're here at the right time, start with a stroll around the gardens of Melbourne Hall, and perhaps a wander around the house too – opening times are limited, so check … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Field of Dreams at Melbourne Hall?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.