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General
- 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
What do you reckon is the main flavour of activities at this Nottinghamshire site? Yup, top of the menu at the National Water Sports Centre near Nottingham are all sorts of watersports: you'll be able to tackle a whitewater course for canoeing, kayaking, rafting and tubing; paddleboarding, open-top canoeing, turbo paddling and open-water swimming.
But! 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 climbing wall, a kids' activity club and archery combat. An assault course, 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 is 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.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
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).
Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Check availability at National Water Sports Centre…
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- Choose the 'Multiple units per pitch' filter in the search results
- Break your booking down into smaller groups and book multiple sites.
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Max. persons: 6 x
One Class B motorhome or RV or Camper or Camper trailer or Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Ground type: Grass
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Max. persons: 6 x
One Class B motorhome or RV or Camper allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Max. persons: 6 x
One Class B motorhome or RV or Camper or Camper trailer or Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 5.0m width x 5.0m depth (16.4ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 3 x
Dimensions: 2.6m width x 4.0m length (8.4ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 10.2m² (109.8ft²)
Reviews
Great camp.loads of space on pitch
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5 minute walk to water sports centre.
From the manager...
Thankyou for staying with us, our site is perfectly placed for access to the National Water Sports Centre and Nottingham which is just a 10 min drive, or a 40 min walk along the river. |
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Lovely site and out of season. Didn’t use any facilities …
From the manager...
Thankyou for staying with us and leaving a review. We are open almost all year with just a few dates over Christmas when we don't operate. We offer special winter rates from November - March. We hope to see you again soon. |
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From the manager...
Thankyou for your review of our site. In winter months we only operate a very small amount of hard standing pitches and close off some of our toilet blocks. When its cold that pesky frost sets in and can play havoc with water facilities and it did blow some of our taps, these have been added to our system and all being replaced. 2023 summer season news! 2023 will see yet another brand new facilities block added to the site as it grows. This will have a host of wet rooms and pot washing facilities as well as accessible facilities. During winter obviously the demand on site reduces down so we do close some of our receptions. All customers receive contact numbers for them, or if you choose to go in person the main centre reception is just a short stroll away or 2 min in the car. Thankyou for your custom and choosing to stay with us. |
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Decent, level pitch and nice site.
From the manager...
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay here with us! In the out of season months the site really is a quiet location set in beautiful countryside that just a short distance from the city. We are working on a map of restaurants and bars in the local area that are all in walking distance or deliver to site. Thankyou for your review, they help us deliver on peoples needs and wants. See you again soon. |
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Friendly staff ,good facilities, level pitches, great location
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Location was excellent and nice walks along the river and …
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Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: self check-in (unattended)
Hand sanitizing stations
No cash accepted on site
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
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
Camping 2.0
Bell tents
Camping pods
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)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Watersports nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Seasonal sites
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Broad Marsh Bus Station
— 3.3 kilometres
Broad Marsh Bus Station — 3.4 kilometres
Friar Lane — 3.7 kilometres
- Train stations
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Netherfield Rail Station
— 2.7 kilometres
Carlton Rail Station — 3.1 kilometres
Nottingham Rail Station — 3.2 kilometres
- Ferry ports
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West Lynn Ferry Landing
— 102.4 kilometres
- Airports
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East Midlands Airport
— 20.0 kilometres
If you are using a satnav to find the site, use the name ‘National Water Sports Centre’ rather than the postcode as some satnavs will direct you to Colwick Race Course as opposed to the centre.
As you approach Nottingham, follow the brown tourist signs for the National Water Sports Centre which will direct you to the site.
Local attractions
If you've any energy left over or you're hardily thinking that the watery and land-based activities of the National Water Sports Centre 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 National Water Sports 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.
Must see
- The Lace Market Centre (3.3 kilometres)
- Nottingham Castle (3.8 kilometres)
- Wollaton Hall and Park (7.5 kilometres)
National Trust
- The Workhouse, Southwell (19.0 kilometres)
- Staunton Harold Church (28.4 kilometres)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
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| Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | 6 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10 a.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | 6 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10 a.m. | |
National Water Sports Centre cancellation policy
No refunds within 2 weeks of arrival date.
Bookings cannot be amended within 2 day(s) of arrival.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. National Water Sports Centre will debit the balance from your card 2 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 2 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Maestro
Cash
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does National Water Sports Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is National Water Sports Centre dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near National Water Sports Centre? If you've any energy left over or you're hardily thinking that the watery and land-based activities of the National Water Sports Centre just aren't enough, get along to the cycle paths of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of National Water Sports Centre?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at National Water Sports Centre? From R425,16 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
Thankyou for your review, almost all our pitches are 10x10 giving plenty of space per pitch, we are glad you felt like there was plenty of space available. New for 2023 summer season we will see yet another new facilities block with not just wc's but several unisex wet rooms, pot washing area and a fully accessible shower room. Thankyou for your custom.