Gateham Grange Camping

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  • Back-to-basics Peak District site, a five-minute drive from Hartington
  • Peak Wildlife Park 15 minutes’ drive; Alton Towers half an hour
  • Dark night skies and expansive views, plus a fresh water supply
If you intend to explore the Peak District on your next holiday, Gateham Grange Camping, a family-friendly site between Hartington and Alstonefield (a five-minute drive from either) might just be the accommodation you’re looking for. You’ll be staying on a working farm (and since cows and dogs don’t always play well together, no canine buddies are allowed), and the large field can be booked for exclusive use by groups. In other words, this is just the place for the annual family gathering. This is prime walking country, so lace up your boots and start exploring nearby areas like the Manifold Valley (10 minutes’ drive), with sites like the dramatic Thor’s Cave, and the Dove Valley, where highlights include Baley Hill and Wolfscote Dale (both within a 10-minute drive). On site are three portable toilets, a plumbed outdoor stainless-steel sink and a fresh water supply. Please be aware that there is no hot water available. However, the back-to-basics approach is more than compensated for by splendid, far-reaching views of the surrounding hills and the starry spectacle of the night sky. There is also good road access, and the local bus service (Moorlands Connect, bookable via telephone or app) arranges doorstep pick-up and return to local towns and villages. It even has room for bikes, so if you cycled too far and cannot face the ride back to base, you’re sorted. There are convenience stores and a local farm shop in Hartington, which also has several pubs.

Site type

Tent pitches 1
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Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

10

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Best site I’ve been to that accepts mixed groups and sparkle clean loo

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Jake G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Facilities were spotless, portaloos were very clean, smelled very fresh, no signs of any bugs or crawlies in the toilets at all.

We had the field to ourselves with no neighbouring campers and it made us feel very at home.

The owner kept in contact and was updating us consistently, always there to help and was very friendly and polite.

Local farmer popped by to say hello and he was extremely friendly too!

Location is beautiful! Sun rise, sun set, thunderstorm in the distant and starry nights, we had it all and it was fantastic! Super happy!

Ground was soft enough to put pegs in and strong enough to keep everything down, just seemed absolutely perfect for tents and our gazebo very very healthy pitch!

Fire pit that was provided really gave us a fantastic time roasting marshmallows with melted chocolate.

Disliked: Just that the grass was a little long making rounders a challenge when running through or finding the ball, also made football difficult to play but at the same time, the extra challenge brought us many laughs!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Leisure/theme park nearby

Location

Gateham Grange Camping

Alstonefield

Ashbourne

Derbyshire

England

DE6 2FT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.10897°N
-1.82101°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.4 mi Matlock Street
9.4 mi Buxton Road
10.8 mi Fishpond Hotel
Rail
11 mi Matlock Bath Rail Station
11.1 mi Matlock Rail Station
11.2 mi Buxton Rail Station
Airport
25.5 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
25.6 mi Manchester Airport
25.7 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 1

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

You might not be able to p-p-pick up a penguin at Peak Wildlife Park (15 minutes’ drive), but you can sure get up close and personal with one and help at feeding times. This conservation-focused wildlife park also houses otters, meerkats and giant rabbits, and there are outdoor and indoor play areas. If it’s a hot day, and the only place you want to be is near/in the water, head to Tittesworth Reservoir (25 minutes), where you can hire a canoe or paddleboard, stroll along the wildflower-dotted shore, or have a picnic with views of herons and curlews. If the kids demand adrenaline-fuelled rides, take them to Alton Towers theme park (half an hour), where they can let rip on roller coasters (including one with a staggering 14 loops) and drop towers. Younger children can try the gentler attractions in CBeebies Land, and everybody can wind down at the end of the day with a stroll through the peaceful gardens.

Must see

Alton Towers Resort 8.8 mi

Haddon Hall 9 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 10.7 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 11 mi

Chatsworth 11.3 mi

National Trust

Winster Market House 7.8 mi

The Old Manor 9.1 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 14.2 mi

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 15.4 mi

Kedleston Hall 15.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Alstonefield - Dovedale - Wetton - Alstonefield 0.9 mi

Alstonefield - Sheen - Hartington - Beresford Dale 0.9 mi

Alstonefield - Back of Ecton - Wetton Mill - Grindon - Wetton - Alstonefield 1 mi

Wetton - Beeston Tor - Grindon - Thor's Cave - Wetton 1.2 mi

Wetton - Back of Ecton - Butterton - Grindon - Wetton 1.3 mi

Local events

  • Download Festival (Friday 13 June 2025 – Friday 13 June 2025)

    Derby, Derbyshire 26.9 mi

  • Parklife Festival (Saturday 14 June 2025 – Saturday 14 June 2025)

    Manchester, Lancashire 28.8 mi

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

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Gateham Grange Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gateham Grange Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Gateham Grange Camping? You might not be able to p-p-pick up a penguin at Peak Wildlife Park (15 minutes’ drive), but you can sure get up close and personal with one and help at feeding … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gateham Grange Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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