The Priest House
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- Pop-up site 10 minutes’ drive from Donington Park for Download Fest
- Calke Abbey 15 minutes’ drive, and Alton Towers 55 minutes
- Restaurant and bar on site; swimming and fishing in the River Trent
Site type
25
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Languages spoken
British Sign Language (BSL)
Cantonese
English
French
Mandarin
Romanian
Open from Thu, 12 Jun to
Reviews
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Beautiful spot; fantastic people!
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: It was a last minute booking to attend Download Festival, and we absolutely loved it! A slice of peace and quiet away from the madness of the festival.
We had a meal in the hotel and as it was my husband’s 30th Birthday, the staff treated us like royalty and the food was wonderful!
Having the option to have breakfast at the hotel was fantastic and they clearly knew their audience - providing a buffet for the attendees of the festival at 10:30pm! We’ll be back next year! 🤘
Recommend to friends Visit again
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Liked: Everything it's absolutely amazing there
Disliked: Nothing maybe the receptionist was abit rude to me and then later my husband but the actual field was amazing
Recommend to friends Visit again
-Friendly staff (for the most part) - clean facilities - Good number of breakfast…
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Liked: -Friendly staff (for the most part)
- clean facilities
- Good number of breakfast options
Recommend to friends Visit again
Wonderful staff, very helpful. Great bar & bistro…
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Liked: Wonderful staff, very helpful. Great bar & bistro
Disliked: Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
No dogs allowed
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 Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Location
The Priest House
Kings Mills
Castle Donington
Leicestershire
England
DE74 2RR
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.84312°N
-1.38124°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Must see
Castle Donington Museum 1.8 mi
Calke Abbey 4.3 mi
Royal Crown Derby Factory Shop 6.1 mi
Conkers Discovery Centre 9.9 mi
National Forest 10 mi
National Trust
Calke Abbey 4.6 mi
Staunton Harold Church 4.9 mi
Kedleston Hall 10.3 mi
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 16.4 mi
The Old Manor 20.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Aston-on-Trent and Trent & Mersey Canal 1.1 mi
MELBOURNE HALL 2.3 mi
Melbourne Parks 2.3 mi
SWARKSTONE OLD HALL 2.7 mi
ELVASTON CASTLE 3.4 mi
Local events
- Download Festival (Friday 13 June 2025 – Friday 13 June 2025)
Derby, Derbyshire 1.1 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 The Priest House have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Priest House dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near The Priest House? Local attractions and activities include: - Donington Park: 10 minutes’ drive - National Trust - Calke Abbey: 15 minutes - Anchor Church Caves: 20 minutes - Mount St Bernard Abbey: 20 minutes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Priest House?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Priest House? From £35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.