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  • Spacious site on a farm 20 minutes’ drive from the Peak District
  • Chesterfield 20 minutes’ drive; Chatsworth House 25 minutes
  • Dogs welcome; within walking distance of two pubs
In the grounds of a listed farmhouse in the countryside between Chesterfield (20 minutes’ drive) and Sheffield (half an hour), Moor Top Farm is a 13-acre family-friendly site in a peaceful rural area. It is also only 20 minutes’ drive from the edge of Peak District National Park – and you know what that means: bagloads of potential for walking and cycling holidays or chilled-out country breaks. The farm, which is on the edge of the village of Apperknowle (a 15-minute walk), has two excellent pubs within walking distance (the nearest is just over a quarter of a mile from the site); other facilities, such as takeaways, convenience stores and small supermarkets, can be reached within a five-minute drive. There’s lots of room here for families to unpack all their gear and get up to outdoor activities – whether barbecuing dinner or building a campfire; and well-behaved dogs are very much welcome at Moor Top Farm. If you fancy stepping out for a walk (with or without your four-legged friend), just head west for a couple of miles and you’ll come to the Unstone Line, a flat former railway route with sections that run along the pretty River Drone. The facilities on site include a toilet and a cold-water tap.

Site type

Tent sites 30
Rent a tent 4
Opens July 1

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Jul 1 to

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Features

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 Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Moor Top Farm

Moor Top Road

Apperknowle

Dronfield

Derbyshire

England

S18 4BN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.30023°N
-1.41787°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.8 km Hunstone Avenue
4.9 km Hunstone Avenue
7.4 km Coach Station
Rail
3.4 km Dronfield Rail Station
6.9 km Chesterfield Rail Station
7.2 km Dore & Totley Rail Station
Airport
10.9 km Sheffield City Airport
33.7 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
34.1 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield 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

Visit the tap room at Drone Valley Brewery (five minutes’ drive) to sample the home-made offerings and support this community-led business. The volunteers who run it also organise monthly music sessions under a heated marquee, and your dog is welcome, too. On the eastern fringes of Peak District National Park, Chatsworth House (25 minutes) has far-reaching views over the River Derwent and the hills beyond. The mansion’s opulent interiors include the Painted Hall, with gilded walkways and balconies, and the Oak Room, with ornate wooden panels and spiral columns. The expansive grounds were largely designed by 18th-century landscape gardener Capability Brown. Built over the course of several centuries, Sheffield Cathedral also includes elements added as recently as the 1990s, such as the stained glass of the spiky, angular Lantern Tower. Stock up on picnic essentials at the Moor Market, then head to one of the city’s green areas, such as Weston Park or Devonshire Green.

Must see

Bolsover Castle 11.3 km

Magna Science Adventure Centre 13.3 km

Hardwick Hall 15.8 km

Chatsworth 16.1 km

Hardwick Old Hall 16.3 km

National Trust

Hardwick Hall 16.4 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 16.4 km

Mr Straw's House 20.2 km

Winster Market House 23.1 km

Clumber Park 23.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

OAKES PARK 4.4 km

RENISHAW HALL 4.9 km

BEAUCHIEF HALL 6.7 km

QUEEN'S PARK, CHESTERFIELD 7.6 km

Linacre Reservoir - Millthorpe - Oxton Rakes - Linacre 7.6 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Moor Top Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Moor Top Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Moor Top Farm? Visit the tap room at Drone Valley Brewery (five minutes’ drive) to sample the home-made offerings and support this community-led business. The volunteers who run it also organise monthly music sessions under … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Moor Top Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.

    Please call or text then campsite one hour before arrival to ensure the gate is open.

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