Little Hay Grange Wild Camping












- Quiet and dog-friendly countryside break surrounded by footpaths
- A 25-minute drive from Nottingham and 45 minutes to the Peak District
- Walk to four pubs in half an hour; drinks and ice cream sold on site
Site type
This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Units heavier than 3000 kilograms are not allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
British Sign Language (BSL)
Pitch types & availability
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Friendly and welcoming staff. Toilet was clean. Facilities to recycle rubbish…
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Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site
Liked: Friendly and welcoming staff.
Toilet was clean.
Facilities to recycle rubbish
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Had a wonderful peaceful time. Would highly recommend to all families…
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Liked: Had a wonderful peaceful time. Would highly recommend to all families
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Returning camper due to the ideal locality and peaceful ambiance. Weather was…
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Liked: Returning camper due to the ideal locality and peaceful ambiance.
Weather was good and no sign of the predicted storm.
Facilities perfect as per usual and shorter grass to reveal all the humps 😁
Disliked: Nothing to dislike.
Future popularity may require extra loo....
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Had a lovely stay at this site and will 100% be returning, thank you!
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Liked: Location
Lovely friendly owner
Beautiful quiet site
Well stocked fridge / freezer and use of urn!
Really nice on site toilet
Access to fresh water and wash area
Local to the A52 Derbyshire
Visited as a couple with 3 senior pugs + trailer. Lovely quiet site, warm welcoming host, lovely surroundings and bonus of amazingly stocked on site honesty shop and brilliant toilet facility. We loved it here and will be returning without a doubt.
Disliked: Difficult to find at first - on the same site as the cattery.
Very sloped site, rutted in places and very long grass. Not an issue for us though!
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Perfect for wild camping
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Liked: We were so pleasantly surprised by this little gem of a place. Last minute booking and it couldn’t have been better. We wanted somewhere quiet, not too busy and beautiful. The little toilet was spotless and there’s a water tap on the field. We walked to the local pub for dinner and hired a fire pit. Definitely recommend for wild camping. The owner was really helpful and speedy when we needed anything but also just left you to it. Perfect, thank you!
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Great quiet site
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Liked: Wonderfully peaceful campsite, it was great to have the option to pitch up where we liked. It was great to have a proper toilet and sink. The little hut 'shop' was lovely and convenient too. Nice countryside feel to the whole place. Owners were friendly and greeted us straight away when we arrived and contacted them. Would absolutely visit again!
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Although it has a toilet and sink facility we loved this campsite…
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Liked: Although it has a toilet and sink facility we loved this campsite for it's "wild camping" feel with nothing but open fields around and beautiful views and walks. You can hire their fire pits and purchase the wood which is great so you don't have to take your own adding to your luggage. Check out time is 4pm which we loved as we had a stroll to Bartlewood Lodge for breakfast walking through the fields behind. For £18 per night this is an absolute steal. Will definitely be returning and recommending.
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Amazing site. Very helpful host. Defo go back again.…
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Liked: Amazing site. Very helpful host. Defo go back again.
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Location Space between units Very quiet Plumbed in toilet and sink…
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Liked: Location
Space between units
Very quiet
Plumbed in toilet and sink
Disliked: Slightly sloping field
Lack of signposting, so difficult to find
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Excellent site, really clean toilet
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Liked: Quiet location
Toilet
Tea/coffee facilities
Disliked: Slightly sloping field
Maybe a 2nd toilet would be good
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 yearUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Little Hay Grange Wild Camping
Far Lane
Ockbrook
Derbyshire
England
DE72 3RX
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.92999°N
-1.35826°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Must see
Royal Crown Derby Factory Shop 7.8 km
Castle Donington Museum 10 km
Wollaton Hall and Park 10.1 km
Kedleston Hall 13.1 km
Nottingham Castle 13.8 km
National Trust
Kedleston Hall 12.4 km
Calke Abbey 15.9 km
Staunton Harold Church 17.6 km
Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 26.7 km
Hardwick Hall 26.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
LOCKO PARK 2.6 km
ELVASTON CASTLE 4.9 km
NOTTINGHAM ROAD CEMETERY 5.9 km
DERBY ARBORETUM 7.8 km
Aston-on-Trent and Trent & Mersey Canal 7.9 km
Local events
- Download Festival (Friday, 13 June 2025 – Friday, 13 June 2025)
Derby, England 11.4 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Little Hay Grange Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Little Hay Grange Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Little Hay Grange Wild Camping? Erewash Golf Course is less then 20 mins away. Attenborough Nature Reserve a wonderful spot for bird watching is 25 mins away. Dale Abbey accessible by foot is a lovely 30 minute … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Little Hay Grange Wild Camping?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 4 p.m.