Common End Farm is set amongst 20 acres of farmland, a great base for exploring the Peak District National Park. Tents, caravans and campervans can pitch up on grass and hardstanding pitches, some even have the option of an electric hook up. Welcoming both dogs and children, it is an ideal spot for the whole family, with space for children to play and a large field to exercise your four legged friends. Ashbourne is just ten minutes away too.

Family and dog friendly site on the edge of the Peak District, an ideal base for exploring

Good facilities with a dog exercise field and fire pits for hire, a ten minute walk to a pub

Just ten minutes to Ashbourne and Peak Wildlife Park, 20 minutes to Thor's Cave

About Common End Farm

A relaxed, dog and family friendly campsite at the base of the Peak District National Park, great for exploring Thorpe and Dovedale. Surrounded by farmland and enjoying stunning views of the Manifold Valley, this site is great for a holiday full of exploring. There are a range of pitches available from spacious 9m x 12m grass pitches, some with a 6 or 10 amp electric hook up, to hardstanding pitches with a 10 amp hook up and space for an awning. Or, if you are travelling solo, there are some backpacker pitches with the option to bring a vehicle with you. Both tents, trailer tents, campervans and caravans are all welcome. Up to six people are allowed on all of the pitches, minus the backpacker pitches that are one person per pitch. This Derbyshire campsite is well located and within easy reach of lots of key attractions within the Peak District National Park. Within a ten minute drive, you will find the Peak Wildlife Park and Ilam Park, great for days out exploring with the whole family! Campfires and BBQs are permitted but must be contained or raised off the ground. There are fire baskets to rent and logs available to purchase. The site is dog friendly and two dogs per pitch are accepted, there is even a spacious field where you can exercise your dog.

This site is open for Early May bank holiday, May half term and for weekends in June. Then from 20th June to 9th September. After this, weekends only until the end of September.


Facilities and amenities

There is a communal facility block in the converted barn with male and female toilets and showers with a hair dryer. There is also a covered washing up area.

The closest shop is Manifold Stores just five minutes in the car if you need to pick up any essentials, and the closest pub is The Dog and Partridge Country Inn just a ten minute walk down the road.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

A quiet site, located just inside the southern tip of the Peak District National Park, surrounded by farmland but with easy road access to us and Ashbourne, our closest town just 3 miles away.

Offering a relaxed and basic camping experience but with the essentials of clean facilities and wardens on site. With spacious pitches and plenty of green space for children to play away from other campers, watch from your tent or join in with other families in a game of cricket on a summer's evening.

After that, and with the sun setting, enjoy time with friends and family around a fire basket watching the embers glow into the evening. We hope to welcome you to the site soon, Annabel and the team


Map and address

Park address

Common End Farm,

Swinscoe, Ashbourne, Derbyshire & Peak District, DE6 2BW

Coordinates

53.0353, -1.8091 | SK 12 48

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Common End Farm is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 59 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Backpacker Pitch (No Vehicle)

Max 1 people

Pitch suitable for only one guest, without electric. For campers arriving by foot or bike only. Vehicles are not permitted.

Backpacker Pitch (Vehicle Allowed)

Max 1 people

Pitch suitable for only one guest, without electric.

30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches measuring up to 9m x 12m and suitable for tents, trailer tents and campervans.

14 x Electric Grass Pitches (6 amp)

Max 6 people

Grass pitches with 6 or 10 amp electric, measuring up to 9m x 12m. Suitable for tents, trailer tents and campervans.

9 x Electric Grass Pitches (10 amp)

Max 6 people

Non electric pitches with 10 amp electric suitable for tents, trailer tents and campervans.

3 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 6 people

Hardstanding pitches with grass area for an awning if required with 10 amp electric hook up. Suitable for caravans and campervans.


Electric Hardstanding Campervan Pitches

Max 6 people

Campervan pitches with 10 amp electric


Common End Farm reviews

4.86 /5

38 reviews

100%

would recommend

Overall
4.86
Location
4.87
Value for money
4.87
Service
4.92
Facilities
4.71
Cleanliness
4.92

"The site managers were lovely and the site was one of the cleanest I have used in over 40 years"

Dawn B - Jul 2024

"The views were amazing from the 'pretty field' and we will be back again!"

Tamsin J - Jul 2024

"A little gem of a site. Not too big or noisy, immaculate toilet/shower facilities and lovely wardens"

Emma P - Jul 2024

"The site was perfect and the staff couldn't have been more helpful"

Carol B - May 2024


Top tier

Kayleigh M

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesSep 2024

What an amazing stay! Cleanliness of toilet block was top tier and the hosts were as lovely as can be. Had the whole campsite to ourselves which was awesome. Thank you Common End Farm for a lovely stay! Would definitely recommend x

Great location

Daniel P

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VW-Type Campervan - Electric Grass Pitches (10 amp)Sep 2024

Chose here for our starting point for our walk to Ilam and Dovedale (12miles) and a good choice it was. Facilities were clean and working and the staff were very helpful, especially helping with a jump start. Definitely recommend visiting.

Lovely site

Layla M

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2024

Great location just a short walk from a lovely pub, facilities clean and really close to all pitches, staff really friendly and very organised. Beautiful views. Make sure to bring cash if you want to purchase anything during your stay. Would definitely return.

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FAQ

Check-in is from 1pm until 7.30pm, please advise the site if you are delayed. Check out is due before 12pm on your last day.

Yes! Your booking will include up to two dogs per pitch, there is even a dog walking field where you may walk your pup on the lead. Please note, dogs must be supervised at all times and breeds listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted onsite.

Campfires and BBQs are permitted as long as they are raised from the ground, like in a designated fire pit.

Yes, the site allows gazebos for a small extra fee, they must not be larger than 3m x 3m. Pup tents and awnings are free of charge, please just add them to your booking.

The site caters for families and couples only, allowing up to six per pitch. Sorry, no group bookings unless by prior arrangement, this includes hen and stag parties.

Guests are allowed one vehicle per pitch on the camping field, all other vehicles must be parked in the car park by reception. There is a strict 5mph speed limit around the site.

Some pitches have an electric hook up, this will be either 6 amp or 10 amp depending on the pitch you have booked. You can check this in the pitch description.

No, sorry there is no WiFi onsite.

Yes, day visitors are accepted with permission in advance of the visitor's arrival, cars must be parked in the car park, and there is a small charge per visitor. During summer holiday weekends and bank holidays, day visitors are not permitted.

Yes! There is plenty of open space for this, but please be mindful of other campers and keep these games away from tents and caravans.


With the Peak District on your doorstep, there is plenty to do! Or, relax at the campsite and use the spacious fields for ball games and your own entertainment!

Llam Park (10 minutes) has formal Italian gardens waiting for you to explore. Whilst you're there you must walk through the ravine woodlands and visit the River Manifold. The park also boats beautiful scenery of Thorpe Cloud and Bunster Hill, so why not visit the tea room and enjoy a quick bite to eat as you take in the views!

Dovedale National Nature Reserve (10 minutes) is also worth a visit with beautiful wildflowers and limestone crags, why not try spot the local wildlife on your walk!

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Throwley Old Hall (10 minutes)
  • Peak WIldlife Park (10 minutes)
  • Reynards Cave (15 minutes)
  • Ashbourne Golf Club (15 minutes)
  • Thor's Cave (20 minutes)
The listing for Common End Farm was last updated on November 7th, 2024 at 12:27 AM

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