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Packhorse Farm Campsite
Foxholes Lane
Tansley
Matlock
Derbyshire (Browse area)
DE4 5LF
Tel: 01629 580950
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Pitches: 50
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
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 Tent Pitches |
 No Caravans |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <1 mile |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <1 mile |
 Tennis <5 miles |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: IaSTF |
4 reviews from this member |
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 Good friendly site in beautiful Peak District. Good views over the countryside.
Grassy, private, level pitches set out in two fields. Most pitches are dotted in amongst trees at least on one side for added privacy.
Quiet in the evening which was wonderful and allowed our young kids to get to sleep quickly.
Good drainage as it rained a lot at night and the grass didn't get boggy at all.
Very narrow lanes provide access to the site, but don't let this put you off. There were plenty of vans on the separate van field which had no problems getting there.
The showers and toilets are cleaned once per day I think and are brand new. The showers are a bit of a pain because they take 2 or 3 seconds to come on after pressing the push-tap (which you have to do every 30 seconds or so), so every 30 seconds, you get 2 or 3 seconds of no water. Also, the showers are a bit hot for my liking, but small quibble there.
I think they are building a laundry area, but currently, the owners do not allow washing of laundry in the sinks.
The only small issue we had was that the pitches seemed to be re-used very quickly, so when we struck-camp, the grass under our tent had started to turn to silage and smelled a bit. Having said that, it is busy season.
Would recommend for a quiet break. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Mudpaddle |
4 reviews from this member |
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This is a nice quiet site in a beautiful setting. There was no noise past 2230. The site was relatively flat, and the campfield has a recently completed toilet block.
However, they didn't rest the pitches sufficiently, and when we left there was silage under our tent. Revolting. Some of the pitches were completely bare. The new showers were nice, but there was no temperature control and they were unbearably hot, and had poor water pressure. Dreadful water pressure for the washing up too. The nearest shop is in Matlock, over 3 miles away. There was a freezer for putting in ice packs (free) but it was always so full that nothing could actually freeze, even if you managed to fit your pack in.
Overall a site with good potential, if they can sort out these few small problems, but for £20 a night, I expected better.
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Mackemprincess |
3 reviews from this member |
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A well run site, facilities good and still being improved.
Owners very very friendly and helpful.
Although a busy site (because it is good) some pitches are situated within the trees giving privacy.
Site is close to Matlock (great shops) and surrounded by beautiful countryside.
We did the Cuckoo summit walk (leaflet obtained from reception) and took in some great countryside.
Yes we would visit again.
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Pdallaway |
2 reviews from this member |
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Wonderful Campsite, Toilets and shower blocks first class clean and well kept. Tent pitches nicely set out in the trees with plenty of our feathered friends to keep you company. Only one draw back is the nearest pub is 20 to 30 minute walk away. Apart from that first class.
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Alibali65 |
5 reviews from this member |
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As our first camping experience we thought this site was great. Agree with all the comments on the site about the excellent toilet block. Other facilites were good as well e.g. Pot washing. Didn't find any problems with the pitches although we can't compare it with anything else.
The Gate pub in Tansley had good snack lunches and beer.
I would agree about trying to find the place it was a bit difficult, a big sign on the main road would help.
Enjoyed the place and area so much we now have bought a tent and are returning in August for a longer stay.
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Tel Boy 52 |
4 reviews from this member |
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Agree with just about everything written so far about this site. However, the pitch we were on had only about 3' of soil, and then you hit rock - which I think was a type of sandstone. I managed to bend a load of tent pegs - although a trip to the local Yeomans where I purchased some 9' Ground hogs(?) sorted this out. I noticed a lot of the smaller pitches near the washrooms were among conifer trees - where the roots were on or near the surface. This may also cause a few problems with pitching.
There are also a load of picnic benches for use of the campers (free) but it is really a case of get in first as numbers are limited.
The tent site and caravan areas are completely seperate.
My only beef was the £2.00 a night charge for the pooch - there were no facilities to speak of for the dog (i.E. Designated dog walking area) although there was a plastic dustbin for the waste. The charge seems a bit excessive.
Regarding the potwashing 'shed', Byron is currently adding a proper facility at one end of the new washrooms.
Regarding the Gate pub - which is the closest - it is only a mile, but be warned the walk back is STEEP (about 1 in 4) for half the route, and it is pitch black so don't forget your torch. Barbeque food only on Sunday evenings.
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Hayleyp |
6 reviews from this member |
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We have just returned back from a weekend at packhorse farm and was very impressed by the site. The toilet blocks were spotless, warm and had free showers. The village of Tansley was beautiful and we managed to go on the weekend when the village fete was on. On the Saturday we were there it rained all day although the tent fields did not become boggy and everything had been really well thought out like the pot washing area so you didn't get wet through doing that.
10/10 for this site, it is the best site we have been on so far.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Sgreen1104 |
2 reviews from this member |
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Fantastic. We visited on the May bank holiday 16 of us in total. The children loved being able to play without us shouting them back every 2 mins. Its safe and off the main road. The toilet blocks are kept clean and fully stocked with soap and toilet rolls.Mr & Mrs Hayne are a nice friendly couple and have made their site lovely. We enjoyed walking while we were there and found several good walks locally.
If you don't fancy cooking you can pop in to Matlock for Fish & Chips which are very nice or you can have indian delivered direct to the campsite.
We enjoyed it that much we have book again this week and 9 of us are visiting at the end of June.
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Remnant69 |
3 reviews from this member |
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Just spent the weekend there, and was very impressed. Good level ground and very easy to pitch tent in as soil very clear and no rock in. New toilet block excellent, with good hot free showers. Good washing up facilities too. Was right next to toilet block, which was good for kids late night visits, although as a little noisy with doors banging late at nights, but that was my only grumble. Good pubs dotted around area, would recommend `The Gate' in Tansley, landlord and landlady were very friendly and helpful and food was great. Matlock Town a short drive away with plenty shops/supermarkets and a lovely park with minature train, moter boats etc. Recommend that the owners of campsite maybe look into investing in a childrens play area, although our eldest boy had no problems playing with the other kid on site. Would definitely return.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: SaraSeahorse |
1 review from this member |
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Warning study maps and directions before you go . . . My sat nav directed me the long way down Foxhole Lane . . . Very tight turns - one way only width and pot holes . . . Many unmade up roads in this area so a wrong turn can mean hard driving!
We went with another UKCS member and had adjoining pitches with EHU - I found the pitch size adequate in our section but would not say generous - the owners are great and we were invited to use empty pitches to park our cars. Without very careful planning it would be hard to avoid pitching guys into next space in the area we used. I have a reasonable size tent approx 7.5 by approx 4m . . . But did manage to get by easy camp annexe alongside. There was not clear space between our tents and guys and certainly not 6 metres between main bodies of tents.
Entertainment is DIY on site but this is the best camping. Children enjoyed mud rolling and puddle sitting. It is a good job the showers are free. A word of warning the children did find the hot water a tad ?ouch?. Make sure you take crocs or some other plastic type footwear as in bad weather the shower and toilet cubicle floors are muddy . . . . Doormats would be useful! Liquid handsoap dispensers and hairdryers provided!
Washing up area lovely, two proper sinks and bins provided. This is housed inside a shed with useful info on the walls. Hot water is Very Hot! Cold tap has normal tap but the hot tap is push-down device so a bit fiddly to get hot water into bowl. Note to other campers going . . . Please clean sink out when finished . . Not nice to be greeted with congealed sink with remains of other campers? dinner.
Bricks provided for disposable BBQs. Recycling bins for paper and glass. Noticed a lot of people were putting recyclable waste in normal dustbins, tut tut!
The owners are very friendly, helpful, mobile number for contact out of hours.
We saw a few hot air balloons, appears that a nearby field is used as take off site. We
Didn't notice traffic noise noted by another reviewer but we had a little rain to drown that out!
Visited Heights of Abraham and Bakewell as well as nearby Yeoman tent display between Matlock and Bakewell. This area has gorgeous scenery and some very interesting long steep hills . . .Make sure the clutch on your car is in good health!
We are definitely going back to this site. Recommended.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Whiskydry |
7 reviews from this member |
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This site is probably as perfect as it gets for my money.
The facilities are exactly what I'm looking for on a camping trip. Level pitches, clean toilets, hot showers, hot water for washing up, space for children to run around. I can't find anything to fault it on really.
The area around is as you would expect very hilly, and the nearest shops aren't very close so you do need to be prepared to hop in the car if you need anything but that's not so bad is it! We didn't sample the local pubs.
Yes, I've remembered, the only thing wrong with my visit is that we couldn't stay longer! But we will be back!
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| Date of Visit: April 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Jamo74 |
1 review from this member |
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Great site tucked away above the town of Matlock on a small working farm.
The facilities are excellent and modern, considering the size of the site they are one of the best we have come across.
Pitches for all, some are tucked away amongst conifers others in a more open field with great views of Derbyshire, but all are level.
There is a local pub (The Gate) about a 15 minute walk into the village and Matlock is a 10 minute drive where you will find pubs and eateries to suite all.
You won't be disappointed with this site.
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| Date of Visit: April 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Jclark2906 |
2 reviews from this member |
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Very good!
The site is nicely arranged with pitches feeling quite private.
The toilet/shower block is great - obviously quite new, and well equipped. I was impressed enough with the washing up area (with actually hot water!) but the showers and toilets are definitely worth a visit.
You can buy fresh farm eggs from the house here (when available), but no real 'shop' on site.
All in all, a great site, but may not go back due to the travelling required to get to anywhere else. The village is about a mile, but no shop, so you have to go in to Matlock. It's really not very far, but in reality you have to drive.
There are some pitches with electric hookups, but not all (about 10 out of 50 I think).
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| Date of Visit: March 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Micklaine |
9 reviews from this member |
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This is a lovely site. It is well cared for and the facilities are immaculate. The owner's are very friendly & helpful. Matlock is only a short drive away and there are a couple of pubs not too far from the site but we did not test them out. Will definitely be returning to this site, but next time hope for better weather!
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| Date of Visit: September 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Rowena42 |
4 reviews from this member |
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Lovely quiet site with generous pitches in a beautiful area. Tents share the very clean toilets and showers (free and hot!) on the caravan field until the new block is finished, which is scheduled for next year.
The washing up area is immaculate and recycling facilities are available. The on-site owners are very friendly, contactable by mobile number if any problems occur when reception is closed. They are going to expand the tent site once the new toilet/shower block is open.
The first night, we noticed some road noise from the nearby A632, which is the Matlock to Chesterfield road, but this was not unbearable, and hardly noticable the next night.
Nearby attractions include the Heights of Abraham, Gullivers Kingdom and from September to October, the Matlock Bath Venetian Nights (decorative illuminated boats on the River Derwent and entetainment/small funfair). A very pleasant site which is highly recommended.
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