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Conkers Camping And Caravanning Club Site
50 Bath Lane
Moira
Swadlincote
Derbyshire (Browse area)
DE12 6BD
Tel: 01283 224925
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Pitches: 100
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 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 |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 No Shop |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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Date of Visit: August 2020  |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Young couple |
| Reviewer: Philshaz |
5 reviews from this member |
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 Steamed like a nice site
We knew all toilet were closed
Don't know why we had used 4 campsites in 12day this was the only site the toilet were closed
Very good dog walks 
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| Date of Visit: April 2020 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Nights stayed: 7 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: Rwswilson |
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Great site and location.
Clean facilities and shop on site.
Close to villages and conkers centre
Lots of walks nearby and in the conkers centre there lots of things and activities to do
Conkers centre don’t allow dogs.
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| Date of Visit: March 2020 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 8 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Jendaw |
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Excellent site - clean facilities and very welcoming staff.
Ideal location for National Trust properties and Uttoxeter Races.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would
Stay again.
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| Date of Visit: February 2020 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Pablo1308 |
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My wife and I were left without a pitch following a booking at a not very good campsite. We arrived at Conkers with no booking, just hoping. We were greeted by a very friendly and helpful young lady who help us with our booking. We had planned to stay 3 nights, however storm Caria put pay to that.
The site is large, however it feels open and spacious, it is well kept. The site benefits from having a motor-home service point, a huge plus for us, which allows filling and draining of the on board tanks.
The pitches are mainly hard-standing and most seemed to be fairly level, large with easy access. Both ladies and gents toilets were always clean and warm, although the showers are understandingly push button the curtains were a little to close for my liking.
There is a disused railway line offering walking/cycling/dog walking directly from the site towards Donisthorpe and castle Greasley. Onsite is a well stocked shop and a short walk to the YHA where there is a small cafe with a selection of foods on the menu and on Saturday evening the site a mobile fish 'n' chip van visit the site.
Overall this is a lively surprise site and we will be back.
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| Date of Visit: July 2019 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 4 |
Travelling as: Family with older children |
| Reviewer: Babyfish |
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Having stayed at Conkers many times before but not able to tour in 2018 I was really excited to be back there. Still the same lovely place - very clean facilities and lovely, friendly wardens.
Unfortunately we had about a months worth of rain in two days and our hard standing pitch plus the pitch next to us (numbers 44 and 45) were completely flooded. Both pitches had to remove awnings before the end of the stay as they were completely flooded and the water was higher than our shoes when we were packing up to go home. Have never had that problem before and won’t pick either of those pitches in the future.
My other gripe was the dog walk is now half full of old grass cuttings which were very stinky (the dog loved it, not so much the bath needed after a good roll) and is now unfortunately not secure.
Both my dogs were able to escape through the gate and took themselves off across the campsite. Not great. Other than that all was good and definitely wouldn’t put me off going back but please put some chicken wire across the dog walk gate or it’s pointless even having it there.
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| Date of Visit: July 2019 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Extended family |
| Reviewer: K100rsblack |
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Here was a problem with the booking when we arrived. It seems that for whatever reason two reservations have been made for our party so strictly speaking conkers could have charged us twice. Instead they moved one of the deposits from one booking to the second booking and confirmed that as a single reservation.
Excellent customer service for which we were very grateful. The site is meticulously managed, the facilities ie toilets washing etc were spotless, plenty of hot water wherever it was needed. Disposal points where very well located and had all that you would require for grey water and cassette toilet waste disposal.
Small range of essential groceries available on site. From the site is access to many and varied national forest paths for either walking or cycling. Adjacent is the youth hostel which allows conkers residents into the bar so you could have a drink if you wished without having to drive.
We had to change your plans on or day of departure which meant it was going to be difficult for us to vacate the pitch by 12 noon. I asked for the small extension to this and the management said that as they were not requiring the pitch immediately we could stay until late afternoon if that helped. Again wonderful service which we were grateful.
Just one slightly negative comment, I wonder whether the washing, toilet etc facilities could cope if the site was completely full. Highly recommended.
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| Date of Visit: March 2019 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Retired couple |
| Reviewer: Campingkings |
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Me and my wife have been coming to Conkers CCC for years now, we love the area and the site, over the last year we have noticed the standards start to slip and had started looking at other sites in the area.
However we gave it another try this weekend and met the new wardens, although very young, the enthusiasm they have is fantastic and we can see changes to the site already! The site as a little shop which sells the basics, milk, bread, ice cream, camping essentials etc.
The chippy van that attends site on Saturdays is very good and reasonably priced. Loads of walks from site and the Conkers visitors centre is worth a look.
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| Date of Visit: October 2018 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 7 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: 664DaveS |
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We have just returned from this peaceful site.
We booked a hard standing and were offered a choice by the very friendly wardens.
The hard standings are level and a good size, around the edge of the site. Grass pitches are in the centre, pretty level and well drained, (it was raining hard when we arrived!).
The toilet facilities were very clean, with plenty of hot water.
They are in a wooden hut and in need of updating, I suspect if the site is full would be stretched with waiting required.
The site is surrounded by forest with lots of walking trails to nearby lakes and the canal, there are a couple of pubs within walking distance. Directions at reception.
The Halfway House pub at Donisthorpe does good real ale and food!
At the entrance to the site there is a YHA hostel with a bar and restaurant, you are advised to check for availability. We had afternoon coffee and cake there which was nice.
Conkers centre itself has lots for kids, a mini train, 4D cinema adventure park etc.
There are restaurants at the visitor centres too.
There is a Coop shop in nearby Moira but Burton on Trent is only 7 miles with a choice of shopping.
Its a peaceful site good for relaxing, or walking or cycling in the National Forest. There is some aircraft noise from East Midlands Airport, but its not excessive or intrusive!
TV and phone reception is good, pay for wifi is available.
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| Date of Visit: July 2017 |
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| Reviewer: Jonk |
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A warm and friendly greeting, we were shown to our well maintained pitch. We chose a grass pitch, although there was a lot of rain (mainly at night thank goodness) the pitch drained well and did not become muddy. Good 4G signal (on BT) and television reception.
Ideally placed for the Conkers National Forest facilities looked like plenty to do for kids at the waterside and discovery centres. Plenty of walking nearby, a disused railway line walk just outside the site entrance.
National forest walk leaflets available online, found it difficult to fine them otherwise. Small supermarket less than a mile away in Moira. I think the shower block may get a bit busy in peak season but it was spotless and well maintained.
I'd certainly recommend this site.
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| Date of Visit: February 2017 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Itsyum |
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This is a lovely well kept site with immaculate facilities and very friendly wardens. We stayed during a very snowy weekend in February and ok. The grass was pretty soggy but with a hardstanding pitch we had no problems. There is a nice little kids play area.
The Conkers Adventure centre is a 5 minute walk and has loads and loads for kids and adults to do (you get a discount if you show your C&CC receipt - we got a family day pass for £19).
The site is also in an ideal location for those who enjoy cycling or walking as there are loads of easy cycleways, some on disused railway lines in the area. We are planning to return in the summer! Nice place !
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| Date of Visit: November 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Sue ec |
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We stayed here on Bonfire Night based on their website which said words to the effect of 'bring your sausage sandwiches and join the camp managers, who will provide the night's entertainment'. We were given a very friendly welcome when we arrived and shown where the water fill up was and to drive round and we'd be shown where to park.
All good. We were shown on to a grass pitch. No mention was made of any fireworks or entertainment until we asked about them. The gentleman seemed surprised that there was a fairground and somewhat shocked that we'd want to visit it.
He also said we'd have to pay full entry in, which seemed a bit rich when we'd paid to stay there. He said that Conkers was 'over there' but we didn't get shown or see any signs. So we gave up and watched the (late) fireworks from our van, along with everybody else - not sure what the 'camp managers' entertainment was.
The facilities looked very good, although we didn't use them. A fish and chip van turned up at 4, which seemed a bit strange, and on our walk round later that evening we saw a sign saying the fish and chip van visited between 6-7 every Saturday. We didn't see any sign of anything to walk to, so we only stayed the one night.
We would go back, as they were very friendly, but I think we'll wait till the weather is warmer so we can just sit and chill.
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| Date of Visit: May 2016 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Cegriffy |
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What a wonderful site. We stayed for 4 nights over may half term in our folding camper. It was easy to find and the access into the site was excellent. Having arrived early at 12pm we weren't sure if we would have to wait in the car park but had a really warm welcome. The site wardens were so friendly and helpful. The warden took us to our pitch and made sure we were ok to get set up.
Our pitch was grass electric and we had tons of space, it was a little unlevel but not so we needed levels etc.
Wonderful park and playing field for the kids - set far away to not be noisy but within distance to supervise them. They both made friends and loved playing out.
Great facilities, super clean, never queued or waited and heaps of hot water. The family room was really handy.
The site was really quiet at night - no club or people chatting, playing music to the small hours (perfect!) Just peace and quiet.
Lots of lovely walks and trails accessible from the site entrance and conkers discovery centre is right on the doorstep.
We will definitely return again to explore more of derbyshire.
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| Date of Visit: May 2016 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Wetwellies |
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Very neat and tidy site with nice small play area. Very calm atmosphere despite frequency of planes overhead. Some of the pitches right near the reception looked a bit cramped where the caravans were but quite spacious in other areas. Shower nice and warm and no queues, it's push button not coin operated. One disadvantage if the site is that the family shower room is rather cramped.
There is a cafe next door serving food and beer which is nice. Conkers activity centre is a five minute walk from the site and great if you have kids under five you can really spend a long day there. Good value for the ticket price and my two year old went free. You also get twenty per cent off if you are staying at this camp site. My husband enjoyed the brewery tour at Burton? About twenty minutes away from site.
This site had a lot of dogs, more than any other site I've ever stayed at which didn't bother us but might be something other people want to consider.
There is a Co op shop nearby, a few minutes away in car.
Ashby de la zouch castle is small but great if there is a themed event on and for a picnic. Staff there really lovely and car park five mins walk away at toddler speed.
Nice pub nearby called Masons Arms. Again, staff very obliging and helpful with our toddler and not busy.
I would recommend this site for doggy people or those with small children.
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| Date of Visit: April 2016 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Chris5mph |
54 reviews from this member |
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Immaculately maintained as usual by the Camping Club. A well designed site with hard standing pitches well spaced around grassy areas, leaving space for tents to be near the facilities and room for kids and others to breath.
The occasional plane overhead was not enough to spoil this site, which is convenient for visiting the National Memorial Arboretum.
A pity that I was the only driver on site keeping to 5mph (or less).
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| Date of Visit: June 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Bungle |
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Vowed never to go here again, 3 years ago. Due to a family party I changed a weekend at Warwick Race Course to Conkers as it was closer to the party venue.
Wardens were very friendly, But had to have pitch 40 even though others were empty, other C&CC sites you do get a choice.
There was no problem with the pitch, it was it's location. It was on the outside of the circle, backing on to the tented area.
Constantly plagued by kids and parents playing ball games and throwing frisbies on the grass behind our van. Lost count of the times I had to go out and point out to them, that there was a play area set aside for such things. Ive had this every time we've been here.
To top it all, on the Saturday morning, a lady in a tent, asked me to take our screwed in dog lead up because she couldn't get through the gap between our van and the parked car on the next pitch. The warden had told them to drive between us and our neighbour and not through the tents.
Will not return!
Shower cubicles are too small, water floods the floor and didn't drain very well.
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