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Shallow Grange Farm
Old Coalpit Lane
Chelmorton
Buxton
Derbyshire (Browse area)
SK17 9FW
Tel: 01298 23578
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Pitches: 11 touring + 20 tent pitches
Open: 01/04/2026 to 31/10/2026
01/04/2027 to 31/10/2027
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 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 |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <5 miles |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 No Dog Walk |
 Electric Car Charging Point |
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Thecountryciders |
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 The checkin/checkout times are 11am for both and to be honest they didn't appear to check this with anyone on the site, but everybody leaving was pretty good at being ready on time. Upon arrival checkin is easy at the main house and the fields and facilities are entered though a secure entry gate which you have to get the code for -very secure.
The pictures of the new shower block attracted us to this site and we were not disappointed -if anything they were better. There seems to be a full time member of staff to clean the block as the toilets and showers are immaculate. The cleaner was around for the best part of the morning regoing over all the floors whenever someone had walked footprints across them. There was never a queue and an additional shower block is open at busy times. The site was full over the weekend we were there. The light fittings have two pin power sockets for shavers etc in both ladies and mens, so take an adapter.
All rubbish is recyclable into numerous separate bins, so make sure you sort your rubbish into the separate areas.
The pitches are large and allocated on arrival, with the best ones seeming to be at the top and bottom of the field as they are flatter.
There is a small village (and pub) of Chelmorton a short walk away although we didn't visit it. If you turn out of the sight, Buxton is 5 min drive away and a Tesco Metro is on the outskirts closest to the site, with a Morrisons nearby.
Other people have said that the site was noisy due to traffic, but to be honest this did not bother us and we barely noticed it, The SHEEP however were very vocal and seem to be awake 24/7. As this is a working farm. We didn't mind the sheep too much either as it is the countryside!
All in all a really clean, welcoming and well run site that lets you have a BBQ whenever you want, and we will definitely be going back there as soon as we can! 
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Jdgraham83 |
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We stayed here for two nights and found the site brilliant. We were in the electric hook up field which was the flattest of the three although I don't think the slight slope of the other fields would've been an issue if not. The toilets and showers were kept very clean throughout our stay. Beautiful scenery all around the site, I would recommend taking bikes to do some of the local trails as they are also excellent. Metered electric about 40p a day for us with a fridge and tv. Would definitely return
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Campalots |
16 reviews from this member |
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We stayed in the touring field at the top of the site, the pitches were flat and level although we did feel a little close to the tents opposite us and although they are pitched to overlap still felt like every time we looked out it was into someone else's tent. The site is ideal for visiting Buxton, Bakewell and Matlock and despite having heavy rain had an enjoyable weekend.
We did feel however that the facilities were not as clean as we had expected after reading previous reviews even taking into account the bad weather.
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Mylzez |
2 reviews from this member |
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Excellent campsite, very helpful owners, very clean facilities and friendly campers (and caravanners).
Good pub in local village about 40mins leisurely walk away (across field, lanes, and short section of more trafficked road).
Buxton also very close ~ 3 miles away from centre - well worth a visit, especially the excellent juke box in the queens head (or may have been kings head - there is a variety of heads in town), as well as further on with the old spa buildings.
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: FOXY1969 |
2 reviews from this member |
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We chose the site after reading the previous positive reviews and we were not disappointed. We stayed for 3 nights over the half term break.
The site was everything that we expected, it is laid out over 3 main fields - we stayed in the touring field which is at the top of the site with lovely views across the open countryside.
The pitches were large and mainly flat with plenty of room for our Outwell Hartford XL and car.
The shower block was nice and although the main block only had 3 showers/toilets we didn't have to wait! We didn't find the electric cards a problem - we only used £1.50 over the three days using an electric fan at night - so good value.
The site was on a quiet country lane so no road noise to speak of. The local pub (Church Inn?) served large portions and was very tasty too!
The location was great for trips to Bakewell, Buxton and Matlock. We also visited Alton Towers (which was about 40 mins away). We can recommend a visit to Monsal Head with a variety of walks available (routes available in the pub - which was great to visit after a 2 hour walk!)
All in all a lovely site in a lovely area which we can recommend.
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Grahammm |
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Campsite is nice and small with a real family owned feel to it. Situated just off the A515 (the Buxton to Ashbourne road) the campsite also had good road links which make it easy to get to.
The toilet facilities are great and clearly have had a lot of money spent on them recently. The camping field out the back can be a bit boggy and muddy but nothing too bad, just be careful of the shoes which you may use.
As others have said there is a barrier to prevent unauthorised cars driving which is nice. The owner seemed nice enough and has always been friendly whenever I've needed some advice.
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Lance garbett |
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The view from our caravan was brilliant. Close to buxton, bakewell, and matlock. The down side was the use of cards for your electric. The grass was not mowed and it was full of dandy lions.
The fishing for the kids was good. Due to it being bank holiday there where tents galore and getting a shower was nye on impossible.The use of key pad entry was a good thing.
The tariff per night was a bit o.t.t.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Barbara 49 |
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We stayed at shallow grange for the first time in may. The site was very nice with good views.
The shower block was kept very clean, and well looked after. The showers were free, but over the six nights we stayed I only had one hot shower, the rest were barely warm,
It was school holidays whilst we were there and the children were playing football etc, very near to the cars and caravans, also the tent that pitched at the side of us was so big, it was only inches away from our caravan we could hear them turning on their air beds at night.
Might make a return visit but not during holiday time
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| Date of Visit: March 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Mike+judi |
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We have just returned from another four night stay at this lovely farm site.
Good showers/toilets,recycling facilities and views. No play area but the hills are on your doorstep!
Very quiet site,suitable for a tranquil break. Only a short drive into Buxton.
The Tissington/High peak trail cycle path is also very close by. Very warm and hospitable owners.
If you happen to visit at lambing time, Ed will show the children the lambs and explain his passion for sheep farming.
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| Date of Visit: November 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Michelezug |
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Stayed for just one night, 2 people, 2 dogs for 16 quid plus £1 for electric (Buy more than £1 if you're going to run a hair dryer, they'll refund what you don't use.)
They asked us to arrive by 6:30p. Tricky to find in the dark, if you get to the bookstore, you just missed it. A lighted sign would be good.
The map given at check-in was a little confusing, it would have been nice to have been guided to our pitch, but we figured it out on our own.
Very little interaction with the hosts, but it was the off season. Beautiful views all around. There were a few other motorhomes on site and there also seemed to be plenty in storage.
The toilet block was clean and comfortable. Gorgeous really. I appreciated all the recycling options. Couldn't get freeview reception or internet via O2 on site. Not really a problem though, more a minor inconvenience.
There was laundry, but it required a key from the front office, so we skipped it. There was a place to do washing up as well.
Dogs are best kept on lead here, didn't seem to be a good area to let them run. In the end, we moved on to another cheaper site the next night.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Samnkidz |
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We have already visited as a family in a caravan so knew it was safe to bring 2 children in a tent. I was still impressed with the condition of the fields and service but please could you either update or at least refurnish the disabled/mum and toddler shower and toilet facilities it was to say the least dirty and disgusting. A plaster and paint is not expensive and a shelf to put toiletries/clothes so they don't get wet would be lovely.
And thanks for charging me £16 extra for 1 adult when it should have been £6
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Five Happy Campers |
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After an eventful drive round (on a wing it - lets just find a site rather than pre-book visit), we were recommended Shallow Grange. At £12 a night for 2 adults, it's more expensive than some, but the new eco shower block was great (Dyson hand dryer no less ;-).) and with three showers, there was only a short wait.
We camped on the top field. Yes it did slope a little but we camped at the very top next to the stone wall and didn't notice it, and it was a bit windy, but nothing that a bit of elbow grease didn't sort out and some heavy handed mallot swinging.
We walked to the Church Inn and had dinner (Defo recommend the beef in guiness, don't have the steak - the chef doesn't know know to cook it - I sent one back and ate the second despite it being poor because I was so hungry at that point)
The site was good, but with three children (we were on a child free night - woo hoo) at an additional £3 per child per night, it might prove to be a bit more than we'd like to pay.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Chrissyk01 |
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We have just returned from out first visit to Shallow Grange.31/7/10 to 02/08/10.
The site is very clean with lovely views, and there is plenty of space to pitch your tent.The toilet & shower block are excellent and spotless.
The owners, Ed and Marilyn, are absolutely lovely people, and nothing is to much trouble for them.Buxton and Bakewell is only a short drive away and well worth a visit. We are looking forward to our next visit to Shallow Grange.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Gregthepirate |
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We visited in July and ended up staying for four nights. A thoroughly pleasant experience at clean, convenient and very friendly site. The owners were helpful, lending us an OS map for walking the local area and were happy to freeze our coolbox blocks overnight at no cost.
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- Top location, within the National Park but only a few minutes drive from Buxton and supermarkets etc
- Very clean
- Newly built shower/toilet blocks with free hot showers always clean despite some rain
- Friendly helpful owners
- Good value for money
- Choice of two camping fields (one within the main site, the other a more secluded overflow field at the back of the site). We visited in peak season but there was plenty of space.
Cons
- As noted by others the noise from the road is a bit of an ever present until late evening (11-12pm).
Would definitely recommend and hope to visit again.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Baddab27 |
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We stayed for three nights on the way home from France.
A lovely peaceful site with excellent eco toilet and shower facilities. We stayed in the main field with EHU and had a good sized pitch
A lovely area to explore and close enough for a visit to Altton Towers for the kids.
The weather could have been better but the site drained well and there were no problems with puddling.
Buxton provides a good day out with a decent supermarket for all the food needs (although the Chinese restaurant was also pretty good)
Would definitely stay here again when we are in the area.
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