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Barn Farm Camping
Birchover
Matlock
Derbyshire (Browse area)
DE4 2BL
Tel: 01629 650245
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Pitches: 57
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 |
 No 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 |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 TV Room |
 Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <10 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <10 miles |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: April 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Wrenc |
5 reviews from this member |
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 Were there after Easter and temperatures were down to 0!
Facilities very good & clean - roomy shower cubicles with sink in, hot and cold water. Couple of pot wash areas with 2 or more sinks. We didn't go into the games room or use laundry or shop (didn;t see it open)
What looked like a school party camped one night but they were v well behaved.
Lovely location. Only downside was noisy peacock -it did disturb the sleep. 
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| Date of Visit: April 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Bsteen |
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The site is set in a lovely village with a couple of great pubs which serve good value meals and is only a short stroll away. It's a very well kept site, the toilet and showers were clean and tidy although very busy at times. The shop and games room were ok with use of site fridges if you need them and the children's play area was well set out, and nice size.
The site is definitely run as a business - and why not - and not the family oriented Barn/Farm image it advertises but that doesn't/shouldn't take anything away from a very nice site to camp at.
The size of the pitches were great and not limited by numbered or actual positions which is great for family groups pitching together (that might be a case of first come best pitched). We had to pitch on a the field which was a hill, quite steep in places, and only when that filled up did they open the flat field but again it's not a downside (pun intended) to a great site with plenty of room for the children to run about.
We hope to visit again over the coming years.
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| Date of Visit: April 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Mrs ploppy |
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Stayed here for a couple of nights, toilets and showers are average. Pitched on slopey open field, seems to have a few camping barns here as well.
Good for walking, pretty quiet village, fairly close to a pub which was good, quite a few D of E's which wasn't so good, quite noisy!
I should imagine it is quite nice in the summer although I heard some of the locals saying it gets really busy and noisy.
We are planning on coming back to the area in a couple of weeks but might try around the Bakewell / Buxton area.
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| Date of Visit: October 2011 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Rhi+Gav |
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We returned only this afternoon from Barn Farm and had an excellent time.
We have recently purchased a campervan and are keen to use it as much as possible, before the end of season. We wanted a campsite relatively close to home for a 1 night stay, I was impressed with the existing reviews so booked a standard pitch the day before with ease.
On arrival we checked in easily, found a pitch and relaxed!
The weekend field is relatively flat and allows campers to pitch wherever they like.
I was informed on arrival that they had had paintballers in the field during the week so to be aware of the stray paintballs. This was near impossible as there were millions of them, which you had to constantly dodge not always with success. This became a little annoying but assume this is a one off so don't be put off and the first half of the field was completely clear!
We walked the 10 minute stroll into Birchover village come evening and ate at The Druids Inn. This is a contemporary restaurant and pub and we were impressed with the standard of food, but be aware that it is more pricey than a standard bar menu, as you would expect.
As the name suggests, this is a farm site and they have cows, peacocks and alpacas, so I recommend ear plugs to avoid an early wake up call!
The peacocks and alpaca's are lovely and a nice addition to the site.
The showers were excellent, they were free flow, had temperature control and there were plenty of hooks to hang your clothes. The toilet facilities were also good.
There appeared to be plenty of walking paths from the campsite into the Derbyshire Dales and lots of campers appeared to be there for the walking. We however did not attempt it this time!
A lovely site, with beautiful surroundings and great facilities! I would highly recommend to others!
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| Date of Visit: September 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Ransomannelizabeth@ |
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This park had a lot of good reviews so we decided to give it a go. The toilets were dirty and no cleaning was done over the weekend. We arrived on a friday night it was quiet so we thought great, till 9 30 in the evening when a group arrived and started playing very loud music. By 10 30 I rang reception to ask them how much longer the music was on for they said 10 30, but it was 11pm , then a load of young people kept making noise till 12 30. Next day on the Saturday some hikers in pup tents were playing a radio very loud at 7am in the morning then around 9pm. They had paint ball in the field next to us the noise was loud and annoying. I went to reception to complain, they said it was once a year and I would have been told when I booked. After about ten minutes they offered me a refund.
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| Date of Visit: September 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Peepdip |
15 reviews from this member |
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Fabulous views; good clean toilets, lots of space for pitching (and without any over restrictive rules and regulations), all in all a real hidden treasure!
There's actually nothing negative I can say about this site (not that I want to!), the location's great just on the outskirts of Matlock, the management helpful, the views stunning.
I almost want to keep this one to ourselves in case it becomes TOO popular. Well worthy of the awards it's received.
We're heading back again this year during the Matlock Venetian Nights festival, I can't wait to open my campervan curtains and look out over those rolling fields.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: How2 |
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We camped Friday and Saturday night in August. We used the big 'weekend' field'. It was packed, pitching by some campers was somewhat inconsiderate camping far too close to their neighbour. Luckily this didn't apply to us.
The showers and toilets were clean. Although each morning there was a queue to shower in the individual showers - I would describe these as more like an en suite. Lots of space and decent size shower cubicles with plentiful hot water.
I think they could also do with an extra row of sinks as when I went to use the loo in the evening and morning there were no free sinks for handwashing as all were in use washing/teeth etc.
There were freezers to freeze cool blocks and a communal fridge. I think this could do with defrosting and cleaning a little more often. I wasn't tempted to put any of my food in the fridge.
The site has security guards patrolling at night. Although noisier than their stay in May the site was quiet by 11 in the evening.
A games room looked useful as a hangout for the younger teenagers.
The site is well placed to visit Matlock and Bakewell, I would return. Although I'd stick to weekends as the pitches for camping during the week were on an incline.
I also think pitch prices are a little high. £22. 50 without elec for 2 adults and 2 children.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Louise9264 |
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Great site ! Nice and quiet, lovely facilities and stunning location. Our hosts were so so lovely and toured the site each night in an unobtrusive way. The site is close to a lovely canal side walk and woodland. Perfect for exercising the dog and the children. There is a newly built shop that stocks lots of luxury items as well as the the essentials you forgot and gets daily newspapers. The old barn houses a table tennis table for rainy days/evenings and the play area is basic but a Godsend. Even at short notice on a bank holiday weekend I have secured a place here and it attracts a nice type of camper too!
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: S n buxton |
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Took my 10 year old grandson for his first camping experience. This place was ideal for kids and adults alike.
It is spacious and well maintained and its close proximity to Birchover - a beautiful village - is a plus with 2 excellent pubs/restaurants.
The walks in the area are superb (Derbyshire is the finest county in England for walking). Pity about the quarrying taking place nearby, but this barely detracts from the overall beauty of the area.
Small shop on site and catering vehicle provides breakfast. Did not use it personally, but it seemed popular enough.
Grandson now hopefully into camping.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Scout79 |
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We have just returned from another weekend at this site and we loved every minute of it. We stayed on the main field in a tent and my parents stayed next to us in their caravan. There are no electrical hook ups on the field but we didn't want that anyway. It is a really beautiful site with wonderful views. The grass is kept nice and short and the main field is relatively flat. The other camping fields are on quite steep hills though and I'm not sure I'd like that as much.
The facilities are great, they have opened a small camping shop since the last time we went which sell basic food items and camping equipment like airbeds and pegs. Also toothbrushes which was great as I had forgotten mine! There is also a snack van that is open for breakfasts. I'd recommend the sausage cobs over the bacon as you get three really nice sausages for the same price as two bits of bacon. The showers and toilets are clean and of a high standard and there is always plently of toilet roll too. The individual showers have a shower cubicle and then a sink, chair and plenty of hooks. They do get busy at peak times but I just went later in the evening.
If you walk through the back of the campsite up the hill you can access the moors at the top around which there are loads of different walking paths you can follow, with a number of information boards telling you about the history of the place.
The village is really pretty and also has a nice little shop. The pub next to it is expensive though. £4. 75 for a pint of Peroni.
All in all a fantastic site and I can't wait until the 9th September when we go again. They are having a family night with bbq, 2 live bands and fireworks.
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| Reviewer: Xenwin |
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Just enjoyed the most fantastic weekend here - lovely clean and tidy site in beautiful surroundings with great walks straight from the site.
We arrived at 2pm on the Friday and were spoilt for choice as to where to pitch in the large field ; this soon filled up but didn't seem over crowded at all. As it's a large site there were invariably queues for toilet, shower and washing up facilities etc. But these never seemed excessively long.
The shop and food van on site was a real bonus, as was the games room to our 12 year old. It's the first time our pup(19 months)has been away, he thoroughly enjoyed it too and was much better behaved than we'd anticipated!
Definitely going back and probably before the month is out.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: BeckiReah |
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We stayed overnight at Barn Farm and were very impressed. It's huge!
Despite the term 'festival atmosphere' the site was quiet enough to sleep after 11pm and the site was family and couple friendly. There's a shop, a games room and at the weekends a breakfast van which was really handy.
The site was really busy when we went (Saturday- Sunday in August) and there were enough toilets and these were always clean.
There are both individual shower rooms (for which there was a queue) and single-sex communal showers (like those found in swimming baths) which were clean and warm.
A great place to stay & we'll be going back.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Burnley Pete |
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Just returned from an excellent four days at Barn Farm. Facilities are great. Enough showers toilets etc. Stayed Tues to Fri. Lovely surrounding area. Liked both village pubs. Food in the Druids was pricey but I really enjoyed it. Not all of my party did though. Staff on site very helpful and friendly.
Very different vibe on Friday to the rest of the week. The large field is opened up and the site resembles a festival but only in looks. Not noisy and everyone very respectful. Earlier in the week very quiet.
Wonderful views from the site and lovely short walk on the moors to Nine Dancing Ladies stone circle. Easily done with kids. Our 2 year old managed it.
One word of warning. The site is next to a quarry and during the week work goes on night and day. A dull drone at night but was intermittently very noisy during the day. Not a site for peace and tranquillity but excellent for kids. Play area very popular.
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: HelenMcMellon |
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Just returned from a weeks camping and all in all a great site. A few things that were not so appealing was that if you stayed midweek as well as the weekend you could on pitch on a choice of 2 very sloping fields and 1 very small flat field.
The flattest field of all is kept just for people who are staying at the weekend which I found annoying as a lot of families had to pitch on a sloping field.
There is no electric hook up for tents only for caravans which I would like to see change as more and more people with tents are using electric hook up.
The toilets and showers were plentiful and the site does have a small shop now but could be better stocked for things like newspapers there is a small shop in the village now but there was not much in there.
Would give this site overall an 8/10 would have been 10/10 if we could have pitched on the weekend field all week.
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Pollyjean |
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This is a lovely well presented campsite in a beautiful area. Camping mid-week is on 2 fields and the third larger field is opened up at weekends. It is very busy at weekends. Ideal if you have children as there is a lovely children's play area.
Plenty of toilets, always clean considering the volume of people present. Breakfast van opens up at weekends and present your plate and get a full English breakfast. They have a shop stocking the essentials, which is handy.
There are not that many individual shower cubicles (around 10), in the main they are communal showers, female and male. I had a lovely time, only negative is that if it is busy when you arrive then the fields are quite bumpy/sloping and you may have to opt for a pitch on a slope.
Surrounding area is lovely. Two pubs in the village easily in walking distance, food in the first is quite pricey and so never bothered with the gastropub as thought this would be more.
The first pub did have some good real ales on offer. Earlier reviews say that the village shop has closed, it did appear closed but there is a small shop/deli next to the pub.
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