Common End Farm is a small, family run campsite on a working farm about 3 miles west of Ashbourne, in the quiet southern corner of the Peak District. Set on a gently sloping grass field behind the farmhouse and barns, it looks out over open countryside with views reaching across to Thorpe Cloud and towards Dovedale, so you get proper Peak District scenery without the crowds. There are around 30 pitches plus a rally and overflow field, a mix of grass and a few hardstandings, with electric hook up points in both 6 amp and 10 amp. Tents, caravans and campervans are all welcome. A traditional stone barn has been converted into modern ladies and gents toilets and showers, and there is a covered pot wash area with a freezer for ice packs and an information board. Open fire baskets are a real feature here, available to rent with logs and kindling, and campers regularly say the evenings around the fire were the highlight of their trip. Dogs are welcome with responsible owners as long as they are kept on leads, and children are welcome too. Ashbourne is a short drive back for shops and pubs, while Alton Towers is about 5 miles away for a family day out. Common End Farm opens from late March to the end of September, and you book your pitch through the campsite's own online booking system.
Yes, open fire baskets are allowed and are a real feature of the site. They are available to rent with logs and kindling from reception, and raised baskets keep the fire off the grass. Many campers say the evenings around the fire were the best part of their stay.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, dogs are welcome at Common End Farm with responsible owners, provided they are kept on leads at all times. The farm setting and quiet lanes west of Ashbourne give good walking, and footpaths into the surrounding southern Peak District countryside start close by.
Does the site take tents and caravans?
Yes, tents, caravans and campervans are all welcome across around 30 pitches plus a rally and overflow field. There is a mix of grass and hardstanding pitches, with electric hook up in both 6 amp and 10 amp, and modern toilets and showers in a converted stone barn.
How far is Common End Farm from Ashbourne and Alton Towers?
Common End Farm is about 3 miles west of Ashbourne, so the town's shops and pubs are a short drive away. Alton Towers is roughly 5 miles on, making the site a handy base for both Peak District walking and a theme park day out.
When is the campsite open?
Common End Farm opens from late March to the end of September. It is a small, popular site with strong reviews, so booking your pitch ahead through the campsite's online booking system is wise, especially for summer weekends and school holidays.
What are the facilities like?
A traditional stone barn has been converted into modern ladies and gents toilets and showers, and there is a covered pot wash area with three sinks, a freezer for ice packs and an information board. Drinking water and chemical disposal are provided on site.
Things to do nearby
Bike hire
Fishing
Golf
Horse riding
Indoor pool
Watersports
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