Located just 20 minutes outside of Derby, Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Site is a family run site near the Trent and Mersey Canal. The site offers simple glamping pods, each with proper beds and kitchenettes. For making the most of the outdoors, there are private hot tubs, decking and BBQs. There are multiple pubs within a 20 minute walk, plus Nottingham is a 30 minute drive away too. Dogs are welcome!

Why you'll love it at Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Site


Family run camping and glamping site, within a 20 minute drive of Derby city centre

Family and dog friendly pods with kitchenette, BBQs and wood-fired hot tubs!

Within a 20 minute walk of Trent and Mersey Canal, plus a range of country pubs

About the site


An ideal location for exploring Derbyshire, with the Peak District within a 40 minute drive too. If you would rather adventure on foot, there are also plenty of scenic trails around the site, with the Trent and Mersey Canal running nearby. All of the pods measure 4m x 4m and can accommodate up to three adults or two adults and two children. Inside there are two single beds with mattresses, with room to bring inflatable beds for extra guests. Bedding is not provided so you will need to bring it with you. A small kitchenette includes a fridge, freezer, microwave, kettle and sink. For charging all of your devices, there are four double sockets and USB sockets too. Each pod is also insulated with heating for ensuring they are cosy all year round. Outside you will find a decking area with a BBQ, picnic bench and two person wood-fired hot tub. The Plus camping pods have the upgrade of a larger decking, a larger picnic bench, a parasol, TV and a stone built BBQ. The pods share access to the site facilities, including a heated toilet and shower block and washing up area. Camping, touring and bell tent guests will share access to these. All of the pods are dog friendly too, with up to three dogs welcome to join you for your stay.


Facilities and amenities

Adult only

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant

Family friendly

Shop

WiFi

Fishing

Near pub

Open year round

Peaceful

Facilities include a heated toilet and shower block including disabled facility, power showers within wet room.

The Trent and Mersey Canal, River Trent and three pubs are all within a short walk. Fishing and horse riding are available in the area, plus canoe hire in driving distance.


Pricing and availability

Plus Glamping Pods with Hot Tubs (Dog Friendly)

Sleeps 4

Electric sockets

Heating

(Electric heater)

Hot tub

(Included, wood-fired)

Parking

(Next to pod)

Shower

(Shared facilities)

Toilet

(Shared facilities)

WiFi

Single bed

(Optional, Camp bed)

Twin bed

Glamping pods (4m x 4m) furnished with two single beds with mattresses (linen not included). Kitchenette with a fridge, freezer, microwave, kettle and sink. Includes a TV, four double sockets, lighting, USB charging points and a heater. Outside is a larger decking with a large picnic bench, stone built BBQ, parasol and two person wood-fired hot tub. Shared facilities nearby. Dog friendly.

Standard Glamping Pods with Hot Tubs (Dog Friendly)

Sleeps 4

Electric sockets

Heating

(Electric heater)

Hot tub

(Included, wood-fired)

Parking

(Next to pod)

Shower

(Shared facilities)

Toilet

(Shared facilities)

WiFi

Single bed

(Optional, Camp bed)

Twin bed

Glamping pods (4m x 4m) furnished with two single beds with mattresses (linen not included). Kitchenette with a fridge, freezer, microwave, kettle and sink. Includes four double sockets, lighting, USB charging points and a heater. Outside is a decking with a picnic bench, BBQ and two person wood-fired hot tub. Shared facilities nearby. Dog friendly.

Map and address

Park address

Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Site,

Hill Byre, Moor Lane, Barrow Upon Trent, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7HZ

Coordinates

52.8599, -1.4684 | SK 35 29

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What guests say

"For someone who has never been camping before, this was perfect"

Emma D - Aug 2024

"The log hot tub is to die for!"

Dan E - Dec 2023

"This place is an absolute dream. So clean, so accommodating and so much fun"

Scott H - Jul 2023


FAQ

Check-in is available from 3pm until 8pm. Please advise the site if you're delayed. Departure is due before 11am on your last day.

No, please make sure to bring along all the bedding, bed linen and towels you will need.

Yes, your canine companions are more than welcome to join you with up to three pups allowed in each pod.

Sorry, WiFi is not available onsite.

Yes, the pods have access to shared toilets and showers onsite.

Yes, there is a range of accommodation onsite from grass and hardstanding pitches to a selection of lotus belle tents.

No, make sure to pack all of your favourite toiletries.

The nearest bus stop is Sinfin Lane which is just a ten minute walk away. Willington train station is also just over a five minute drive.

No, all pods have access to shared toilets and showers.

Yes, each of the pods has their own private wood-fired hot tub!

Please make sure to bring your bedding, towels, toiletries and all cooking equipment you will need.

No, but while open fires are not allowed you are more than welcome to bring along your own BBQ so long as it is raised off the ground.

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The listing for Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Site was last updated on February 22nd, 2025 at 8:36 AM

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