Camping

About Our Campsite

The Bull i Thorn is a family friendly campsite nestled in the heart of the Peak District. 

Our campsite is a great base to explore the many attractions the Peak District has to offer, the beautiful spa town of Buxton is only a 10 minute drive away while the historic market towns of Bakewell and Ashbourne are also within easy reach. The site is located close to the Tissington and High Peak Trails, perfect for cyclists and walkers of all abilities.

If you require fuel for a fun packed active day exploring the Peaks, you have a choice of three traditional country pubs, including the award winning Royal Oak and two ice cream parlours all within walking distance from our doorstep! 

Camping Pitches

Our picturesque campsite offers 32 grass pitches (10 with electrical hook up), all of our pitches are a generous size (9m x 12m) which leaves ample space to park your vehicle. 

Our site facilities include:

  • Shower rooms with a toilet 
  • Washing up facilities
  • 3 x drinking water stations, dotted across the campsite 


To check our availability and get a accurate quote and price, please use this booking link. 

Picturesque camp site

Important Campsite Information

  • ​We are a family friendly campsite, unfortunately we do not accept group bookings of more than four pitches.
  • In the consideration of every guest's enjoyment we have a strict no noise policy between the hours of 10pm and 9am.  
  • Campervans no larger than 5.3 metres length and 2 metres wide (roughly a VW size) are only accepted on the site.
  • We do not accept caravans or motor homes.
  • We have no hard standing.
  • Responsible pet owners are welcome to bring dogs to the site. Dogs should be kept on a lead at all times and should not be left unattended at any time. 
  • Dog owners must clean up all dog mess straight away and deposit it in the appropriate bins. 
  • Please help to keep the site tidy, use the bins provided and recycle where possible. 
  • All BBQ's and fire pits must be raised from the ground so not to cause any damage to the grass.
  • Fireworks and Chinese lanterns are prohibited on the site. 
  • The toilets and showers are free of charge to use and are cleaned at least twice a day.
  • Please keep the washing up and drinking water station areas tidy and be considerate of other campsite guests. 
  • All users of the site are responsible for the safekeeping of any personal possessions and the Company will take no liability for the loss and/or damage  of them.
  • No access is guaranteed to your pitch before 3pm on the day of your arrival and guests are asked to vacate pitches by 11am on the day of departure. 
  • If booked more than 28 days in advance then a deposit is taken on booking and the remaining balance due 28 days prior to arrival. For any bookings made less than 28 days in advance, full payment is due upon booking.
  • All bookings are non-refundable or transferable. 
  • Any cancellations made 28 days prior to arrival will not have their deposit refunded but the balance due payment will be cancelled. Any bookings that cancel within 28 days of the arrival date will receive no refund for the balance paid.
  • Decisions are made at the discretion of Management. 
  • Please read our full Terms and Conditions before booking.