Holiday park · Ashbourne · Derbyshire

Callow Top Holiday Park

Family-run park on the edge of the Peak District with grass tent pitches, electric tourers, a heated outdoor pool, an on-site pub and four self-catering lets.

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Some dogs
Campfires
Pool

Callow Top has been run by the Kidd family for over forty years and sits on the Tissington Trail, about twenty minutes' walk from Ashbourne and twenty minutes' drive from Alton Towers. Tents go on big unmarked-feeling grass pitches of roughly 18m by 9m with no hook-up, while caravans and motorhomes get level hardstandings with 10 amp electric, some of them hedged off for privacy.

It is a busy family park in school holidays, with a heated outdoor pool, paddling pool, play area, games room, fishing lake, shop and the Callow Inn on site. Dogs are welcome on the pitches and in the pub garden, but not in the pool area or the cottages. Open fires and generators are banned; raised, mesh-covered fire pits and raised barbecues are fine. There are no day or evening visitors, and it is couples and families only.

Heated outdoor pool and paddling pool free to guests
On-site pub, shop and games room
Tissington Trail runs past, with a 20 minute walk into Ashbourne
Enclosed off-lead dog field
Four EV charge points

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Open27 March to 8 November

Arrive / leaveFrom 12:00 / by 11:00

DogsIn some accommodation

CampfiresRaised off the ground only

PoolOutdoor

ElectricYes

Prices

Pitch rates are per night and include 2 people and 1 car. Season bands follow a published 2026 calendar; each night is charged at its own band.

When is it cheapest?

One night for two adults in the grass tent pitch, every night of the next year. Tap a day to price it.

CheapestDearestClosed

October 2026 from £22.50

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November 2026 from £22.50

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December 2026

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January 2027

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February 2027

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March 2027 from £27.50

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April 2027 from £22.50

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May 2027 from £22.50

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June 2027 from £27.50

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July 2027 from £27.50

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August 2027 from £36.50

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September 2027 from £22.50

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The full price list we hold (2026)

Seasons

Low season: 13 April 2026 to 30 April 2026, 4 May 2026 to 7 May 2026, 10 May 2026 to 14 May 2026, 17 May 2026 to 21 May 2026, 6 September 2026 to 10 September 2026, 13 September 2026 to 17 September 2026, 20 September 2026 to 24 September 2026, 27 September 2026 to 22 October 2026, 1 November 2026 to 5 November 2026
Mid season: 27 March 2026 to 2 April 2026, 6 April 2026 to 12 April 2026, 8 May 2026 to 9 May 2026, 15 May 2026 to 16 May 2026, 31 May 2026 to 4 June 2026, 7 June 2026 to 11 June 2026, 14 June 2026 to 18 June 2026, 21 June 2026 to 25 June 2026, 28 June 2026 to 2 July 2026, 5 July 2026 to 9 July 2026, 12 July 2026 to 16 July 2026, 18 September 2026 to 19 September 2026, 25 September 2026 to 26 September 2026, 23 October 2026 to 29 October 2026
High season: 3 April 2026 to 5 April 2026, 1 May 2026 to 3 May 2026, 5 June 2026 to 6 June 2026, 12 June 2026 to 13 June 2026, 19 June 2026 to 20 June 2026, 26 June 2026 to 27 June 2026, 19 July 2026 to 23 July 2026, 26 July 2026 to 30 July 2026, 2 August 2026 to 6 August 2026, 9 August 2026 to 13 August 2026, 16 August 2026 to 20 August 2026, 23 August 2026 to 27 August 2026, 31 August 2026 to 5 September 2026, 11 September 2026 to 12 September 2026
Peak season: 22 May 2026 to 30 May 2026, 3 July 2026 to 4 July 2026, 10 July 2026 to 11 July 2026, 17 July 2026 to 18 July 2026, 24 July 2026 to 25 July 2026, 31 July 2026 to 1 August 2026, 7 August 2026 to 8 August 2026, 14 August 2026 to 15 August 2026, 21 August 2026 to 22 August 2026, 28 August 2026 to 30 August 2026, 30 October 2026 to 31 October 2026, 6 November 2026 to 7 November 2026

Rates

For	Season	Nights	Price
tent	low	Any	£22.50 pitch_night, incl. 2 people
tent	mid	Any	£27.50 pitch_night, incl. 2 people
tent	high	Any	£36.50 pitch_night, incl. 2 people
tent	peak	Any	£42.50 pitch_night, incl. 2 people
touring	low	Any	£29.50 pitch_night, incl. 2 people
touring	mid	Any	£34.50 pitch_night, incl. 2 people
touring	high	Any	£43.50 pitch_night, incl. 2 people
touring	peak	Any	£49.50 pitch_night, incl. 2 people
dovedale, ashbourne, hartington, okeover	Any	Any	£395 unit_short_break
dovedale, ashbourne, hartington, okeover	Any	Any	£525 unit_week

People

Adult 17: £6 night
Child 4–16: £4 night
Infant–3: £0 night

Extras

Dog: £2 night (Pitches only, not cottages)
Awning: £3 night (One awning, gazebo or pup tent per pitch)
Extra car: £5 night (Maximum 2 cars per pitch)

Minimum stays

2 nights: Two-night minimum at weekends; longer over bank holidays

Deposit: £35 per pitch confirms a booking; full payment at some peak times

Source: callowtop.co.uk, checked 2026-10-20. Always confirm the price when you book.

Places to stay

Grass tent pitch

Pitch

Grass
No electric
18m x 9m
For tent, trailer-tent, rooftop-tent, campervan

Non-electric grass pitch about 18m x 9m. Price includes 2 people and 1 car. Small campervans, trailer tents and roof tents are fine; call for very large tents.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Pitch

Hardstanding
Electric 10A
For caravan, motorhome, campervan, trailer-tent

Level hardstanding with 10 amp hook-up and a strip of grass for awning pegs. Larger pitches for motorhomes up to 30ft and twin-axle caravans; ask when booking.

Dovedale Cottage

Cottage · 1 of them · sleeps 5

1 double, 1 single, double sofa bed
Bedding included
Full kitchen
Central heating
Own toilet
Own shower
No dogs

Converted farm barn, semi-detached with Ashbourne Cottage. No dogs.

Ashbourne Cottage

Cottage · 1 of them · sleeps 5

1 double plus 1 single, bunk beds
Bedding included
Full kitchen
Central heating
Own toilet
Own shower
No dogs

No dogs.

Hartington Apartment

Accommodation · 1 of them · sleeps 4

1 double, 1 twin
Bedding included
Full kitchen
Central heating
Own toilet
Own shower
No dogs

No dogs.

Okeover Apartment

Accommodation · 1 of them · sleeps 6

1 double, 1 twin, double sofa bed
Bedding included
Full kitchen
Central heating
Own toilet
Own shower
No dogs

No dogs.

Rules

Dogs: In some accommodation · £2 night · on leads · not in glamping
Dangerous Dogs Act breeds not permitted
Welcome on touring and camping pitches and in the Callow Inn; not in the pool area, fishing lake area or cottages (assistance dogs excepted). Enclosed off-lead exercise field.
Fires: Raised off the ground only
BBQs: Raised off the ground only
Open fires banned. Fire pits must be raised and covered with a mesh grill; barbecues raised off the ground. Chinese lanterns not allowed.
Pool: Outdoor · heated · open 1 May to 30 September
Under 15s must be supervised
Heated to about 27C with a paddling pool; free to guests, roughly May to September.
Groups: Families only · max 3 pitches
Couples over 21 and families only. No groups of 3 or more singles, unaccompanied under 21s or youth/school groups. Maximum 3 pitches.
Quiet hours: 22:30
Arrival: From 12:00 until 21:00
Vehicles: Car by your pitch · 2 per pitch · gate closed 23:30
Visitors: No day or evening visitors at any time
Also: Gates closed 11.30pm to 6.30am
Also: Laundry and hairdryers are coin-operated

Facilities

Washing and toilets

Toilets
Showers (Free)
Hot water
Laundry

Pitches and power

Electric hook-up
Hardstanding pitches
Grey waste
EV charging
WiFi (In some areas)

Food and drink

Shop
Restaurant
Bar
Gas exchange
BBQ area (no)
Fire pits

Things to do

Play area
Games room
Outdoor pool
Fishing
Fishing lake
Dog walk
Lake

Around the site

Coastal Path access (no)
Cycle route access

Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.

Location

Buxton Road, Sandybrook, Ashbourne, Ashbourne, DE6 2AQ

Nearest pubOkeover Arms10 min walk
Nearest ferryCongo River Rapids6.3 miles
Nearest stationAlton Towers Car Park6.1 miles

Directions in Google Maps

Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at Callow Top Holiday Park?

Dogs are allowed in some of the accommodation but not all. They cost £2 a night. Dangerous Dogs Act breeds not permitted.

Can you have a campfire at Callow Top Holiday Park?

Yes, as long as the fire is raised off the ground. BBQs: raised off the ground only.

When is Callow Top Holiday Park open?

27 March to 8 November.

How much does it cost to stay at Callow Top Holiday Park?

From £22.50 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. Pitch rates are per night and include 2 people and 1 car. Season bands follow a published 2026 calendar; each night is charged at its own band.

Does Callow Top Holiday Park have a swimming pool?

Yes, an outdoor pool. It's heated. Open 1 May to 30 September.

Does Callow Top Holiday Park have electric hook-ups?

Yes.

Is there WiFi at Callow Top Holiday Park?

In some areas.

Which ferry is closest to Callow Top Holiday Park?

Congo River Rapids, 6.3 miles away.