The Royal Oak, Buxton, Derbyshire

Family friendly Royal Oak sits in the Peak District National Park, just 15 minutes from Buxton and Tissington, with its own award-winning country pub. Choose from grass pitches for tents and small campervans, a perfect base for exploring or a quick pit stop! There are dedicated DofE pitches, and The Bunk Barn is also available, catering for small and large groups. Dogs are welcome to join your stay, too.

About the site

Nestled 15 minutes from Bakewell and 20 minutes from Ashbourne, this family friendly site offers a relaxing countryside escape with direct access to the Tissington and High Peak trails. The camping area is situated behind the award-winning pub, making it the ideal spot to refuel after a day of walking, cycling, or exploring. Spread across two levels are 20 non electric grass pitches, each with space for one car. There are standard pitches (6m x 8m), large pitches (8m x 10m), and super pitches (8m x 12). These are suitable for tents and small campervans up to 5.3m in length, with super pitches offering a picnic bench and a fire pit with a BBQ grill. Please note that motorhomes, caravans, and gazebos are not permitted. Anything larger than a VW camper will not be allowed onsite. A dedicated DofE field is also available for school groups, Scouts and DofE groups year round. During the main season (April to September), this field is open Sunday to Thursday only. The Bunk Barn features two twin rooms and two four person rooms. Three rooms are located on the first floor, with one four person bedroom on the ground floor. Guests also have access to a communal kitchen and nearby shared facilities. Dogs are welcome to join your stay, and the pub is dog friendly too. BBQs and fire pits are welcome as long as they are raised off the ground.

Open all year.

Site plan

What facilities are at The Royal Oak?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Fires allowed

Freezer

(In communal area)

Near pub

Open year round

Wash up area

Guests have access to separate male and female toilets and hot showers, as well as a unisex facility block which opens during high season. There are also four indoor and one outdoor washing up points, as well as a communal freezer for ice packs. These facilities are also shared with The Bunk Barn.

Please note that during the winter, facilities are reduced to protect against freezing temperatures. They are divided into men's and ladies' areas, featuring two toilets, three hot showers, hand wash sinks, and a washing up area.

The Royal Oak pub, located onsite, serves food and drinks with indoor and outdoor seating. Reserving a table in advance is advised. Breakfast is available on weekends. Aldi is a ten minute drive away for picking up essentials.

There are 3 accommodation options on-site

Standard Grass Pitches

Grass pitches measuring 6m x 8m catering for tents and small campervans only. Please note that campervans must not exceed 5.3m in length.

Large Grass Pitches

Grass pitches measuring 8m x 10m suitable for tents and small campervans only. Please note that campervans must not exceed 5.3m in length.

Super Grass Pitches

Grass pitches measuring 8m x 12m and including a fire pit and picnic bench for your own use. Caters to tents and small campervans only. Please note that campervans must not exceed 5.3m in length.

Interested in staying at The Royal Oak?

Unfortunately The Royal Oak doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

Site rules and policies

Check-in is from 2pm, and check out is by 11am for camping pitches and Bunk Barn rooms.

No access is guaranteed to the Bunk Barn before 4pm.

Two nights weekend bookings for camping only during April to September - full payment in advance (non refundable).

Campervans should not exceed 5.3m in length.

No large group bookings taken in the campsite.

Registration should be made at the bar before pitching/parking.

Dogs are welcome on a lead as long as all mess is cleared up.

The site operates a quiet policy from 10pm until 9am. There should be no vehicle movement between 11pm and 7am.

Campfires are illegal and therefore strictly forbidden.

Please help to keep the site tidy, use the bins provided and recycle where possible.

No responsibility can be accepted for loss or damage incurred on the site.

Things to do on site and in the Buxton area

Both the Tissington and High Peak trails run alongside the site, offering excellent cycling and scenic walking routes. Tegg's Nose Country Park is also just a 20 minute drive away.

Buxton is a 15 minute drive, home to Poole's Cavern for underground tours, the Pavilion Gardens with its botanical conservatory and events, and The Buxton Crescent Experience.

Families can enjoy days out at Peak Wildlife Park (25 minutes) or Matlock Farm Park (30 minutes), both offering play areas and plenty of animals to meet and pet.

Thor's Cave, Carsington Water Visitor Centre, and National Trust - Ilam Park are all within a 25 minute drive.

History enthusiasts will appreciate Haddon Hall, located just 20 minutes away, with beautiful Elizabethan gardens and a Tudor manor to explore.

Other nearby attractions include:

Lathkill Dale (10 minutes)
Chee Dale Stepping Stones (15 minutes)
Treak Cliff Cavern (30 minutes)
Rudyard Lake (30 minutes)
Bolsover Castle (50 minutes)

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Interested in staying at The Royal Oak?

Unfortunately The Royal Oak doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for The Royal Oak was last updated on December 8th, 2025 at 10:07 AM

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