Riverside Campsite

Hardwick Estate rents its rustic riverside camping field, Chestnut Paddock, to individuals and groups for camping. The field has direct river access and there are two fire pits: one of which has log seating, perfect for gathering round the camp fire of an evening. Fresh drinking water is provided.  Facilities include four eco-friendly toilets with wash basins, a shower enclosure for anyone wishing to bring a portable camping shower, and a washing up area. There is no electricity.

Our camping field is popular with families for get-away-from-it-all camping breaks as well as with schools, Scouts and other activity groups (such as those taking part in the Duke Of Edinburgh Award scheme). It is also used by local groups and charities who are hosting weekend or week-long workshops or events.  Every group has exclusive use of the field, which is priced at a flat rate of £250 per night for 2024 season with a reduced rate of £200 for Scouts, Hardwick residents and charities.  2025’s season will be charged at £280 with a reduced rate of £224 for Scouts, Hardwick residents and charities; 2026 will be charged at £300 with a reduced rate of £240 for Scouts, Hardwick residents and charities.  Commercial events are allowed on negotiation with the Estate only.

In order to preserve the peaceful nature of the campsite and surrounding areas, no amplified music is permitted.  Please note that we no longer host wedding events.

Screen Shot 2017-04-25 at 09.52.20To book the field, please go to our campsite bookings page, pick available dates from the calendar and fill out the form, if you have any queries please contact the Estate Office either by phone on 0118 9842955, via email at estate_office@hardwickestate.co.uk, or via the website contact page.

You may purchase firewood by the barrow load for the camp fire and charcoal for the barbecue. Please tick the relevant boxes when making your booking.

Fresh organic vegetables and fruit can be purchased from Tolhurst Organic’s Lin’s Veg Shed by the entrance to the Estate, should you wish to make the most of what the Estate has to offer during your stay.

A hot shower and 4 x 5 metre canvas bell tents and two beautiful 28 x 38 foot Stretch Capri Marquees are available to hire from Sadhama Rewild Retreats, a company based on the estate.  2 x The Capri / Espree marquees each is (28 x 38 foot / 8.5 x 11.5 meters) sizes; they can be connected together allowing for larger events and/or zoned areas if required.  One of our most common configurations consists of two 28x38ft Capri / Espree marquees linked end on end. Up to 40-50 people could comfortably fit under each of them.

Please fill the bell tent/marquee hire form here:  https://sadhama.com/rental/

or contact Sadhama directly by email : info@sadhama.com

phone: 07944207287

or through their website: https://sadhama.com/