Campsites in Derbyshire

Hills, forests, and wildlife-filled wetlands await campers in Derbyshire.

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Burrs Manor Wild Camping

30 units · Motorhomes, Tents3 acres · Buxton, England
Nearly wild camping in the Peak District National Park, near Buxton
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White Peak Camping

10 units · Tents2 acres · Buxton, Derbyshire, East Midlands
Camping on a Peak District farm near the Monsal Trail
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White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow

60 units · Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Wardlow, England
What a little Derbyshire gem: back to basics Whitehouse Farm Campsite is a simple site in a most scenic setting five minutes’ drive from the pretty village of Tideswell. The site’s central location in the Peak District National Park means it’s a top spot for those who want to ramble or ride bikes – several circular trails leave from Tideswell and the traffic-free Monsal Trail is a five-minute drive away. And there’s plenty more activity if you require it too, as activity centres nearby can sort you out days of horse riding, abseiling, climbing and caving. All this activity isn’t mandatory, of course – this is an equally fine location for days pottering off to local pubs, pigging out on pudding in Bakewell or taking a leisurely stroll around the Chatsworth Estate, 20 minutes away. And if even that’s too much, you’d be welcome to spend some time loafing about on site: there’s heaps of space here, and as facilities have been kept quite minimal (just showers and toilets) there should be a good serving of peace and quiet to go with it all. Guests are welcome to light up a barbecue or campfire for cookouts and keeping warm; Tideswell’s the place for supermarket supplies, and it’s also handily got a fish and chip shop and a couple of pubs for days when your firelighting skills aren't up to much.
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Greystones Nawab Camping

17 units · Motorhomes, Tents2 acres · Monyash, England
Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway near to Buxton in the Peak District. Enjoy the beautiful countryside, which is well known for great walks, cycling and which is full of pretty little English villages to visit. There is a local pub a stone's throw away, and a donkey sanctuary next door. There are also many more pubs in the area serving delicious meals. Historic towns such as Bakewell, Matlock, and Tideswell are also close by.
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Yew Tree Farm

10 units · Tents3 acres · Stretton, England
A tents-only, dog-friendly campsite near Matlock and the Peak District
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Brosterfield Farm

5 units · Glamping20 acres · Hope, Derbyshire, East Midlands
Swish little cabins and spacious shepherd’s huts on a Peak District farm
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Alder Carr Farm

2 units · Tents10 acres · Ashbourne, Derbyshire, East Midlands
A perfectly simple, riverside Hipcamp on the edge of the Peak District
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Mandale Campsite

20 units · Motorhomes, Tents3 acres · Bakewell, England
Old school camping in the Peak District on the edge of Lathkill Dale
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Fieldhead Campsite

29 units · Glamping, Tents1 acre · Derbyshire, East Midlands
Popular hikers' campsite at the start of the Pennine Way and the foot of Kinder Scout, right next to a small visitor centre
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Top Farm Camp

17 units · Glamping65 acres · Ashbourne, Derbyshire, East Midlands
A self-contained cabin on a farm in rural Derbyshire
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Brook Farm

20 units · Motorhomes, Tents6 acres · Ashbourne, England
Camping in a farmer’s field just south of the Peak District National Park
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Sweet Knoll Farm

50 units · Motorhomes, Tents6 acres · Chapel En Le Frith, England
Sweet Knoll Farm, with six acres of flat land, is ideal for camping with breathtaking views in the Peak District . It is great for walking, cycling, horse riding and caving. Next to a working farm, it is surrounded by sheep grazing and is next to the Pennine Bridle Way. Castleton a short drive away is famous for it’s caverns blue john and speedwell.
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Campsites in Derbyshire guide

Overview

If you want to experience the great outdoors and revel in the glorious English countryside, it’s hard to beat Derbyshire. The East Midlands county is set between the major cities of Manchester, Birmingham, and Sheffield, and its own county town is Matlock, although Derby is the largest city. The Peak District National Park covers a huge part of The Midlands, and this is where you’ll find some of the best campsites in Derbyshire. In a rather flat country, this national park stands apart as a hilly playground for outdoor enthusiasts. Its high gritstone edges, heather uplands, rivers, footpaths, and bike trails attract outdoor lovers, and camping offers incredible access to the scenery you’ve come to enjoy. Campsites can be found near natural landmarks like Stanage Edge, Mam Tor, and Kinder Scout, as well as near man-made hot spots like Chatsworth House and the market town of Bakewell. Derbyshire is home to other natural regions too, most notably the southern end of the Pennine Range, the Trent Valley, and part of the National Forest. Campers in the East Midlands typically focus on Derbyshire, as this county offers an abundance of natural settings that are still close enough to villages and towns for amenities.

Where to go

Peak District National Park

The central English jewel known as the Peak District largely falls within Derbyshire, but also extends into Staffordshire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, and South and West Yorkshire. It’s the high moorland plateaus, steep limestone valleys, and cliffy outcrops that make the landscape here so special—and the best part is that there are more than 550 miles within the boundaries of the park. Here, there’s open access land and hundreds of miles of footpaths, cycling routes, and bridleways that make it easy to explore. At Dovedale in the southern part of the park, you can walk alongside the River Dove before crossing on its famous stepping stones. The force of water has resulted in the formation of one of the Peak District’s other natural wonders too—its caves and caverns. Wild camping isn’t automatically allowed in the park, but campers can easily find an abundance of beautiful private campsites.

Derby

Derbyshire’s largest city offers a range of accommodation options and facilities for campers, although most traditional camping options are in Derby’s hinterland, in semi-rural areas. Partly because of the climate—which is cold in winter, with snow common at higher elevations around Derby—many caravan parks offer cabin and glamping pod accommodations, although tent and caravan camping is a good option in summer.

Trent Valley

In southern Derbyshire, this river valley has been damaged by industrialisation, agriculture, and extraction, but the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust is working towards restoring the important wetlands and bird habitats. Spot birds and animals such as otters and bitterns at the Willington Wetlands, Hilton Willow Pit, and Witch’s Oak Water nature reserves. Campers wanting to visit the Trent Valley can stay around Derby, around Nottingham or Loughborough.

The National Forest

Large swathes of the Midlands, including Derbyshire, were damaged by mining, heavy industry, and deforestation over the centuries. The National Forest project aims to restore large-scale forests throughout this part of the country—the first in around 1,000 years. Now it’s 200 square miles of mixed habitat forest that acts as a green lung for Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Staffordshire. Campers can stay at campsites, caravan parks, lodges,  and glamping sites across the National Forest area.

Family camping in Derbyshire

Camping is a great way to holiday with kids, and family-friendly campsites in Derbyshire are easy to come by. It’s our experience that children make the great outdoors their playground, and campsite life gives them the freedom to do that. Camping sites where cars are parked away from the tents are especially good for families with younger children, and places with noise curfews can be a blessing when it comes to bedtime. We know lots of families bring along four-legged friends too, so dog-friendly campsites are also available.

Towns and villages in Derbyshire

Both in and around Peak District National Park are villages worth visiting. Bakewell is the park’s sole town within its boundaries, and its legendary puddings, shops, and setting on the River Wye are magnets to visitors. As a result, excellent camping sites can be found near Bakewell, serving as convenient base camps for any Peak District explorer who doesn’t fancy straying too far from civilisation. But if you prefer to be nearer to a footpath than a food outlet, you might want to head for a campsite out in the countryside. For a base with easy access to the rugged north part of the park, try the villages of Edale and Hathersage or the Hope Valley. In the southern part of the park, Dovedale offers excellent walking and the famous stepping stones on the River Dove.

Historically one of the most popular spots in Derbyshire, Buxton is surrounded by the national park but outside its boundaries. Made popular as a spa resort in the 18th century, Buxton has a genteel feel with Georgian architecture and neatly manicured Pavilion Gardens. A campsite near Buxton can make a convenient base, as the town is well connected. Also outside the park, the market towns of Ashbourne and Matlock are considered its southern gateways. Both offer easy access from The Midlands and the South, and each is a destination in its own right. Matlock offers the Heights of Abraham county park and a station on the scenic Peak Rail heritage railway. Ashbourne is smaller and quieter, home to eateries and antique shops within hiking distance of Dovedale. Between Ashbourne and Matlock is Carsington Water, a reservoir with watersports and an RSPB reserve.

Top things to do in Derbyshire

  • Whether it’s walking, cycling, horseriding, climbing, caving, sightseeing, or just the joy of camping that’s brought you here, the Peak District National Park visitor centres are good places to start. Located in the tourist hubs of Bakewell, Castleton, Edale, and Upper Derwent, each centre can share up-to-date information on park conditions.
  • When it comes to the best walking routes, we recommend the hikes up Mam Tor, across Kinder Scout, along Stanage Edge, and around Dovedale. If you’re in the mood for a longer walk, how about stepping out on the Pennine Way, which starts in Edale? Okay, so the 267-mile route along “England’s backbone” probably isn’t the one to set out on unprepared, but you could follow a section of the route for starters. The Peak District has a few family-friendly, traffic-free routes suitable for walking, cycling, or horseriding too.
  • Perhaps the best-known tourist attraction in Derbyshire is Chatsworth House, seat of the Duke of Devonshire and part of a huge country estate. Many other Derbyshire homes are also open to the public, including the medieval Haddon Hall on the outskirts of Bakewell.
  • Many visitors make a point to visit the Blue John Cavern or Speedwell Cavern near Edale.
  • Campers can learn about industry underground at The Peak District Lead Mining Museum in Matlock. This market town is also close to the Heights of Abraham Country Park and Gulliver’s Kingdom theme park, which should keep younger kids amused.

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