Every parent knows keeping the kids happy during the summer holidays is an all too familiar ordeal. But from this East Midlands base, you are but a short trip to a number of fantastic, family-friendly days out. Whether the Peak District National Park, Water World or, of course, the world famous Alton Towers, you are spoilt for choice with a wealth of attractions.
New for 2015, the site has added a selection of safari tents for those seeking a little extra comfort. Glampers are advised to pack light as each abode comes fully loaded with a fitted kitchen, cooking facilities, cutlery, crockery and plenty of storage space. The site has 195 pitches for canvas campers on a gently sloping field, with some spaces boasting wonderful countryside views. The flatter pitches can be found at the bottom of the field.
It’s almost too easy to get snagged by the beguiling comforts of your safari tent. But if you do decide to venture out, you will be gob-smacked by the amount of activities the region offers. Not only is there the aforementioned Water World and Alton Towers, but the Peak District itself (Britain’s first National Park) is a firm favourite with walkers who lace-up and head for the windswept and mist-shrouded peaks. Age-old stone villages fold into creases in the natural environment, and the hillsides are scattered with elegant homes and rocky outcrops which keep climbers and cavers coming back.