Darwin Forest Country Park
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Dogs allowed
See all facilities…The Pinelodges are sited on a five-star (ETC) holiday park in 44 acres of woodland. Pinelodges sleeping from 2 to 8 are available to rent for weeks or short breaks.
Each is furnished to a high standard, with flat screen TV and Freeview channels, fully equipped kitchen, all linen and electricity is included. Some lodges even have a private outdoor hot tub. Dogs are welcome in some lodges (please mention when booking). Wheelchair friendly lodges are available.
Evolution Health & Fitness Centre on the park has an indoor pool, gym, spa, sauna, steam room and beauty therapy rooms. The Forester's Inn serves lovely home-cooked food. The Little Monkeys Play Centre will keep the children happy for hours. Tennis, mini-golf a trim trak and orienteering are also available.
There are plentiful walks in the surrounding forests and countryside. Cycles can be hired from reception.
Site type
Tourist board
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Nearby attractions and activities
Darwin Forest is ideally located for exploring the Peak District. Local attractions include historic stately homes including Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall.
Just a short drive away is the market town of Bakewell, elegant Matlock Bath with Gulliver's Kingdom and The Heights of Abraham, alongwith plent of walks and trails within the Peak District. Pony trekking, balloon rides, fishing and sailing can all be found nearby.
Our helpful staff are always on hand to help you make the most of your holiday.
Attractions near Darwin Forest Country Park
Must see
- Chatsworth (3.8 miles)
- Haddon Hall (4.7 miles)
- Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills (4.8 miles)
National Trust
- Winster Market House (4.7 miles)
- Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill (10.0 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near Darwin Forest Country Park
Eddlestow - Uppertown - Spitewinter - Kelstedge (1.7 miles) Walking
Eddlestow Lot - Milltown - Ashover - Kelstedge loop (1.7 miles) Walking
Darley Dale - Oker - Jughole Wood - Bonsall - Wensley - Darley Dale (2.6 miles) Walking
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Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Rules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Themes
Forest
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Shop nearby
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Matlock Coach Stops — 3.0mi
Matlock Bath: Coach Stop — 4.4mi
Bakewell Coach Stop — 5.6mi
- Train stations
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Matlock Rail Station — 3.0mi
Matlock Bath Rail Station — 4.1mi
Cromford Rail Station — 4.8mi
- Ferry ports
- Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal — 61.9mi
- Airports
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Sheffield City Airport — 16.3mi
East Midlands Airport — 26.2mi
Directions
Darwin Forest is located on the B5057 between Chesterfield and Darley Dale, approximatley 20 minutes from the M1.
The postcode is DE4 5LN. If you are using SatNav please be aware that the Darwin Forest postcode will direct you to Sydnope Hall which is 1 mile beyond the park (to the south west and further along the B5057).
A car is advisable to enjoy the area to the full but the nearest railway stations are Matlock and Chesterfield.
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