The Racecourse Retreat
From £20 For 1 night, 4 adults
- Spacious family-friendly pop-up site in the Derbyshire countryside
- Four miles from the Peak District; a 15-minute drive from Matlock
- Back to basics pitches with firepits; close to walks and bike routes
Site type
120
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, May 24 to
Pitch types & availability
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
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Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £28.50 1 night, 2 adults
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Everything about the site is excellent, staff are super friendly and all…
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Everything about the site is excellent, staff are super friendly and all facilities are kept clean. Great views from the site Only negative would be to have more showers..
Disliked: Nothing
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This was our second year of staying at The Racecourse Retreat again…
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Liked: This was our second year of staying at The Racecourse Retreat again it was for bank holiday weekend. We visited with our family members and their children and they absolutely loved it as much as we do. The staff are friendly and helpful always up for a chat. Over the weekend they had a number of events on for adults and children such as a live band and a film afternoon for the kids. The new shower block is such a benefit to the site i would say they could do with another 2 of them to accommodate all 3 fields for when its busy but we didn't encounter any issues, the ladies only toilet is such a lovely touch always clean and smelt nice. We'll be back next year !
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Simple site with good facilities…
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Simple site with good facilities
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Food options being available on site ie pizza van, burgers etc. Friendly…
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Liked: Food options being available on site ie pizza van, burgers etc. Friendly staff. Clean toilets and showers.
Disliked: When we initially set up there were 2 boys (later realised were staff) going up and down the back farm behind the tents on a quad then motor bike revving it near the cows and scaring our dog as it was loud. We also weren’t aware of the music till late or that this was even on offer when booking through pitch up (shame this is isn’t clearer- depends what you’re after). I appreciate what the campsite was trying to do offering entertainment and the female singer was good but we had been given welcome info when we arrived which stated this would be on and by 11pm it was quiet time which is quite reasonable but it didn’t stop at 11pm and went on with another band starting again (it was very loud) if you were camped far away from the bar area/ band marquee you couldn’t get away from the noise. This was a bit of shame as we did want some sort of camping serenity. The only other downfall was the toilets and showers it was quite a big and busy campsite and they had 4 main toilets then showers attached behind with another 3 toilets and showers. Needed at least another toilet block/ showers in the main areas as there was always a queue. The only other one was at the bottom of a big hill at the campsite where you checked in and this was a big walk from the main tent pitches- also only open between 7am- 7pm. This would be a lovely campsite if the basic bits were looked at - more toilet facilities, calmer environment (even the second night which was a movie night they had put on in the marquee was really loud if you just wanted peace) and maybe a little shop for essentials rather than focusing on bands and bar.
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Friendly, organised site. Value for money and going the extra mile by…
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Liked: Friendly, organised site. Value for money and going the extra mile by providing bar and live entertainment.
Disliked: Washing up facilities not quite sufficient for bank holiday demand!
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Got there and found ample pitches as well as being surprised by…
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Liked: Got there and found ample pitches as well as being surprised by a mini festival being run by the park! Had an absolutely wonderful time and will definitely be going back!
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The facilities were clean most of the time and the pitch was…
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Liked: The facilities were clean most of the time and the pitch was very spacious. The woman who checked us in was lovely !
Disliked: The atmosphere in the bar was odd and the people working in there made it awkward by staring at customers from the corner. The beer prices are high so definitely recommend drinking your own stuff. The music can be heard from the other end of the field so don’t be expecting to talk to your friends when it’s playing!
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Clean facilities but not very good showers. Great views
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: We were lucky to stay during bank holidays and we loved the live band. My kids really enjoyed playing in the sandpit and the views were absolutely stunning.
Disliked: Showers. Facilities were exceptionally clean but only one shower can be used at a time. After I covered my hair and body with soap there was no water coming in anymore as the other was in use and had to use the sink to wash it all off.
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This is our 4th visit to the racecourse and we were very…
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Liked: This is our 4th visit to the racecourse and we were very pleasantly surprised with the new toilet/shower block. The team have done a fabulous job, they made our bank holiday weekend and we will definitely be returning, hopefully every year!
Disliked: Nothing
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Everything was great. Even though there were lots of campers over the…
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Liked: Everything was great. Even though there were lots of campers over the bank holiday weekend, there was plenty of room between pitches. The scenery was beautiful. I was very impressed with the facilities, there were 3 unisex and 1 ladies toilet aswell as 3 shower rooms which also had toilets in. They were clean every time I used them. A nice added extra was the kids movie on Sunday afternoon. I will definitely be booking to go again.
Disliked: Nothing
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Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Scouts welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Hikers’ paradise
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Utilities
Charging facilities
Communal fridge
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transportation nearby
Type
Large (51-200 sites)
Pop-up campsite
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
The Racecourse Retreat
Hay Lane
Wirksworth
Derbyshire
England
DE4 4AF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.07337°N
-1.55707°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Must see
Arkwright's Cromford Mills 4.1 km
Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 4.4 km
Kedleston Hall 11.8 km
Haddon Hall 15.3 km
Chatsworth 16.7 km
National Trust
Winster Market House 9.4 km
Kedleston Hall 12.9 km
Hardwick Hall 19.6 km
Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 19.6 km
The Old Manor 20.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Alport Heights - Kirk Ireton Circular 1.4 km
Wirksworth - Bolehill - Middleton Top - Wirksworth 1.5 km
Cromford (Black Rocks) - Middleton Top - Kirk Ireton - Black Rocks 2.8 km
Lea Bridge - Whatstandwell - Alderwasley - Lea Bridge 3.6 km
Derwent Valley Mills Buffer Zone 4.2 km
Local events
- Download Festival (Friday, June 14, 2024 – Friday, June 14, 2024)
Derby, England 29.9 km
- Buxton Festival (Thursday, July 4, 2024 – Thursday, July 4, 2024)
Buxton, England 31.6 km
- Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday, August 8, 2024 – Thursday, August 8, 2024)
Swadlincote, England 38.8 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Want to know more about camping in Derbyshire?
- Does The Racecourse Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Racecourse Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of The Racecourse Retreat?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Racecourse Retreat? From $34.21 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.