The Racecourse Retreat
View prices & book- 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
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (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 torch with them as parts of the campground/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, 24 May to
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPowered grass tent or motorhome site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £28.50 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookBell tent
4 people maximum Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £80 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 84% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Welcoming site with lovely views. Lots of free space to pitch, not…
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Liked: Welcoming site with lovely views. Lots of free space to pitch, not cramped at all. Good clean toilets and shower facilities, much better than other sites I have visited I would recommend and visit again
Disliked: N/a
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Spacious fields, great facilities on site, lovely scenic walking routes.…
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Liked: Spacious fields, great facilities on site, lovely scenic walking routes.
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Liked: The facilities were very clean and the staff were very friendly and there to help you with anything when needed
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Liked: Loved the space between sites, and the central goals for the football mad kids, and the massive sandpit which I lost my daughter to, many times... There was a food van on site for Saturday dinner if needed. Facilities were always kept clean and tidy. The view was amazing with the electric hook up too...
Disliked: Just be warned there might be dirt bikes, as the field over (not site owners fault) owner has a dirt bikes... But this site was quick onto any noises being made outside of their control.
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Friendly, helpful staff
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Liked: View, space
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Liked: Relaxed and friendly
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Great site
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Liked: Lovely, clean, well stocked facilities. Checked and cleaned regularly. Amazing views.
Disliked: The weather - but we have no control over that!! Pitch not very level.
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A really lovely, family friendly place.
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Liked: Lovely staff, nice big pitches, plenty of space for the kids to run around but were always in sight, clean toilets and showers and close to a lot of locations within Derbyshire. Near to shops for supplies. Really lovely site and we’ll definitely be back.
Disliked: We only had one dislike. Although the pot washing area, toilets and showers were always clean they are very limited. There’s 4 toilets and 3 shower rooms for what is actually a very large site that allows people to pitch on 2 very big fields. There’s also only one pot washing sink.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely comments, we do actually have 7 toilets on site at present with a further 2 toilet & shower rooms waiting to be installed along side the others, we also have a second pot wash area coming soon!! We look forward to welcoming you back & for further feedback
Very nice place, fantastic staff, so clean. High recommended.…
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Liked: Very nice place, fantastic staff, so clean. High recommended.
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Liked: Very friendly staff.clear .nice view.
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Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
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 site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundry
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Utilities
Charging facilities
Communal fridge
Dump point
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Type
Large (51-200 sites)
Pop-up campsite
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Horse 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
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.07337°N
-1.55707°W
Nearest transport
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, 14 June 2024 – Friday, 14 June 2024)
Derby, England 29.9 km
- Buxton Festival (Thursday, 4 July 2024 – Thursday, 4 July 2024)
Buxton, England 31.6 km
- Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday, 8 August 2024 – Thursday, 8 August 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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
- What attractions are near The Racecourse Retreat? Where to wander first? A climb to the Black Rocks (five minutes’ drive) for views over the countryside? A little stroll around Bakewell (half an hour), over its medieval bridge, perhaps to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Racecourse Retreat?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Racecourse Retreat? From $41.45 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.