The Firs Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
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- Adults-only Caravan and Motorhome Club site in the Derbyshire Dales
- Stunning views over Derwent Valley Mills; Belper five minutes’ drive
- Member price shown; non-members select £15/night extra or join for £69
A mere five minutes’ drive from the Derbyshire village of Belper and renowned for the excellence of its facilities, The Firs Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite is an immaculately presented, adults-only park with views over the UNESCO-listed Derwent Valley Mills in the forested valley below. Combine this stunning backdrop to your stay with the site’s peaceful rural atmosphere, and you’ve got a winning spot from which to explore the Peak District National Park and the industrial heritage of the Derbyshire Dales.
The site is managed by the Caravan and Motorhome Club, and it’s open to both members and non-members, with special rates available for members. Please note the price displayed is for members; non-members will need to select the £15 per night extra or buy a membership (which gives you discounted access to all Club sites for a year).
As befits a Club-managed site, The Firs is well set up for touring guests, with neatly maintained, serviced and level pitching areas to ensure your comfort. There’s space on the pitches for barbecues and seating, and other well-maintained facilities include an accessible shower block, a laundry room and dishwashing sinks. This rural sanctuary is also surprisingly easy to access, being just 20 minutes’ drive from Junction 28 of the M1.
Dogs are welcome, and there’s a dedicated lead-off play area for them on site. If you enjoy a walk together, there’s a welcoming and characterful pub serving good food 15 minutes’ stroll away – and of course you have the whole of Derbyshire laid out below you, ready and waiting to be explored on foot.
Site type
64
64 Open now 
Tourist board rating
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- If you choose the membership option, your membership details will be issued within five working days once the booking is fully paid. A 14-day cooling-off period from the booking date allows for cancellation of the membership and a refund of any fees paid.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu 2 Apr to
This site is a member of Caravan and Motorhome Club group.
Pitch types & availability
4 
Electric grass touring pitch
Adults only 
10 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £29.80
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- 6
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Adults only 10 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £33.80
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Adults only 10 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £36.70
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Features
Adults only
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toiletNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service pointLocation
The Firs Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
Crich Lane
Belper
Derbyshire
England
DE56 2JH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.04882°N
1.4731°W
Route directions
DIRECTIONS
Please only use these directions for the final approach and not satnav, due to unsuitable roads for towing. From the north: leave the M1 at junction 28 onto A38 dual carriageway (signposted Derby). In 5.75 miles, turn onto A610 (signposted Ambergate); in about three miles at T-junction, turn left onto A6 (signposted Belper).
Within three miles at Morrisons roundabout in Belper, turn and return onto A6 (signposted A6 Matlock); in about one mile turn right into Broadholme Lane (signposted Nether Heage); in about one mile at T-junction turn left into Crich Lane. The site is on the left in 500 yards.
From the south: leave the M1 at junction 24 onto A50. In about 11 miles, turn onto A38 (signposted Derby); in about five miles, turn left onto A6 (signposted Matlock); continue on the A6 through Belper; at A517 junction, bear right on the A6, then as above.
Nearest transport
Coach1.9 mi Bus Garage
1.9 mi Bus Garage
6.1 mi Fishpond Hotel
Rail0.9 mi Ambergate Rail Station
1.8 mi Belper Rail Station
2.7 mi Whatstandwell Rail Station
Ferry
Airport16.5 mi East Midlands Airport
24.3 mi Sheffield City 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
Being on the edge of both the Derbyshire Dales and the Peak District National Park, The Firs Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite puts you close to some of the most spectacular walking landscapes in the UK. You can soon be out in limestone dales on the Pennine Bridleway, which starts at Middleton Top (20 minutes’ drive), and there are shorter riverside strolls from Belper (five minutes) in the lush Derwent Valley.
One such route takes you to Derwent Valley Mills (45 minutes on foot), a World Heritage Site where you can tour mills dating from the Industrial Revolution and hire a canoe to paddle along the Derwent. You can also explore the world’s first ‘modern’ factory at Cromford Mills (15 minutes’ drive), or take a scenic train ride past heritage sites on the Derwent Valley Line from Matlock (10 minutes).
There’s more for steam-train enthusiasts at Midland Railway - Butterley (15 minutes) too, but if you’ve a yen for an urban day out, the lively city of Nottingham (45 minutes) offers shopping and dining options galore – including the ancient Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, England’s oldest surviving pub.
Must see
Arkwright's Cromford Mills 5.4 mi
Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 5.8 mi
Kedleston Hall 6.3 mi
Royal Crown Derby Factory Shop 9.4 mi
Hardwick Old Hall 10.7 mi
National Trust
Kedleston Hall 6.8 mi
Winster Market House 9.4 mi
Hardwick Hall 10.7 mi
Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 10.7 mi
The Old Manor 15.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
BELPER CEMETERY 0.8 mi
Derwent Valley Mills Buffer Zone 1.3 mi
RIVER GARDENS, BELPER 1.4 mi
Derwent Valley Mills 2 mi
Alport Heights - Kirk Ireton Circular 3.3 mi
Local events
- Download Festival (Wednesday, 10 June 2026 – Wednesday, 10 June 2026)
Derby, Derbyshire 15.8 mi
- Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday, 6 August 2026 – Thursday, 6 August 2026)
Swadlincote, Derbyshire 23.6 mi
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.
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- Does The Firs Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Firs Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Firs Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite? Being on the edge of both the Derbyshire Dales and the Peak District National Park, The Firs Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite puts you close to some of the most spectacular walking … Read more
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Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Firs Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite? From £29.80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.