Wildlife haven: Campsites in Mapperley, Derbyshire
4 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Mapperley
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Riddings Wood Holiday Park
Alfreton, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful park near the Peak District
- Easy access to Derby and Nottingham; two pubs five minutes' walk away
- New toilet and shower block kept to immaculate standards
Springwood Fisheries
Melbourne, Derbyshire, England- Coarse fishery, camping and glamping in the National Forest
- A short drive from Donington Park
- Less than a mile from Calke Abbey
Broadleaves Glamping
Ticknall, Derbyshire, England- Sustainable glamping bell tents on a Derbyshire working farm
- Calke Abbey Estate five minutes’ drive and Alton Towers 50 minutes
- Right next to Foremark Reservoir; Ticknall pubs five minutes’ drive
Oxton Hill Hideaway
Oxton, Nottinghamshire, England- Adults-only shepherd's huts on a farm with Vale of Belvoir views
- A 10-minute drive to Southwell and half an hour to Nottingham
- Bedding included and ensuite; easy access to walking and biking paths
Smith Hall Meadows
Hulland Ward, Derbyshire, England- Small-scale site overlooking a peaceful wildflower meadow
- A 10-minute drive from Ashbourne; 30 minutes from Bakewell
- Furnished glamping with a woodburning stove and private bathroom
Camping at Manor Organic Farm
Loughborough, Leicestershire, England- Small, quiet Leicestershire site 15 minutes’ drive from Loughborough
- Donington Park Circuit 10 minutes’ drive; Twycross Zoo 25 minutes
- Dog-friendly pitches on a farm with a shop and canine-exercise area
New House Organic Farm
Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England- Spacious pitches on a family-run organic farm in the Peak District
- Within 15 minutes' drive of Carsington Water, Ashbourne and Dovedale
- Farm shop on site; handmade firepits provided for guests
Wildwood Adventure Camps
Ambergate, Derbyshire, England- Wild camping in a 100-acre Derbyshire woodland
- A 20-minute drive from Matlock and Carsington Water
- Bushcraft class included; stag and hen parties are welcome
Redhill Marina
Ratcliffe-on-Soar, Nottinghamshire, England- Self-contained glamping pods floating on a canal off the River Soar
- A 25-minute drive from Nottingham and The National Water Sports Centre
- Units have beds, basic kitchenettes, bathrooms and a deck for fishing
Go Wild in Wirksworth
Matlock, Derbyshire, England- Wild camping site two miles from the market town of Wirksworth
- Exclusive use for a single group of up to 12 people
- Learn bushcraft and survival skills and build your own shelter
The Field of Dreams at Melbourne Hall
Melbourne, Derbyshire, England- Derbyshire glamping within the Melbourne Hall estate
- Donington Park Circuit and Twycross Zoo within a 20-minute drive
- As featured on TV in Johnny Vegas: Carry on Glamping
Park Farm
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England- Secluded and simple farm site in the Derbyshire countryside
- Peak District walks and Chatsworth Estate within a half-hour drive
- Surrounded by farm fields but just 10 minutes' drive from the M1
Sleepy Hollow Farm
Hopton, Derbyshire, England- Secluded and relaxing site on the southern edge of the Peak District
- A 15-minute drive to Matlock or Ashbourne; a mile to Carsington Water
- Set on a peaceful rare breeds farm; families welcome
Brook Farm
Loughborough, Leicestershire, England- Peaceful pop-up meadow camping in the Soar Valley
- 20 minutes' drive to Donington Park Circuit or Loughborough
- Wild camping site surrounded by fields; close to farm shops and pubs
Whatton House
Loughborough, Leicestershire, England- Nearly-wild campsite on a private estate in Leicestershire
- Ten minutes’ drive to Download Festival at Donington Park
- Grass pitches with basic facilities; pubs and shops 25 minutes’ walk
Benswell Campsite
Belper, Derbyshire, England- Lovely small campsite nestled between thr Derbyshire Peaks and Derby city