Darwin Forest Country Park

Feeding the Duck at Darwin Forest
Feeding the duck at darwin forest
Elvaston pinelodge at darwin forest
Pinelodge at darwin forest
Indoor play centre at darwin forest
Cycling at darwin forest
Mini golf at darwin forest
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Your own verandah for dining alfresco
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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.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 120
Opens

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

This site is a member of Pine Lodge Holidays group.

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Features

Dogs 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 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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Bush Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby

Location

Darwin Forest Country Park

Darley Moor

Two Dales

Matlock

Derbyshire

England

DE4 5LN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.18192°N
-1.54933°W

Route 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.

Nearest transport

Coach
4.9 km Railway Station
7 km Fishpond Hotel
7 km Fishpond Hotel
Rail
4.9 km Matlock Rail Station
6.6 km Matlock Bath Rail Station
7.7 km Cromford Rail Station
Airport
26.2 km Sheffield City Airport
42.2 km East Midlands 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

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.

Must see

Chatsworth 6.1 km

Haddon Hall 7.6 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 7.8 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 8 km

Hardwick Old Hall 16.1 km

National Trust

Winster Market House 7.6 km

Hardwick Hall 16.1 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 16.1 km

Kedleston Hall 24.9 km

The Old Manor 29 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

SYDNOPE HALL 1.2 km

Eddlestow - Uppertown - Spitewinter - Kelstedge 2.7 km

Eddlestow Lot - Milltown - Ashover - Kelstedge loop 2.7 km

WHITWORTH INSTITUTE 3.6 km

Darley Dale - Oker - Jughole Wood - Bonsall - Wensley - Darley Dale 4.2 km

Local events

  • Download Festival (Friday 13 June 2025 – Friday 13 June 2025)

    Derby, England 41.1 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.

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  • Does Darwin Forest Country Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Darwin Forest Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
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