The Racecourse Retreat
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- 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
Campground 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.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 11 July to
Site types & availability
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom GBP 20 (GBP 20)
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6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom GBP 28.50 (GBP 28.50)
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Reviews
94% would recommend this campground to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
Great campsite, loved the views, big sites & friendly staff. Toilets & showers are spotless, bar & food are a win. Super family-friendly, kids have heaps of room. Could do with more loos/showers when busy, and water pressure sometimes iffy. Still, many keen to come back!
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We had a really wonderful time at the Racecourse Retreat!
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Amazing setting, really well maintained, clean toilets, friendly staff.
Disliked Not enough toilets/showers for the size of the site (I did overhear them saying this would be changing in the coming years)
There were a few large groups on site which were noisy (rectified when they were spoken to by site owners)
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Great site on edge of peak district.
Powered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Lovely large site with stunning views. Very friendly and helpful family running it. Showers and toilets cleaned regularly throughout day and very good for pop up site.
Large dog exercise area also provided.
A real jem of a site.
Pleasant footpath walk down into Wirksworth itself.
Disliked Nothing.
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From the manager: Hi Michelle
Thank you for your review.
We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.
The dog exercise area is new for this year and it certainly seems to be a hit with out 4 legged visitors.
The walk down to Wirksworth is lovely isn't it, a stones throw from the site and lots of lovely little places to visit when you reach the bottom of the footpath.
Great campsite, clean, pretty and spacious
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Beautiful site with plenty of space. We were the last to arrive on a fully booked night and still got a lovely spot.
Love that there is a bar and food on selected nights. Super clean facilities and staff were lovely
Disliked They could do with a few more toilets, there was quite a large queue in the morning (but to note, we were there on a fully booked night)
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great stay. Lovely family site.
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Lovely setting and great little reception area to get checked in etc. lovely clean site.
Disliked Could do with a couple more toilets and possibly another shower. Water pressure was a bit iffy on the second day.
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From the manager: Hi thank you for your review.
Were glad you like our little reception area which is a new build for this season.
We are constantly developing our little site so hope to see you again
Would definitely be happy to go back here again!
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked There was a bar with a marquee tent to sit in, and they serve food on Friday and Saturday nights. The toilets were lovely and modern and clean in a little wooden shack. Plenty of space, we went when it was fully booked and there was plenty of space for everyone to spread out. There was a lovely view and it helped we had good weather.
Disliked Wish there was more toilets, there was only 4 cubicles, so in the morning there was a queue.
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From the manager: Hi thank you for your review of our site.
Having plenty of space is something we have in abundance!
We are sorry you found a que in the mornings, we have 4 cubicles with toilets, 3 showers rooms with toilets and 4 men's urinals in a separate block around the back so hopefully the ques didn't last for long.
Having toilets around the site is certainly something we are hoping to have in the future and we are constantly developing.
Hope to see you back soon so you can see our progress.
Highly recommend,
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked The whole set up, from the moment we arrived booked in by the owners, the bar area , the Caribbean food, local ciders,the toilets and showers all excellent, we will be back .
Disliked None
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From the manager: Hi, thank you for your review.
We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.
The local Derbyshire cider is certainly proving a hit this season!
No problem for the sugar.......sugar is definitely a MUST for a morning brew.
We look forwards to welcoming you back.
Lovely and uncomfortable site
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked I would like to start by thanking the lovely lady at reception for the warm welcome and clear explanation about the site when we arrived — she was fantastic and made us feel right at home.
The Racecourse Retreat is simply amazing! We had a wonderful break here — the whole site is very clean, tidy, and beautifully maintained. The staff are all so friendly and helpful. The toilets and showers were spotless, and the kids absolutely loved the sand play area.
The views here are stunning, especially the sunsets and the moonlight — truly unforgettable. We stayed for 7 nights and every moment was perfect. My children enjoyed it so much they begged me to extend our stay, but unfortunately we couldn’t this time. I’ve promised them that next time we will stay for 2 weeks!
Thank you again to everyone who works so hard to make this place special. We will miss it until we return, and I will happily recommend The Racecourse Retreat to all my friends.
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Location is amazing…
Powered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Location is amazing
Disliked Toilets and showers, there are not enough for the amount of people. We queued a lot. The dirty mop buckets in the showers were a concern.
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visited in a large group with lots of children had the best time
Powered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Lovely site with great facilities, toilets and showers always clean !
Lovely friendly staff can’t do enough to help
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A great site, lovely location, friendly on site bar with good food,…
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked A great site, lovely location, friendly on site bar with good food, toilets and showers kept clean all weekend
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby 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 nearbyLocation
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
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 campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- 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: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Racecourse Retreat? From $41.68 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.