Riddings Wood Holiday Park
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- 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
Site type
Tourist board rating
- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Languages spoken
English
This site is a member of James Parks group.

Pitch types & availability
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £19 (£19)
View prices & bookPowered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £19 (£19)
View prices & bookFHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22)
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £13 (£13)
View prices & bookLuxury Woodland lodge (hot tub)
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 11.2ft width × 17.7ft length
Arrival daysFrom £140 (£140)
View prices & bookLuxury Woodland lodge (hot tub, pet friendly)
4 people maximum
Dimensions: 11.2ft width × 17.7ft length
Arrival daysFrom £140 (£140)
View prices & bookWoodland Boutique lodge (hot tub)
2 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Arrival daysFrom £198 (£198)
View prices & bookPremium Woodland lodge (hot tub)
6 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 12.1ft width × 22ft length
Arrival daysFrom £298 (£298)
View prices & bookWoodland Premium lodge (hot tub, pet friendly)
6 people maximum
Arrival daysFrom £298 (£298)
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Reviews
80% would recommend this site to a friend
76% would stay here again
What customers say
Friendly staff & clean facilities are often praised at this well-kept campsite. Guests enjoy the woodland setting, play area & nearby pubs. Downsides mentioned include sloping pitches, mud, inadequate facilities at peak times & a need for site upkeep. Despite minor issues, many found it good value & would return.
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Simple clean site, lovely kids field. Nice toilets. Friendly staff.
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked We had a pitch on the bottom field right near the park. This was perfect for the kids and got lots of children playing games and having fun. Toilets/showers are clean and well kept. Friendly helpful staff. Ice creams and few drinks in the office.
Disliked Long walk up hill to the toilet from the bottom field which is where the kids park is
Pot washing is also near the toilet so you get your steps in! It’s a mix of disliked first thing in the morning or middle of the night but no issue in the day!
Shame somebody wasn’t picking their dog poo up in the bottom field!!
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Good levels of security with CCTV across the site, fences around the…
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Good levels of security with CCTV across the site, fences around the majority of the site, but there was a gap in the fencing in the bottom of the tent (non electric pitches) and electronic barriers in and out.
The shop sells reasonably priced ice creams, fire lighters and logs etc but nothing camping related (pegs, ropes etc).
The new and only toilet block, located next to the site office, is of good size; with 4 cubicles, and 4 showers plus 3 sinks inside and 3 big sinks outside for pot washing. The site is clearly marked with a 5MPH, 1 way system and there is ample parking for visitors too. There is a children’s park with barking chippings and ample grass space around it.
Disliked The toilet blocks appear to get cleaned once a day, as both I and my partner experienced no toilet roll or no soap in the toilets. Yet when they had been cleaned, they were immaculate inside. In the gents there was a massive puddle in the entrance, which I squeegeed in to the shower drain, but had been well trampled in before I went to use the toilet.
Whilst there are two areas which have a total of 7 big industrial bins, there was litter across the site that wasn’t collected over a 3 day period (ice cream wrappers, empty cans, crisp packets). Even though the warden does walk the site with his dog, it was a shame that this wasn’t ever picked up. Our pitch also had rubbish left on it from the previous guests, but given the 30min change over window I suppose the wardens might not be able to check all vacated pitches, and this is more lack of respect of those leaving. The pitches, except for handstanding are on quite a slope, so be prepared to adjust your usual sleeping configuration. The park has quite a lot of graffiti and damage, that if repaired would improve the safety of children using it.
There was also a “rubbish pile” that has a large burnt tree and then a pile of broken bricks, and broken pottery. This was approximately 60m away from the children’s park and wasn’t fenced off; it had some ticker tape on 3 sides but this didn’t prevent access and could have caused an injury should children inadvertently access it.
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all facilities spotless clean…
FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked all facilities spotless clean
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From the manager: Thankyou for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased you have enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to welcome you again in the future.
Friendly staff, reception and barrier, easy to find. Good bathroom and shower…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Friendly staff, reception and barrier, easy to find. Good bathroom and shower facilities and little park for the kids.
Disliked As a family site could get a little noisy but did settle down at night. A little walk to the toilet and shower block from the lower camping field but nothing major.
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From the manager: Thankyou for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased you have enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to welcome you again in the future.
Nice family site. Clean. Friendly staff. Good local facilities
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Good showers and toilets, plenty of loo roll! Plenty of hot water
Friendly and helpful staff.
About 20 minutes from Matlock and Cromford
Lower field looked really nice and open, play area is down there but appears to be all non electric pitches
Barrier security and cctv
Disliked Middle section feels cramped when full Needs a freezer for ice blocks
Toilets/showers could do with cleaning more often- mop available but always sat in filthy water - maybe more signs asking people to clean up after themselves!
No recycling points!
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The perfect introduction to caravan camping with a beautiful setting.
FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked We recently stayed at Riddings Wood Holiday Park and had the most fantastic first-time caravan experience. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel so welcome by Liz and Gary, the park managers. Our jockey wheel was broken when we got there, but Gary kindly helped us park our caravan (“Peggy”) using a block – such a lifesaver!
We stayed on Pitch One, which had a stunning view of the woodland. The whole site has a really lovely, relaxed atmosphere and is perfect for families. Our kids spent most of their time making new friends at the park, giving us some time to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
The toilet and shower blocks were spotless throughout our stay, and the washing-up area was really handy. We also noticed that there are lodges with hot tubs available to rent, which looked ideal if you’re after a bit of extra comfort.
The on-site reception/shop is a great bonus too – they stock a nice variety of ice creams, cold drinks, logs, and even dog treats, which was such a thoughtful touch for pet owners.
Honestly, this was the perfect introduction to caravan camping. Friendly staff, clean facilities, great amenities, and a beautiful setting. We’ll definitely be back again soon.
Disliked No wifi
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us we appreciate all feedback.
The pictures you sent look great, thank you for sending them in to us and for others to look at.
We are so glad you enjoyed your first caravan experience with us and were glad to help on arrival.
We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Lovely campsite, clean facilities and welcoming helpful staff
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked The campsite was lovely and facilities were clean, the staff were welcoming informative and helpful and it was good value for money. There is a good play area for children and plenty of space for the children to run around.
Disliked A couple of grumbles would be that the toilet blocks were very far away from the non electric campsite which isn’t great for anyone with mobility issues, also the waste disposal area was very smelly which could maybe benefit from being a bit more closed in.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us we appreciate all feedback.
We are glad you enjoyed your stay with but sorry you wont be returning.
The toilets are far from the none electric field but please feel reassured those with mobility problems are offered alternative pitches nearer to facilities and thank you for letting us know about the waste we will look into this.
Two lovely local pubs, short walk away
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Everything. The staff were lovely, site was immaculate including the toilets and showers. We did three more bookings whilst we were there .
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thankyou so much for taking the time to leave us a wonderful review. We are pleased to hear that you have enjoyed your stay with us. We hop to see you again in the future.
Highly recommend and will stay again.
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Quiet, family friendly park.
It was very easy to find and had everything we wanted.
Shower/toilet facilities were fantastic.
Will definitely be staying again.
Disliked Piece of metal sticking out of the fence cut my leg when walking past. I put some tape on to hold it back and let a staff member know who said he’d fix it tomorrow.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us we appreciate all feedback.
Glad you enjoyed your stay on the park and hope to see you again in the future.
Sorry about your leg please be re assured tha the issue with fence has been fixed and thank you for alerting us to it.
The amenities within the lodge: fairy liquid supplied, milk, tea bags etc Lovely…
Luxury Woodland lodge (hot tub)
Liked The amenities within the lodge: fairy liquid supplied, milk, tea bags etc
Lovely and warm inside. Plenty of space.
Visited the local pub and walked in the woodlands.
The hot tub chlorine is checked regulary.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us we appreciate the feedback.
Glad you enjoyed your stay on the park and hope to see you again in the future.
Since reading your review we now advise customers on check in that there is no WIFI thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Riddings Wood Holiday Park
Bullock Lane
Riddings
Alfreton
Derbyshire
England
DE55 4BP
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.06608°N
1.3566°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
Hardwick Old Hall 11.8 km
Hardwick Hall 12.8 km
Mansfield Museum 13.5 km
Arkwright's Cromford Mills 14.1 km
Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 14.7 km
National Trust
Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 11.8 km
Hardwick Hall 11.8 km
Kedleston Hall 17 km
Winster Market House 20.8 km
The Workhouse, Southwell 28 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ANNESLEY HALL 7.7 km
BELPER CEMETERY 8.6 km
RIVER GARDENS, BELPER 9.3 km
Derwent Valley Mills Buffer Zone 10 km
Woolley - Highoredish - Ashover - Ashoverhay - Woolley 10.1 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Riddings Wood Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Riddings Wood Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Riddings Wood Holiday Park? To the Peak! The Peak District National Park is but a short drive from Riddings Wood Holiday Park, and has a bit of what you fancy for all ages and inclinations. If … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Riddings Wood Holiday Park?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Riddings Wood Holiday Park? From $24.19 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.