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Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
From £20 (£20)
6 people maximum 
9.5/10
125 reviews Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.
Pitch size
Unlimited
Ground type
Grass
Twin-axle vehicles accepted
Suitable for
Campervan, Motorhome, Tent, Trailer tent
Features
Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max. Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max. Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max. Car 1 included, 2 max. Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max. Car parking by pitch/unit Firepit Extras
| Dog (2 max) | £3.50 (£3.50) per night | |
| Extra car (1 max) | £5 (£5) per night |
You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Availability
| Your booking From £20 (£20) | |
Based on 1 night, 4 people | |
| 2 adults |
Choose your dates and party size to see pricing and availability.
The Racecourse Retreat
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Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
Lovely site with great views, pitches, and staff. Clean facilities, popular bar/food. Very family-friendly. Some suggest more toilets/showers during busy times and wish for better shower pressure, but many want to return.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Family-friendly campsite with good facilities.
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Good washup/toilet/shower facilities.
Sandpit, table tennis, Connect4 for kids to play.
Bar and mobile burger van on Saturday night.
Good views.
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Excellent location and site. Clean friendly…
Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Excellent location and site. Clean friendly and well kept grounds. Would highly recommend
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Excellent pop-up campsite, toilets and showers need improvement.
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Open spaces, brilliant staff and owner.
Great for kids and young families.
Pop up bar and food was an unexpected benefit (only on Friday & Saturday).
Love the ethos of the owner.
Disliked Insufficient toilets and shower facilities. Water pressure was woeful in the showers.
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Excellent location and stunning view.…
Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Excellent location and stunning view.
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*Honest family review* We stayed here for…
Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked *Honest family review*
We stayed here for 3x nights as a family of 4 (2 kids aged 5 and 7).
Location- We chose due to close proximity to local walks and Matlock, definitely lots of things to do within reasonable driving distance. Loads of space, amazing views and easy to find with what 3 words.
Facilities- We had read before that some people had moaned about the lack of toilets and showers. Yes they are quite limited for the number of people, however we never waited long for anything during what I imagine was a pretty busy weekend in the summer holidays. Sometimes the showers were temperamental, but again no major issues and to be expected when essentially you are in a huge farmers field! Everything was clean and well maintained though and fridge/freezers to store stuff if needed which was handy for our freezer blocks.
The bar was a nice touch, with darts and table tennis inside. Also pizzas and other food served here over the weekend which was nice.
The sandpit and football goal were ideal for us and kept both of ours entertained a lot of the time. There is loads of space here for kids to do stuff and lots of families had brought their own activities with them (cricket, rounders, football etc).
Small shop near the entrance if you were desperate for something.
Staff- Really helpful and pleasant to deal with. We had no issues but I got the impression that if you did they would be more than happy to help.
On speaking to the staff this is not a full time campsite, hence the reasons for not having the facilities of somewhere that was. This is completely reasonable. If they were to make any improvements in the future (hopefully because they are doing well and progressing) then obviously a few more toilets and showers would be helpful and maybe a kids play area/park as these always seem to be a hit with kids (put it near to the bar to draw in the parents!).
Would we return? Yes without a doubt. When we next want to visit the area we will definitely look to re book for a stay here and would recommend it to others.
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100% recommend this campsite.
Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Great campsite, really nice owners, good bar area, clean toilets
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Hi Mick
Thank you for your review.
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you back soon.
Nice, spacious and clean!
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked There was lots of space to each pitch and the field wasn’t too crowded. It was also good that they had a bar and some food on site and offered free fire pits to use. The facilities were also well cleaned (toilets, showers, washing up station). Staff were really friendly!
Disliked There were not a lot of showers for the amount of people and most days in the morning the water in the showers was not working - whether that was because too many people had used it or there was an issue I don’t know.
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LOVED this camp site. The best…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked LOVED this camp site.
The best faculties I've ever seen. Everything was clean, and kept on top of. Plenty of space to choose and pitch up. We will be returning. On site bar just topped it off nicely.
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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked I loved everything about this camping site. I loved the onside bar and food. The toilets, showers and cleaning facilities was great. All the staff were amazingly friendly and helpful. Its absolutely stunning and definitely would come back! Thank you so much for such a lovely experience.
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Really good location with stunning views.…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Really good location with stunning views. Watching the sunset was a highlight.
Nice clean toilets and good showers. Super friendly staff and very welcoming. We will certainly return
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Features
Pop-up campsite
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 pitch/unit 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
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 Chemical disposal Communal fridge 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) Pop-up campsiteNearby 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
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.07337°N
1.55707°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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.
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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?
Read moreCamping and touring 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 €23.12 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.