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General
- Wild camping on private pitches in Derbyshire woodland near Matlock
- A 15-minute drive to Gulliver’s Kingdom; Chatsworth House 20 minutes
- Firepit and running water on site; café, hiking and cycling nearby
The people at Henley Park Wild Camping were serious when they named their site, for this really is rather like wild camping in secluded woodland. At this peaceful pop-up spot on the outskirts of Matlock in Derbyshire, you can pitch up wherever you like: in a quiet corner on your own or next to other campers around a firepit if you're feeling sociable. Whatever you decide, you’ll wake up to fine views and the sound of birds chirping in the morning.
It's not completely wild here however – there are strings of solar fairy lights hung around the camp to help create a magical vibe, and a bunch of facilities to make life easy. These include running water (running off a silent generator, which is only on until 10pm), a washing-up area, loos and charging points for phones.
On a Sunday, you can walk to Tansley Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale (20 minutes) to have a nose around stalls selling anything from local Bakewell tarts to ready-made curries. A popular café two minutes' walk away is known for its tasty Sunday lunch and sausage baps to get you going in the morning.
As well as walking and cycling, there’s fishing for rainbow trout at Ogston Reservoir (five minutes’ drive), plus plenty of culture: investigate Derbyshire’s industrial past at Cromford Mills (15 minutes) or check out stately piles like Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall (both 20 minutes). Kids won’t be bored either, with all the thrill rides at Gulliver’s Kingdom (15 minutes) making for a fun-filled day out.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
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Reviews
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All round excellent site.
From the manager...
It was so nice to read all of your fantastic comments you have put about your stay at HP Wild Camping. |
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Liked the site. Was very different from other sites. Would …
From the manager...
Thank you for leaving us your review, yes we try to be different from other sites and hope that people like what we are doing. We do hope to see you again in the future. |
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Fantastic campsite with excellent facilities and amazing views
From the manager...
Thank you for your feedback, it is so nice to hear that you have had a fantastic weekend with us and cannot wait until next summer. But watch this space, if we are granted a license from freedom camping and the local council we may be able to open longer. Glad you enjoyed the buzzing atmosphere but alas we have had some people complain about this so we cannot please everyone, but the main thing is that you have had a great time with us. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. |
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From the manager...
Sorry you had more dislikes than liked but as this was the Bank Holiday Weekend and the biggest two days of our opening it is so hard to please everyone. The loos were cleaned every day and we kept replenishing the loo rolls ,you only have to thank some of your fellow campers for not leaving them as they found them. We don’t have to provide any toilets or showers as a wild camp site. As previously stated to go wild camping and not bring some loo roll is like going camping with out a tent. The best bit of wild camping is being able to pitch up anywhere. |
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Good, quirky campsite, on the wild side
From the manager...
Thank you for your nice comments about your stay with us .About your dislikes with the toilets ,we have 2 unisex ones, three female and one male toilet, plus two showers with hot water, not bad for a wild camping site. As previously stated toilets were cleaned every day plus loo rolls topped up, only got to ask at the bar for loo rolls. This is one thing we have problems with when the toilets are cleaned, it only takes one person to leave them dirty. Hope this will not deter you from camping with us again. |
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From the manager...
Thank you for your feedback hope you will come back soon for a another great experience. |
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From the manager...
So glad you enjoyed your stay and liked the privacy of the pitcher’s and we would love to see you again in the future |
Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: contactless (in person)
Check-in: one group at a time
Check-in: self check-in (unattended)
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
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
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundry
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Camping 2.0
Bell tents
Tipis, yurts, or wigwams
Themes
Bush
Peaceful
Wild camping
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump point
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No drinkable water point
No hot water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Large (51-200 sites)
Pop-up campsite
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Railway Station
— 4.3 kilometres
Fishpond Hotel — 5.2 kilometres
Fishpond Hotel — 5.2 kilometres
- Train stations
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Matlock Rail Station
— 4.3 kilometres
Matlock Bath Rail Station — 4.7 kilometres
Cromford Rail Station — 4.8 kilometres
- Ferry ports
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Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal
— 104.4 kilometres
- Airports
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Sheffield City Airport
— 29.3 kilometres
East Midlands Airport — 36.6 kilometres
Local attractions
At Matlock Farm Park (five minutes’ drive), the kids might not know what to do first: the pony rides, the enormous jumping pillow or the go-karts? There’s also a petting zoo where they can feed farmyard animals and meet more exotic creatures like alpacas, wallabies and meerkats.
You can ride a vintage double-decker tram at Crich Tramway Village (10 minutes), with its recreated period setting. The route takes you past a leafy park with a bandstand and on to a picnic area with views of the Amber Valley. There’s also a collection of trams, starting from a horse-drawn model from the 1870s.
Take a cable car to the Heights of Abraham (15 minutes), a hilltop estate with far-reaching views of the Derbyshire Dales. After your flight, you can go on a guided tour of two caverns, let the kids blow off some steam at the adventure playground or simply stroll along the shaded paths.
Must see
- Arkwright's Cromford Mills (5.3 kilometres)
- Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills (5.6 kilometres)
- Chatsworth (12.0 kilometres)
National Trust
- Winster Market House (9.8 kilometres)
- Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill (12.7 kilometres)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
Camping and caravan | ||
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Arrive: | noon – | 10 p.m. |
Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
On-site accommodation | ||
Arrive: | 4 p.m. – | 9:30 p.m. |
Depart by: | 11 a.m. |
Henley Park Wild Camping cancellation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Henley Park Wild Camping will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Henley Park Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Henley Park Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Henley Park Wild Camping? At Matlock Farm Park (five minutes’ drive), the kids might not know what to do first: the pony rides, the enormous jumping pillow or the go-karts? There’s also a petting zoo where … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Henley Park Wild Camping?
Camping and caravan Arrive: noon – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.
Thank you for your review, we do hope to see you soon
From the HP Wild Camping Family