Springwood Fisheries
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- Coarse fishery, camping and glamping in the National Forest
- A short drive from Donington Park
- Less than a mile from Calke Abbey
Site type
5
28
28Tourist board rating
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.- Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
2 
Unpowered grass caravan site
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 7m depth (42m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 (£27)
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Fully-serviced gravel and concrete caravan site
5 people maximum Ground type: Gravel and concrete
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
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Powered grass caravan site
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
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Powered gravel and concrete caravan site (lake view)
5 people maximum Ground type: Gravel and concrete
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 16m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
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The Kingfisher camping pod
3 people maximum Dimensions: 19.7ft width × 9.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom £75 (£75)
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The Sparrows camping pod
3 people maximum Dimensions: 19.7ft width × 9.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom £75 (£75)
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Reviews
68% would recommend this site to a friend
61% would stay here again
What customers say
A tranquil spot with great fishing and welcoming hosts. Facilities are very clean, though a few need a spruce-up. Plane noise is minimal for most.
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Last updated 7/07/2026
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Anonymous Powered grass caravan site
Liked Lovely setting
Disliked The owner! He’s rude and he’s voice travels for miles across the location!
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From the manager: Hi yes
As I explained to you the check out time is 10.30 for 11 we had customer waiting to come on your pitch wanting to have a sleep in when people have paid to camp is no excuse it was not about the money you offed it was about the manner you should to the people that wanted to book onto site at the appropriate time
If you had wanted a late check out you should have informed the office the day before so it could be planned
Yours Springwood team
Booked springwood fisheries for a little…
The Sparrows camping pod
Liked Booked springwood fisheries for a little get away for my husbands birthday and we both loved every minute. Everywhere was clean. Staff and other guests were all great. The fishing was great.
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Amazing stay
Anonymous The Sparrows camping pod
Liked Absolutely beautiful, lovely pod lovely stay and will be coming back again. Highly recommend to others well worth the money, we enjoyed every moment.
Disliked Nothing
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Beautiful place.
The Kingfisher camping pod
Liked This place is lovely. Such good value for money. The owners were so friendly. The huts had everything we needed. We'd read some previous reviews and can honestly say the planes were not a problem. Yes you hear them but it's not constant.
Disliked Nothing. We can't understand the previous reviews. The place is immaculate. Huts clean and tidy. Not sure what people expect for a £140 2 night away. The place is lovely.
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Amazing site and well worth a visit. We will return leter this year
Powered grass caravan site
Liked The relaxed atmosphere and the fishing pools are very well looked after.
The site is spotless and the owners are a lovely couple and so friendly and Sprit the dog is so adorable.
We did read some reviews about the aircraft traffic that flies over this site and yes it is on the flight path to East Midlands airport however East Midlands airport is not a major hub on a busy day not that many fly over so do not let this put you off and we actually enjoyed seeing them.
Pitch 11 facing the forest is just bliss.
Disliked Nothing its definitely worth a visit and we are definitely coming back soon.
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From the manager: Hi mark
Really glad you enjoyed your stay it was hot glad you got some cool breeze into your awning by facing it towards the woods
Hope the deer in there didn’t disturb your sleep though out the night
Kind regards springwood fisheries
Lovely site clean facilities and great…
Unpowered grass caravan site
Liked Lovely site clean facilities and great staff.
2 lakes for fishing which was popular.
The wheel pub a short drive from site where we had a very nice meal which was very reasonably priced.
All in all we had a lovely time despite the weather.
Disliked Nothing
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The venue itself was excellent, clean…
Powered grass caravan site
Liked The venue itself was excellent, clean shower and toilets, lady on reception was lovely,
Disliked The gentlemen collecting subs for the fishing was a bit rude and condescending,
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Was great value for what we needed.
Anonymous The Sparrows camping pod
Liked Stayed as a stopover to go to BTCC at Donington. Was fine for what we needed. Lovely views over the lake. Good facilities.
Disliked Right underneath the flight path from the airport so retry loud. Plus some noise from other caravans during the evening. Very dirty under the beds (trust a 3yo to want to hide under there!)
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Good
Anonymous The Sparrows camping pod
Liked Location was very peaceful and relaxing
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If you like fishing then the…
Powered grass caravan site
Liked If you like fishing then the lakes are great.
Disliked Not a great site for caravanning. The facilities are run down. The 'occassional' plane mentioned on the website is actually hundreds of planes each day, starting at 5.45am and the about every 5 minutes after that. The site is right in the flight path of EMA. No sleep in here!
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From the manager: I am truly sorry you did not enjoy our site it does state on the booking site and the Springwood website we are on the take off path for EMA airport .there are forty flights a day over it’s busy period for passengers going on holiday from the airport to Europe
Kind regards springwood team
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 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
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
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmacNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for caravans Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Springwood Fisheries
Ashby Road
Melbourne
Derbyshire
England
DE73 8BJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.80311°N
1.43115°W
Route directions
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
Calke Abbey 1.4 km
Castle Donington Museum 7.5 km
Conkers Discovery Centre 10.4 km
National Forest 10.6 km
Royal Crown Derby Factory Shop 12.4 km
National Trust
Calke Abbey 2.7 km
Staunton Harold Church 2.9 km
Kedleston Hall 18.7 km
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 24.5 km
The Old Manor 32.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CALKE ABBEY 1.8 km
STAUNTON HAROLD HALL 1.9 km
MELBOURNE HALL 2 km
Melbourne Parks 2.1 km
Staunton Harold - Breedon - Church on the Hill (The Thirteen Stiles) 2.2 km
Local events
- Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday, 6 August 2026 – Thursday, 6 August 2026)
Swadlincote, England 19.4 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 Springwood Fisheries have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Springwood Fisheries dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Springwood Fisheries? Base yourself at Springwood Fisheries for an easy angling break or a browse around the attractions and sights of the National Forest and Derbyshire – a bit more fishing is available around … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Springwood Fisheries?
Camping and caravan Arrive: noon – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: noon – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. At arrival, please park in the designated area before checking in. There is no turning area for caravans in the reception area.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Springwood Fisheries? From $62.80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.