Riddings Wood Holiday Park

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Aerial view of the site
Grass pitches with electric hook up
Firepit and barbecue area
Exterior of the premium lodges

  • 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
What a peaceful park this is for Peak District hols – on 11 acres of quiet woodland near the national park and set deep in the Derbyshire countryside with picnic areas peppered all around. And what a pleasing park this is for those who insist on amenities being immaculate and up to date – the toilet and shower block comes with disabled access, baby changing and showers with hot and cold water, and is kept in tiptop condition at all times by the friendly site team. Riddings Wood Holiday Park is a rural park but with easy access to urban centres like Derby and Nottingham as well as to the hikes, bike rides and canters of the Peak District. (If you're a bit bamboozled as to what to do first, have a look at the tourist info point in reception or ask the team for tips.) Campfires are allowed if you need a bit of warming upon return. And finally, what a pint-friendly site Riddings Wood is too – the only thatched-roof pub in Derbyshire, Moulders Arms (aka The Thack), is a short stroll away; and the Seven Stars, a community pub, is just across the road. Cheers…

Campground type

Camper sites 26
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 12
Tent sites 49
RV sites 26
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • 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/site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.

Languages spoken

English

This campground is a member of James Parks group.

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Campsite types & availability

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79% would recommend this campground to a friend

75% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Location was easy to find. Nice looking site that's well kept with…

Overall 8/10

Location
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Value for money
6
Accommodation
6
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
6
Child friendliness
7
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
1
emma p.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Location was easy to find. Nice looking site that's well kept with good facilities. Nearby pubs were lovely with a few takeaway options too.
Ice cream & chilled drinks available in reception which was nice.
Potential for nice views (obstructed by too many tents). There is a good park for kids, but it's quite far and not in eye sight from the grass electric pitches

Disliked The electric grass pitches were far too cramped, it felt like we were at a festival. They were also not clearly marked so It was a bit of a free for all as to where your actual pitch ended up with the tent next to you pitching too far over etc. The pitch size is advertised as unlimited which it definitely isn't. Because of how busy the site was it was very loud overnight.
Maybe fine for some people but we prefer a spacious open pitch with nice views including some grass space in front of the tent.

Lovely quiet campsite. We opted for no electricity so got a lot…

Overall 8/10

Location
6
Value for money
7
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
10
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
10
Wifi
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely quiet campsite. We opted for no electricity so got a lot more space around compared to those with electric hookup. This was great for our dog. The new toilet facilities were clean and well maintained. It was nice to be able to walk straight to the woods from the campsite.

Disliked Would have liked more water points around especially down on the bottom field as we had to walk a bit just to fill our bottles. Would also be good to update/ reopen the old facilities just so the walk wasn't so far from the non electric pitches. Finally it would be nice to have a freezer/ fridge for ice packs to help those camping. As this is advertised as a holiday park I just felt there could have been a little more in terms of facilities to accommodate everyone. The points mentioned however, didn't ruin our stay they just could have made it even better :)

Spacious, green campsite surrounded by woodland, good for walks and exploring. Showers…

Overall 3/10

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Spacious, green campsite surrounded by woodland, good for walks and exploring. Showers had hot water and were never crowded. Good local places to eat nearby, and lots of space for kids and dogs to run freely (but due to H&S we had to keep an eye on them so they do not approach burned waste area).

Disliked It was quite shocking to see an area on-site (field for tents), where non-organic items like furniture had been burned. Among the waste were metal parts, broken ceramic...none of which are biodegradable. What’s especially concerning is that this spot was completely unfenced, located in an open field, and visible to everyone, including children playing nearby. From a health and safety perspective, this poses a real risk, sharp or toxic materials left exposed in a family-friendly space should be properly contained or removed.
As a campsite, I believe it’s important to lead by example when it comes to environmental responsibility. Items like this should be disposed of through appropriate recycling or waste facilities.

Loads of space for the kids to play. Woods nearby.…

Overall 2/10

Location
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Value for money
4
Accommodation
2
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
1
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Rocío B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Loads of space for the kids to play. Woods nearby.

Disliked There was a pile of rubbish in the middle of the field where we were camping. It looked like loads of furniture and stuff had been burnt there. It was extremely unsafe for little ones with loads of metal and glass around especially as it was very close to the playground. Also, it completely spoilt the views. It's a shame as otherwise the campsite was nice. I'm afraid we won't return.

Burn pile close to non electric tent piches and playground, which was…

Overall 2/10

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Wifi
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Burn pile close to non electric tent piches and playground, which was an healthy and safety hazard for younger children. Toilet block far from non electric tent piches and not particularly clean

Lovely, well kept site. Friendly helpful wardens who were really obliging. Lots…

Overall 10/10

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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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10
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10
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10
Wifi
6
Alison B.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely, well kept site. Friendly helpful wardens who were really obliging. Lots to do in the area

Clean and tidy…

Overall 5/10

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3
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Wifi
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Jack H.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Clean and tidy

Disliked Price

Able to walk the pooch in the woods…

Overall 7/10

Location
10
Value for money
6
Accommodation
6
Facilities / Activities
3
Customer service
2
Child friendliness
7
Cleanliness
4
Wifi
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Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Able to walk the pooch in the woods

Disliked Arrived at pitch to find lots of disguarded cigarette butt's. Very unlevel pitches. Some areas rundown. Toilet block would be great if it was clean. Given barrier code which was useless because barrier was always open.

Good site, peaceful, clean toilets and shower block. Would return again…

Overall 8/10

Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Good site, peaceful, clean toilets and shower block. Would return again

Disliked Pitches could be a little more level

From the manager: Thank you for the feedback.
Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you in the future.
The pitches are on a slope and although we do are best given the environment we will continue to work on the pitches.

Great people and they will help you out if they can if…

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
9
Accommodation
6
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating
Margaret H.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great people and they will help you out if they can if you wont help,

From the manager: Thank you for your feedback.
Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you in the future.


Features

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Riddings Wood Holiday Park

Bullock Lane

Riddings

Alfreton

Derbyshire

England

DE55 4BP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.06608°N
1.3566°W

Nearest transport

Bus
6.1 mi Bus Garage
6.1 mi Bus Garage
7.8 mi Portland College
Rail
2.4 mi Alfreton Rail Station
3.5 mi Langley Mill Rail Station
4.9 mi Kirkby in Ashfield Rail Station
Airport
16.6 mi East Midlands Airport
22.8 mi Sheffield City Airport

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

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 you're in the area to hike, there are more Peak District trails than you can shake a (walking) stick at, from the shorter treks of seven or so miles around the upper Dove Valley and Pilsbury Castle, to long-distance paths like the Limestone Way (46 miles), the Derwent Valley Heritage Way (55 miles) or the Peak District parts of the Pennine Way, running for 268 miles from the northern Peak District to just inside the Scottish border. Climbers and cavers also delve into all things Peak: thousands of routes for all abilities are all over the park for climbers, including Burcen Edge for beginners and more hair-raising ascents like Debauchery and Mad Dogs and Englishmen for the severely experienced. If you're of a cavernous disposition, make your way to the village of Castleton and its four show caves, Blue John, the Peak, Treak Cliff and Speedwell Cavern with underground boat trip. Matlock Bath has a cable car to take adventurers to limestone caverns The Heights of Abraham, and Poole's Cavern near Buxton has vast caves to explore before an above-surface walk around Buxton Country Park. Other attractions like Chatsworth House and Gardens and the old Crich Tramway are to hand for the historically-minded, alongside old Peak District villages and market towns for tearooms, restaurants, family pubs and lots of shopping: try Buxton, Ashbourne and Bakewell to start you off. Back at Matlock Bath, let the kids go large at the rides and attractions of theme and play park Gullivers Kingdom for ages two to 13; the 600-acre Matlock Farm Park nearby should keep them busy for a bit too.

Must see

Hardwick Old Hall 7.4 mi

Hardwick Hall 8 mi

Mansfield Museum 8.4 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 8.8 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 9.1 mi

National Trust

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 7.3 mi

Hardwick Hall 7.3 mi

Kedleston Hall 10.6 mi

Winster Market House 12.9 mi

The Workhouse, Southwell 17.4 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

ANNESLEY HALL 4.8 mi

BELPER CEMETERY 5.3 mi

RIVER GARDENS, BELPER 5.8 mi

Derwent Valley Mills Buffer Zone 6.2 mi

Woolley - Highoredish - Ashover - Ashoverhay - Woolley 6.3 mi

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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Riddings Wood Holiday Park? From $17.72 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.