Henley Park Wild Camping
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- 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
Campground type
50
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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).
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Sep 20 to
Reviews
Voted 92% of visitors View breakdown
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Lovely 1st experience of wild camping, looking to book again
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: The choice of wild camping pitches either on the hill amongst the heather or in the wooded area. Friendly service with a little onsite bar with fire pit. Camp fires encouraged with marked out individual areas. The simple added rope swings in trees added fun for all
Disliked: Only x2 showers and toilets. Was ok for number staying whilst we were there but I'd imagine if full not enough. Water was freezing each time, not ideal. X1 dish wash also
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Does what it says on the tin - wild camping - with the bonus of a bar
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Liked: Really friendly owners. Great to be able to choose the pitch we wanted as the site was pretty quiet. On site bar was a bonus and sold a good range of drinks. Having a fire pit by the pitch was good for the evenings. Good location for visiting the Peak District.
Disliked: Only a minor thing but there was no hot water when we stayed - but it is 'wild camping'.
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Great place for an adventure to start!
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Incredibly friendly, fantastic secluded pitches, lovely bar, just a nice place to be.
Disliked: Some pitches are quite stoney, just bring some strong pegs!
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Cool concept but limited ‘good’ spots, the rest are unlevel & bedrock.
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Liked: Friendly welcome and cool communal bar for socialising.
Disliked: It is a lot more ‘wild’ than advertised. There are some pretty, secluded pitches however these quickly get taken up. The spot we were advised to pitch on was impossible to put the tent up due to the bedrock, and very unlevel. We tried several different spots but were unsuccessful.
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This campsite is lovely with lots of private pitches in the woods…
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Liked: This campsite is lovely with lots of private pitches in the woods and separate areas where you can camp as well as open areas for bigger groups. The toilets and showers are clean and have everything you need. The owners are friendly and relaxed and there is even a bar, I would recommend this campsite to anyone.
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Very pretty surrounding countryside. Even though the campsite seemed busy, there were…
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Primitive grass tent campsite (solo)
Liked: Very pretty surrounding countryside. Even though the campsite seemed busy, there were places to pitch that felt secluded but safe. The hosts were friendly and helpful. I hope to return in the future!
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Excellent site and facilities. Easy to find and with good access to…
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Liked: Excellent site and facilities. Easy to find and with good access to local attractions. Would definitely recommend
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What a beautiful place for wild camping with lots of hidden areas…
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Liked: What a beautiful place for wild camping with lots of hidden areas for all size tents. Very friendly staff,clean facilities and night entertainment was a bonus. We will definitely stay here again,strongly recommended.
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A real gem, we will be recommending to everyone we know.
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: The site was a fantastic experience all round. The bar was a wonderful space for families and adults alike and it was a real surprise to be able to feel like we were wild camping, yet have the option to listen to live music and play pool or get something to eat all surrounded by fairy lights and beautiful scenery. The people running the place were incredibly welcoming and we loved that we could have a campfire too. There were some flat open fields similar to your average campsite but the best pitches were those that felt much more ‘off road’ and ‘hidden away’. Even possible to hide from the wind and find some protection from the elements in amongst the foliage. The toilet and shower were simple and clean and nice to use, especially given that this place feels remote and ‘off grid’.
Disliked: Absolutely nothing to dislike. What a fabulous place!
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Great that you can simply look round and find a pitch right…
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Primitive grass tent campsite (solo)
Liked: Great that you can simply look round and find a pitch right for you. The bar is also a great addition. Location was perfect.
Disliked: Some parts needed a bit of love, toilet and shower facilities weren’t great either.
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Features
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre 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 Scouts 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 Peaceful Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites) Pop-up campgroundAccessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Henley Park Wild Camping
Lickpenny Lane
Tansley
Matlock
Derbyshire
England
S45 0JS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.14088°N
-1.49413°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
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
Must see
Arkwright's Cromford Mills 3.3 mi
Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 3.5 mi
Chatsworth 7.4 mi
Haddon Hall 7.9 mi
Hardwick Old Hall 7.9 mi
National Trust
Winster Market House 6.1 mi
Hardwick Hall 7.9 mi
Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 7.9 mi
Kedleston Hall 12.7 mi
The Old Manor 17.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Highoredish - Ravensnest - Ashover - Ashoverhay Loop 1 mi
Eddlestow Lot - Milltown - Ashover - Kelstedge loop 2 mi
Eddlestow - Uppertown - Spitewinter - Kelstedge 2 mi
Woolley - Highoredish - Ashover - Ashoverhay - Woolley 2.1 mi
Woolley Moor (Ogston Reservoir) - Brackenfield - Mathersgrave - Ogston Reservoir 2.2 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- 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?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Henley Park Wild Camping? From $34.34 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.