Riddings Wood Holiday Park

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Aerial view of the site
Aerial view of the site
Grass pitches with electric hook up
Firepit and barbecue area
Exterior of the premium lodges
Electric hardstanding and grass pitches
Touring pitches
Touring pitches
Play area
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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…

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 26
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 12
Tent pitches 49
Motorhome pitches 26
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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 site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

This site is a member of James Parks group.

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Accommodation

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Reviews

8.2

Overall rating from 747 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

80% would recommend this site to a friend

76% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful woodland spot with top staff. Clean, modern loos and showers a big plus. Kids loved the playground, and it's great for dog walks. Some sloped pitches, but spacious and clean for a chilled stay.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Looked the site clean and friendly. We will visit again.

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Adrian R.

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Beautiful site, plenty of space

Disliked Waste water pipe far away from pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very accommodating fully serviced pitch with own water & electricity

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Sheila P.

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Beautiful sight , good pitch & lovely people full of knowledge & helpful information.

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good value for money, good shower block , pleasant staff

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Christine W.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Pleasant office staff, good views. A newish toilet block was good- hot showers, clean . Free hairdryer.

Disliked It was quite a long steep walk up to the toilet block but best to ask for a pitch nearer the block if you might struggle

Recommend to friends Visit again

At entry the host were very…

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Jo B.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked At entry the host were very welcoming, loved the variety of electric hook ups for grass pitches. Plenty of space and well kept.

Disliked When booking is the boy a minimum of two nights. Would love the option for 1 night stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us we welcome all feedback

We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to give you a warm welcome back in the future.

We do accept one night stays for camping except during the busy times in the summer.

Thank you again from the Riddings wood team

Great site with excellent facilities…

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Jason M.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great site with excellent facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us we welcome all feedback

We are pleased to see that you enjoyed your time on the park and we hope to give a warm welcome back in the future.

Thank you from the Riddings wood team.

Well worth a visit.

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Robert T.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Nice little site, which was well kept in a good location. Toilets and showers were ok. The staff sorted us with adjoining pitches, no complaints.

Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us on park we welcome all feedback.

We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to to give you a warm welcome back in the future.

Many thanks Riddings wood team.

Absolute Perfection

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Karlie G.

Woodland Boutique lodge (hot tub)

Liked Absolute Perfection.
Bed was comfortable hot tub ready for when we arrived. The atmosphere was great very relaxing, customer service was friendly. Everything you could need to make a meal.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us we appreciate all feedback.

We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay here with us and hope to give you a warm welcome back in the future.

Many thanks Riddings wood team

Small shower block was clean. Nice…

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Amanda S.

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Small shower block was clean. Nice play area for children.

Disliked Smell from disused toilet block was horrendous. Pitches were unlevel. Location was not ideal, no direct walks without driving out. Some parts of the site were unkempt. No canopy over the dish washing area

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us we welcome all feedback.

Sorry to see that you were disappointed with your stay on the park.

We understand your decision not to return and hope you find more enjoyable experiences in your future travels.

Lovely staff very friendly, great camping…

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Mark B.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely staff very friendly, great camping site..

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us we welcome all feedback.

We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay on the park and hope to give you a warm welcome back in the future.

Many thanks from the team here at Riddings wood

Facilities were very good and extremely clean. Staff was very helpful.

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely campsite, ideal for families as it has a playground. The toilet/shower facilities were very very nice and extremely clean, all the time!
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Gave us some leaflets for local takeaways if needed. And did come and check on us on the first night asking if the noise level was ok, which of course we didn’t mind people playing music.

Disliked We was pitched and quite a slope.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us we welcome all feedback

We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to give a warm welcome back in the future

Thank you

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub 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 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

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

Coach
9.8 km Bus Garage
9.8 km Bus Garage
12.6 km Portland College
Rail
3.9 km Alfreton Rail Station
5.6 km Langley Mill Rail Station
7.9 km Kirkby in Ashfield Rail Station
Airport
26.7 km East Midlands Airport
36.7 km 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 11.8 km

Hardwick Hall 12.8 km

Mansfield Museum 13.5 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 14.1 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 14.7 km

National Trust

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 11.8 km

Hardwick Hall 11.8 km

Kedleston Hall 17 km

Winster Market House 20.8 km

The Workhouse, Southwell 28 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

ANNESLEY HALL 7.7 km

BELPER CEMETERY 8.6 km

RIVER GARDENS, BELPER 9.3 km

Derwent Valley Mills Buffer Zone 10 km

Woolley - Highoredish - Ashover - Ashoverhay - Woolley 10.1 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 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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11:30 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site 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 R301,36 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.