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…

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.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.

Languages spoken

English

This site is a member of James Parks group.

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Reviews

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Location
9
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9
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8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
6

80% would recommend this site to a friend

76% would stay here again

What customers say

Friendly staff & clean facilities often praised. Guests enjoy the woodland, kids' play area & local pubs. Some note sloping pitches, mud, busy period facility strain & maintenance needs. Good value, many would return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

all facilities spotless clean…

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10 out of 10
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Louise U.

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked all facilities spotless clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased you have enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to welcome you again in the future.

Friendly staff, reception and barrier, easy to find. Good bathroom and shower…

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7 out of 10
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Alan E.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Friendly staff, reception and barrier, easy to find. Good bathroom and shower facilities and little park for the kids.

Disliked As a family site could get a little noisy but did settle down at night. A little walk to the toilet and shower block from the lower camping field but nothing major.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased you have enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to welcome you again in the future.

The perfect introduction to caravan camping with a beautiful setting.

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7 out of 10
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8
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7
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7
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10
Child friendliness
8
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8
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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked We recently stayed at Riddings Wood Holiday Park and had the most fantastic first-time caravan experience. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel so welcome by Liz and Gary, the park managers. Our jockey wheel was broken when we got there, but Gary kindly helped us park our caravan (“Peggy”) using a block – such a lifesaver!

We stayed on Pitch One, which had a stunning view of the woodland. The whole site has a really lovely, relaxed atmosphere and is perfect for families. Our kids spent most of their time making new friends at the park, giving us some time to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

The toilet and shower blocks were spotless throughout our stay, and the washing-up area was really handy. We also noticed that there are lodges with hot tubs available to rent, which looked ideal if you’re after a bit of extra comfort.

The on-site reception/shop is a great bonus too – they stock a nice variety of ice creams, cold drinks, logs, and even dog treats, which was such a thoughtful touch for pet owners.

Honestly, this was the perfect introduction to caravan camping. Friendly staff, clean facilities, great amenities, and a beautiful setting. We’ll definitely be back again soon.

Disliked No wifi

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite, clean facilities and welcoming helpful staff

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8 out of 10
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9
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The campsite was lovely and facilities were clean, the staff were welcoming informative and helpful and it was good value for money. There is a good play area for children and plenty of space for the children to run around.

Disliked A couple of grumbles would be that the toilet blocks were very far away from the non electric campsite which isn’t great for anyone with mobility issues, also the waste disposal area was very smelly which could maybe benefit from being a bit more closed in.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Two lovely local pubs, short walk away

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Julie H.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Everything. The staff were lovely, site was immaculate including the toilets and showers. We did three more bookings whilst we were there .

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou so much for taking the time to leave us a wonderful review. We are pleased to hear that you have enjoyed your stay with us. We hop to see you again in the future.

Highly recommend and will stay again.

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Duane E.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Quiet, family friendly park.
It was very easy to find and had everything we wanted.
Shower/toilet facilities were fantastic.
Will definitely be staying again.

Disliked Piece of metal sticking out of the fence cut my leg when walking past. I put some tape on to hold it back and let a staff member know who said he’d fix it tomorrow.

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The amenities within the lodge: fairy liquid supplied, milk, tea bags etc Lovely…

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9 out of 10
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10
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8
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Elizabeth B.

Luxury Woodland lodge (hot tub)

Liked The amenities within the lodge: fairy liquid supplied, milk, tea bags etc
Lovely and warm inside. Plenty of space.
Visited the local pub and walked in the woodlands.
The hot tub chlorine is checked regulary.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site with very clean facilities and great value.

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8 out of 10
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Lee F.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Clean and tidy. Not far to walk into town. Great value.

Disliked Town had no pubs that did food on a Monday but not your fault.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall very nice quiet getaway in Nice surroundings

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Nice chilled friendly park excellent shower and toilet block easy check in only came here to test drive our new awning and wasn't too far away bur was pleasantly surprised and will return

Disliked The awning part of our pitch was bare but was forwarned and had been re-seeded

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would love to stay again.

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Me and my partner stayed at Ridding Wood Holiday park with our 2 dogs. We were welcomed by lovely staff and shown to or pitch. We were able to park next to our tent. Very clean facilities and never had to wait to use a shower or toilet. We will be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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 R309,83 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.