The Closes Caravan Park

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  • A peaceful rural site in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales.
Principally a seasonal caravan site open from Easter until end of October we retain a limited number of hook-ups for touring vans and pitches for a small number of tents. Onsite facilities include toilet block with free showers and dishwashing area and van-side parking.

Site type

Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Remote location Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

The Closes Caravan Park

Longrose Lane

Kniveton

Ashbourne

Derbyshire

England

DE6 1JL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.05285°N
-1.69091°W

Route directions

follow B5035 from Ashbourne to Kniveton. Turn left immediately after you pass church on your right hand; site is 500 yards on left up Longrose Lane.

Nearest transport

Coach
11.3 km Fishpond Hotel
11.3 km Fishpond Hotel
13 km Railway Station
Rail
11.6 km Cromford Rail Station
11.9 km Matlock Bath Rail Station
13 km Whatstandwell Rail Station
Airport
34.9 km East Midlands Airport
43.3 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

We are within walking distance of Carsington Water and in close proximity of many other excellent walks and trails. Alton Towers is less than 20 miles from the site as are Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Kedleston Hall.

Must see

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 10.8 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 11.1 km

Kedleston Hall 13.7 km

Alton Towers Resort 15.1 km

Haddon Hall 16.1 km

National Trust

Winster Market House 10.4 km

The Old Manor 12 km

Kedleston Hall 14.7 km

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 19.1 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 28.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Tissington - Fenny Bentley - Mapleton - Dove Dale 3.4 km

Tissington - Hall Dale - Alstonefield - Tissington 3.4 km

Tissington - Dove Dale - Biggin Dale - Tisington 3.4 km

Thorpe - Fenny Bentley - Parwich - Tissington - Thorpe 4.2 km

Carsington - Ible - Winster - Brassington - Carsington 4.7 km

Local events

  • Download Festival (Friday, 13 June 2025 – Friday, 13 June 2025)

    Derby, England 32.8 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Closes Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Closes Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Closes Caravan Park? We are within walking distance of Carsington Water and in close proximity of many other excellent walks and trails. Alton Towers is less than 20 miles from the site as are Chatsworth … Read more