Derby campsites
Lying on the banks of the River Derwent, Derby is a charming English city. Enjoy a fun day out in the gardens at Markeaton Park or relive the history found in the halls of Pickford's House. Finish the day sleeping at any of our Derby campsites.
22 Derby campsites
Barrow Upon Trent, Derby, Derbyshire (4.3 miles)
4.78 /5
210 reviews
94%
would recommend
Tent and tourer country camping site set on a family run farm with camping pods and bell tents. Dog friendly.
Stanton By Dale, Derbyshire (7.1 miles)
4.76 /5
37 reviews
97%
would recommend
Peaceful, adult-only site with tent and touring pitches set behind an award winning country pub. Dog friendly.
Turnditch, Belper, Derbyshire (7.6 miles)
4.65 /5
64 reviews
86%
would recommend
A 12-acre site, open year round with onsite fishing. In the Derbyshire Dales, 20 minutes to the Peak District.
Ashbourne, Derbyshire (8.7 miles)
4.75 /5
65 reviews
98%
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Adult-only touring and camping pods in the Derbyshire Dales. Near Carsington Water and the Peak District.
Nether Heage, Belper, Derbyshire (9.2 miles)
4.95 /5
19 reviews
100%
would recommend
Modern ensuite shepherd's hut situated on a peaceful working farm, 15 minutes from the Peak District.
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Kniveton, Derbyshire (11.6 miles)
4.88 /5
13 reviews
92%
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Three private glamping pods, just outside of the Peaks, with fantastic valley views and campfires. Dog friendly.
Ashbourne, Derbyshire (14.1 miles)
4.45 /5
24 reviews
92%
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Peaceful dog friendly site in a pretty village with countryside views. Just ten minutes from the Peak District.
Stretton, Alfreton, Derbyshire (14.9 miles)
4.76 /5
70 reviews
91%
would recommend
A back to basics tent camping site in pretty countryside with campfires welcome, 15 mins drive from the Peaks.
Matlock, Derbyshire (15.3 miles)
4.7 /5
109 reviews
91%
would recommend
An immaculately kept family-run site, set in 40 acres of land in the heart of the Peak District. Campfires welcome.
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Isley Walton, Castle Donington, Derbyshire (7.8 miles)
Beautiful, rural tent and touring site surrounded by woodland and set next door to Donington Park racing circuit.
Hemington, Derbyshire (8.4 miles)
Camping and touring retreat for adults only in a picturesque village close to Derby and Nottingham.
Melbourne, Derbyshire (8.4 miles)
Dog friendly pitches and pods with two stunning fishing lakes on site, set in the National Forest, Derbyshire.
Hulland Ward, Derbyshire (10 miles)
A peaceful family friendly and dog friendly touring park in the Peak District, ten minutes from Ashbourne.
Golden Valley, Alfreton, Derbyshire (10.2 miles)
A family owned and pet friendly park with segwaying, set in 26 acres of historic woodland near the Peak District.
Riddings, Alfreton, Derbyshire (11.1 miles)
Holiday Park with lodges with hot tubs in 11 acres of woodland in the tranquil and idyllic Derbyshire countryside.
Anslow, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire (12.3 miles)
Idyllic and luxurious yurt glamping with onsite hot tubs, BBQ hut, play area and more. Dogs welcome.
Hognaston, Ashbourne, Derbyshire (12.3 miles)
Back to basics camping on large pitches, very close to Carsington Water and just a 10 minute drive from the Peaks.
Sandybrook, Ashbourne, Derbyshire (13.3 miles)
Perfectly located for exploring the Peak District. Coarse fishing lake and direct access to the Tissington Trail.
East Leake, Nottinghamshire (13.7 miles)
Peaceful adult only camping, touring and glamping in Bunny Old Wood Nature Reserve, surrounded by countryside.
Tansley, Matlock, Derbyshire (13.9 miles)
Long stay 8-month seasonal pitches set in pleasant woodland close to Matlock, close to the Heights of Abraham.
Coalville, Leicestershire (14.3 miles)
An adult only site for over 20s, with live music and a place for motorbikes in reach of Birmingham / Nottingham.
Brassington, Matlock, Derbyshire (15.1 miles)
Luxury ensuite glamping pods and a vintage gypsy caravan with a fire pit, set in the Peak District. Adult only.
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Things to do in Derby
One of Derby’s main draws is Markeaton Park. Kids can enjoy rounds of footgolf, pitch and putt as well as tennis. At lunchtime, find the perfect spot for a picnic in the gardens before taking a relaxing walk in the open air.
For the keen historian in the family, visit Pickford’s House. You’ll soak up the Georgian history as you walk around the establishment previously owned by John Pickford. Kids can even dress up in costumes from the period and have the opportunity to perform in the free-standing puppet theatre.
Continue your historic tour with a drive to Kedleston Hall. Enjoy walking on the lawns of the pleasure grounds of this National Trust property while also roaming the impressive halls that make up the 18th century mansion.
Visit Bluebell Dairy for a fun day with the kids meeting the animals. You’ll get to see donkeys, rabbits and more. Treat the kids to an ice cream – made with milk from their own cows! With over 26 flavours to choose from, kids are spoilt for choice.
If the sun isn’t showing itself, visit Megazone. Enjoy a game of laser tag on multiple levels that include a maze and get involved with the different game modes like elimination, zone domination and more!
Kids can also enjoy a day at Oxygen Freejumping. Get bouncing on the many trampolines on offer or see if you can conquer the Ninja Warrior obstacle course. When you’re done jumping around, cool down with a drink at the café.
Those wanting to soak up a bit of culture can visit the Derby Museum and Art Gallery. With a wide variety of galleries such as Ancient Egypt and archaeology, kids can enjoy discovering the different exhibits in each one.
In the evening, enjoy dinner at Derby’s popular restaurant Darley’s. Admire the surrounding scenery as you sit on the riverside terrace indulging in the traditional English cuisine.
After exploring Derby, take a drive to Bolsover Castle for stunning views over Derbyshire as you walk along the castle walls. Or head 20 miles from the town to the Heights of Abraham at Matlock Bath. One of the Peak District’s most popular destinations, hop into a cable car up to the park and look out to the breathtaking landscape before taking a tour of the Masson or Rutland Cavern.