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Rivendale Holiday Park
Buxton Rd
Alsop En Le Dale
Ashbourne
Derbyshire (Browse area)
DE6 1QU
Tel: 01335 310311
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Pitches: Lodges Only
Open: 01/02/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/02/2027 to 31/12/2027
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 No Tents |
 No Caravans |
 No Motorhomes |
 No Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 Holiday Homes for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 No Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 No Toilets |
 No Showers |
 No Washing Up Area |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 No Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar On Site |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 Cycle Hire <1 mile |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Campkate |
2 reviews from this member |
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 Great basic site. We were on the additional field next to the main site. The facilities were basic but adequate for a few night stay - at £12 per night we couldn't grumble. There were some good climbing trees with a tree swing in it. It was a good location to get onto the Tissington trail. We had heavy rain fall which made the entrance to the field very boggy but feel sure the owners would have towed us out if neccessary. Plenty of space for the kids to play. We would go back but due to the facilities for no more than a couple of nights on the additional field. Don't know what the main site was like. 
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Aria30 |
14 reviews from this member |
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We arrived at the site during a wet couple of weeks. We were originally booked onto the overflow field, as we didn't need ehu etc, but because of the wet conditions we were offered a pitch on the main site, which was lovely. Plenty of water taps and rubbish collection points around.
We couldn't hear any of the airplanes or motorbikes mentioned in previous reviews, because it rained so much! But that didn't spoil our enjoyment.
We found all the staff to be very friendly and helpful. The showers etc were always clean and we never queued for them. The shop stocked the basics and we had a drink and bar meal upstairs, all of which were very nice.
The site is nicely placed to try out the Tissington Trail or to visit Matlock Bath (20 mins drive away). We also went to Castleton and that was about an hours drive.
The boys enjoyed playing on the play equipment and made some new friends. Altogether a nice friendly site, that we will be visiting again. Remember your rock pegs though!
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Graeme_Cooke |
10 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from a very wet 10 nights at Rivendale.
We were in the main tent area with electric (not the camping meadow) so we were well away from the main road. As such it was fairly quiet (with the exception of the odd noisy baby).
The toilets and showers were clean although a good deep clean wouldn't go a miss. Loads of hot water available but only 4 cubicles for each gender.
The site pub was small but good. The home cooked meals were excellent and well priced. The staff were friendly and helpful.
The site layout was good and there is a one way system that loops around each of the site sections. This means that you don't have to drive on the grass.
The park is small but the kids seemed to like it. There is small grass area within the park allowed the kids to play football and cricket.
Washing up facilities are limited to three sinks behind the toilet blocks. This often led to queues.
The only bad thing was that our pitch didn't drain very well. When we arrived the pitch had a big puddle in the middle. When we left the pitch was like a swamp. There was that much water it had soaked through our ground sheet. Our tent is a real mess and I can't wait for a better day so I can get it clean and dry.
My only other note would be about the camping meadow. It is a touch on the wilder side. Fine if that's what you are expecting but not what I'd want.
On the whole the Peak District was great and we'll be going back. We won't be going back to Rivendale as there's so many other sites in the area but it's still an ok site with a great backdrop of the quarry walls.
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Pumpkin503 |
4 reviews from this member |
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Just returned today from our first visit to this site and our first trip in our new tent.
We were pleased to note that we had been put in the adjoining pitch to our friends although I had called to confirm this on Friday morning so would have been a little disappointed if it hadn't been possible.
We arrived just at 2pm as we were asked not to arrive before but we saw that a lot of people were part way through setting up by the time we got to our pitches so must have been there before 2pm.
The facilities are clean and tidy although as a previous review indicates a 'deep clean' wouldnt go a miss.Its also strange that the serviced tent pitches are furthest away from the facilities yet caravans / static and motorhomes with their own are right next to the toilet block.
There was never a shortage of hot water and we never queued for a shower or to use the washing up area.
The pitch was ample for our 7m x 7m tent (and we spotted many bigger. The Diablo 900 being very popular) although only with the car parked in front and I do think that had there not been smaller tents either side our guy lines may have overlapped.
We drank in the pub on site and found the service friendly and the prices reasonable, we didnt eat there but the food did look lovely. The shop stocks basics.And I mean basics. There is not much of any on particular item either.
We enjoyed lunch at the Devonshire Arms in Hartington and also at the Bakewell Pudding Parlour in Bakewell.Well worth a visit.
All in all a good weekend only hindered by the showers that we have come to expect from a UK summer.
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Scoobywrx |
2 reviews from this member |
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This is the first camp site we have ever been to that we had to pay in full over the phone! We booked with two other families and specified that we wanted to be close together.
Upon arriving we found that the family in the tent was at least 15-20 minutes walk away in a field that was water logged! Didn't start us off in the best of moods!
I went to reception & explained the field was far from suitable and they kindly moved them to another pitch slightly closer to us!
The park that is on the site is ok but possibly only for older children, not for toddlers! There is nothing for toddlers to do & we was grateful that the older kids could amuse themselves.
The toilets & showers were not exactly clean but they were usable and the showers were free!
The pitches were quite closely 'squashed' together. There was not much space to move around on your pitch! All of the pitches were also within spitting distance of the roads, so unfortunately we couldn't let our little ones play next to the awning/tent for fear of them stepping onto the road.
The hard standing pitch is certainly HARD! As in quite large stones!
There is a small pub on site that we did visit once and to be honest I was pretty disgusted by the stand offish attitude of the bar people. They tended to look down there nose's at us! Not nice!
All in all I would not visit Rivendale again, certainly not impressed at all!
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Vikinguk |
2 reviews from this member |
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Stayed for an extended weekend. Nice site and easy to find. Will stay there again. Most of my thoughts are covered by earlier reviews but I’ll just add:
Positives. Good and clean facilities. Good food and drink at reasonable rates. All pitches seemed to be flat. Good base to explore Dovedale, Tissington Trail etc. Playground good for smaller children. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Negatives. The A515 skirts the site and due to it’s popularity with bikers at the weekend, noise can be intrusive. Also it is under the flight path to (I believe) Manchester airport, not that noisy to me but some might feel so.
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Barney737 |
3 reviews from this member |
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The site itself is set in an old quarry, but has been sympathetically developed. We stayed just the one night and went cycling on the tissington trail, only 100 yds from the site.
Lovely cycle ride with nice scenery and interesting stops for refreshment. Bike hire is available not too far from the site.
Had a full service pitch with hookup and water tap on pitch. A flat hardstanding pitch , no need for ramps :-) .Nice clean shower / toilet blocks,clean and safe playgound,site had a nice family feel to it.
The onsite pub/restaurant was a welcome site at the end of the day,had already had tea in the van,but the food looked good.
Overall a nice clean welcoming site not too expensive and we will be returning.
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| Date of Visit: April 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: KevinRhodes |
12 reviews from this member |
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This visit was early in the season and there was only ourselves and one other party on the main tent field when we were there. We have been here before and find the site welcoming and pleasant - we will definitely go again.
We have never camped on the 'overspill' site as we like to have electricity. We find the pitches on the main tent field quite generous, which is nice as we have quite a large set-up. I would second what someone else has said, though, and recommend rock-pegs.
Yes, the toilets are a walk from the tent field, however I find this quite pleasant. We have always found the toilets to be clean and well-equipped, (and also warm in cold weather!)
The children's playground is adequate and the kids love to see the rabbits in the morning and evening. The pub / restaurant only seems to open at weekends, although I think it may open more often in high season. The site is well situated for visiting the surrounding Peak District, with Biggin and Hartington a nice walk away up the Tissington Trail.
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Janbo25 |
17 reviews from this member |
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We booked this site a few months before going and for the first time ever we were required to pay the full balance before arriving for which we were dubious about. However upon arriving the staff were very friendly and provided info on our already assigned pitch, which was in a good location and was flat close to the electric, although friends of ours required a longer hook up due to the distance away from the hook up. The pitches were brambly which I must admit I prefer freshly cut grass pitches, also the road ran right in front of the pitches so although only quiet you did have to watch your children when playing.
The toilet block was ok but did look to need a good deep clean due to black mould being in the grout and on the floor etc, the showers were very hot and powerful although again felt they also needed a thorough clean. There were 4 showers each in both the ladies and mens which due to the time of year also meant you had to queue. The distance from the tent field to the toilet block was a good walk which seemed daft really because next to the toilets were statics, which obviously don't require the facilities!
Within the terms and conditions we received after booking it said they had a strict noice policy, like most after 10.30pm, however this was never imposed and this resulted in my husband having to ask people to quieten down at 1am! which in our opinion is very unacceptable and should be being monitored by the site staff.
Overall, It's a fair site helped by the really nice weather we had, although for the money I feel there are many nicer sites in the area. Hence the reason why we won't be returning.
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Other |
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| Reviewer: Webmaster |
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Some general comments and updates for members of the public about Rivendale, from the owners
Access to toilet buildings in the main pitching area is now by four digit code (not keys as before) so deposits for keys to access this building are no longer required. Some guests reported water/hot water shortages in May/June. These were due to Severn Trent Water having a problem with a pressure reducing valve at Hartington reservoir - which stopped our boilers & showers working due to a safety valve that prevents operation with low water pressure. This problem is now resolved.
With regard to the Camping Meadow this is a wildflower meadow that appeals to people who want basic facilities on an unregimented field with no electricity. It has lovely wild flowers and nice views. However, if you want power and luxurious showers and loos, you need to book in the main pitching area. In all cases please bring a torch as there is no lighting in any of the surrounding villages and roads - and no footpaths. This is the Peak District and we are over 1000 feet above sea level!
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Brown_la |
2 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from a two-night stay. Met up with family there (3 tents in total) so we pre-booked a few weeks before and were given the overflow field. We turned up nice and early so had a good choice of field to pitch tents. The views were beautiful and it was a nice setting; we enjoyed cycling on the the Tissington Trail.
The showers/toilets were basic; privacy and security was poor in showers and there are only 2 of them for each gender.
Generally, we enjoyed our stay and would probably go again but would hope the showers were improved. We managed to pick the only weekend in June with heavy showers and gale force winds though!
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: PhatDad |
2 reviews from this member |
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We've just returned from a good weekend at Rivendale. We have a large tent (Outwell Montana 6) and when we booked there were no EHU pitches for the tent but I was offered a touring pitch to see if we could fit our tent on one. Unfortunately our tent would have been too large to fit so we were told to find a pitch in the overflow field. My wife took an instant dislike to this field and it's amenities. There were a few portacabins for toilets and showering.
Needless to say we didn't stay there long enough to investigate and we returned to the reception to see if they could offer something else. Fortunately and unusually for us as we tend to be the unluckiest of families, someone had cancelled just as we'd been directed to the overflow field and we got a very spacious EHU pitch.
As mentioned before, the site is within an attractive quarry setting which makes pitching a little difficult. Firstly, I advise anyone who camps here to scour the area the tent will be pitched for stones as there are loads. We didn't think of this and ended up risking our groundsheet each time we stood on the stones through the ground sheet. The second problem is that regular tent pegs and plastic pegs struggled to go into the ground. I was only able to get a few begs fully into the ground. Luckily the ground was very dry and held the rest of them in adequately but I would advise taking pegs that can deal with the rocky floor.
The toilets and showers were very clean and modern but very busy over the weekend. I will also second someone else comments who said it was weird how the campers who didn't need toilets and showers i.E. Those in campers and caravans were pitched so close to the toilets / showers while those of us who needed them had to walk a little way to get to them.
The bar and restaurant are open at limited times. We were told that the bar was only open at weekends.
The staff were very helpful and the location was great. The quarry acts like a very large speaker however so traffic passing along the road would be amplified so I can only imagine how noisy it would be to camp in the overflow field next to the road.
Overall a great site, great amenities and a nice setting. My wife prefers Rivendale over Lime Tree Park which was our favourite up to this point. We would only camp here again if we were able to pitch on the EHU pitches and funnily enough would only camp at Lime Tree Park on the non EHU pitches.
The play area for children is in the centre of the campsite near the toilets and is quite basic but the children seemed to enjoy it. We are one of the families that let our children play without supervision because we are trying to give them some independance in a safe environment compared to their regular inner city lives where they are limited to what and where they can go. So my apologise to the parents who posted a review earlier who did supervise their children, for letting ours run free and feral for a couple of days.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Sheilad |
2 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from 3 night stay at Rivendale. Were booked onto overspill field and arrived later than planned to find all the level areas taken so had to pitch on uneven, overgrown area to avoid being next to the noisy main road.
Portakabin showers & toilets basic and clean but not very private. We didn't use the bar as we weren't on the site during its limited opening times but had a good lunch at the Coach & Horses at Fenny Bentley. Staff not very helpful in directing us to area to walk dogs on site & we never did find the small area they told us about. Everyone left on the Sunday & site was empty when we left next day. Although views from overspill site were good (if you managed to get a good pitch), the noise from the main road outweighed this & we would try to book on the main site if we go again.
Would probably visit again as we liked the location & accessibility of the Tissington Trail.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Lynm |
93 reviews from this member |
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A really nice site. Tent part a bit far from facilities but didn't mind as that meant we were away from noise of the playground. Sad to see that people didn't keep to requests from owners like supervising their children in the playground, we and 1 other couple seemed to be the only ones that bothered. Tents seemed to be pitched closely too but everyone was fine. The waeather was awful whilst we were there but unlike Ashbourne which at one point had floods the site drained very well.
Facilities were kept clean and the showers were great too especially being free.
Shop was useful and we found the Bluebell Inn just down the road towards Ashbourne to do great meals. Sorry didn't go to Prancing Pony on site but next time maybe.
The big downside I could see was if you ended up on the overflow field as I wouldn't want to camp there.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Stokedude |
2 reviews from this member |
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Just come back from here liked the look of the site, the shop and staff were ok never went over board to help though had a take away from pub was not impressed with that or the price.
The toilets were ok, the only mess I found was from the people using them before the were cleaned again. Play area for the kids looked ok and the kids looked to be enjoing it.
Pegs for awnings my advice is to take the nail like pegs not the normal ones as these just bent and didnt go in far enough.
Good base for tissington trail just over main road, hartington is close by with its cheese factory and its shop you can get your basic supplies from here, also there is a garage in newhaven just up the road if you run short on basics.
Nice walk through the fields back of reception my dog loved it. Nice to see the campers can still say good morning even if the weather was rubbish shame I couldnt say that for the caravaners.
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