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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: October 2005 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: HarryB |
19 reviews from this member |
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 Got this site from the Camping Cheques brochure. As it's only 1 hour from home it sounded ideal for a long weekend. Nice site, nice location and a good sized pitch, although some were a bit on the small side. Will go along with others comments on the toilet/shower blocks but they were a bit tired in appearance, perhaps because it was the end of season. Don't know why the notice asks you to leave your shows at the door though. Also, have never been a fan of key operated doors. Especially as here you are only given one key.
The downside of our stay was the fact that we had to leave by 12 noon on Sunday although the site was only about quarter full. If we had cared to book Sunday lunch we could stay till 2pm. How considerate but no thanks.
All in all an ok site in a good location. 
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| Date of Visit: September 2005 |
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| Reviewer: Emjaycee |
1 review from this member |
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This site was wonderful for caravans and motorhomes. Nestling in an old quarry, very protected from the rigors of the elements. There is a childrens play area too. The surrounding views of Alsop-le-dale were wonderful. Although the site is advertised as a caravan site, it does say that you can camp there too. On arrival, we were told that the main site was full, but were welcome to pitch in the overflow field. We had to use the toilets and showers there due to health and safety, but other than that we could use the other facilities. Both the toilets and the showers were shabby old portakabins that were not that clean and the amount of mosquitos and other living creatures was horrendous. We have a 3 year old who is being potty trained and I could not let him near those toilets in case he caught something.
On visiting the main site - it was like a different world! The toilets were luxury, but we were not allowed to use them because we were in the overflow field, in fact you needed a key to gain access. On reflection, we only saw 1 other tent in the main site, and wondered whether it was just "class distinction" and not being in a tent that led us to be left in the field. I would not leave animals in the insanitary conditions we had to endure for 3 days. IF they just cleaned up the overflow part of the site, it would attract more custom. If the field is not used that often, it should still be maintained to the high standard of the rest of the site. IT's a shame because the whole site could be one that is recommended in every way.
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| Reviewer: Sonner03 |
4 reviews from this member |
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May 2005
2nd visit to this site. Immaculate again. Toilet blocks in perfect condition. Beautiful setting, good food and drink in the bar at reasonable prices. Pitches do tend to be on the small side, although have hedging to seperate. We had no luck pitching our awning, even with rock pegs due to the solid ground, full of rocks. Would highly recommend - lots to see nearby.
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| Reviewer: DHSIB |
4 reviews from this member |
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August 2005
I booked into the overspill area at short notice so can't comment on the main site.
The overspill area is a nice flat field with trees and nice views facilities as warned were portacabins which had seen better days, showers in particular are badly designed and with only one unlocked door to enter each side they are not for the shy.
There is a LARGE amount of roadnoise on the right of the field as you are right next to teh A515 which is extensivly used by HGVs and quarry trucks. You will be woken up.
By the friday night there were 40-50 tents sharing this area resulting in it feeling cramped and also overhelming the facilities leading to them becoming quite dirty and smelly by sunday.
The owners seem friendly but there attention is all on the main site and I certainly would not book again on the overspill site
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| Reviewer: A1AJF |
1 review from this member |
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August 2005
The campsite was clean and well presented. We went with four other families and our request of five pitches together was accommodated with no problems. Staff were helpful and friendly, there local knowledge on thing to do was good (especially as we had ten kids to keep entertained). The Prancing Pony pub onsite was a welcome place once the sun had gone down, to get out of the chilly night air. The main camp facilities were good and clean with lots of hot water for showering and washing.
The only small criticism's is that the three sinks for washing your dirty pots are not enough, these sinks also had a very low water pressure and it took for ever to fill your bowl.
Be aware of the stone just under the surface when tapping in your tent pegs!
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| Reviewer: Pete smith |
1 review from this member |
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August 2005
Just returned from this site. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Shop well stocked.
Shower blocks very clean and warm, there is a no noise policy after 11pm, the pub on site good and the food cheap enough. I cant believe anybody has not mentioned the wind we got battered throughout our stay.
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| Reviewer: Rochie1711 |
4 reviews from this member |
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July 2005
Spent 5 days at Rivendale last week. This was our first camping trip in our new tent (Vango Diablo 600) Our thoughts were that this camp was very good. We were on the 'main'camping siteand close to all the ammenities. The staff were very helpful. The sight was very clean and the shower block superb (Another key would have be nice!)
Used the bar just the once and thought it was resonable and food good. Hope to return next year.
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| Reviewer: Penelope9 |
1 review from this member |
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July 2005
Rivendale was recommended to us by two sets of friends who had camped in the quarry section of the site, so we were a bit concerned when only offered the "overflow field". It turned out we thought the field was better! The views are beautiful, the ground good and the field forms a loop around a large group of mature trees and wildflowers, if spoiled just a little by road noise (not so bad if you're on the left hand side of the loop).
The Prancing Pony bar has a child-free barn-style lounge packed with comfy old sofas, perfect after a day's cycling or walking. Highly recommended - and look out for the rabbits!!
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| Reviewer: Pinkkaren |
2 reviews from this member |
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July 2005
Have just returned from Rivendale. Weather was dreadful but despite this enjoyed our stay. Staff very friendly, washing up facilities were a bit poor 3 cramped (and I mean cramped) sinks situated outside, but apart from this the site was great, the on site pub was a welcome place to get warm!!!!
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| Reviewer: Lin1 |
1 review from this member |
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July 2005
Oh dear! Just had really BAD experience at this site. Had decided to go after reading its brilliant website and understanding it had lots of brilliant facilities. Well this may have been true - but we were not ALLOWED to use them. Having booked and paid 2 months in advance our party were out in the overspill field, complete with noisy road and terrible shower block. Think 2 porta cabins, no locks on showers, and not too clean. It was also a bit of a building site, which we hope is the owners about to update this side of the site, in which case things would be much better. On arrival we were informed we were not allowed to use the facilities on the other side of the site - where the photos for the website were taken, including the immaculate shower block other reviewers have described.
I would not call this a bad site, it had lots to offer, including a gorgeous setting and well stocked shop, but my hopes were severely dashed when we were not given the facilities we thought we had paid for. Overall, if you check about which side you'll be in when booking, you'll be fine. Just don't expect the top quality facilities in the overspill.
However, the plus side of the overspill was that it was v big, so plenty of room for all and it wasn't specifically marked out, regimented pitches - just a field where you pitch where you want. Also some great big trees for the kids toplay in.
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| Reviewer: Drzjohn |
2 reviews from this member |
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July 2005
This is a very local site (only 1/2 hour away from home) but we would only go back if we couldn't get in anywhere else. One major niggle is the ridiculous barrier system they have in place from 5pm sunday to thursday and 10pm friday and saturday. Also only having one key per pitch for the toilet block at a refundable price of £10. What happens when one of your children go off with it and you are cut short. We were woken up at 2am by people going back to their pitches on the Friday night and on the Saturday night we were woken again at 1am this time with someone "howling", laughing and generally being noisy and this set off many of the dogs nearby barking.
We did book this site late on and only got a hard standing pitch which we did find a litle unforgiving especially for our 1 1/2 year daughter ( lots of tumbles ) The pitch wasn't huge, our caravan and awning filled the pitch and we had to park sideways in front of it.
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| Reviewer: Martinigirl21 |
6 reviews from this member |
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June 2005
Have just returned from weekend away with family and friends (14 in total)Site was great- staff friendly/ site lovely/ toilets and showers superb! Teenagers were worried that it might be too quiet for them but once we got the cricket match up and running, they thought it was great!In fact, there was a karaoke night in the Prancing Pony but none of the youngsters asked to go!
Will be returning soon!
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| Reviewer: Eviledna |
10 reviews from this member |
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May 2005
Just spent two nights here on the 'top' field, which is away from the main part. Although the weather was wet the field in the main stayed firm and not so muddy. There were porta cabins for toilets and showers, water and pot washing facilites on field which was loads better than tramping to the other bit. The shop and pub were nice and very dog friendly. Overall we really enjoyed our stay, only 1 problem and that was lots of bent tent pegs due to huge number of stones etc under grass!!
Worth a visit for a short stay.
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| Reviewer: Drazzi |
5 reviews from this member |
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May 2005
Great site, pitches well spaced out. Basic play area but kept the kids occupied. Could do with more pot wash places around the site. Very dog friendly even in the bar. Shower/toilet block very good and clean.
Very friendly staff. Will visit again
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| Reviewer: Eddy4973 |
6 reviews from this member |
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February 2005
I had taken my girlfriend 4 valentines + her birthday! This is a nicely set out camping / caravan park surrounded on two sides by cliffs and with newly planted hedges between plots it feels very private..
Just off main road but we never heard a thing! The shop was well stocked, the meals in the pub were very nice! Ideal for getting away from it all... Eddy
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