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Birchwood Farm Caravan Park
Wirksworth Road
Whatstandwell
Derbyshire (Browse area)
DE4 5HS
Tel: 01629 822 280
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Pitches: 66
Open: 25/03/2026 to 31/10/2026
25/03/2027 to 31/10/2027
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 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 Holiday Homes for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 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 |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 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: March 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Suzie2poos |
11 reviews from this member |
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 Birchwood is a much larger campsite than we would usually use, we try to avoid sites with children's play area's and shops however I really enjoyed my week camping here during the Easter holidays. It was soon obvious what you get for the extra bit of money (not that this place is expensive, it's just that we go as cheap as possible) with warm showers, a washing machine and tumble dryer, a hairdryer and a really reasonably priced shop open till 9 at night.
Staff at the site were great, very friendly if you spoke to them but also happy to leave you to it. The toilet blocks were basic and functional - it's really handy to have two different toilet blocks - and there is an outdoor washing up area.
Although the ground isn't flat it is really easy to pitch a tent as the ground is soft and pretty much stone free. Slopes can be pretty much avoided at this time of year but might be more difficult in the height of summer.
As others have pointed out, the site is down a rough track however my little Citigo coped fine so as long as you go steady there shouldn't be a problem and I think the drive through the trees adds to the sense of adventure!
This campsite is a real gem if you enjoy walking, it has The High Peak Trail, The Midshires Way, The Derwent Heritage Way and Cromford Canal Path close by as well as many smaller local footpaths.
There are lots of attractions to visit locally such as Heights of Abraham, Cromford Mill, The Tramway Museum and of course The Peak District.
Overall a fantastic location with pretty views and everything you would need for a successful camping trip - would definitely recommend. 
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| Date of Visit: August 2014 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
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| Reviewer: Craig Harrison |
5 reviews from this member |
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This was my first visit to this site, but unfortunately I can't say that I'd go again.
Approach to the site is via a badly potholed driveway, which if we'd taken our caravan I wouldn't have been happy to drive down.
Check in was easy enough. It was £14. 50 for the night in the tent field with no electric, which in hindsight is too expensive for what you get.
The site is split into different areas for EHU and no EHU.
We were in the tent field, which is very sloping, to the point where one of the dinner plates slid down the table and left dinner on the floor. It also made sleeping difficult as you spent half the night having to move the air bed back to the top of the tent.
I'm sure the toilets must get cleaned at some point, but from the state they were in for the time we were there I'm not sure how often it actually happens.
The site has a no noise after 11pm rule, but unfortunately it's not enforced, so we had to endure loud music and shouting to 2. 30am.
The only positives I can think of are the well stocked shop, the grass is kept well maintained, and the there's some nice walks from the site.
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| Date of Visit: August 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Markm49uk |
4 reviews from this member |
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This site is accessed via a narrow, potholed road through a forest. Arrival was handled efficiently and warmly and we were directed to the pitching area which was in a field past the ehu and caravan pitches.
We had been warned that the pitching area was on a slope but didn't quite expect it to be as sloping as it was - most of the more flat areas had been taken already so we ended up on quite a slope - so much so that the sleeping bags were slipping down the tent!
That being said the site is in a wonderful location with plenty of space for the kids to play and have fun, the toilets and showers are cleaned frequently and the shop is well stocked.
We plan to return at some point.
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Daisies |
5 reviews from this member |
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We stayed at this lovely site for 3 nights and the only fault I could find was with the showers, or rather lack of them, there are only 4 showers for the whole of the camp to use, nowhere near enough ! They are so small as well and I didn't like the fact that they are unisex. The site itself is very nice and the views are fabulous, what a shame the owners are prepared to let the showers spoil it. A sparkling new shower block would make all the difference, also toilets need attention, not very clean at all.
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Carl59 |
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Just come back from weekend stay here it's the first time we have ever been here but it was recommended by some friends the lane down is a little bumpy but if you take your time it really isn't that bad. On arrival was shown where our pitch was which was in the first field next to children's play area and across from the reception/shop the field does have a slight slope but again it's not a problem.
The site itself is fantastic and has to be one of the pleasantest we've stayed at kids can play till there hearts content and the pitch costs are very reasonable considering location and views. On reading other reviews before we booked about not been enough showers yes there are only 4 but if you plan around the usual busy times there isn't any problem. One thing I would say is tv reception is very poor ( or was on our pitch and surrounding ones) but we were rite at bottom next to the wood.
All in all a fantastic weekend we will visit again.
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| Date of Visit: June 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Pariah |
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4 adults and 1 toddler stayed for 2 nights from Mid afternoon on Friday in our large, family tent with EHU and considering the site is close to the A6, you wouldn't know as its so peaceful!
The approach to the site is riddled with potholes and is quite narrow so care is needed in case anyone is coming the other way.
The site is clean and tidy but the toilet and shower blocks would benefit from a good deep clean.
There is a little play area for kids (probably more suitable for 3years+, but my 2 1/2 year old got round with a bit of help) and a well stocked shop that is reasonably priced.
Was a bit disappointed that the 'no noise after 11pm' rule wasn't enforced, even though 1 particular group seemed to go on until around 2am.
The biggest drawback with the site is that most of the pitches are on a slant but if you pitch up right, this is easily overcome.
With all that said, this site is still worth a visit and we will definitely be returning at some point.
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| Date of Visit: May 2015 |
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| Reviewer: BishyBahBoos |
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We visited Birchwood Farm, for a long weekend with our new tent. We wanted to stay reasonably close to home for our return to camping. We had the most fantastic time.
The kids loved it, making lots of new friends. They loved the playground and enjoyed the freedom of going to the well stocked shop by themselves.
The site was busy, but we had no problems with noise. The facilities were clean, showers were warm.
All in all a really great site, very reasonably priced. We will return.
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| Date of Visit: August 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Beelewz |
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Visited this camp-site at the end of August, the campsite is very nice, with a well stocked shop. Lots of space for your tent. The campsite is very big and well populated during summer holidays, but we had no problem with noise. Apart from a loud family next to us, but this isn't the campsite's fault.
The lady who owns it gave us a map of the surrounding areas, which we tried to follow but kept getting lost, so not sure if this map is correct.
We came to the campsite without a car, as there was a bus route near the campsite, but wouldn't recommend coming without a car as the bus stop is quite far away. However, during the end of our stay, we did find a trail through the forest that lead to the bus stop, which was a lot easier.
Could do with a new shower block, as the cubicle is very small, but relatively clean. Toilet blocks were clean, but could do with being cleaned more regularly.
Cost us £50pp for the week with a tent, which we thought was reasonable.
Lastly, the young girl (owners daughter I think) who works in the shop is very kind, pleasant and helpful. She is a credit to the owners and has a lot of knowledge about the campsite.
All in all, a very nice camp site and would visit again.
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| Date of Visit: August 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Lulabell77 |
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We stopped here as our first trip out in our folding camper and wanted to be close to matlock bath as my partner had an event to attend on his classic bike.
The site doesn't allow motorbikes but were happy to let us park it out of the way and cover it up.
The site itself is a big bumpy and you have to go through the 'creepy woods'. We had no trouble getting our fc level. The shop is excellent and very well stocked and prices are very reasonable. The park is basic but is the place to be for the kids. Our kids loved it and made loads of new friends. When the rain comes, the kids hang out in the barn/ping pong arwa.
Toilets were clean and had plenty of toilet roll. Showers were compact but warm and working. No queues when we went at around 9 on a saturday morning. Site was busy but there were no problems with noise etc when we were there.
Prices are reasonable and we would visit again.
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| Date of Visit: July 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Peaklandpeveril |
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Lovely site well maintained toilets clean and tidy showers free table tennis tables in barn nice touch covered wash up area clean slight slope on pitch but not problem walks in woods upto high-peak trail great exercise Mid-shires way also passes by site for D. O. E. Groups kids didn't use the playground to much other things to do playing ball games in front of tent as kids should. Will be returning.
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| Date of Visit: May 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Peggymphillips |
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Stayed May Bank Holiday. Well stocked shop and lady very friendly when we arrived, then it was all downhill. About 8 rubbish skips all overflowing when we arrived Friday evening still the same when we left on Monday afternoon. Grass very long. Water was hot in showers but there was only 4 so was queues from about 7. 45 til 10am. Also they were about as big as 2 broom cupboards, reminded me of camping 1960's style no heating and no where to put shampoo etc. Toilets were adequate but although not filthy not overly clean. Water not very hot at washing up sinks, and although it's not the sites fault people left them filthy, bits of food and dirty suds left in them, don't know how people can leave them in such a state. We were pitched against a big hedge the children played in it and built dens which wasn't a problem until some of them started climbing it and breaking branches off right above peoples caravans, and to make it worse they were watched by their parents who were even taking photographs. I know the site is not overly expensive £48 for 3 nights but would rather pay more for better facilities.
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| Date of Visit: May 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Janx |
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The approach to the site is very narrow, bumpy and rough but at the same time very scenic. The best part about the site is it's views and woodland walks.
The site takes group bookings which is good in some ways but it doesn't adhere to the 11pm quiet rule, one group outside caravans were wooping it up on the Sunday night until at least 12. 50 when I eventually fell to sleep. On speaking to the owner she was oblivious and said she had been out several times and it was quiet, well I walked around the site at 12. 30 to see where all the row was coming from.
They also allow ball games around caravans and tents, which is also something I dislike in a site, for obvious reasons.
The pitches were on long grass which was o. K as the weather was dry, levellers are needed but this wasn't a problem.
There are quite a few areas for children to play but as with the previous review we encountered the children at the back of us.
They asked when we booked if we were adults so not sure why they didn't put us over the other side of the roadway and put the people with children by the shrubbery where it is evident that they play as there were rope swings and dens. Because of where we were pitched there was a constant stream of children running back an forth within feet of our door and our dog. There wasn't much chance of a relaxing afternoon.
I think the site would benefit from having an adult quiet area.
The toilets were o. K though very busy at times we didn't like the look of the showers so used our own.
Although I liked the views and space of the site it wasn't for me, I felt on edge and I like somewhere I can relax, Ive been there and done that when my kids were young.
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| Date of Visit: August 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Shanekerry |
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We stayed here as a group of 8 in 2 tents, this is large well kept site with several fields, electric hook up is available and there is a shower block of 4 individual showers which a are moderately clean and adequate. Site is child friendly and has a decent playground and kids are safe to roam. The site has an excellent shop open early and shut late stocks a range of food sweets and camping accessories. Toilets are good and clean but with size of site get dirty floors late but that is expected. The pitch we had was quite uneven and sloping but ground was well maintained. Good locations with access to matlock and the peak district, all in all value for money and great for family camping.
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| Date of Visit: August 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Caldash |
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Just returned from a 6 night stay. Not too busy when we arrived, but certainly picks up at the weekend with lots of arrivals Thursday and Friday. One or two nights were quite noisy but the 11 o'clock rule seemed to be adhered to, so you can't complain. Didn't stop us getting an early night or two. Playground was a good meeting point for the children and all got on well. The pitches are sloped but nothing unmanageable. The showers were hot and there was never a queue.
We did the usual tourist trips, Dovedale Trail, Alton Towers, Heights of Abraham and Carsington Waters.
Had a great week and would recommend this site for families, and especially value for money.
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| Date of Visit: July 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Turner2000 |
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Just had our first nights camping on the birchwood site. With four children under 12 we wanted a family friendly site that wasn't too noisy, but we chose the hottest weekend of the year so far so it wasn't as quiet as we had hoped with a mass game of cricket going on till about 11pm. But that being said it was still a lovely site with a very good shop and friendly owners. Plenty of walks for the dogs and space for kids to play even though site was quite full. Will be returning in a few weeks but maybe try mid week to see if its any better for noise!
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