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Golden Valley Caravan Park
Coach Road
Ripley
Derbyshire (Browse area)
DE55 4ES
Tel: 01773 513881
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Pitches: 180
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 No 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 |
 TV Room |
 Games Room |
 Evening Entertainment |
 Fishing On Site |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool <1 mile |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <1 mile |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Pot Ton |
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 Golden Valley is our favourite site so far. This was our second visit, and have no doubt we will return again and again. We do try other camp sites, but none have matched it yet.
We camped in the Top field both times, and it was quiet, and we had plenty of room, around our tents, and for the children to play.
This site has by far the best facilities for children, the couple of play area's, the small fishing pond, the flying dragon, nature trail, free train ride round the site, and room for ball games.
After we asked, the ice cream van even drove right upto our tents, as in our group we had 6 children.
On both our visits, the toilet/shower block in the top field was kept clean at all times. The porta loo, in the top field was a bit grubby, but usable, but not far to walk to the main block anyway.
Can't think of any negatives for this site for us. Thanks for a couple of great weekends - we will be back. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Hooleyhoop |
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Just got back from another wonderful weekend at Golden Valley for the Indietracks festival. The excitement of going is not only for the festival, but enjoying the amazing campsite of Golden Valley and the super helpful, very welcoming and always cheerful staff.
I can imagine that a weekend full of festival goers is not the easist of weekends, but you would never tell by the team at Golden Valley.
The grounds are beautiful and incredibly kept, and the facilities were always spotless - no mean feat when you have 100s of guests using them at the same time!
I would recommend Golden Valley to anyone who is looking for a weekend away from the hustle and bustle. And to boot, they do cook up a mean breakfast!
Thanks again team Golden Valley, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Cookiesathome |
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Just got back from a lovely weekend camping with friends. Would highly recommend the site and definitely return! It is really family friendly - with 3 play areas; suitable for mixed ages.
A lovely added bonus; we were treated to an un-expected falconry display on Saturday; where the kids got to hold the birds!
There is a cafe with a limited menu but great for an emergency cup of tea or portion of chips! Also a bar (with an outside seating area so you can watch the kids playing).
The bottom field was where we were pitched and we felt it was the better of the two - we weren't too crammed in with space for ball games.
The bbq area is a good idea - to prevent the grass getting burnt!
The children had a couple of train rides around the site which they loved. The ice-cream van visited twice in the day - which was great because the shop didn't sell ice-creams.
The amenities were very clean, very modern and plenty of them! We liked the fact that there are portable loos dotted around so that you're never too far from one. But a couple of them had no lights -so a bit dark at night!
Only 2 negative points are that there were no sign of the advertised donkey rides and the 'new' dragon slide was very abandoned looking! But hey - the rest was great.
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Yammy105 |
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Just got back from our first expedition, having been introduced to camping by friends at this site. Decided to return for our first outing because of the sites quality.
Both times we have been the pitches have been good (both with electric hook up) Site has been busy on both occasions, but wasn't boisterous, lots of children but not noisy as they are well catered for with the play areas.
Staff are friendly and helpful and the site is very clean and safe. Both times the noise levels were good with no late night parties. Even with large groups on the site.
Facilities are good, showers are hot and clean, toilets are clean and there are plenty of pot washing and laundry facilities.
We plan on making this a regular retreat as it is fantastic for a weekend chill out
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| Date of Visit: September 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Amanda barrett |
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We visited this campsite the back end of summer 2010. There were 3 families ages ranging from 1 to 14. This was an absolutely fantastic site, even though it was only 15-20 minutes away from home, you never felt the need to nip back!
The facilities for the children were absolutely fantastic which catered for all ages, from our 1 year old to the teenagers. The pitches were big enough for our 8 man tent and we booked last minute to join the other families and there was no problem.
The shower/toilet block was very clean and at night the site was well lit. There are numerous facilities available ranging from a on site cafe to a pool table, ( to say there was only 1 child of the male sort, the other boys seemed to enjoy!) Table tennis, zip wire and walks that you are able to go on!
Overall this was a fantastic site that was close to home. For others who live outside the area it is ideal for visiting places like Matlock and the Derbyshire hills isn't too far away from Nottingham and Robin Hood County.
Hopefully if we can get the tribe together will be visiting in 2011!
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: StacyM |
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My family (two adults and two children, age 6 and 5) along with five other couples visited the park last weekend and what a wonderful weekend we had camping, a definite 10 out of 10 experience all round.
The site is perfect - great pitches, clean shower/toilet blocks, great parks/pub/fishing pond etc. I cannot find one negative thing to say about the park or its staff.
The owner obviously takes great pride in the park and appears dedicated to making your stay as fantastic as possible.
We cannot wait to visit again next month.
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Shirleys |
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What a great site, yes I agree it is more expensive than most, but the facilities are great for campers and kids.
The lower field in which we stayed is surrounded by trees and you can park your car nearby.
There's a small on site cafe and shop which is handy.
The toilet blocks and showers were great and kept clean daily, the showers really hot and powerful.
The kids areas were all safe and plentiful and we hardly saw ours apart from eating and sleeping times.
The fishing areas whilst small is stocked with loads of fish and everyone was catching, from small roach to 3or4lb carp.
The staff more than friendly and helpful.
We even booked an extra night we enjoyed it that much.
Would definitely go again in the future.
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: British bronco |
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Great site if you have children. Lots of play areas, cafe, games room and a bar. Site is very well laid out and is kept clean and tidy.
Showers are great, hot and powerful with plenty of room for getting dressed and lots of hooks for clothing. The surrounding area is a little disappointing but if you don't mind a drive out 45mins to the peak district.
I do think however that £20 a night without children is a bit steep. I would suggest this site to families with young kids but not for older people wanting to relax.
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Kellydee |
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Well this was our very first camping trip, myself, hubby and our 4 kids. I was a little anxious about going camping for the first time so I checked reviews before hand in the hope we would get a lovely site to visit. It was so the right thing to do. Very clean, family friendly, fab facilities. We will definitely be returning.
Showers were lovely and hot and very powerful and the toilets were always clean and tidy.
Kids play areas are amazing too.
Only (minor) gripe is that we had to pay extra per child which really bumped the cost up for us.
All in all a top site
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: WENDY09 |
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After visiting this campsite for the last 5 years and watching Darren (the owner) put a extra pot washing sink in to ease the que's over a busy weekend we were really impressed.
However, we were there this weekend as a party of 3 tents, 6 adults and a 9 yr old and I now have mixed feelings.
Not exactly a warm welcome when we arrived,
Had a choice of 2 places to pitch our tents
DIY portable loo on top field with chemicals in a can outside and as usual not many people could be bothered to use it!
The upstairs Bar wasn't opened at all over the weekend so if you wanted to sit inside for a drink you had to go in the Cafe and have the lovely aroma of chips cooking, served by the same person who was changing the towels in the bathroom earlier in the day.
When we asked why it wasn't opened we were told lack of staff. As with the train it runs now and again and the Zip- wire was was closed because it had been raining in the morning
The fishing pool passed a few hours we cheered when the fishermen in our party caught huge fish.
There was Bird of Prey display on the sunday but only heard about it from overhearing children talking, can I suggest you have a daily notice board with the activities and events for that day clearly displayed, and if the Bar will be open that evening, afterall we are paying for these facilities in our pitch fees.
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| Reviewer: Webster68 |
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Just returned from a great weekend at Golden Valley. This site really is excellent, and whilst slightly more expensive than some, you certainly get what you pay for.
The staff can't do enough to help, and work hard to ensure all the fields are well presented and maintained.
Nothing seemed too much trouble. Great park and outdoor games facilities for families with children, and there are spotlessly clean toilets and shower facilities.
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Johughes72 |
6 reviews from this member |
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FANTASTIC. The staff were really helpful and welcoming from the minute you arrive, and incredibly efficient at taking you to your pitch. We wanted space away from the masses, and we got it, on the far side of the site by the trees. The kids LOVED it, as they had loads of space for bike rides just on the campsite, and along gravelled paths - all within an enclosed boundary. There was plenty to keep the kids amused, and loads of paths for walks with dogs etc. There were goats too!
The showers were in small blocks, and you often had to queue. One shower was always cold, and the block itself was tiny - just 3 showers and a bathroom in each. Too far to walk anywhere away from the site, but with a car there are plenty of places to go around and about.
Rubbish bins are split into recycling, and I wish we had known before we got going, otherwise there was no main bin for general rubbish.
Would go again!
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Juniorbump |
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Stayed at the campsite over the bank holiday weekend and enjoyed every minute of it. This was our first time away camping as a family and everybody was so friendly and helpful towards us. The site was very clean with excellent toilet and showering facilities. We didn't spend much time on site as we travelled around a lot seeing everything there is to see in the area and beyond. If you get a choice though, choose the upper field. We were in the bottom field which is next to a busy main road but saying that was not too noisy.
We will definitely return.
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Aski |
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This is the first time we have visited this site and despite booking two nights arrived at 5. 30 Friday and left the site by 10. 15 the next morning and would not re-visit. If you like parking on what looks to me like an old slag heap! The site seems to have a lot of seasonal caravans which are grubby and in need of some cleaning attention then this is for you. It is expensive and definitely not worth the money.
The toilets seemed okay, the play area was nice enough and the staff very helpful but the poor set up of the caravans, rubble, sites far outweighs the positives!
This is the first time in 6 years of caravanning we have ever left a site so soon!
Tents I think you are fine and will enjoy for the mere fact that you are away from the rubble and the seasonals.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Deb123 |
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Just returned from a 3 night stay over the Bank Holiday weekend with hubby & 2 sons (16 & 12) What a fab site, we all loved it.
We were the only caravan in the tent field but we didn't mind and hopefully the campers didn't either!
Great atmosphere on the site, lovely surroundings, 3 fab play areas & quite possibly the best showers I've ever had at a caravan site!
Got a take-out from the cafe one night, cheap & tasty.
Visited Carsington Waters, Dovedale & Matlock Bath all within an hours drive and worth a visit.
Beautiful part of the country & a lovely site, we will be back! Well done Darren & team, your hard work pays off!
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