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The Duke William
91 Church Street
Matlock
Derbyshire (Browse area)
DE4 3BZ
Tel: 01629 385057
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Open: 01/03/2026 to 31/10/2026
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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 |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 No Washing Up Area |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 No Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar On Site |
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| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <10 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 Outdoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <1 mile |
 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 <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Naomi n nigel |
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 We stayed in out tent on site for 5 nights, was a great experience, fantastic landlord n landlady on site pub, very, very friendly and helpful staff (thank you),
My husband and myself went back the next day with our lil boys who were very, very welcome indeed.
We all thoroughly enjoyed the extra 2 nights and will return again next year. And cant wait!
The pub on site was very warm and welcoming, great selection of food and drinks,
A great BIG THANK YOU to all on site.
Our boys are counting down the days until the next summer holiday! 
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Shakirafin |
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We went here camping last year first time ever with two adults and 3 kids under 6, and it was great fun.
The owners are lovely and happy to help, give information.
Only about 5 mins walk into town where there is a lovely park and a small train for adults and kids to ride on.
The campsite is basic but lovely has the views are great, men and women toilet and one shower room.
Pub is lovely to take the kids for a meal and enjoyed listening to the music.
The church bell does go of every hour but after a while you don't notice it, everyone that we come in contact on the campsite was lovely and happy to help.
My kids loved it and enjoyed making new friends. We found it a relaxing holiday and have booked to go this yr again and kids are looking forward to it.
Everyone should give it a try
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: JohnC4367 |
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I was on my own and I stayed 2 nights in a tent. The facilities are basic but clean. The pub was friendly and had superb food and landlord made me welcome. There are incredible views on the site and lots to see in the surrounding area. Matlock is only 5 minutes walk away. I will come back and bring my family next time and would recommend this site. The church bells do ring often so not for the light sleeper. I thought the site was value for money.
Somewhere to wash dishes would be welcome.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Samjed |
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Booked for 3 nights over the last bank holiday and unfortunately due to the British weather only stayed 2. Pleasant owners and pub friendly enough for drinks didn't try the food though we had thought of booking for the carvery on the Sunday. Small children's play area kept our daughters aged 3 and 1 amused. Toilet facilities basic but clean and sound. The ladies had 2 chairs and a table in so this was great for us all to go in together as a family for washing, cleaning teeth etc. Shower in the disabled toilet but didn't use. Really could do with a pot wash area because had to wash up in buckets, which you don't mind, but when I asked where to put dirty water they said most people threw it down the toilets, and with only 1 gents and 1 ladies it was a hassle. And did notice most people were just throwing it into the bushes.
Good position for visiting the local area and surrounding Derbyshire.
Overall I would say this was good value for money and we would consider going again in the future when we want to visit the area.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Scotsmichael |
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Great few days, lovely location, views, staff & food.
Cheap as chips to at only £5 pppn.
Basic facilities but this works in your favour - the field is big enough for 40 pitches but as only 10 are accepted due to limited loos there is loads of room and you can have your own 'private' area.
The hill is steep but it's a delightful walk downhill to the town through the park and water gardens - just veer to the path on the left of the road past the church.
Thanks for a super weekend, we look forward to coming back soon.
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Cralyn |
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Great little campsite if a tad basic, two toilets one male one female, one shower, small childs play area.
The pub which is in front of the site provides good food at reasonable prices. Another plus point is that you can have open fires not something you get at many sites now.
The owners are accommodating and very welcoming and prices are also reasonable. The chimes of the church go off every quarter of the hour and could be troublesome to light sleepers as the church is very close to the campsite.
Overall a decent site if you want a weekend away without to many frills.
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Hikerchick |
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Just come back from overnight stay here. Location is beautiful, with lovely views all round. Landlord, staff and locals very friendly. Pub had fairly extensive menu but we didn't eat there, personally I felt that it was very expensive. Amenities fairly basic - there is ladies and gents toilet plus a shower room with toilet too but what on earth else do you need! Short walk into Matlock itself which has shops/bars/restaurants if you want them. A great campsite and location but of course it did help that the weather was glorious too!
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Squiggs |
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The landlord here was Great, a very friendly and helpful chap. We arrived on a very busy weekend for one night but he kindly fitted us in. Lots of places in the area insist you stay two nights or won't accept children - no worries here. Our little ones were made very welcome. The facilities were basic in the pub - it was a shame there was only one shower that seemed to block but otherwise it was all very clean.
The food in the pub was fantastic. There was a good menu to choose from and the portions were designed for people who were hungry and wanted to be filled up. The mixed grill was the best had for a long time. For real camping at an affordable price in a great location to explore the countryside this campsite was just right.
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Grimmy |
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We were a couple of childminding grandparents looking for a weekend off, and we have just had a fab 2 nights at the Duke William. Basic toilets, shower, but we were in the motorhome so don't need to use them, but would need a tap on site to fill up with water if we stay longer than a weekend as the only tap we could see was in the play area. Church bells! no problem to us.
Great views from the field, lots of room as it only takes a few units, with a super 5 minute walk to Matlock, shops, park and chippy.
Saturday night we had a meal in the pub which was very tasty, we were entertained by a singer and guitarist, a very good night was had by all.
The landlord is very laid back, friendly and efficient.
WARNING! If you have a caravan or motorhome and are arriving via the steep hill, do not attempt to swing into the site on the bend, go past the entrance where the road widens turn round and enter from there or you may join the many (including us) who have added to the gouges on the camber.
You will be seeing more of us, and next time we will aim to walk to Matlock Bath.
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Shanparkes |
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We visited this site for a weekend at the end of June 2010. The site was a field at the back of the pub, the grassed area was a reasonable size and fairly level around the edge. The campers (and a couple of caravans) were sited around the edges with room in the middle for the children to run around.
We arrived at around 8pm on a Friday night and the pub was very busy, we went into the pub to book in and the barman was efficient and friendly and we asked about food for that evening. We booked a table for 9pm which gave us enough time to set up our tent and when we went back to the pub at 9pm a bus had dropped off a coach load of punters so had to wait a little while for our food, but well worth the wait and the barman was very friendly, telling us where to go the next day for a good cooked breakfast and what to do in the area.
There were a ladies and a gents toilets (one of each) which needed a little more cleaning than they got over the weekend and there was one shower (Shared for ladies and gents). I counted 19 tents (caravans) in the field over the weekend so getting a shower was a case of watching the flow of people to the facilities and timing it right. Not the cleanest of shower rooms and the floor got very wet but for a weekend away it was adequate and the price and the friendly staff made up for it.
Pub was busy on sat night and there was a private party too in an upstairs room but it was far enough from the field to not bother the campers.
All in all a very good site and would definitely visit again as it is very close to Matlock and Matlock Bath.
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| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Scribblescampz |
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We decided to use this site as everywhere else was fully booked over the bank holiday weekend, the pub landlord was very helpful, and even made our 6 year daughter feel very welcome!
After reading the reviews we took plenty of toilet paper just be on the safe side, but found there was no need as the toilets were kept fully stocked, the toilets themselves were kept clean, and the shower was really nice and hot, much cleaner than I anticipated. Yes there was a cold puddle on the floor, but what is better, cold feet for a few minutes or smelling? we found that with careful navigation and good mother / daughter team work its possible to avoid the puddle and not get the bottom of your trousers wet! besides as it was cold a trip to the toilet was a good excuse to get warmed up and sit on a comfy seat (yes there are really comfy chairs in the ladies!)
The field is on a slope, but where we were (next to something that resembles an old train carriage!) we didn't feel like we were sleeping on a hill! and we loved having a good look in the old caravan that's in the field!
The play area was unfortunately too wet for us to try out, but with a bit of imagination the slide can be anything the kids want it to be!
The short walk into Matlock was made even shorter by exploring all the little nooks and crannys that are set away from the main road, and the short walk through the park brought us out in the middle of town.
We hardly noticed the church bells, and found they weren't really offensive! There isn't any washing up facilities or electric points, but as long as you have a washing up bowl and a hair brush who needs hair dryers and a dishwasher?!
The entrance to the site is quite steep, so I wouldn't advise taking a lowered car, but there's loads parking available.
We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be visiting again, at £10 a night for the 3 of us you cant go wrong!
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| Date of Visit: April 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Suziecraig |
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We stayed here over the bank holiday weekend the site is lovely and the owners are friendly. The site is very good value for money and good walks can be done from the campsite.
There is only one shower and whilst I was there I did not use it as it was not clean. I think it would help if the owners had a mop and bucket then users could clean the floor after use.
The views are beautiful from the campsite and I will definitely be going back.
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| Date of Visit: September 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Kj2302 |
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As a young couple we stay here a lot, its a brilliant place to camp, we always have the far end by the tree which keeps us sheltered and also means you can people watch ;-)
The pub does amazing food especially the giant toasted cheese and mushroom bap followed by mixed grill!
Toilets are clean and for us more than enough for the amount of people, as for plug sockets who needs hair-dryers and / or straighteners when camping!
The village down the slope is pretty has several shops and pubs and is lovely in the summer to stroll down! We absolutely love the Duke Williams pub and will be back again next year!
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
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| Reviewer: RRLS |
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This was our first 'real' camping trip myself and my daughter (6) stayed for 3 nights.
Other than having a leaky tent we really enjoyed our stay,the food in the pub was delicious and great portion sizes too!
We didn't have to wait for shower/toilet on any occasion, although I can imagine it does get very busy during peak times.
Very friendly helpful staff,short walking distance (although quiet steep)into Matlock which for us is good news as I don't drive.
High peak trail starts just across the road from the site.
Very enjoyable stay I'm planning to return with the whole family in better weather hopefully.
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Wsseaman |
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Spent 5 days here. Like others have said, its a basic site with no electric but there was a shower in the pub and a water tap. The pub itself was very good with live entertainment over the bank holiday weekend, screens football matches and is dog friendly.
They do pack you in on this site so it can get very cosy and as pitches are not marked out, caused some amusement. A very friendly site and very close to Matlock (10-min walk) We walked to the 'other' Matlock which took about 40 minutes.
Managed to find the local rugby field further up the hill from the pub to exercise our dog which was very useful. Good value for money as well. We would definitely go there again.
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