The Heights of Abraham
Tours of famous show caverns, a fossil factory, rock shop, walks, play areas and Victorian Prospect Tower.
View and BookWe are a hillside working farm overlooking the rolling hills of the beautiful Derbyshire Dales just outside Matlock.
Set in one acre, the site has two terraced levels to take advantage of the stunning views to the West, as a result you will be blessed with some jaw dropping sunsets and glorious skies for stargazing (weather permitting!).
All pitches are level, hardstanding and fully serviced with electric hook up, water and grey waste outlet. They are set in a natural meadow with wild flower meadow banks. CCEP and Recycling/dry waste points are situated on each Tier.
We welcome children and well behaved pets, as we are a working farm we would ask that these are supervised at all times and are not allowed to wander from the enclosed caravan site area.
There is a public footpath direct from the farm access, which takes you to a beautiful woodland walk with natural dams and a waterfall. There is also Matlock Moor, belonging to the Forestry Commission, for extensive forest walks just a few hundred yards from the farm entrance.
Although the site is peaceful and rural, we are only two miles from Matlock Town with its Supermarkets, pubs, restaurants and vibrant vintage shops across the bridge. Matlock also boasts a fabulous leisure centre with gym, badminton courts and 25 metre pool and toddler splash pool.
Just a little further Matlock Bath has amusements, quirky shops, Gulliver's Kingdom Theme Park and the Heights of Abraham with Cable Cars, Caverns and exhibits for those wanting a little more entertainment during their stay.
The stunning Chatsworth Estate is only 6 miles away over the picturesque Moors, with its splendid House and Gardens, sprawling estate and farm shop.
The market town of Bakewell is only 8 miles away and has a lively agricultural centre with livestock auctions most Mondays to coincide with the open market in the town square. It also has lovely little shops and a wonderful riverside walk. Chesterfield is a larger Town with big name shops and is also only 8 miles away.
There are plenty of stunning walks a short drive away with many to mention, such as Stanage Edge and Mam Tor. The Monsal Trail (path of the former Midlands Railway) is great for level walking and cycling.
Please note that our approach is quite steep so please make sure you have your pitch allocation before arrival as there is little room to turn if you arrive on the wrong level. For more information and to make a booking please visit our website.
Top Tier (pitches 1, 2 and 3) is the first level you come to and Bottom Tier (pitches 4 and 5) is a little further down. These are clearly marked.
Arrivals strictly after 1pm and departures before 12 unless by arrangement, due to restricted access and no waiting areas.
Prices
Date | Pitch + All Occupants |
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01/03/2025 - | £27.00 |
Types of pitch: hardstanding
Electric hook up available
Useful Info
Latest arrival time: 8:00 PM
1 acres
Electric amperage: 16
Recycling Facilities
Offers available to Club members
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Samuel crossland
Reviewed: 23/03/2025 18:30
Beautiful cl, the views are amazing and given its location, you can sit and enjoy the views with no noise. Serviced pitches which are HARD!! Make sure you take plenty of pegs! Electric you get 10kw included and so make sure you only turn on heating and hot water when... Show more
SimonG9900
Reviewed: 26/03/2024 12:24
Stayed here for 3 nights with our new caravan - absolutely wonderful with stunning views across the valley, especially from the upper level! Pitches are level with a generous amount of space and each pitch has EHU, water & grey water drainage. Each level has its own rubbish/recycling bin and chemical... Show more
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Reviewed: 30/10/2023 09:20
A great base for exploring the local area. Site as good as others have described with excellent communication and information from the owners prior to arrival. We cycled from the site to the Matlock to Rowsley cycle path which follows the Peak Railway route, and also explored the cycle paths... Show more
HVS
Reviewed: 16/09/2023 16:39
A beautiful location with amazing views and sunsets. So peaceful. Pitches are well spaced out. We didn’t get to say hello to the owners which is a pity but we had all the instructions we needed. Highly recommend and we will return at some point in the future. So pleased... Show more
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Reviewed: 01/09/2023 15:37
perched n the side of a hill overlooking open countryside, this CL is set on 2 levels, accessed by a rather steep hill. I was not sure if my front wheel drive tow vehicle would be able to get back up on departure. Not a problem, as Tim was out... Show more
gucci
Reviewed: 18/08/2023 17:01
We recently visited this site for a few days and what views. The site is fully serviced as mentioned which is a real bonus. The slope to the caravan area is quite steep and in real need of pothole filling, but have been told this is being dealt with. If... Show more
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Reviewed: 17/07/2023 19:51
We only had 4 nights here, wish we would have booked for longer. We were pleasantly greeted and advised on all the facilities and surrounding area. What a view we had from pitch 1, stunning. The area was peaceful, good for walking around and visiting nearby towns. We would... Show more
ants1940
Reviewed: 30/04/2023 10:47
We stayed at Tax Farm recently. The pitches are level wit water and grey waste disposal at each pitch. The views from each pitch are exceptional over the valley. There are plenty of walks and places to visit in the area, including Chatsworth House. The owners were very helpful, with nothing... Show more
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Reviewed: 27/04/2023 10:49
We’ve just returned from a two weeks stay at Tax Farm Cl, Matlock, Derbyshire. Tax Farm is a two tier, all gravel, five pitch site. All the pitches are fully serviced, including a grey water drain. There are no toilets or showers on site, so you do need to... Show more
SussexStorm
Reviewed: 10/11/2022 17:10
We stayed at Tax Farm for 3 weeks in Oct 2022, and loved it! The views are amazing, even when the weather isn't so good, but when it is, and the sun shines ...WOW!! On the way to Middleton top Engine House (great!) we came across some Landrovers off-roading which... Show more
Samuel crossland
Reviewed: 23/03/2025 18:30
Beautiful cl, the views are amazing and given its location, you can sit and enjoy the views with no noise. Serviced pitches which are HARD!! Make sure you take plenty of pegs! Electric you get 10kw included and so make sure you only turn on heating ...