The Heights of Abraham
Tours of famous show caverns, a fossil factory, rock shop, walks, play areas and Victorian Prospect Tower.
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Overlooking Matlock Bath from High Tor
Why stay here ...
OFFERS*: Kids for £1 (aged 5-17) | Under 5s stay free | £5 refundable deposit
We're thrilled to announce the purchase of Lickpenny Caravan Park in Derbyshire. Now known as Lickpenny Matlock Club Campsite, this beautiful site is a fantastic addition to the UK Club campsite network offering spacious pitches, top-notch facilities, and a perfect base for tourers wishing to explore the stunning Derbyshire Dales.
Lickpenny Matlock Club Campsite is set above the village of Tansley and within easy reach of the towns of Matlock and Bakewell. The 16-acre park was built on the site of an old nursery, and the existing mature trees and beautiful rhododendrons provide the perfect markers for over 120 generous hardstanding pitches. All pitches are suitable for caravans, motorhomes and campervans. Every pitch is supplied with 16 amp electric; some are serviced pitches, with their own water, drainage and electricity. Plus there are a couple of electric vehicle charging points.
The campsite is geared for home-from-home comfort, with showers and toilets in the two centrally-heated utility blocks, together with inclusive and accessible facilities. Day-to-day amenities include a veg prep and washing up area, and laundry rooms. Children can burn off excess energy at the centrally-located play area.
The views from the park are spectacular, but the local scenery is just one reason to visit Lickpenny. Derbyshire offers all kinds of great days out, from the restored Arkwright mill complex at Cromford, to the Tramway Museum at Crich and the wonders of Chatsworth House. Visitors can head to Matlock itself on the local bus (just a 10 minute stroll from the site). Here you’ll find a number of shops, supermarkets and eateries for anything from classic pub grub to delicious local food. You can also travel onwards through the delightful Derbyshire countryside on a steam or diesel locomotive via the Peak Rail service to Darley Dale and Rowsley. Matlock Bath is close by with its long high street lined with quirky shops, cafés, amusement arcades and visitor attractions, including the Heights of Abraham with its cable cars, cavern tours and hilltop park. There’s also the magic of Gulliver’s Kingdom for younger children and a whole range of other Derbyshire attractions and beauty spots to be explored during your stay.
Nearest alternative campsites: The Firs Club Campsite, Carsington Water Club Campsite, Chatsworth Park Club Campsite and Poolsbrook Country Park Club Campsite.
*T&Cs
£5 Deposit: FREE cancellations and FREE amendments up to 21 days before arrival.
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Pitches
| Touring pitch types | Awning | Without Awning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (electric & hardstanding) |
Yes |
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| Serviced (electric & hardstanding) |
Yes |
| Other pitch types | |
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| Seasonal |
Yes |
Nearby
Great savings on days out
Offers available to Club members
Crich Tramway Village
Featuring vintage tram rides, exhibitions, woodland walk, children play area, tea rooms, shops and a pub.
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Peak District Mining Museum & Temple Mine
Explore a miner’s life including the tools he worked through a guided tour as you clamber through tunnels.
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Great British Car Journey
An interactive journey featuring cars built by British companies, and the people behind them.
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Directions
Route from A6
Matlock Crown Square roundabout A615 (Alfreton Road) through Tansley – up the hill and continue until you see the sign for “Lickpenny” turning left at the crossroads onto Lickpenny Lane.
Route from M1
Junction 28 M1 – keep left for A38 Signposted Alfreton/Matlock – Off the A38 at Alfreton / Matlock take 3rd exit right signposted A615 Matlock – keep in the left lane and carry on the A615 for approx 8 miles “Lickpenny” is signposted turning right onto Lickpenny Lane – continue to the end of the lane and turn right again into site.
Sites key:
- Postcode:
- DE4 5PW
- GPS:
- Lat 53.13477 / Lon -1.49085
- Plan a route to this site
- OS field ref:
- SK341598
- OS map ref:
- 119
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Matlock Railway Station
- Daily public Transport within 1 mile
- Nearest train station: Matlock Railway Station
- Shop within 1 mile
Reviews
J English
Reviewed: 09/04/2025 15:13
Weekend stay
We stayed at Lickpenny Caravan Site last weekend and had a really great experience. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and the arrival process was quick and straightforward. They were also really accommodating when we needed a slightly later departure on the Sunday, which we really appreciated. The on-site shop... Show more
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Jackie Pass
Reviewed: 08/04/2025 17:46
Relaxing and friendly site
This was my second visit to Lickpenny. The first was in November when we had several inches of snow. This time the weather was perfect, sunny but with a chilly wind. My pitch was huge and secluded with the trees, shrubs and bushes. The staff were very friendly and able to answer... Show more
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Heidi & Robin
Reviewed: 05/04/2025 19:53
Brilliant wardens
What a lovely greeting we received here - all the warden team were so friendly. Loved the local baked goods on sale too. Amazing sized pitches with trees/hedges for privacy. Lots of green space & great dog walk area. I do hope the green spaces stay as it’s updated as they... Show more
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JayCee
Reviewed: 01/04/2025 17:15
Wonderful spacious site
The team on this site have done a great job to clear hedging, upgrade electrics to open up the space and views on this new addition. Get the right pitch and the views across the Derwent valley are magnificent with Riber Castle on the horizon. The toilet blocks are clean and warm... Show more
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Rosemary Hariri
Reviewed: 30/03/2025 18:35
Beautiful Site recently taken over by the club
Very pretty site with good sized pitches. Work was being carried out while we were there. Hedges were being cut to open up the views and pitches were being re-gravelled. The toilet blocks were warm and clean but need updating which is going to be done in the future. There... Show more
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Jo & Gill
Reviewed: 27/03/2025 19:01
Really worth a visit
We visited in mid March, and this was our second visit. We came back because we love the site and the area. Yes there is upgrading going on, but the basic site - huge pitches, great welcome, lovely views and location - is so good that any niggles are easily... Show more
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coops3
Reviewed: 25/03/2025 15:49
Noisy Lickpenny
We arrived at the site to be told that tree surgery work was taking place in the middle of the site so we pitched accordingly, little did we realise it was going on all the time we were there and included cutting back the pitch privacy hedges by half! It... Show more
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Daz
Reviewed: 24/03/2025 19:31
It will be great once updated
We stayed for 4 nights mid March. We arrived to find major tree surgery being done in the middle of the site, very very noisy. Apparently information regarding this was on the web site if you search through the pages. That aside the site is wonderful, large well spaced pitches,... Show more
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Pat Turner
Reviewed: 24/03/2025 15:51
Great new addition to club sites
New site so some work was being done. Views are amazing, you can see Riber castle. Wardens especially friendly, welcoming and helpful. Pitches very large. Water and toilet emptying near by all pitches. There aren't many toilets and showers but I never had to queue and the... Show more
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Andrew Berry
Reviewed: 21/03/2025 07:05
Lovely site
It’s a cracking site, fantastic staff, only one problem is that the male toilets blocks only have two sinks for four showers, two toilets and two urinals which makes it very awkward if you are wanting to wash your hand if people are shaving
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Site contact details
- Telephone:
- 01629 583040
- Email:
- lickpenny@camc.com
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J English
Reviewed: 09/04/2025 15:13
Weekend stay
We stayed at Lickpenny Caravan Site last weekend and had a really great experience. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and the arrival process was quick and straightforward. They were also really accommodating when we needed a slightly later...
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