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Overlooking Matlock Bath from High Tor
Peak District
The Firs
The Peak District
Why stay here ...
OFFERS*: £2.90 Serviced Pitch Upgrade | £4 OFF Grass Pitch Saver | Kids for £1 (aged 5-17) | Under 5s stay free | £5 refundable deposit
Set atop the rolling hills of Derbyshire's rich countryside. The Firs Club Campsite is immaculately presented with excellent facilities, and offers the peace and tranquillity you need to unwind, while boasting breathtaking views of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. This is a popular touring base for the Derbyshire Dales and Peak District - leisurely walks in some of the most beautiful landscapes England has to offer are just some of many tourist and leisure experiences to be had.
Whether you're looking for a long stay, a weekend break or an overnight visit, The Firs Club Campsite offers level pitching and a charming rural atmosphere. A pleasant half mile walk from this Derbyshire campsite will lead you to the welcoming local village pub where you can relax with a pint and a hearty meal. For steam enthusiasts, The Midland Railway Centre at Butterley is not to be missed. Other nearby places of interest includes the historic town of Belper and pretty village of Matlock Bath, along with Nottingham just a 40 minute drive away.
To contact the campsite directly, please call 01773 852913.
Nearest alternative campsites: 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.
Prices
Pitches
| Touring pitch types | Awning | Without Awning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (electric & hardstanding) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Standard (electric & grass) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Serviced (electric & hardstanding) |
Yes |
| Other pitch types |
|---|
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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Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
Step aboard a heritage steam or diesel train for a fantastic day out between Wirksworth and Duffield.
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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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Directions
Please only use these recommended directions for the final approach and not sat nav, due to unsuitable roads for towing. From North: leave the M1 at junction 28 onto A38 dual carriageway (signposted Derby). In 5.75 miles turn onto A610 (signposted Ambergate); in about 3 miles at T-junction turn left onto A6 (signposted Belper). Within 3 miles at Morrison's roudnabout in Belper turn and return onto A6 (signposted A6 Matlock); in about 1 mile turn right into Broadholme Lane (signposted Nether Heage); in about 1 mile at T-junction turn left into Crich Lane. The site is on the left in 500 yards. From South: leave M1 at junction 24 onto A50. In about 11 miles turn onto A38 (signposted Derby); in about 5 miles turn left onto A6 (signposted Matlock); continue on the A6 through Belper; at A517 junction bear right on the A6, then as above.
Sites key:
- Postcode:
- DE56 2JH
- GPS:
- Lat 53.048798 / Lon -1.473069
- Plan a route to this site
- OS field ref:
- SK353506
- OS map ref:
- 119
- Handbook map ref:
- H8
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Belper and from there to Derby, Matlock and Bakewell
- Car hire on site
- Daily public Transport within 1 mile
- Nearest park and ride: Derby
- Nearest train station: Belper
- Train station within 5 miles
Reviews
Isabel Hagan
Reviewed: 12/09/2025 16:14
Friendly, peaceful and clean!
Very helpful and friendly camping site! Nearby pub is a taxi ride ( £4,50) away. Clean facilities! All well maintained! Could pick our own spot.
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Richard Robinson
Reviewed: 12/09/2025 14:30
A great base to visit the South of the Peak District
Stayed for 4 nights in September, our second visit this year to this site. The site is clean & tidy and the wardens were very helpful. Yes the dog walk is small and it would be lovely if this could be extended. It's within walking distance to a pub (about 15 mins walk... Show more
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Pat Anstead
Reviewed: 04/09/2025 09:53
Wonderful views
On arrival the warden Chris was very helpful and guided us to a perfect pitch with great views. He then later came to check on us and gave gate card. Unfortunately for the next 5 days we never really saw either warden after that except when cleaning the... Show more
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Claire Dickinson
Reviewed: 01/09/2025 21:05
Lovely site
Absolutely lovely site and great wardens Jeanette and Chris, spotlessly clean, not far from village of Belper, I messed my dates up but thankfully Jeanette and Chris gave us an emergency pitch, thanks again will return
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little fella
Reviewed: 01/09/2025 16:03
Spotless Site with a Dog friendly Touch
Hello, I’m Fella the dog 🐶 and this was my very first visit to The Firs CAMC site with my humans. I give it a big paws-up! The site itself is spotless – the humans said it was one of the cleanest they’ve stayed on, and I agree, plenty of fresh... Show more
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Sarah Beaumont
Reviewed: 25/08/2025 08:49
Excellent safe peaceful campsite
I’m a female solo campervan owner so it’s important to me that I feel safe. Right from the start Jeanette made me feel welcomed and supported. I’m a runner and there are lots of lovely loops and hills to explore from the site. The shower / toilet / washing up... Show more
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Jean
Reviewed: 23/08/2025 17:57
Disappointed
The campsite was well maintained and the toilet and shower block was spotless. However, we wouldn’t stay again as the pitch we were put on is at the side of an extremely noisy road.
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Robin Parkinson
Reviewed: 21/08/2025 10:19
School holidays
On arrival we were gretaed by the staff who were extremely helpful and pleasant. We even had a pitch suggested to us that would suit our Motorhome which we did use and it was fantastic. The only problem we had was perhaps because it was school holidays and there were... Show more
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Chris Munsey
Reviewed: 13/08/2025 15:23
Perfect Peace and Quiet
Firstly I wish to disagree with the comments re service pitches, I was on the site at the same time as the 2 reviewer's dates - a good number of services were in use including the one I was on and my friends!! The site is kept clean and tidy, Chris... Show more
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Caroline D
Reviewed: 12/08/2025 08:26
Good location for stopover
Brilliant quiet location for a stop mid country. Lovely views across valley. Wardens perfectly welcoming. Wonderful 3 course lunchtime meal deal at The Spanker, 15 min walk downhill!
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Site contact details
- Telephone:
- 01773 852913
Most recent reviews
Isabel Hagan
Reviewed: 12/09/2025 16:14
Friendly, peaceful and clean!
Very helpful and friendly camping site! Nearby pub is a taxi ride ( £4,50) away. Clean facilities! All well maintained! Could pick our own spot....
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