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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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, and the woodland walk is ideal for dogs - so all members of the family can enjoy the holiday fun.
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.
*Book any pitch, at any UK Club campsite for any date and duration with only a £5 fully refundable deposit plus FREE cancellations and FREE amendments up to 21 days before arrival. Applies to any non-promotional booking.
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Tours of famous show caverns, a fossil factory, rock shop, walks, play areas and Victorian Prospect Tower.
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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.
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