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Owning a static caravan in Derbyshire: a guide

Derbyshire includes much of the Peak District, Britain's first national park, with holiday parks around the Hope Valley, Bakewell, Matlock and the Dove valley. It is within around an hour of Manchester, Sheffield and Nottingham.

2 parks currently list 19 holiday homes for sale on My Holiday Caravan, most priced between £49,995 and £95,995. This guide covers when parks are open, the most viewed parks, things to do, the main areas and how to get there.

Limestone hills and dry stone walls in the Peak District with static caravans on a countryside park
Illustrative image of Derbyshire
Parks with homes for sale
2
Holiday homes for sale
19
Most are priced
£50k–£96kfrom £34,995
Dog-friendly parks
2of 2 parks
See 19 holiday homes for sale

Figures update from live listings. Guide last reviewed 2 October 2026.

Things to do in Derbyshire

Days out, walks and places to visit within reach of the holiday parks in Derbyshire.

A coastal footpath through heather and gorse along a clifftop

Walks and outdoors

Mam Tor

Castleton

A hill with a ridge walk above the Hope Valley.

Dovedale

Near Ashbourne

A limestone valley with stepping stones across the River Dove.

Monsal Trail

Near Bakewell

A traffic-free path on a former railway line through tunnels and over a viaduct.

A gravel path through a garden of tree ferns, palms and flowering shrubs

Gardens and attractions

Chatsworth

Near Bakewell

A large country house with gardens and parkland.

Heights of Abraham

Matlock Bath

Cable cars up to a hilltop park with caves.

Crich Tramway Village

Crich

A museum of trams running along a period street.

A ruined stone castle on a green hill with sheep grazing below

Heritage

Derwent Valley Mills

Belper to Matlock

Early factories that form a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Haddon Hall

Near Bakewell

A medieval manor house with terraced gardens.

Fish and chips and a pot of crab on a harbour wall, with boats behind

Food and drink

Bakewell pudding

Bakewell

The town is known for the Bakewell pudding, sold in several shops.

A harbour seen through a rain-covered cafe window, with a cup of coffee on the sill

Rainy days

Castleton show caves

Castleton

Several caverns with guided tours, including Speedwell, reached by boat.

Where to look in Derbyshire

The main areas, and how they differ for owners.

A grassy ridge path above a green valley with a village below

The Dark Peak and Hope Valley

Edale, Castleton, Hope

Gritstone moors, caves and ridge walks.

A limestone dale with a river and stepping stones

The White Peak

Bakewell, Hartington, Tideswell

Limestone dales, trails and villages.

A river gorge town with cable cars rising to a wooded hilltop

Matlock and the Derwent Valley

Matlock, Matlock Bath, Cromford

Riverside towns and the mills.

Getting to Derbyshire

Typical journey times. They vary with traffic and where in the county you are going.
FromBy roadBy rail
ManchesterAround 1 hour to the Hope Valley, via the A6 or A628Direct trains to Edale and Hope, around 45 min
SheffieldAround 30 to 45 minDirect trains to Hope and Edale, around 30 min
BirminghamAround 1 hr 30 min, via the M6 Toll and A38Trains to Derby or Matlock, around 1 hr to 1 hr 30 min
LondonAround 3 hours, via the M1Direct trains from St Pancras to Derby, around 1 hr 30 min

The A6 and A623 cross the Peak District, and the M1 runs along the east. Peak roads can be busy at weekends and affected by snow in winter.

Questions about owning a caravan in Derbyshire

How much does a static caravan cost in Derbyshire?

There are 19 holiday homes for sale at 2 parks in Derbyshire on My Holiday Caravan. Most are priced between £49,995 and £95,995, and the lowest start from £34,995. Prices depend on age, size and specification, and on the park and pitch.

Are there dog-friendly caravan parks in Derbyshire?

2 of the 2 parks with holiday homes for sale in Derbyshire say they accept dogs. Rules on how many, which breeds and where dogs can go vary, so check with the park.

When is the best time to visit Derbyshire?

July and August are the busiest months, with the school holidays and the warmest weather. May, June and September usually have long days and fewer visitors. Most parks are open from spring to autumn, and the year chart on this page shows how many are open each month.

How long does it take to drive to the Peak District from Manchester?

Usually around an hour to the Hope Valley via the A6 or A628, depending on traffic.

Which part of Derbyshire should I look at?

The Dark Peak suits moorland walking, the White Peak has limestone dales and trails, and the Derwent Valley has riverside towns.

Can I let my static caravan in Derbyshire?

Some parks run letting schemes, some allow private letting with conditions, and some do not allow letting. It depends on the park, so check the park rules and pitch licence before you buy.

How much are site fees in Derbyshire?

Site fees vary between parks with location, facilities, season length and pitch. Each park can give you a written breakdown of its current fees and what they include.

Further reading

Holiday homes for sale in Derbyshire

Compare 19 caravans and lodges at 2 parks, with prices and opening seasons.

See caravans for sale

This guide is for information only and is not financial or investment advice. Static caravans depreciate over time and should not be bought expecting capital growth or a financial return.