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Darwin Forest Country Park

Matlock, Derbyshire
Lodges for rent Lodges for rent
Pets allowed Pets allowed (2)
Family park Family park
Hot tubs Hot tubs
WiFi in Lodges WiFi in Lodges
WiFi in Public Areas WiFi in Public Areas
Wheelchair access Wheelchair access
Archery
Bar Bar
Café Café
Childrens play area Childrens play area
Coffee shop
Club house Club house
Cycle hire
Cycle paths
Designated Parking Designated Parking
Entertainment Entertainment
Games room
Golf - pitch and putt
Gym
Meeting rooms Meeting rooms
Nature trail
Parking Parking
Restaurant Restaurant
Sauna Sauna
Shop Shop
Spa treatments
Swimming pool (indoor) Swimming pool (indoor)
Takeaway Takeaway
Tennis
Visitor parking Visitor parking
Parking on site Parking on site
Café on site Café on site

Our fantastic onsite facilities include Evolution Health & Fitness, which has a swimming pool, spa and gym, with complimentary use of the indoor swimming pool included in your holiday. There is also a beauty therapy and massage suite offering a full range of relaxing treatments for you to indulge and pamper yourself.

For the younger members of your family, Little Monkeys indoor play centre will provide hours of fun and entertainment. Whilst the Activity Den is perfect for older children with pool tables and a games room to keep them entertained. The Activity Den also includes a complimentary soft play area for under 5s and is adjacent to the outdoor playground.

We also offer a range of fun activities onsite that are suitable for children and adults. Let our qualified instructors train you on the art of archery or the skills of fencing. For a more adventurous activity you could try bodyzorbing, waterwalkerz or snorkelling!

For all the family to enjoy, we have an all weather tennis court, mini golf and an abundance of footpaths and cycling trails. Our Trim Trak obstacle course is also very popular with families as is the orienteering course and woodland walk.

Bars
Shops
Restaurants
Swim indoor
Gym
Snooker
Tennis
Health spa
Fishing
Golf
Horse riding
Cycle hire
Leisure centre
Bowling green
Cinema
Sailing
Nature trails
Ten pin bowling
Theme park
Water sports

Darwin Forest sits in 47 acres of beautiful woodland just on the edge of the Peak District, offering luxury lodges from 2 up to 8 guests. Many lodges are pet friendly, while spa lodge options come with private hot tubs on the verandah.  Wheelchair accessible lodges are also available.

You’ll find plenty onsite: a full health & fitness centre with pool, spa and gym, indoor play zones for children, activity den with games, mini golf, tennis, woodland trails, restaurant and café, plus organised adventures like archery and body zorbing.

Surrounded by hills, dales and iconic Peak District scenery, the park gives you easy access to Chatsworth House, the Monsal Trail, Mam Tor and plenty more to explore.

Check availability and prices now and lock in your stay at Darwin Forest — your lodge escape in nature awaits.

Address
Derbyshire
Central North England
These details were last updated on 17th October 2025

Awards & Memberships


David Bellamy Conservation Award - Gold
England for Excellence
Tourist Board Rating (Holiday Park) 5 Star
David Bellamy Blooming Marvellous Pledge for Nature
BH & HPA Member

How to get there

From M1 Leave at junction 29, taking the A617 to Chesterfield, then follow signs for the A632 towards Matlock. Continue along the A632 for about 3 miles before taking a right-hand turn onto the B5057 towards Darley Dale (Darwin Forest is signed here too). After a further 2 miles, Darwin Forest is found on the right-hand side. From Matlock Take A6 north, then B5057 through Two Dales village, up through two very sharp bends, onto the top of the moor. Just after the first minor crossroads, Darwin Forest is found on the left-hand side.

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