To find the site leave the A50 at junction 2 and
at the next roundabout follow brown signs to Elvaston Castle Country Park. The
site entrance is just to the left of the main cark park.
This site is run by the Caravan Club on behalf of
the Derbyshire County Council and is situated adjacent to the Elvaston Castle
Country Park. There are 55 pitches all on grass, near the entrance there is some
hardstandings for a couple of motorhomes. Non members are accepted as are tents.
The toilet blocks are of older design and whilst kept perfectly clean they are
not to the same standards found on Club owned sites. TV reception is not good if
you rely on a Status. During the day there is some noise generated from being
close the car park at weekends but at other times it is quite peaceful.
Elvaston Castle is a picturesque site with many fine mature trees. Access to the Country Park is just outside the site entrance. Of particular interest are the formal gardens and displays of topiary. Depending on the time of year you will be treated to the beautiful display of Rhododendrons. There is plenty of room for ball games in the grounds. There is also a children's playground in the Park car park. Both inside the Park and out there are plenty of opportunities for walks and bike rides with the National Cycle Way not far away. About a mile away, in Borrowash, there is a small Safeway Supermarket and several takeaways. We also discovered a nice little plant nursery.