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YHA National Forest

Space to relax in the open air (added by manager 30 Apr 2019)

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Family-sized bell tents five minutes' drive from Swadlincote
Next door to an adventure park, with easy access to National Forest
Restaurant on site for breakfast and supper, plus well-stocked bar

Fresh air and forest walks without much faff… step this way please. The good folk at YHA National Forest have set up comfy bell tents in their gardens for family stays without any hint of tent peg discussions or worries about forgetting that one tiny (but vital) piece of kit. In fact, they’ve gone way beyond simply setting them up… they’ve also supplied the spacious tents with bedding, eco-friendly solar lighting, rugs and beanbags to chill out on, and soft flooring to keep all cosy. If that’s not enough room to relax, there’s also a swathe of outdoor space to run about in, plus a games room and lounge area with comfy sofas in the main hostel (which also houses nice warm bathroom facilities). With all that sorted, what’s left to do? Quite a lot: the site’s in the little village of Moira (a five-minute drive from Swadlincote), within the National Forest – and that, of course, means easy access to a whole network of walking and bike trails. It’s also just possible that any kids you’ve brought along may well note the adventure park next door (it’s got indoor and outdoor bits, so don’t panic if rain clouds should appear…). Whatever roaming lies ahead in your day, fuel up for the adventure with a proper brekkie on site (a full English or a lighter buffet as you wish). And whatever roaming lies behind you, recover over a sociable supper before putting your feet up in the lounge with drinks from the selection at the bar.

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Remote location

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Location

YHA National Forest

48 Bath Lane

Moira

Swadlincote

Derbyshire

England

DE12 6BD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.73803°N
-1.5487°W

Nearest transport

Coach

2.2 mi Frederick Street

2.2 mi Toll Gate

2.6 mi Bus Station

Rail

6.1 mi Burton-on-Trent Rail Station

8 mi Willington Rail Station

8.2 mi Polesworth Rail Station

Airport

11 mi East Midlands Airport

21.1 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1

21.1 mi Birmingham International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

You’re in the National Forest, so at least a little bit of walking or bike riding must be on the cards? Walkers may like to set out on the four-mile Ashby Trail, which runs through the village, while biking types should seek out the Hick’s Lodge Cycle Centre two miles away, for a family-friendly trail (or the 113-mile National Cycle Route 63 for rather more of a challenge). Not content with sticking to ground level? Head over to Conkers adventure park a five-minute walk away, to tackle high and low ropes, a zipwire and climbing walls (or a less intimidating fairy labyrinth and maze for the small sorts). If it’s one of those damp Derbyshire days, retreat to the Enchanted Forest play area and other indoor bits. Other options for family outings might include Twycross Zoo, or trying to tire out the tiddlers at Rebound Trampoline Park (both 10 minutes’ drive). If you’ve managed to grab a bit of grownup time, perhaps a round at the local golf course (10 minutes) or a round of a different kind at National Brewery Centre (15 minutes).

Must see

National Forest 0.2 mi

Conkers Discovery Centre 0.4 mi

Calke Abbey 5.8 mi

Twycross Zoo 6 mi

National Memorial Arboretum 8.2 mi

National Trust

Calke Abbey 5.6 mi

Staunton Harold Church 5.8 mi

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 13.8 mi

Letocetum Roman Baths and Museum 14.1 mi

Kedleston Hall 15.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Overseal - Linton - Botany Bay 0.7 mi

Oakthorpe Willsley Circular 1.8 mi

Blackfordby - Shellbrook - Norris Hill - Moira 2.1 mi

Coton in the Elms and Beehive Lakes 2.6 mi

Measham - Conkers - Moira Furnace 2.8 mi

Local events

Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday 8 August 2024 – Thursday 8 August 2024)
Swadlincote, Derbyshire 6.2 mi
Download Festival (Friday 14 June 2024 – Friday 14 June 2024)
Derby, Derbyshire 9.6 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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What attractions are near YHA National Forest? You’re in the National Forest, so at least a little bit of walking or bike riding must be on the cards? Walkers may like to set out on the four-mile Ashby Trail, … Read more
When can I check in and check out of YHA National Forest?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more