Play area: Tent campgrounds in Hulland Ward, England

The Knockerdown

• Well-maintained 10-acre site under a mile from Carsington Water
• A 10-minute drive to Ashbourne; 15 mins to Peak District National Park
• In the grounds of a pub with restaurant, beer garden and play area

Peak Gateway

Callow Top Holiday Park

• Award-winning park a short drive from Ashbourne and the Peak District
• A 20-minute drive from Alton Towers; 35 minutes from Chatsworth Estate
• Dog-friendly site with coarse fishing lake and provisions to buy

Haytop Country Park

Birchwood Farm Caravan Park

The Duke William

Rivendale Caravan and Leisure Park

• Site of spectacular scenery a mile and a half from the Dove valley
• Pasture, woodland and wildlife ponds among the site landscape
• 37 acres, trout fishing lake and bar in converted stone stable

Barn Farm

Golden Valley Caravan & Camping Park

Lower Micklin Touring Park

• 'Sparkling showers and huge pitches'
• Set on 10 acres two miles from Alton Towers
• Spectacular countryside on the edge of the Peak District

Hulme End Campsite

The Star Caravan and Camping Park

Greenhills Holiday Park

• Family-friendly site with views over Peak District National Park
• Haven for hikers, bikers and adventurers; 45 mins from Alton Towers
• On-site shop for food, toys and camping accessories