Children can develop their understanding of the great outdoors by getting out and about in the grounds using the Darwin Explorer Pack.
Darwin Forest Country Park
Hoseasons 'Best lodge park in Britain' 2009, providing self-catering holiday accommodation in the Derbyshire Peak District - convenient for Matlock, Bakewell and Chatsworth House.
Darwin Forest is set in mature woodland with superb facilities to help you experience a great holiday, with the freedom to do as much or as little as you like...!
The award winning Evolution Health and Fitness centre has a large swimming pool which is free to use for guests. The well equipped gymnasium, spa, sauna and steam room are available for a small additional charge. Beauty therapy, massage treatments and hairdressing are also available at Evolution.
Other facilities include the Foresters Inn for a relaxing drink or meal, tennis, soft play, orienteering, adventure playground, mini-golf and amusement arcade. Get close to nature by strolling around the woodland walks or renting one of our mountain bikes. You may rent a DVD from the Woodland Store or surf the internet with free wi-fi access at two hot spots. A launderette is also provided for your convenience.
A massive new play centre is due to open in March 2010. 'Little Monkeys' will provide a multi-level indoor play arena for our younger guests.
We take our responsibilities towards environmental management and conservation seriously at Darwin Forest and as a result have won the coveted David Bellamy Gold Conservation Award for the last twelve years.
For a map of the park please click here (PDF 569KB) and for a copy of the Accessibility Statement click here (PDF 102KB)
