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This site is a Certificated Location and is
open to Caravan Club Members all year round subject to weather and ground conditions
please telephone for current update. The Hard Standing and Main entrance now
have hard core top dressing which was laid during Spring 2008. A Luxury Shower
and Toilet Facility has been added during the Winter and opened on March 3rd
2011. Prior booking is essential. We have a choice of five pitches from eight
all with electric hookup which at the moment is included with the site fee,
however due to the ever increasing cost of electric, from November 1st 2011
electric is to be charged for the amount used by £1 Coin Meter. On-Line
booking is available through Available Pitch. Further Details :- http://www.crichweb.co.uk/shcl.htm
Site Detail This delightful site is situated
adjacent to the Crich Tramway Village with panoramic views of the Derbyshire
Countryside both from the C.L. and also from the famed Derbyshire viewpoint
of Crich Stand which is 1000 ft above sea level.
Crich Stand is an inland lighthouse which is a Memorial to the soldiers killed
in the wars. From this vantage point you can see eight counties, and on a clear
day the Humber Bridge and Lincoln Cathedral are visible The grounds of Crich
Stand also houses the Beacon which is lit on special occasions and is reputed
to have first been lit to warn of the Spanish Armada.
The village of Crich was the setting for the T.V. Drama "Peak Practice".
And for those who are interested the owner can point out some of the locations
that were used. There are Shops, Tea Room and Pubs all within 200 - 300 yards
of the site. Toilet , Shower and Tourist information on site, with many local
attractions including, The Crich Tramway Museum which now offers a buy one get
one free offer on production of Caravan Club Membership Card and the Voucher
in the Good Days Out booklet. The Tramway Museum is adjacent to the C.L. Other
attractions include Matlock, Matlock Bath and the cable car up to the Heights
of Abraham also the great house off Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, and National
Trust properties off Hardwick Hall, Kedleston Hall, Caulke Abbey and Sudbury
Hall all are less than one hours drive. Other attractions include Alton Towers,
Carsington Water, Ogstan Water, Cromford Canal and the High Peak Trail for walking
and cycling together with the Peak District including the towns of Bakewell
(Market Day Monday), Ashbourne, and Buxton with Castleton and the Derwent Dams
highly recommended, not forgetting the local towns of Alfreton, Ripley and Belper.
Macarthur Glen the factory outlet is only 6 miles away
What’s Special
We are within 20 yards of the Crich Tramway
Village with regular bus services outside the site to the towns of Matlock,
Belper, Ripley and Alfreton , that can take you on to Derby,Nottingham ,Manchester
and bus passes are valid on all routes after 09.30 hrs The provision of buses
is especially useful for Motor Homes.There are Magnificent views from the site
and especially from Crich Stand which is a Memorial to the Sherwood Foresters
killed in battle. There are three pubs in the village, The Cliff Inn within
50 yards of the site is currently the only one serving traditional English fayre.
With a delightful Tea Room across the road from the C.L. which is open Thursday,
Friday, Saturday & Sunday selling tea, coffee, breakfasts, lunches and light
snacks. Special Themed nights also available as advertised at the Tea Rooms.
Local Attractions Matlock, Matlock Bath, Peak District, Bakewell, Buxton, Ashbourne,
Alton Towers, Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Hardwick Hall, Kedleston Hall.
Carsington Water Castleton and many more places of interest . The Owner s would
be pleased to advise further places of interest. See further details above.
Tarriff
Caravans and Motorhomes £12 per night
including electric hook up includes 2 people
Additional Persons Adults £2 and Children £1 per night
Awning £1.00 per night
Pup Tent £1.00 per night + occupants
Directions Follow the Brown Tourist signs for the Crich Tramway Museum and Standcliffe
House C.L. is to the right of the Tramway Museum entrance at the T junction
at Town End about 100 yds past St Mary's Church, Crich . Alternatively follow
directions on Standcliffe House C.L. http://www.crichweb.co.uk/caravans.htm