Darwin Forest in the heart of the Peak District is one of our most popular lodge parks and has won several awards including the David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation and the Hoseasons 'Best in Britain' award.  The site has an excellent range of facilities and an enviable setting between Matlock and Bakewell in the Derbyshire Dales. Local attractions include the beautiful and historic Chatsworth House and the stunning Peak District National Park.

At the heart of the site the amazing Evolution Leisure Centre is sure to impress and has a large indoor swimming pool, gym, spa, steam room and sauna as well as massage and beauty therapy facilities. Other facilities include the children's adventure playground, games room and amusements.

Your fully insulated pine lodge is warm and snug in winter cool in the heat of summer and discreetly positioned within the beautiful woodland setting. There are many types of lodge to choose from including the cosy Hideaway lodge which is perfect for couples and has one double bedroom. The Elvaston is a spacious one bedroom lodge with a sauna and dishwasher. The Peveril Lodge is outstanding and perfect for families with three bedrooms, and a kitchen equipped with dishwasher and washing machine.