Callow Top Holiday Park, an award-winning caravan and camping site in the Derbyshire Dales, has become a popular destination for families, particularly from Manchester, due to its heated outdoor swimming pool, on-site pub, and range of self-catering accommodation. The park, listed in Practical Caravan's Top 100 Sites Guide for 2026, offers touring and camping pitches as well as lodges.
Facilities and Activities
The heated outdoor pool operates from May to September and is free for guests. A separate paddling pool caters to younger children, and a play area with climbing frames and a slide provides additional entertainment. The Callow Inn, the park's pub, features a large beer garden, while Arnold's Games Room offers pool and table tennis. A well-stocked shop is also available on site.
Fishing enthusiasts can use the park's fishing lake, which is stocked with rudd, roach, tench, perch, crucian, and mirror carp. Double pegs are available for parent-child or disabled fishing. The park is dog-friendly, with an enclosed field for exercise.
Location and Nearby Attractions
The site is within walking distance of Ashbourne market town and provides easy access to Bakewell, Matlock, and Buxton. Walking routes start directly from the park, and there is direct access to the Tissington Trail cycle route. Visitors can explore gardens, ride cable cars at The Heights of Abraham, or reach Alton Towers in about 20 minutes by car.
Guest Reviews and Ratings
The park holds a 4.3 out of 5 star rating on Google. Reception manager Dan Lee noted, "We're a very popular site for families, especially during the summer holidays, and a lot of our guests come from Manchester. It's an easy drive away, so people can leave the city behind and be in the heart of the Peak District before they know it."
One five-star reviewer commented, "I've been here with my young boys a few times and they love it. It's clean, staff are friendly, and there's a pool, games room, and a pub on site." Another guest praised the "fantastic two night break" and noted that the kids enjoyed the swimming pool, games room, and park.
Pricing
Prices start from approximately £22.50 per night for a tent pitch in low season (car with two people), rising to £42.50 in peak season. Self-catering short breaks begin at £375, with weekly stays ranging from £525 to £850.
