Springwood Fisheries, Melbourne, Derbyshire

Enjoy the best of derbyshire's coarse fishing at this site with two well stocked lakes, set in the picturesque National Forest. You can pitch up close to the water with your tourer or tent, enjoy the on site cafe and forget about the daily grind. For those in search of something even more glam, there are also deluxe glamping pods with ensuite facilities. And if burning rubber takes your fancy, Donnington Park is just a few minutes' drive.

About the site

Set in a pretty part of South Derbyshire, this site is perfect for a relaxed break. There are a set of fully serviced pitches and a total of 25 electric hook-ups spread across hardstanding and grass pitches for tents. There is a spacious open field for tent campers. If you're keen to try your hand at glamping, there are a set of pods, both deluxe options with ensuite and others which are standard and offer access to shared facilities. These each sleep two plus two in fully insulated comfort with electricity and a self contained kitchenette, but the deluxe option includes plenty of extras, such as a full size double bed and ensuite shower and toilet.

Open all year.

What facilities are at Springwood Fisheries?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Electric hookups

Fishing

Glamping

Open year round

Site facilities include male and female toilets, plus two shower blocks and two washing up areas. There is a cafe on site and excellent coarse fishing.

There are 27 accommodation options on-site

4 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Grass pitches without electric, set just a short way from the top lake.

4 x Electric Grass Pitches

Grass pitches with electric hook-ups.

10 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Hardstanding pitches with electric hook-ups.

4 x Fully Serviced Pitches

Fully serviced pitches.

Interested in staying at Springwood Fisheries?

Unfortunately Springwood Fisheries doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

Site rules and policies

Pod check in time is 11.30am and checkout by 10.00am.

Things to do on site and in the Melbourne area

Fishing is available on site across two well stocked lakes, the perfect way to unwind and escape the world. You can fish just for fun or get involved in one of the site's many competitive matches.

Take a day out to the National Trust's Calke Abbey, where you'll smell the blossoms in the orangery or walk in gorgeous walled gardens.

For something more on the exhilarating side of things, it has to be nearby Donnington Park, where the whizz of the circuit is enough to get anyone's blood pumping. Apart from witnessing the greats in the hot seat, you can also book your own driving experiences here.

Other great options include:

Staunton Harold Reservoir
Dimminsdale Nature Reserve

Site tariff

Interested in staying at Springwood Fisheries?

Unfortunately Springwood Fisheries doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Springwood Fisheries was last updated on September 22nd, 2025 at 1:45 PM

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