Darwin Forest Country Park

Darwin Forest Country Park is set in 44 acres of beautiful woodland, between the historic town of Matlock and Bakewell in the Derbyshire Dales. Surrounded by picturesque countryside and abundant wildlife, the park accomodates a number of luxurious pine lodges and provides its guests with on site facilities of the highest standard.

The superb facilities at Darwin Forest include a new award-winning £1.2m leisure centre with indoor heated swimming pool, the Forester's Inn which serves delicious bar meals and take-away, tennis courts, mini-golf and children's outdoor adventure playgrounds. There is also an orienteering course, games room, bike hire and dvd rental facilities are available.

Thanks to a policy-based commitment to preserving and protecting the local environment, the park has been awarded the David Bellamy gold conservation award for the last seven years running.