Alfreton
Things to do in Alfreton, Derbyshire
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Alfreton works well as a base for exploring the East Midlands, with a solid range of hotels and guest houses making it straightforward to find somewhere to stay. The Holiday Inn near the M1 junction and the Premier Inn offer the predictable comfort of chain accommodation, while independent options like The White Hart Inn (rated 4.5 from around 1,300 reviews) and The Horse and Jockey provide more character. There's also Riddings Wood Holiday Park if you prefer to camp.
The town has enough to keep families occupied for a day or two. Treetops Activity Centre is the standout, rated 4.6 from over 700 reviews, and there are two family entertainment venues nearby in the Fun Factory and The Genesis Centre, both offering indoor activities when the weather isn't cooperating.
Where to stay in Alfreton(12)
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Park Farm - Bed & Breakfast
Park Lane, Alfreton
Premier Inn Mansfield
Carter Lane East, Alfreton
Santos Higham Farm Hotel
Main Road, Alfreton
The Horse and Jockey
Brackenfield Lane, Alfreton
The New Inn Newton Derbyshire
82 Main Street, Alfreton
The View at The White Horse Woolley Moor
Badger Lane, Alfreton
The White Hart Inn
Inns Lane, Alfreton
Travelodge Alfreton
Old Swanwick, Alfreton
Things to Do in Alfreton(3)
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Where to Eat in Alfreton(21)
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For eating out, you'll find more choice than you might expect. Oak Tree Café is exceptionally highly rated at 4.6 from over 3,000 reviews, while the Willow Tree Café/Bistro, T J Restaurant, and SNCIC all score solidly in the 4.4–4.5 range. There are also chain restaurants and cafés dotted around if you want something more familiar.
Attractions Near Alfreton
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3 mi
Lammas Leisure Centre
Sutton in Ashfield · ⭐ 4.1
4 mi
Jimmy Beans
Sutton in Ashfield · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
Sherwood Observatory
Sutton in Ashfield · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
Midland Railway-Butterley
Ripley · ⭐ 4.4
4 mi
Freestyle Trampoline Parks & Soft Play
Kirkby-in-Ashfield · ⭐ 4.7
5 mi
The Asylum Skatepark
Huthwaite · ⭐ 4.7
5 mi
Hardwick Hall
Chesterfield · ⭐ 4.8
5 mi
The Hub at Gladstone
Clay Cross · ⭐ 4.7
Camping in Alfreton(1)
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Riddings Wood Holiday Park
⭐ 4.2
Yew Tree Farm
⭐ 4.7 · from £20/night
Teversal Camping and Caravan Park
⭐ 4.6
Silverhill Woodland Retreats
⭐ 4.6 · from £30/night
Golden Valley Caravan Park
⭐ 4.3
Hallgate Farm Campsite (Certificated Site)
⭐ 4.6
The Chestnuts Certificated Location
⭐ 5.0 · from £18/night
Ilex Farm Camping
⭐ 4.5 · from £23/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Alfreton
All cottages in Alfreton →Amberley Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £303
Woodend Bungalow
4 bed · sleeps 10 · from £1,057
The Carriage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £367
Bee Keepers Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £737
Little Barn
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £537
White Heather Barn
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £577
The Limes
6 bed · sleeps 14 · from £1,152
The Willows
3 bed · sleeps 6
Common questions about Alfreton
How many campsites are there in Alfreton?
We list 1 campsites in and around Alfreton, of which 1 take tents and 1 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Alfreton have electric hook-up?
1 of the 1 campsites we list in Alfreton offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Alfreton?
We list 12 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Alfreton.
What is there to do in Alfreton?
We list 3 attractions and things to do in and around Alfreton.
Where can I eat in Alfreton?
We list 21 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Alfreton.