Belper
Things to do in Belper, Derbyshire
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Belper is a Derbyshire town with solid accommodation options if you're looking to base yourself in the area. There are eight hotels and guest houses to choose from, ranging from the Clarion Collection Hotel Makeney Hall (rated 4.2 from around 1,400 reviews) down to smaller establishments like The Spotted Cow and The Canal, both rated 4.5. The Bulls Head stands out at 4.6 from 563 reviews. Two campsites serve those travelling with a caravan or motorhome: The Firs Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite is particularly well-regarded at 4.7 from around 440 reviews, with Hankin Farm Campsite also scoring strongly at 4.6.
The centrepiece for visitors is Strutts North Mill, rated 4.5 from 179 reviews. This is the kind of destination that tends to draw people to the town, and it appears to be worth the visit based on its rating and the number of reviews it has accumulated. Beyond that, Belper functions as a practical base for exploring Derbyshire rather than as a town packed with attractions of its own.
Where to stay in Belper(8)
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The accommodation stock—particularly the campsites—suggests Belper draws visitors who are comfortable staying simply and getting out to explore the surrounding region. If you're after somewhere to lay your head while touring the county, you'll find decent options here at various price points and styles.
Clarion Collection Hotel Makeney Hall
Makeney, Milford, Belper
The Bulls Head
Belper Lane, Belper
The Canal
30 Bullbridge Hill, Belper
The Hurt Arms
Derby Road, Belper
The Lion Hotel
Bridge Street, Belper
The Spotted Cow
12 Town Street Holbrook, Belper
The Strutt Arms Hotel at The Elephant & Peacock
Derby Road Milford, Belper
Callwood Farm Annex Guest Room
Belper Road, Belper
Things to Do in Belper(1)
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Where to Eat in Belper
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All attractions in Belper →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Belper.
4 mi
Crich Tramway Village
Crich · ⭐ 4.7
4 mi
Midland Railway-Butterley
Ripley · ⭐ 4.4
5 mi
Dinky Hooves
Ashbourne · ⭐ 5.0
5 mi
Treetops Activity Centre
Alfreton · ⭐ 4.6
5 mi
Lea Green Centre
Matlock · ⭐ 4.5
5 mi
Steeple Grange Light Railway
Wirksworth · ⭐ 4.6
6 mi
The Genesis Family Entertainment Centre
Alfreton · ⭐ 3.9
Pennine Bridleway National Trail
Kirkby Stephen
Camping in Belper(2)
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Broadholme Lane Caravan Park
⭐ 4.7
The Firs Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
⭐ 4.7 · from £30/night
Tannenbaum Campsite
⭐ 4.8
Saints Meadow
⭐ 5.0 · from £75/night
Sutton Hall Gardens Certificated Location
⭐ 4.6
Upper Hartshay Farm Certificated Location
⭐ 4.6
Hankin Farm Campsite
⭐ 4.6 · from £20/night
Moor Edge Farm Certificated Location
⭐ 4.8
Self-Catering Cottages in Belper
All cottages in Belper →Clusters Chapel
8 bed · sleeps 20 · from £1,992
Turpins Cottage
9 bed · sleeps 18 · from £2,072
Juglans Barn
5 bed · sleeps 11 · from £1,542
Chevin View
6 bed · sleeps 15 · from £1,676
Cornstore Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £457
Vine Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £483
Fishermans Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £487
Holly Bank
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £357
Common questions about Belper
How many campsites are there in Belper?
We list 2 campsites in and around Belper, of which 2 take tents.
Which campsites in Belper have electric hook-up?
1 of the 2 campsites we list in Belper offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Belper?
We list 8 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Belper.
What is there to do in Belper?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Belper.
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