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Shardlow Marina & Caravan Park
London Road
Shardlow
Derbyshire (Browse area)
DE72 2GL
Tel: 01332 792832
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Pitches: 60
Open: 01/03/2024 to 31/01/2025
01/03/2025 to 31/01/2026
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar On Site |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 Boat Launch / Mooring On Site |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: November 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Paulette Hancock |
10 reviews from this member |
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 We have been to this site on many occasions and have been very happy with it. On this occasion it was Bonfire weekend and there was a great firework and bonfire display put on (not sure if it was put on by the site or the on site bar called smithys, that is ran by someone else)the location of this site is great as there are many restaurants and bars nearby, but I have to say that Smithys bar is by far best, they have fab food, great bar staff, great for kids and dogs and also have some brilliant live performances.
The on site shop doesn't have a lot, which is a pity cause there is no shop in the immediate area. I haven't used the showers as we use the one in the caravan, but the prefab toilet block is always clean. Overall a good site and It is very hard to score this site as I feel that if it wasn't for Smithys then it wouldn't be as good 
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| Date of Visit: September 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Tigermoth10 |
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This site has around 68 pitches for touring caravans. It is flat with pitched numbered and allocated on booking. The shower block, which has two showers in the men's, with only one in working order at the time we stayed. No hooks in the cubicles. The cleanliness was of a very poor standard. I would not use them again.
A very busy site at week ends. The site has a pub on it serving good meals. There are many eating houses in the local area.
And other facilities such as Donnington Park.
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| Date of Visit: May 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: I8blades |
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Just had a couple of nights midweek, reasonably priced at £31. There were only about 6 units so it wasn't busy at all.
The shop in the reception deals mainly in boats stuff and a few very basic foodstuffs.
The site was all grass pitches where we were and very flat. The toilet block was a portacabin, quite small but ok for the amount of people there but in busy times I would think no where near adequate. If you want the showers you have to go to the block on the other side of the site where there are more seasonal pitches. The showers are activated but a token bought from the shop, but I cant comment on the condition of these as we used our own.
There's a pub on site that does food as well. There was an extensive menu, all though we didn't indulge the food looked very good. The beer was quite expensive at £3. 30/Pint of doom bar. They do have sky sports though.
The pub was good with plenty of people in even though it was midweek, live bands were advertised for the weekend.
Nearby castle donnington is a bustling little town with plenty of traditional and modern shops.
There's a nice walk along the nearby canal with a couple pubs along the way.
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| Date of Visit: March 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: PW555 |
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This was our 1st trip of the year so we chose Shardlow as it was only 20 miles away and close to picking up our Grand Daughter who lives in Castle Donington.
We arrived Friday afternoon and booked in with Reception where we were met with a friendly member of staff, our overall cost was £55. 00 for 3 Nights including EHU and Large Awning which we found to be very reasonable. You have to leave a £20. 00 deposit for an entry card and keys to the toilets.
We were allocated pitch 15 on the grass section which was easy to locate, we manoeuvred easily onto the pitch, however, as it was the 1st decent weekend weather wise of the season the site was quite busy so it was quite tight for some later arrivals, we would certainly recommend getting there early if you struggle a bit getting your van on a pitch.
The pitches are not massive but you most certainly can get your awning out with ease meaning you park your car to the front of the pitch, we had a 2nd car with us, this had to be parked in the adjacent car park, but that was no problem, even better no extra charge.
The Marina itself is nice with lots of resident boat owners milling around and just getting on with their daily lives, there’s plenty to look at and indeed lots of places to have a stroll to.
There are lots and lots of Pubs etc. Within easy walking distance and most do food, The New Inn, a 10 minute walk away was recommended by a relative and indeed it turned out to be a lovely place with a varied menu and great value for money, we also visited the Dog and Duck which was a “2 for 1” establishment, this was good too.
We visited the on site Marina Bar Saturday Night which was superb, loads of friendly people and a live band, a really, really good night where we met lots of new faces and we will most certainly meet up with them again. There are tables and chairs outside for fair weather and a big field with goals each end which kids were most certainly using for its intended purpose, there was not much else for the kids to be honest, so if keeping the little ones occupied is a priority then bikes and outdoor toys etc may be a good idea, we took a bike for our Grand Daughter which kept her more than entertained.
The on site sanitary facilities were fine, we only used the toilet block on the grass touring pitches, which although small, were sparkling clean, although I would Imagine if the site was really really busy might not be in such a good condition.
The Elsan at the side of the toilet block was more than adequate, however, the ONLY criticism I can offer is there is not a dedicated Grey Waste disposal point so it has to go in the Elsan too, which is pretty awkward as the Waste Master is heavy for starters and then you have to hold it central over the hole, it’s not a big problem, but a grate at ground level would be so much easier.
We would most certainly recommend this site and we will definitely be visiting again, a Real Gem of a place.
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| Date of Visit: September 2013 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Bessy525 |
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As with the latest review I have to say the shower facilities are terrible, my wife confirms the door to the shower is still missing and the other one out of order, the gents were ok but the floor was always soaking wet. With a number of static tourers and space for 30+ tourers the site needs to increase the number of showers/toilets available. Their is a small toilet facility on the touring field but with only 2 toilets in the gents one of which had no toilet seat.
The site could be so much better if they were to invest in the washroom facilities. Pitches are grass and somewhat compact with average reception for freeview some pitches would have problems for sat reception because of trees. Staff were great, clubhouse in a great location food looked good, chinese and indian restaurants within walking distance and at least 4 pubs in village 3 offering food in the village. Long Eaton 5 minute drive with both Tesco and Asda superstores virtually next door to each other. Please do something about the shower block and we will be back, rating based on the site and unfortunately not the facilities.
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| Date of Visit: September 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Angela Jewell |
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The toilet block had two showers one door was hanging off, there was no heating and low standard of cleaning. The block was in urgent need of refurbishment. The on site restaurant was very good but dogs were not allowed which is fine, the on site shop was very well stocked but not very well sign posted making it difficult to find.
The location was super, excellent pubs with very good menus, lovely walks along the canal banks.
Bus stops outside the marina.
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| Date of Visit: August 2013 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Hemlin |
3 reviews from this member |
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We have been here before and managed to get a hard standing. You pay a £10 deposit for a key which gets you into the toilet block. Its a nice site. My only grumble is every body is supposed to have an electric hook up point which is adjacent to most vans but ours, pitch 16, for some reason was too far for me to reach with my cable, the lady at the booking office was puzzled why it would not reach so she sold me another cable for £20 which was the same length as mine so with both coupled together I just had enough cable to reach, but she must have had this problem before yet that's the answer buy more cable. The Marina bar is nearby with entertainment some nights and excellent food, kids are ok till 9pm in the bar too and the place is near to lots of places of interest. You will love it here
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| Date of Visit: July 2013 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Happy -Campers |
24 reviews from this member |
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We stayed for one night while we visited friends.
We paid a deposit for the barrier card.
We stayed on a non-electric pitch.
The toilets were key entry and showers were using tokens provided free of charge
It was good to look around the boats at the marina
There is also a rally field which was going to be in use at the following weekend.
There is a club house on site.
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| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Matthewjb |
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This is a cracking site and value for money. The toilets were spotless and the entertainment at the bar was fantastic! Local to all the pubs and a lovely walk along the canal. Will be coming back here again. Staff are friendly the only slight issue was the small pitches but that was the only issue. Site was clean and pitches level with mowed lawn. This site is a little gem and the staff replied to emails very quickly
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| Date of Visit: October 2011 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Weavinsonthemove |
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Not sure why other reviewers were unhappy at signage on site. If you were to turn right after the bridge into the park I would suspect there would be sufficient room to turn around!
However, site basic but facilities always clean (but no heating) - site was quiet which may have made a difference. Price is reflective at £15. 00 per night. Site is well positioned to be able to walk to several pubs/restaurants in village. However, we had two excellent meals at the Old Marina Bar and Restaurant (on site)- one of the best Sunday carveries my husband and I have ever tasted!
There is noise from local A50 road, but got used to it and did not keep us awake at night. Some excellent walks/bike rides - roads nice and flat and fairly traffic free, also lots of canal paths. A must is a visit to Elvaston Castle Country Park - lovely cafe there. All in all nice place for a weekend break.
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