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Big Hillsdale Farm
Grindon
Leek
Staffordshire (Browse area)
ST13 7PE
Tel: 01538 304458 or 07971412101
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Pitches: 23
Open: 01/04/2026 to 31/10/2026
01/04/2027 to 31/10/2027
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
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 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
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| Facilities |
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 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
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 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
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 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <5 miles |
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| Activities |
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 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
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 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
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 Public Transport <5 miles |
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Date of Visit: August 2026  |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Solo traveller |
| Reviewer: Thewu1 |
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 Best five pounds I have ever spent for a night's sleep.
An absolutely gorgeous little campsite tucked away on a working farm overlooking the Peak District, well off the beaten track.
The family are welcoming and the farmyard animals are delightful. Cows, cats, dogs, chickens, donkeys two silly ducks, and dozens of swallows in the barn. The donkeys will let you stroke their ears but they may give you a cheeky chomp.
You're a 20 minute walk over the fields from the excellent Black Lion Pub in one direction, and from the Manifold in the other.
There are a lot of amenities for such a cheap place to stay, and they're spotless. Plus, the view from the top of the field is spectacular. Pure camping bliss.
Can't recommend this place enough. 
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| Date of Visit: May 2026 |
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| Nights stayed: 4 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Julian |
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Great place to stay very quiet and great views.
People who worked there were very friendly and helpful.
Very basic campsite but just what we were looking for.
Lots of places to visit in the area.
As it’s a working farm expect some noise from the cows which did not bother us.
Definitely go back again in the near future.
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| Date of Visit: May 2026 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Young couple |
| Reviewer: Starg1 |
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Very nice and affordable campsite near wonderful walking spots in the peaks including the manifold valley trail and Thors cave.
Has a shower, toilets, firepits and the campsite owners are very friendly and helpful.
Definitely would stay here again!
Only problem might be that the field is very slopey and it is quite difficult to find a flat spot.
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| Date of Visit: May 2026 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: Mjholl |
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Relaxed, friendly gem of a campsite with basically everything you might want. Excellent location.
Particularly loved the repurposed washing machine drums as firepits and my girls loved the swing (use at own risk!).
We'll definitely be back.
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| Date of Visit: August 2025 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: Tiffan |
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We visited Big Hillsdale campsite in August 2025 as our first camping trip as a family (2 adults, 1 child who is 6 years old)
We arrived on Thursday night and found our way (the satnav took us to a small farm just before our actual destination) the field was empty when we arrived and we found a nice flattish spot under a tree and near to a tree swing which our daughter adored!
As the weekend progressed more people arrived which was also nice; everyone tended to get a little quieter after about 10pm in the evenings but this didn’t affect us at all and our daughter went to sleep well :) it was nice to hear others around us too!
We had a look round the farm below the campsite as we weren’t 100% sure were to check in or where the facilities were but some lovely people working on the farm helped us out and were very friendly! Gill was also incredibly friendly and made us feel at home.
On the camping field itself there are two small toilets that were kept very clean and stocked up with toilet roll, hand soap and cleaning bits - the only issue was that the doors didn’t close well but as there were two adults, we all visited together and held the doors didn’t close closed :) you could also hold it from the inside if needed!
The shower facilities were nice, there was enough room for me and my daughter to shower and dry; there were also washing up facilities and three toilets which again were well stocked and clean. By the sinks there were also washing up liquid and sponges but we had taken our own :)
A wonderful campsite which we will 100% visit again - I would recommend this campsite to anyone looking for a place to rest their heads after a long day walking 💖
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| Date of Visit: May 2025 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: Josqui |
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We stayed with our 2 kids at Hillsdale Farm campsite for a long week-end.
We had already been a few years ago and the stay was as good as the first.
The campsite is very simple but clean and the owner is very friendly.
The campsite was quiet with just a few tents, lovely views and an easy walk from the campsite to Thor's cave.
We would love to come back a third time.
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| Date of Visit: August 2024 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Solo traveller |
| Reviewer: Steveo |
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Genuinely so happy with my stay! First off, Gill was so welcoming and kins, and the field is nicely maintained and contained.
There are two nice toilets on the site, with a further two on the farm, along with washing up facilities, a hot shower! and a fridge freezer available to use.
Everything was so perfect for my stay, location is excellent, ice cream for sale in the farm facilities is exquisite, and I left with a heavy heart this morning.
Had a great time and couldn't recommend it more!
Thankyou
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| Date of Visit: August 2024 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: With friends |
| Reviewer: Shuffler01 |
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Absolutely stunning place, campsite 10/10
Only disappointment was a gathering of about 6 families, irresponsible use of air rifles and high powered green laser torches at night, was even shone at an aircraft. Can’t believe the parents even participated
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| Date of Visit: August 2024 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: Lark |
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Stunning views, but I wouldn’t stay here again.
Toilets were very rustic - needed a very good clean, thought they smelt okay, but the main issue was that the cubicles open straight onto the outside and the doors don’t shut properly, so you have to hold onto the handle all the time you’re in there (no locks either). There are also no lights. There are more toilets in the farmyard, which do lock, but again, no lights.
It’s a lovely big field but we were kept awake by inconsiderate people talking loudly past midnight - they turned their music down when we asked but our daughter was in tears because she couldn’t get to sleep.
Another family was letting their two dogs roam around the site which meant I had to chase them out of our tent a few times, and the dogs were pooing everywhere too.
We didn’t see anyone from the site after we’d checked in so nothing was being monitored (also didn’t see anything being cleaned).
Our four year old cost the same per night as the adults in our party, so £24 per night was quite steep for the facilities - we’ve stayed on cheaper sites with better facilities.
I don’t expect perfection or brand new immaculate facilities for that price, but a locking toilet door that fits the frame is a pretty basic thing.
In its favour, it’s in a lovely location and though I didn’t meet the site owners (my husband checked in) they were apparently very nice.
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| Date of Visit: June 2024 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Cjpurs |
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Gillian and Chris were really great hosts, very informative about the local area and helpful regarding where to position our camper van.
We stayed on the farm, which was lovely, as we interacted with the animals and was even given a little feed for the horses!
The facilities were really good, two toilets, two pot washing basins and a great shower!
We were told to knock on the farmhouse door if we needed any further help, which was useful.
My husband and I like to explore by walking, our dog is 12 years old, so wasn’t able to really go much further than the next village of Butterton. The Black Lion pub is situated here (25 mins walk), the staff were friendly and the food smelled delicious ( bookings in advanced advised).
The setting of the campsite is rural and the views are fantastic! We had booked for 2 nights, EHU, awning &1dog, costing £15 per night. However, we needed to leave on the Sunday due to family concerns. Gillian was very understanding about this (we paid for 2 nights) and although Gillian wanted to return payment, we didn’t accept as this wouldn’t have been fair.
Overall a lovely, natural place to stay with great hosts!
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| Date of Visit: August 2023 |
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| Reviewer: Nickh8 |
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I received a friendly welcome when I arrived - you have to walk 5 mins from the camp site to Hillsdale Farm, which is on the left of the last farmyard you get to.
This campsite is very well situated for the many walks in the area including the Manifold Valley. 2 footpaths start approx 100m from the site entrance - the one down the road is through a clearly marked gate, and the one up the road goes through a farm; lookout for arrows on the outbuilding walls.
It's a sloping site with some flat areas - the ground at bottom of the site was flat but a bit soft and squidgy.
There are 2 basic clean toilet cubicles with normal flushing toilets and a sink; toilet paper and soap are provided.
A large rubbish bin is by the toilets.
Drinking water is from a tap by the entrance to the site - the water is delicious!
There are old washing machine drums available around the site if you want to make a fire.
Very good value for money at £6 per night.
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| Date of Visit: August 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: With friends |
| Reviewer: Rachel |
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Lovely site with basic facilities. Friendly farmer owners.
Really good views from the tent and range of great walks from the site.
Children loved the donkeys in next field
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| Date of Visit: August 2023 |
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Travelling as: Family with older children |
| Reviewer: Darren |
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Responded to booking enquiry quickly.
Owners friendly and helpful from the start.
Lovely field, plenty of space with picnic bench and swing. Fabulous view.
Exactly what we wanted as a base for walking in the Manifold Valley.
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| Date of Visit: August 2023 |
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Travelling as: Young couple |
| Reviewer: Quinnk |
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Lovely people and campsite, even thought it was super wet the campsite was lovely.
Was on a bit of a slope but still found a place that was flattish.
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| Date of Visit: June 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 5 |
Travelling as: Solo traveller |
| Reviewer: Robert |
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Breathtaking views from the main camping field and nestled right in the heart of the Peak District.
All facilities needed are provided and friendly working farm.
Facilities are a bit rustic and standard will not be up to everyones taste.
However, such good value and idyllic location far outweighs this.
Heartily recommend a stay here.
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