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Big Hillsdale Farm
Grindon
Leek
Staffordshire (Browse area)
ST13 7PE
Tel: 01538 304458 or 07971412101
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Open: 01/04/2026 to 31/10/2026
01/04/2027 to 31/10/2027
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 No Statics for Sale |
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 No Hardstandings |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
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 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
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 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
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 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <5 miles |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 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 |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
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 Public Transport <5 miles |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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Date of Visit: August 2021  |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: Jodies |
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 Myself and my family stayed at Big Hillsdale farm on August bank holiday- we had an absolute ball!
The site was very basic which is what we like, toilets, running water and a shower (only one tho, could do with another couple).
The staff were amazing and very chilled which created a lovely atmosphere around the farm. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they were always on hand if needed, very polite and friendly.
The children were allowed the join in with all the feeding activities and this was one of the weekend highlights. The location was great as we were out in the sticks but able to access other places via car or foot. We actually went in an amazing walk to Thor’s Cave and visited a local car boot sale - so much fun!
We have already spoke about visiting here again and this is something we will definitely go ahead with.
Thank you for a great weekend 🏕 
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| Date of Visit: August 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: With friends |
| Reviewer: Abigai |
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Great facilities, gorgeous view and lovely owners :)
In a great location for a lot of attractions.
Only criticism I have is that the field was on a hill so the tent had a slight slope but they have picnic tables and the view was incredible over the valley.
Highly recommend:)
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| Date of Visit: July 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 6 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: Maddoxfamily |
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We are a returning family! This is our 3rd year on the farm our first visit was when our children were 6, 2 and 5 months old. It would have been a 4th visit if it was not for Covid and having to work in critical care. Our boys are now 9, 5 and 3 and they cry when they have to leave.
Gill and Chris are just as wonderful as they were when we first decided to test out second hand tent out on the farm. Now fully set up for wild camping! We still return.
The farm is just the most wonderful place to make memories and the boys still love to feed the calf’s. We love to visit all the same places as we always do but the experience is different every year as the boys get older.
We left a couple of days early unfortunately, due to the weather and the boys have not forgiven us yet but hopefully we are set to return again this year. If not we are absolutely returning next year.
There has been some improvements made since we first arrived a few years ago that are very much appreciated but absolutely were not needed to keep us coming back. The shower has a ceiling, the kids loved the ice-cream availability in the barn and new road leading up the field is great!
The site is very cheap. Fire pits, benches are dotted about for you to use for free and wood and eggs are available on request for a small charge. If your expecting a luxury camping experience, then this site is not for you.
If your looking to go back to basics and get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, wake up to amazing views, beautiful walks and indulge in what the countryside has to offer for a low cost run by to most lovely and genuine people, then book away. See you soon Gill and Chris!
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| Date of Visit: July 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 4 |
Travelling as: Family with older children |
| Reviewer: Harpumg |
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Our third stay at this amazing, simple site. Gill, the owner is exceptionally kind and thoughtful but leaves you to it if that’s what you want. We brought our children’s friends this time. The kids (10 and 13) loved being on the working farm and helping to bottle feed the calves.
The site is a field with amazing views. There are toilets on the field and a water point. A short walk down to the main farm are more toilets, a washing up point and shower. The shower is basic but warm whenever we used it — a must when camping! At £5 per person per night it’s a bargain!
If you like glamping and posh facilities then this probably isn’t the site for you. If you favour great views and being on a working farm and letting your kids get muddy and a bit feral, then this is perfect for you.
There’s a little rope swing in the camping field and fires are allowed (pits available to borrow and wood £4 a bag). A short walk down a public footpath across the fields is a little pub that serves good beer, gin and food. We also visited the waterfalls at Three Shires Head this time which is well worth the 30min drive and 1mile walk to get there.
We will definitely return ☺️
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| Date of Visit: July 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
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| Reviewer: Rosew1 |
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Beautiful spot. Basic facilities- but that's what we wanted and it was clean enough. Nice and quiet.
Nice lady who owns it let me and my 8 year old daughter feed the cows! Hope to go there again.
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| Date of Visit: July 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 6 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Miriam |
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We loved it! A small basic campsite with glorious views, walks all around and a delightful farm/campsite owner. Such a brilliant spot.
If you're a bit noisier or a big group there's a separate field option. Massive freezer to help yourself to.
Totally uncommercial countryside experience. Cows all around- milking and mooing. Loved it!
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| Date of Visit: July 2021 |
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| Reviewer: Leeroy585 |
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Fantastic location on a working farm.
There are great walks surrounding the campsite and some lovely local villages.
Facilities are a little basic but this is what we were expecting of a working farm.
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| Date of Visit: July 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
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| Reviewer: AdRoc |
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Fantastic site in a fantastic location. Large field with stunning views which have around 8 x picnic benches dotted about. Male and female toilets, tap and bins at bottom of field.
Just down the hill towards the farm are more toilets with shower and freezer selling local ice cream. There's also maps and leaflets for local attractions.
You will struggle to find a site as good as this for the price at £5 per night
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| Date of Visit: July 2021 |
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| Reviewer: SmittenMummy |
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This is a basic campsite in a beautiful rural setting. It's peaceful (if you can ignore the active wildlife and farm animals) and there are some fantastic walks nearby. The booking process was simple and the owners are very relaxed about when they take payment. And it's really cheap - £13 for a family of four!
However, the facilities are very basic and a bit minging, to the point where there aren't locks on toilet and shower doors and there were some dubious puddles of liquid everywhere. Also I had no idea if there was a pot washing facility as I couldn't find one anywhere. Luckily we were only staying for one night, so we just took it all home and washed it there.
The other downside is the field is on a real slope. We struggled to find anywhere vaguely level enough for our tent, and ended up sliding everywhere when we were in our sleeping bags.
But camping isn't supposed to be luxury, and we had a great time with the friends we went with. There was lots of space to play football in the field without annoying other campers (I hope).
I don't think it's a place we'll return to, but there's nothing massively wrong with the site. It just isn't in our top 10!
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| Date of Visit: June 2021 |
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| Reviewer: Sallyb |
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Lovely campsite, great for kids, we walked to thors cave from the site which was amazing and a beautiful walk.
Picnic tables out on the site which helped as we didn't bring a table.
Gill the owner was a lovely lady.
Thanks for our stay we will be back 😊
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| Date of Visit: June 2021 |
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| Reviewer: KarenDolan |
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Beautiful views, basic site buts that all we wanted.
Owners are lovely people and let you get on with it.
Children were safe and really happy! I would definitely recommend this site to anyone.
They also have a separate field for younger groups!
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| Date of Visit: June 2021 |
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| Reviewer: Htwdea |
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Brilliant location for walking and amazing views from the campsite.
The ground is a little uneven in places for pitching a tent but there are some level spots.
Facilities basic but clean and functional.
The staff on the farm were very helpful and friendly.
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| Date of Visit: May 2021 |
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Travelling as: Extended family |
| Reviewer: Tamara |
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We stayed at this campsite second time: amazing views, farm exploration ( the kids got to feed donkeys, cows and chickens)
Good location for hiking.
Owner is very friendly and helpful.
Toilets and shower are looked after.
Definitely will be coming back again.
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| Date of Visit: June 2021 |
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| Reviewer: Carole Stephenson |
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Good points
Fantastic views, lovely walks around the area, nice pub in next village you can walk to if you are prepared to walk back through fields.
Can purchase fresh eggs and borrow fire pits.
Neutral points
It is a working farm so if you don't like a cock waking you up early, dogs, chickens, ducks etc running free it's not for you.
Lots of heavy farm machinery, especially near toilet block.
As it is a working farm campers are not the main focus.
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Ground stony by EHU so difficult to get pegs in and need plenty of padding or a bed to lie on.
Ground uneven so difficult to find flat area for tent.
EHU points are on very small piece of land and in same part as son's caravan.
Toilets basic and not especially clean, block is sectioned off part of barn.
Third toilet is right by washing up sinks with gap above and below toilet door so extremely unhygenic for washing up.
Only one shower, hole above shower as also in sectioned off barn area.
Shower not tiled, just breeze block walls which cannot be cleaned properly, so again totally unhygenic.
Long walk to toilet block through farm
Not enough showers for amount of people on site.
Paper towels to dry hands ran out on first day and were still empty 3 days later.
No formal booking system, make sure you keep e-mails as proof of booking and agreed prices.
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| Date of Visit: May 2021 |
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Travelling as: Solo traveller |
| Reviewer: Mailb3 |
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Gill was very welcoming and kindly suggested the local pub which is indeed lovely, along lovely footpaths through beautiful fields full of sheep and cows. Very enjoyable walk.
The site is in a beautiful location, the facilities are as others mention basic but effective, the value is simply unbeatable.
The pitches are on an incline so worth taking chocks if in a van.
Will go again if I'm in the area without a doubt.
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