Peakstones Inn

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  • Family-owned pub site five minutes' drive from Alton Towers
  • 15 minutes' drive from the Peak District; Stoke on Trent 30 minutes
  • Bar, restaurant and large beer garden; dogs welcome
Fill your days zooming about on Alton Towers rides and your evenings sipping pints at Peakstones Inn, a traditional pub in the Staffordshire countryside with more than 400 years of history to its name. This rural spot is but a five-minute drive from the UK's biggest theme park, far enough from the action to get a proper night's sleep but close enough for thrill-seekers who plan on making repeat trips. Set on the edge of the Churnet Valley, Peakstones Inn has several well-placed plots for under-canvas stays on the edge of its spacious beer garden. Those pitching up here have access to basic amenities like toilets inside the pub, where you can also settle in for drinks and food, including full English breakfasts for early birds who are up and about before 9am. Other perks of staying in an old pub include plenty of classic games like darts and pool. Any energetic dogs you've brought have several run-around spots within a three-mile radius, including Dimmingsdale Valley where they can snuffle through forest terrain and the Churnet Valley Cycleway, an accessible route that runs along an old railway line (you might want to keep them on a lead at this latter spot). Prefer urban escapades? Stoke on Trent, a city made up of six historic towns, is half an hour away by road. Hankering for extra snacks? The closest supermarket is a five-minute drive away.

Site type

Tent pitches 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open now
Opens 27 March
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Occupancy

  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 27 Mar to

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Reviews

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Overall rating from 53 Pitchup.com customers

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Budget/backpacker

87% would recommend this site to a friend

85% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a convenient and affordable base for visiting Alton Towers, with many guests praising the friendly and helpful staff and the quality of food served in the adjacent pub. The location is frequently highlighted as a key advantage. Some reviewers note that the site is basic, with limited facilities such as a lack of showers. Noise from a nearby busy road is a recurring concern for some, and pitches can occasionally be uneven. Despite these points, many visitors found the experience good value for money and would recommend it.

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 Paul J. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Location

Disliked Pub and toilets very poor

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect economy camping for two nights, close to Alton towers.

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 Sally D. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Location and cost were brilliant

Disliked Very basic as expected, take your own toilet roll! Road is quite busy and noisy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, quiet, friendly…

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 Luke S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great site, quiet, friendly

Recommend to friends Visit again

10 minutes from Alton Towers Quite cheap,…

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 Dan C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked 10 minutes from Alton Towers
Quite cheap, about £20 per night

Disliked Right next to a busy road; really loud when trying to sleep
In the middle of nowhere, 25 minutes to the nearest supermarket
Weird smell in the camping bathroom

Recommend to friends Visit again

Helpful friendly staff, good food &…

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Anonymous

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Liked Helpful friendly staff, good food & beer reasonably priced. Well lit campsite with access to toilets. Convenient location to Alton Towers in quiet area.

Disliked Some traffic noise from nearby road.

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Very quiet camp site, easy booking…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very quiet camp site, easy booking in process, plus pub onsite, close to Alton towers

Disliked Campsite abit uneven but nothing bad, no showers but it does say no showers onsite, close to road so a bit of road noise

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Very basic site, quiet, friendly staff

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 Dan N. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Clean and tidy site, well maintained, quiet, staff friendly and approachable,

Disliked Clearer directions for checkin would have been beneficial.

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Beautiful area and the food at…

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Anonymous

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Liked Beautiful area and the food at the pub was amazing would highly recommend and will definitely be visiting again

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great camping weekend

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Vicky S. 3 reviews

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Liked Everything. Cozy, lovely area, pub beautiful and staff fabulous. Good facilities.

Disliked NA

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good location, great price - friendly team

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Damian P. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Handy for Alton Towers, really helpful staff. Cheap as chips 😁

Disliked Not the most level pitch... Limited facilities.… but this is reflected in the price.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pub campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Peakstones Inn

Cheadle Road

Alton

Stoke-on-Trent

Staffordshire

England

ST10 4DH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.98104°N
1.91933°W

Nearest transport

Coach
11 mi Bus Station
11 mi Bus Station
11 mi Bus Station
Rail
6.2 mi Blythe Bridge Rail Station
6.4 mi Uttoxeter Rail Station
9.1 mi Longton Rail Station
Airport
26.8 mi East Midlands Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

As nearby attractions go, it doesn't get much more local than Alton Towers (five minutes' drive) – in fact, it's said that the Peakstones Inn was once the gatekeeper's lodge of Alton Towers back in the days when the 910-acre park was owned by the Earl of Shrewsbury. Nowadays, as well as the coasters and other headline rides, there's a spa, water park and miniature golf course that cater to those looking for chilled-out times alongside big adrenaline hits. This well-located site is also a mere 15-minute drive from the edge of the Peak District National Park, a hub for epic hill hikes, laidback leg-stretching and everything in between. Drive to Dovedale car park (30 minutes) if you fancy mostly flat walks along country lanes and riverside paths, or take on mighty Mam Tor (an hour) if you're up for a challenge. And don't neglect the fab family-friendly ents on offer in Stoke on Trent (30 minutes) – the city is home (to name but a few) to Trentham Monkey Forest, a wildlife park where apes roam free, Waterworld Tropical Aqua Park and the spectacular Trentham Estate.

Must see

Alton Towers Resort 1.3 mi

Sudbury Hall 8.7 mi

Royal Doulton Factory Shop, Trentham 10.4 mi

Wedgwood Visitor Centre 10.5 mi

Trentham Monkey Forest 11.8 mi

National Trust

The Old Manor 4.2 mi

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 9 mi

Shugborough Estate 13.7 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 14.4 mi

Kedleston Hall 16 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Oakamoor - Churnet Valley - Dimmings Dale - Oakamoor 1.3 mi

ALTON TOWERS 1.4 mi

Ellastone - Swinscoe - Stanton - Ellastone 3.8 mi

Ellastone - Rocester - Marston Montgomery - Roston - Ellastone 3.9 mi

Winkhill - Waterfall - Waterhouses 5.4 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Peakstones Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Peakstones Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Peakstones Inn? As nearby attractions go, it doesn't get much more local than Alton Towers (five minutes' drive) – in fact, it's said that the Peakstones Inn was once the gatekeeper's lodge of Alton … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Peakstones Inn?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Peakstones Inn? From £18 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.