Valley View Campsite

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Beautiful sunsets
Sunset viewed from the site
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  • Adults-only campsite in hilly countryside near Market Harborough
  • A 10-minute drive to Foxton Locks, and 20 to Lutterworth
  • Covered communal eating area; dark skies site and wildlife haven
Base yourself at Valley View Campsite for a peaceful, adults-only stay among Leicestershire hills and valleys near Market Harborough, or use the place as a base for day trips to the bright lights of Birmingham (an hour’s drive). Either way, those far-reaching rural views come as standard on all the spacious pitches. No-frills facilities cover spotlessly clean showers and loos. Barbecues are allowed or you can pick up takeaways in Fleckney (five minutes’ drive) and eat in The Barn, an undercover communal dining area for unwinding, meeting fellow guests and doing the washing up. If the weather is behaving and conditions are right, you may catch some colourful sunrises and sunsets, and as the area has a low level of light pollution, some serious stargazing is possible on clear nights. The site is also something of a wildlife haven, so keep your eyes peeled for sparrow hawks and buzzards, rabbits and deer. Dogs are welcome at Valley View, and there’s a separate area where you can take them for exercise.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 15
Tent pitches 15
Motorhome pitches 15
Open now
Opens 27 March
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • 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).
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 27 Mar to

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99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This adult-only campsite offers stunning valley views and a peaceful atmosphere. Visitors consistently praise the exceptionally clean facilities, including hot showers, and the welcoming communal barn area with sofas and complimentary hot drinks. The owner, Helen, is frequently mentioned for her friendliness, helpfulness, and accommodating nature. Pitches are generally well-sized and level. Minor points raised include occasional shower busyness and the cost of electricity. Overall, the site is highly recommended for a relaxing rural getaway.

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Nick S.

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked This is an absolute gem of a campsite. I was met in the car park by Helen, she was very welcoming and friendly , showed me around the site, told me where to find everything, walked me to a couple of different pitches she thought suitable and let me choose one and then left me to get on with it.
Site itself is very well kept, plenty of space for everyone without being to close, spotless well maintained showers and toilets. Lovely little indoor common room with tables chairs, sofas, fridge freezer, pot washing, kettle and complimentary tea and coffee.
Quiet, relaxed, peaceful site with fantastic views and just a great relaxed atmosphere. I would definitely stay here again.

Disliked Nothing at all.

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Gorgeous site that lives up to its name.

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Rosie W.

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Liked Believe the photos. It is as stunning as it looks. Indoor space was a welcome break and the facilities were excellent. The site owner greeted me, gave me a quick tour and pointed out a local walk which I hadn't noticed and really enjoyed. Felt safe as a solo female traveler. A lovely break in a lovely place.

Disliked Barely an issue but the sheep made for chatty neighbors. Recommend headphones if that might be an issue for you.

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Very friendly, very clean and great views.

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Quiet location, the extras made all the difference.

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Julie R.

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Liked The space was bigger than we would normally have expected.
The barn where the toilets and showers are housed was spotless. We particularly liked the cosy set-up in the barn also where Helen has set up a tea and coffee station which was much appreciated.

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10/10 site and nothing to dislike

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Paul B.

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything. The views were stunning, the facilities were clean and well thought out with even a sofa seating area. The lady who runs the site even came to say cheerio as I was packing away. I have been to a dozen campsites over the past year as I make camping videos. This is the best one I’ve visited 10/10

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Very nice site, worth visiting :)

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Excellent site, facilities and hospitality.

Disliked Just be aware that the site is a little exposed because it's on top of a hill. Be prepared with guylines for extra support on tents and awnings.

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Overall excellent site, wonderful host and would highly recommend

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molly r.

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Me and my friends decided to embark on a trip to celebrate finishing uni (we came from Leicester so not far) and Helen was so welcoming and accommodating. She showed us round the site and helped up with our air mattress. The views were stunning and I loved that the site had a common room where you could chill and hang out with your mates and play games!

Disliked Apart from maybe a heater in the common room as found that was colder than outside but then again we did camp in March!!

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I would stay here again,

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JUNE J.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Nice sized pitches with wonderful views.
Clean facilities with hot and powerful showers.
Helen the owner is friendly and accommodating.
Easy check in/

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Great friendly little spot with walking options

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Andrew G.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Helen was super friendly and very helpful. The view over the valley was lovely! There was a footpath along the bottom of the valley too. The facilities were clean, and the common room was very comfortable.

Disliked Nothing

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Martin A.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Took a late booking from us due to heavy traffic we couldn’t get to our destination, a lovely site flat and level, very helpful owners and nice facilities with a room to eat and relax in with sofas.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Features

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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Valley View Campsite

Valley View Escapes

Mowsley Road

Saddington

Market Harborough

Leicestershire

England

LE8 0QP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.50742°N
1.03739°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.4 mi The Old Greyhound
5.4 mi Market Hall
5.4 mi Springfield Street
Rail
5.7 mi Market Harborough Rail Station
6.6 mi South Wigston Rail Station
8.3 mi Narborough Rail Station
Airport
20.8 mi Coventry Airport
25.3 mi East Midlands Airport
29.5 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1

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

Starting in the village of Mowsley, have a wander on foot around the Laughton Hills or do some exploring on horseback from the local riding stables (both five minutes’ drive). For a gentle stroll, follow the Grand Union Canal towpath out of the village – it’s an easy walk to Foxton Locks (10 minutes), where you can watch barges ascend a flight of 10 locks, hire a boat to chug along the canal yourself, or have a nose around Foxton Canal Museum (15 minutes). Exercise completed for the day? Foxton Locks Inn is the spot for a virtuous post-walk pint and a bite to eat. If you have the urge to spend some of your hard-earned cash, Market Harborough (15 minutes’ drive) is packed with antiques emporiums and unusual shops, or try Lutterworth (20 minutes) for its historic Thursday market and stick around for a tour of elegant 17th-century Stanford Hall (20 minutes, check opening dates before you visit).

Must see

Foxton Locks 2.4 mi

National Space Centre 10.8 mi

Rockingham Castle 13.3 mi

Althorp 15.8 mi

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre 16.7 mi

National Trust

Lyveden New Bield 20.6 mi

Staunton Harold Church 24.7 mi

Canons Ashby 25.1 mi

Woolsthorpe Manor 26.8 mi

Calke Abbey 27.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Saddington - Gumley - Mowsley - Saddington 1 mi

Gumley - Laughton - Mowsley - Foxton - Gumley 1.8 mi

Foxton - Marston Trussell - Lubenham - Foxton 2.4 mi

Foxton Locks 2.4 mi

Foxton - Foxton Locks - Market Harborough Arm 2.8 mi

Local events

  • Burghley Horse Trials (Thursday, 3 September 2026 – Thursday, 3 September 2026)

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  • Download Festival (Wednesday, 10 June 2026 – Wednesday, 10 June 2026)

    Derby, Derbyshire 26.3 mi

  • Fairport's Cropredy Convention (Thursday, 13 August 2026 – Thursday, 13 August 2026)

    Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire 29.6 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 Valley View Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Valley View Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Valley View Campsite? Starting in the village of Mowsley, have a wander on foot around the Laughton Hills or do some exploring on horseback from the local riding stables (both five minutes’ drive). For a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Valley View Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Valley View Campsite? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.