Lower Micklin Touring Park

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Overview of site
Overview of site
Fully furnished bell tent
Plenty of grass for pitching tents and awnings
Pitches
Pitches
Spacious hardstanding pitches
Spacious hardstanding pitches
There is 16-amp electric hook-up available
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Fully furnished bell tent
Plenty of grass for pitching tents and awnings
Pitches

  • 'Sparkling showers and huge pitches'
  • Set on 10 acres two miles from Alton Towers
  • Spectacular countryside on the edge of the Peak District
To Alton Towers! Staffordshire's popular Lower Micklin Touring Park is just five minutes' drive from the whirls and rides of this most exciting theme park to have the kids most excited; you might need a second day there just to make sure you get round the lot... And Lower Micklin is also at the edge of the Peak District and a few miles from Uttoxeter Racecourse for more Staffs holiday happenings. A public footpath walk leads to Alton village and the local pub is half a mile away by footpath or country lane. (Miles of other walks are all around: just look up at the walls on site when you're doing the washing-up: you'll see what's meant by that when you get there...) Lower Micklin is set in 10 acres of grassland with plenty of space for the kids to run around and a one-kilometre track for big folk to walk or jog. It has new heated shower and toilet facilities with free hot water and a family bathroom with toilet, shower, basin and baby changing unit. The park also has rubbish and recycling facilities, covered washing-up sinks with hot water and – a tad more excitement for the sprogs – a ball field with goal posts and a play area with slide, swings and a climbing wall. For Alton eats, local takeaways deliver to the site, and both Alton and Denston close by have food shops and pubs.

Site type

Tent pitches 13
Touring caravan pitches 17
Motorhome pitches 17
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens 3 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 3 Mar to

Open from Mon, 5 Jan to

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 58 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained, peaceful campsite offers spacious, level pitches and a friendly welcome. Facilities are consistently praised as clean, including showers with good hot water and separate preparation areas. Its excellent location is ideal for visiting Alton Towers and exploring local walks and pubs. Adorable alpacas are a popular attraction for families. A few minor points were raised regarding shower duration and temperature control.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very good stay

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alfredo c.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Friendly staff, level pitches and…alpacas

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean toilets and showers, friendly host.…

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Emily L.

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Clean toilets and showers, friendly host. Beautiful scenery.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant

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Laura S.

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful site with well looked after pitches, some lovely animals and stunning views from the children’s park area. The toilet and shower facilities were lovely and clean as well as the sinks for washing up. Friendly owner who let us into the site and told us everything we needed to know. The information boards showing maps of local areas, pubs and places for days out was really helpful. We walked into Alton too which was signposted. We’ll be back!

Disliked One tiny thing - the shower only runs for 10 seconds before turning off - completely understand this for sustainability but it is perhaps a tiny bit too short!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great camp site with excellent clean…

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Ashley F.

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great camp site with excellent clean facilities and close to Alton towers

Disliked Wi-Fi slow but that’s the only negative

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent conditions!

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Elena M.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked One of the best campsites we've ever been! We will go back definitely! Clean, excellent pitches, quiet, very kind host with excellent communication.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice…

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Martin L.

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very nice

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful place

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Rebecca T.

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely welcome
Adorable alpacas
Perfect sized pitches
Clean toilets and showers
Perfect place for hikes.
Peaceful

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

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Andrew S.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (super)

Liked Beautifully kept

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent

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John H.

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Well kept camp site with clean facilities and nice hot water in the showers

Disliked Our site was close to a football goal and we were woken by balls smacking against a fence, and kids falling over our ropes

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fab place would definitely go back

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (super)

Liked Quiet, open pitches so no flies, peaceful, friendly people. Easy access to Alton towers, friendly and helpful staff. Facilities were very clean. Very child friendly with stools in bathrooms, small park and a space for ball games (as well as alpacas and sheep to admire!)

Disliked Nothing

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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Lower Micklin Touring Park

Lower Micklin Farm

Alton Road

Denstone

Alton Towers

Staffordshire

England

ST14 5DJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.97015°N
1.87935°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.8 mi Bus Station
12.8 mi Bus Station
12.8 mi Bus Station
Rail
5.2 mi Uttoxeter Rail Station
7.8 mi Blythe Bridge Rail Station
10.8 mi Longton Rail Station
Airport
25 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

Walks, walks and more walks: the public footpath between Denstone and Alton crosses Lower Micklin Touring Park and there are links to footpaths in all directions and to the Staffordshire Way, 92 miles of trail from Mow Cop Castle to Kinver Edge. The Peak District is a few miles away with many more hikes, or take the Tissington and High Peak bike trails if you're feeling hardy. Other options nearby could include bouldering in the Churnet Valley or trips on the area's two steam railways, the Foxfield Railway and the Churnet Valley Railway; having a close encounter with the animals at Peak Wildlife Park, or visiting historic homes like Chatsworth House and Sudbury Hall with the Museum of Childhood. If you want to leave the car behind (perhaps for a jaunt to the pub?), the taxi firm local to Lower Micklin Touring Park will pick up customers from the site.

Must see

Alton Towers Resort 1.3 mi

Sudbury Hall 7.1 mi

Wedgwood Visitor Centre 12 mi

Royal Doulton Factory Shop, Trentham 12.2 mi

Trentham Monkey Forest 13.4 mi

National Trust

The Old Manor 2.6 mi

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 7.3 mi

Shugborough Estate 13.6 mi

Kedleston Hall 14.3 mi

Winster Market House 15.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ALTON TOWERS 1 mi

Ellastone - Swinscoe - Stanton - Ellastone 2.5 mi

Ellastone - Rocester - Marston Montgomery - Roston - Ellastone 2.5 mi

Oakamoor - Churnet Valley - Dimmings Dale - Oakamoor 2.7 mi

Winkhill - Waterfall - Waterhouses 6.3 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 Lower Micklin Touring Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lower Micklin Touring Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lower Micklin Touring Park? Walks, walks and more walks: the public footpath between Denstone and Alton crosses Lower Micklin Touring Park and there are links to footpaths in all directions and to the Staffordshire Way, 92 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lower Micklin Touring Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lower Micklin Touring Park? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.