Anzio Heights

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Play area and picnic tables
Play area and picnic tables
Pet donkeys on site
Table tennis area
Marked-out pitches
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Pet donkeys on site
Table tennis area
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  • Family-friendly site at a Staffordshire former army base
  • Just outside the Peak District, five minutes' drive from Leek
  • Play area and picnic tables on site; meet the pet donkeys
There’s an interesting back story to Anzio Heights – this family-friendly Staffordshire site was once an army barracks and Polish resettlement camp, and that means this place now holds heritage status. You’ll see some of the old buildings as you wander around here, but thankfully the vibe is a much friendlier and more welcoming one than you’d have found during the army era. It’s now home to things like a play area and a picnic area, and it’s got nice modern amenities including bathrooms and charging facilities. You’ll also be able to meet the site’s pet donkeys while you’re here. Just outside the quiet village of Blackshaw Moor, this site is well placed for touring the nearby Peak District National Park – perhaps with walks around The Roaches or bike rides along the Manifold Way. Watersports and fishing are also close by at Rudyard Lake, and you can mix up the outdoor activities with trips to places like Peak Wildlife Park or Alton Towers. The pretty spa town of Buxton is 15 minutes’ drive away but your closest town is Leek, five minutes’ drive away and a good source of shops and places to eat. Prefer to get out on foot? A farm shop and pub are within walking distance.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 10
Open now
Opens 3 April
Please note
  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 3 Apr to

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Features

Pop-up campsite

Campfires 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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Themes

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Anzio Heights

Thorncliffe Lane

Blackshaw Moor

Leek

Staffordshire

England

ST13 8TP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.12968°N
1.9832°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.2 mi Market Place
9.2 mi Market Place
10.9 mi Bus Station
Rail
8.9 mi Congleton Rail Station
9.5 mi Buxton Rail Station
10.7 mi Macclesfield Rail Station
Airport
19.9 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
20 mi Manchester Airport
20.1 mi Manchester 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - The Roaches (walking area): five minutes’ drive - Tittesworth Reservoir: five minutes - Peak Wildlife Park: 10 minutes - Buxton (spa town): 15 minutes - Rudyard Lake (walks, fishing, watersports and steam train): 15 minutes - Manifold Trail Visitor Centre: 15 minutes - Alton Towers: 20 minutes - Biddulph Grange - National Trust: 20 minutes - Chrome Hill: 20 minutes - Thor’s Cave: 20 minutes - The Potteries Museum: half an hour.

Must see

Alton Towers Resort 10.5 mi

Royal Stafford 10.6 mi

Little Moreton Hall & Gardens (NT) 11.1 mi

Royal Doulton Factory Shop, Trentham 11.4 mi

Capesthorne Hall & Gardens 13.6 mi

National Trust

Biddulph Grange Garden 7.4 mi

The Old Manor 12.6 mi

Hare Hill 13.6 mi

Winster Market House 14.2 mi

Nether Alderley Mill 14.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Upper Hulme, the Roaches and Lud's Cave 1.4 mi

Tittesworth Reservoir Circular 1.4 mi

Roaches - Lud's Church - Wincle - Roaches 2 mi

Leek - Ladderedge - Denford - Leek 3.3 mi

Leek - Denford - Brown Edge - Rudyard - Leek 3.3 mi

Local events

  • Parklife Festival (Saturday, 20 June 2026 – Saturday, 20 June 2026)

    Manchester, Lancashire 24.2 mi

  • Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday, 6 August 2026 – Thursday, 6 August 2026)

    Swadlincote, Derbyshire 29.8 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 Anzio Heights have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Anzio Heights dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Anzio Heights? Attractions and activities nearby include: - The Roaches (walking area): five minutes’ drive - Tittesworth Reservoir: five minutes - Peak Wildlife Park: 10 minutes - Buxton (spa town): 15 minutes - Rudyard … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Anzio Heights?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Anzio Heights? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.