Anzio Heights
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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
Site type
10Admission
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.- 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).
General
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Pool
- The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/04 and 31/10 (subject to weather conditions).
Safety
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 3 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
2 
Non-electric grass and gravel campervan pitch (basic)
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 3m width × 4m depth (12m²)
Arrival daysFrom £23
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- 2
Non-electric gravel and hardstanding campervan pitch (XL)
4 people maximum Ground type: Gravel and hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 10m depth (50m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Reviews
98% would recommend this site to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a family-run campsite with a relaxed atmosphere, praised for its large pitches, friendly and helpful owners, and clean facilities. Children enjoy the playground and donkeys. Guests appreciate the peaceful location, countryside views, and proximity to amenities and walks. Some minor issues like low washing-up sinks and gravel have been noted, with the manager addressing these. The site is described as having lots of potential and is recommended by many visitors.
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Last updated 08/09/2026
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Quirky and well run.
Non-electric grass and gravel campervan pitch (basic)
Liked Wow. What a great spot. It’s got history, great views, a lovely play area, great facilities and run by an awesome couple. We felt very at home and will be returning.
Disliked Nothing! It might be worth noting that the site is a work in progress, so somethings are evolving, but it all added to the interest of this old army base.
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From the manager: hi suzi/family thanks for coming to stay at anzio heights it was a pleasure to meet you all,thank you for your kind comments and the pictures you've added to the site . we're very happy you all enjoyed your stay and are thinking about returning,so until then best wishes louis & diana 😊 😊
Nice and quiet and relaxed Loved the…
Non-electric grass and gravel campervan pitch (basic)
Liked Nice and quiet and relaxed
Loved the animals which our granddaughter loved feeding
Great toilet and shower facilities
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From the manager: wow Susan & family thanks so much for taking the time to write such a fantastic review even after the horrendous weather we had this weekend.
thank you for your kind comments and we hopefully look forward to seeing you again under better conditions...
Best wishes to you all
louis & diana 😊 😊
Such a nice site and the…
Non-electric gravel and hardstanding campervan pitch (XL)
Liked Such a nice site and the owners were so friendly. The owner helped us out by lending us some Allen keys when we had a problem with our roof tent and was happy to chat! Felt safe and close to other amenities.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: hey you guys thanks so much for such a great review and coming to stay here,it was fab to meet like minded friendly people with so many things in common.
hopefully our paths my cross again but your more than welcome to return here anytime 👍
Best wishes louis & diana 😊 😊
we stayed here for 2 nights…
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Anonymous Non-electric gravel and hardstanding campervan pitch (XL)
Liked we stayed here for 2 nights over the bank holiday weekend during the heavy rain and thunder! dispite this we managed to visit some great places including thors cave and the dovedale stepping stones
louis and diana were very welcoming and helped us to our pitch, the site is small/child friendly/clean and very well equipt for familys and theres a well stocked farm shop just across the road
our son didnt get to use the pool because of the weather but thats just typical of our luck just latley 😱
overall a great little site to which we will definitley be returning, hopefully in a heatwave 🌞
Disliked the rain !!!
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From the manager: hi thanks for coming to stay at anzio heights and for a fantastic review under the circumstances,we're glad to hear you liked the site and surrounding area and managed to visit some great places.
unfortunately the pool was closed due to the weather but glad to hear you will be returning
Best wishes for the future louis & diana 😊😊
Location, friendly owner, clean, if basic…
Non-electric grass and gravel campervan pitch (basic)
Liked Location, friendly owner, clean, if basic facilities.
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We had a brilliant time staying…
Non-electric gravel and hardstanding campervan pitch (XL)
Liked We had a brilliant time staying at Anzio Heights Campsite. The site itself is lovely and well maintained. The toilet and shower setup was spotlessly clean and very practical, and the washing-up facilities made camp chores quick and easy.
What really set this place apart was the hospitality. The hosts were incredibly helpful, personable, and friendly throughout our stay. They even went out of their way to help us sort out an issue with our leisure battery, which was a absolute lifesaver!
You couldn't ask for better hosts or a nicer spot. We’ll definitely be back next time
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From the manager: hi Leo/partner that's awesome thanks so much for taking the time to write such a fantastic review,obviously we're very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and looking to return.
it was a pleasure to meet you and your more than welcome to return anytime.
Best wishes anzio heights 😊
Had a lovely weekend I would…
Non-electric gravel and hardstanding campervan pitch (XL)
Liked Had a lovely weekend I would highly recommend the owners are lovely the campsite is worth the money I was happy cause it was nice to get the kids of there computers my son loved the donkeys/ feeding them carrots he is still asking to get a donkey 🤣 very clean and tidy there are 2 toilets/ showers on site there are lovely walks near by small park and paddling pool for the children to use on site
Disliked There is nothing to dislike
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From the manager: hi hayley/family the donkeys name is lotso from toy story, we also have woody and buzz.
so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Best wishes anzio heights 😊
Relaxed and friendly
Anonymous Non-electric grass and gravel campervan pitch (basic)
Liked Excellent little campsite. We only stayed the one night but would have happily stayed longer if we had more time. A very relaxed little campsite, perfect for letting your kids play without worrying where they are and lots of space to run about. My daughter loved that the donkeys were in the field next to the campsite too.
I can’t rate the wifi as it isn’t something that I needed.
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From the manager: hi there thank you for coming to stay at anzio heights and for a fab review, we're delighted you enjoyed your stay and will be considering a return visit.
Best wishes louis & diana 😊 😊
Amazing family campervan site with great facilities
Non-electric grass and gravel campervan pitch (basic)
Liked Absolutely amazing place, really good layout of pitches which are really big, lots of foliage to seperate pitches, great bathrooms , loved the donkeys who are happy to come over fir a stroke, owners really welcoming and friendly, just off a main road so easy to get to Leek town centre , lovely and peaceful during night time hours , will definitely be booking to stay again in the future, thank you ☺️
Disliked Nothing to dislike !!
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From the manager: hi claire it was great to meet you and have come to stay,your amazing review tells us things are going in the right direction and shall only keep improving things where we can.
thank you and we look forward to seeing you again if your in the area.
Best wishes louis & diana 😊 😊
Good new site constantly improving
Non-electric gravel and hardstanding campervan pitch (XL)
Liked Cracking, clean site, , they have Donkeys ♥️
Very peaceful
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: hi gordon thank you for coming to stay again at anzio heights its great to hear you all enjoyed it.
thanks for taking the time out to leave such a fab review it's much appreciated and hopefully we will see you again.
Best wishes louis/diana 😊 😊
Features
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 Toddler's pool WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toiletNearby 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 nearbyLocation
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
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Food and drink
- Three Horseshoes Inn Pub 0.5 mi
- The Reform Inn Pub 0.5 mi
- Ye Olde Rock Inn Pub 1.1 mi
- Hare & Gate Pub 1.4 mi
- La Casona Restaurant 1.5 mi
- The Lazy Trout Pub 1.7 mi
- The Priory Pub 1.7 mi
- The Ball Haye Tavern Pub 1.9 mi
- The Blue Mugge Pub 2.1 mi
- Fountain Inn Pub 2.2 mi
Groceries
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket 1.7 mi
- The Green Ball Off Licence Off-licence 1.9 mi
- Asda Supermarket 2 mi
- Lidl Supermarket 2.1 mi
- Aldi Supermarket 2.4 mi
- Mill street food & wine Off-licence 2.5 mi
- Sainsbury's Supermarket 2.6 mi
- Morrisons Supermarket 2.9 mi
- Bargain Booze Off-licence 5.2 mi
Parks and play
- Haregate Hall Play Area Playground 1.4 mi
- Birches Gardens park 2 mi
- Brough Park 2.2 mi
- Sparrow Park 2.3 mi
- Pickwood Recreation Area park 2.3 mi
- Pickwood Recreation Area Playground 2.3 mi
- Cruso Street Play Area Playground 2.7 mi
- Westwood Recreation Ground park 2.8 mi
- Woodcroft park 3 mi
- Ladderedge Country Park 3.3 mi
Family days out
- Nicholson War Memorial Visitor attraction 2.3 mi
- Egg Well Visitor attraction 3.2 mi
- Gib Torr Rocks Visitor attraction 3.3 mi
- Rudyard Lake Sailing Club Visitor attraction 4.2 mi
- Rudyard Lake Sailing Club Visitor attraction 4.2 mi
- Lud's Church Visitor attraction 4.3 mi
- Butter Cross Visitor attraction 4.5 mi
- Deep Hayes Country Park Visitor attraction 5.3 mi
- Peak Wildlife Park Zoo 5.3 mi
- Thor's Cave Visitor attraction 6 mi
- The Hopestone Visitor attraction 6 mi
- Archie’s Farm Zoo 8.7 mi
Public transport
- Three Horseshoes Inn PH 0.4 mi
- Red Lion PH 0.5 mi
- Old Buxton Road 1 mi
- Car Park 1.3 mi
- Haregate Hall 1.4 mi
- Horsecroft Crescent 1.5 mi
- Shops 1.5 mi
- Paddock Farm 1.5 mi
- Churnet View Middle School 1.6 mi
- Argles Road 1.6 mi
What’s nearby
- Leek Golf Club 3.3 mi
- Westwood Golf Club 3.5 mi
Local services
- Leek Pharmacy 1.5 mi
- Leek Moorlands Hospital 2.1 mi
- Moorlands Pharmacy 2.2 mi
- Moorland Medical Centre Doctors 2.2 mi
- Fountain Street Pharmacy 2.2 mi
- Well Pharmacy 2.2 mi
- Poplar Service Station Fuel station 2.2 mi
- Leek Health Centre Doctors 2.2 mi
- Moorlands House Clinic 2.3 mi
- Well Pharmacy 2.3 mi
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
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? Yes 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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Anzio Heights? From £23 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.