Rue Hill Campsite

View prices & book 9.5 160 reviews
Great for watching the sun setting
Great for watching the sun setting
Sunset in the van field
Beautiful morning sunrise
Summer camping
Campsite
Hardstanding pitches
Hardstanding pitches
Wide grassy field
1/95
Sunset in the van field
Beautiful morning sunrise
Summer camping

  • Simple rural site in Staffordshire, on the edge of the Peak District
  • A 10-minute drive from Alton Towers and 20 minutes from Dovedale
  • Football and volleyball nets; lots of space; a minute from the pub
Family rift? One lot wants rides and slides and attractions, the others long for walks in the wilderness and watery outdoors stuff? Reconcile all warring parties at Rue Hill Campsite, a simple and friendly site in the Staffordshire countryside, where (almost) every wish can be granted. This special spot is surrounded by green fields on the edge of the Peak District, a minute’s drive from the village of Cauldon Low and about 10 minutes’ drive from Alton Towers. Space is the word here: there’s a wide grassy field to stay in with plenty of room for running about at full pelt too, as well as more organised activities around the football and volleyball nets. Barbecues are welcome; hire firepits with logs, sticks and paper from the team for the simple pleasures of gathering round the flames, warming fingers, sizzling things on sticks or singing lusty songs (reasonably quietly). It’s a minute’s drive to a pub with food and 15 minutes to a nicely varied selection of shops, supermarkets, takeaways and other eateries at Ashbourne.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 14
Motorhome pitches 14
Rent a tent 4
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens 20 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 20 Mar to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.5

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-maintained, friendly campsite offering excellent value. Visitors praise the clean facilities, spacious pitches, and helpful owners, making it a great base for Alton Towers visits. While some mention noise from neighbouring campers or traffic, and occasional issues with pitch unevenness, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Plenty of space, really nice hosts,…

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Rowan Y.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Plenty of space, really nice hosts, very informative and great amenities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, loved it

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Nice rustic pitch, plenty of space

Recommend to friends Visit again

The staff were very kind and helpful!

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Dominic M.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Pitch was clean and had great facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views, lots of football goals…

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Nigel D.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great views, lots of football goals and volley ball nets and plenty of picnic benches with metal in middle for BBQ's. Amazing view and the distant sound of sheep gives this place a very countryside feel. There is even a decent Pizza / Burger place available on Uber Eats for delivery direct to the site.

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A good site with good facilities.…

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Martin H.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked A good site with good facilities.

Disliked Nothing

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Fabulous site, will definitely return.

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Ezmeralda E.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked I love this site. Due to a weather warning in place the owners put us on hard standing, as the grass had been saturated and the storm was likely to bring more, so rather than risk ruining their field and having to drag any stuck vehicles, we were upgraded.

Good cleans toilets and shower block, washing up area and waste water disposal too. Recycling bins were at the back of the shower block.

Excellent views, plenty of walking from site, plenty to explore nearby, such as Leek and Cheadle, lakes Rudyard, Carsington to kayak on, and National Trust sites Ilam and Dovedale stepping stones.
This sites makes an excellent base. Also dog friendly!!!

Disliked This is probably me, as showers are never warm enough for me, plenty of pressure, free to use, so shouldn't grumble.

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Owners lovely and great location!

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Danielle A.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Owners were lovely and helpful. Basic site but has everything you need. Location is great as have lots by. Would stay here again

Disliked Nothing

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Hosts were friendly and informative, facilities…

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Scott P.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Hosts were friendly and informative, facilities were great. Nice views and close to Alton towers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely recommend coming here! Check their website :)

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Rebecca L.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The campsite was very clean and organised. The toilet/ shower block was so nice and clean with Smooth Radio playing. The owners were so lovely and provided a football. The firepits were so lovely in the evening. It was easy to find.

Disliked Nothing.

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Very spacious, nice and quiet, shows…

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Hayley S.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Very spacious, nice and quiet, shows very clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No 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 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

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

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Step-free access Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Rue Hill Campsite

Cauldon Low

Stoke-on-Trent

Staffordshire

England

ST10 3EY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.02826°N
1.88094°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.2 mi Bus Station
12.3 mi Bus Station
12.3 mi Bus Station
Rail
8.8 mi Blythe Bridge Rail Station
9.1 mi Uttoxeter Rail Station
11 mi Longton Rail Station
Airport
26.9 mi East Midlands Airport
28.1 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
28.2 mi Manchester 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

For those who like to be hurtled about at great speeds and heights, happiness awaits: it’s 10 minutes to the assorted excitements of Alton Towers, and for those who haven't quite graduated to the big league, an array of rides aimed at younger clientele are at Gulliver’s Kingdom, 40 minutes away. For active stuff in the outdoors, make for the Dovedale valley, 20 minutes away for walks and rides through the fab surrounds of the southern Peak District. If you prefer a splash of water with your adventures, wend your way over to Carsington Water (25 minutes) for kayaking, sailing and fishing as well as walks and bike rides round the reservoir. For more urban antics, meanwhile, sidle over to Stoke Skatepark (40 minutes), a mecca for concrete acrobats. Penchant for the past? The Churnet Valley Steam Railway is 10 minutes' drive away, while the fine old stately piles of Haddon Hall and Chatsworth House are within 45 minutes. It's a similar distance to the Crich Tramway Museum and the Heights of Abraham, a Victorian pleasure ground reached by cable car from Matlock Bath, with a fossil museum, caverns and acres of upland parkland. For animal fans, there’s horse trekking from the Beaver Hall equestrian centre, 10 minutes away, and very close by, encounters with lemurs, penguins, wallabies and pygmy goats at the Peak Wildlife Park.

Must see

Alton Towers Resort 2.8 mi

Sudbury Hall 10.5 mi

Royal Doulton Factory Shop, Trentham 11.9 mi

Wedgwood Visitor Centre 12.9 mi

Royal Stafford 13.2 mi

National Trust

The Old Manor 4.4 mi

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 10.8 mi

Winster Market House 12.6 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 13.6 mi

Kedleston Hall 15.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Winkhill - Waterfall - Waterhouses 2.5 mi

Oakamoor - Churnet Valley - Dimmings Dale - Oakamoor 2.6 mi

ALTON TOWERS 3 mi

Ellastone - Rocester - Marston Montgomery - Roston - Ellastone 3.5 mi

Ellastone - Swinscoe - Stanton - Ellastone 3.5 mi

Local events

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

    Swadlincote, Derbyshire 21.7 mi

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

    Derby, Derbyshire 25.3 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 Rue Hill Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Rue Hill Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Rue Hill Campsite? For those who like to be hurtled about at great speeds and heights, happiness awaits: it’s 10 minutes to the assorted excitements of Alton Towers, and for those who haven't quite graduated … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rue Hill Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Rue Hill Campsite? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.