Great Haywood Canalside Camping

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General

Relaxed rural campsite on the edge of Cannock Chase
Five minutes' walk to Great Haywood; a mile to the Shugborough Estate
Opposite a farm shop and café; overlooking a canal junction

There's so much to like about canals – the wildlife that lives in and around the water, the flat towpaths for cycling or walking the dog, watching the colourful narrowboats chugging by… So it'll come as no surprise that there's also much to like about Great Haywood Canalside Camping, a relaxed rural site overlooking the northern edge of Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

First of all, there's the fact that this Staffordshire spot is directly opposite a popular farm shop and café, where you can stop to stock up on supplies, call in for a coffee or pick your own berries during the summer months.

Number two on the list has got to be how close this place is to Great Haywood village centre – a five-minute stroll is all it takes to get to the nearest pub, pharmacy and convenience store, which is quite something in a spot as peaceful as this.

Dog-friendly rules and Great Haywood Canalside Camping’s dedicated dog-walking area make a third great reason to camp here, while last – but by no means least – there's the fact that you're under a mile from the gorgeous green parkland of the National-Trust run Shugborough Estate.

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Languages spoken

✓ English

Reviews

The man at reception is friendly and helpful. Lovely place to camp01/09/2023

Paul C.Confirmed

Non-electric grass tent pitch
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Liked:

No Frills as the sign says but a very comfortable and relaxing place to spend a few days camping.

Water, clean toilets and a very concise site etiquette that enables visitors to enjoy themselves while respecting others peace and quiet.

Very short walk down the canal and you're in shugborough hall and grounds.

Peaceful and relaxed atmosphere.

We'll definately be going again.

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Nothing.

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Great location08/09/2023

Jeff S.Confirmed

Non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch
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Liked:	Great location and friendly. Good price The canal walks excellent Will use again
Disliked:	Some areas a little muddy but you can’t complain about the weather

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Exceptional No Frills at a Sensible Price Point. With a view.02/09/2023

Sean S.Confirmed

Non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch
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Liked:

Absolutely beautiful location on the waters edge. Watching life pass by at narrowboat slow pace.

Excellent friendly helpful welcome on arrival. Thanks to Pete, a credit to the site.
Plenty of space when I stayed mid week, nice to not be ontop of one another and enjoy peace.
Toilets clean.
Bins available.
Water point for good fresh drinking water.
Location handy for walks from site.
Shops nearby. Farm one over road with cafe with in and outside seating. Spar up the road 5 mins walk.
Pub nearby.

As a solo it’s sensible price unlike others.

THE BEST No Frills Camping Ever…

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Limited weeks opening this year. Sadly as would love to visit again. Hope going forward it’s able to open longer. There is a call for the more budget friendly & no frills sites unlike other local sites that charge a kidney! I don’t need EHU & other extras to inflate the price I pay as a solo.

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Excellent site as described in the overview. Plenty of space.28/08/2023

AnonymousConfirmed

Non-electric grass tent pitch
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Liked:	Fantastic location on the canalside. Peaceful and relaxing watching the barges go by. Plenty of space. Lovely canal walks nearby. Site was exactly as expected.
Disliked:	None

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Beautiful setting but very basic site. Chemical toilets and one …02/09/2023

Ruth U.Confirmed

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Liked:	Beautiful setting but very basic site. Chemical toilets and one tap. Expensive at 20 pounds a night.
Disliked:	–

Overall: 4
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The white was exactly as advertised. The loos were clean …28/08/2023

Linda P.Confirmed

Non-electric grass tent pitch
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Liked:	The white was exactly as advertised. The loos were clean and maintained. We called on lovely grass. Easy to pitch. It was a very pretty spot, and east to launch a canoe. Thank you :)
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10/10 definitely go again!26/08/2023

AnonymousConfirmed

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Liked:	Lush view! Right by the canal! Very peaceful. Pub only 7min walk away. Farm shop & cafe across the road for breakfast. Lovely!
Disliked:	Would be nice if there were washing up facilities. But apart from that, can’t complain!

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You can pitch anywhere in the field. We pitched right …28/08/2023

AnonymousConfirmed

Non-electric grass tent pitch
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Liked:	You can pitch anywhere in the field. We pitched right next to the water. We also loved being able to have camp fires as many places don't allow this.
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No frills site with fab management and owners.26/08/2023

Elizabeth C.Confirmed

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Liked:

A great site as always. I never regret going back!

Canal walks on the door step, pubs and Shugborough Mansion/Estate.
Garden Centre. It's fantastic.

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Basic campsite with the amenities required when camping.26/08/2023

AnonymousConfirmed

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Liked:	Not over crowded, plenty of lovely walks along side the canal and at Shugborough Hall. This is Basic Campsite, only Toilets and water provided and Not over priced. Accommodates a few places on hard standing for motorhomes upto approx 7 metres. Will definitely be coming again. Helpful and pleasant Warden.
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Features

Coronavirus

24+ hour ventilation between accommodation guests

Capacity reduced to increase social distancing

Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided

More frequent emptying of bins

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

Disabled facilities

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

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

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

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

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Mill Lane, Great Haywood, Staffordshire, England, ST18 0RJ
Timezone Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00) GPS 52.8045°N 2.0078°W

Nearest transport

Coach stations: Railway Station — 4.8 miles
Coach Station
4.8 miles Railway Station — 4.8 miles
Coach Station
4.8 miles Crown Bridge — 7.1 miles
Coach Station
7.1 miles
Train stations: Rugeley Trent Valley Rail Station — 4.1 miles
Rail Station
4.1 miles Rugeley Town Rail Station — 4.6 miles
Rail Station
4.6 miles Stafford Rail Station — 4.8 miles
Rail Station
4.8 miles
Ferry ports: Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal — 58.3 miles
Ferry Ports
58.3 miles
Airports: Birmingham International Airport — 26.9 miles
Airports
26.9 miles Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1 — 26.9 miles
Airports
26.9 miles Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2 — 27.0 miles
Airports
27.0 miles

Opposite the farm shop on Mill Lane

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

Make sure to allocate at least one full day for pootling around the Shugborough Estate (a mile from site), as this National Trust property is one of the finest country piles around – no mean feat when you're also within striking distance of top-rated attractions like the Trentham Estate (20 minutes' drive) and Sudbury Hall and the Museum of Childhood (30 minutes).

Next, head south towards the wilds of Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for rural rambles, treetop adventures at Go Ape Cannock (15 minutes) or forest bike trails through the green scenery at Birches Valley Forest (15 minutes). Riding enthusiasts will also find heaps to do around here – Cannock Chase Trekking Centre (15 minutes) is a good place to start if you're looking to get set up for a stint in the saddle.

Further animal encounters await at kid-pleasing spots like the National Forest Adventure Farm (30 minutes), where you can get up close and personal with the animals, at Trentham Monkey Forest (30 minutes) or at Peak Wildlife Park (40 minutes). Great Haywood Canalside Camping is also a convenient 35-minute drive from Alton Towers, Britain's largest theme park.

Must see

Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum & Bookshop (11.3 miles)
Sudbury Hall (11.6 miles)
National Memorial Arboretum (12.0 miles)

National Trust

Shugborough Estate (1.0 miles)
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood (11.5 miles)

Cycle routes

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

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Permitted arrival/departure time

Camping and touring
Arrive:	12 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	2 p.m.