Forestside Farm

Forestside Farm near Uttoxeter in Staffordshire is the epitome of “small is beautiful”. With just ten grassy pitches for tents, plus a smattering of cosy camping pods, this clean, green and serene site has won plaudits from the Rough Guide to Camping and Tiny Campsites for its lovely location and high-quality facilities, which include spotless showers and loos, a washing up area, and a fridge, freezer, microwave and kettle for campers. There’s also a small coarse fishing pond on site. Once you take in the vista of the Weaver Hills and Dove Valley, you’ll be itching to put your walking boots on and explore the rolling countryside. Close to the village of Marchington, Forestside is the perfect place to unwind and relax.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby campgrounds that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Forestside Farm

Marchington Cliff

Uttoxeter

Staffordshire

England

ST14 8NA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.85939°N
1.8124°W

Route directions

From the A50 take the A515 towards Lichfield. Ignore all signs to Marchington, until you have left Draycott in the Clay. At Six Roads End - signed for Burton to the left, and take the right turn to Marchington (the fourth turning to Marchington since leaving the A50). Continue along this road (Forest Road), bear right at the finger post, and down a steep hill through the wood (Marchington Cliff). The Farm drive is on the left immediately past Cliff Cottage (this is not where you pay!). Please continue over the cattle grid along the drive to the very end and check in at the farmhouse.

Nearest transport

Coach

13.8 km Spot on Snooker

18.3 km George Inn

Rail

5.1 km Uttoxeter Rail Station

8.8 km Tutbury & Hatton Rail Station

12.7 km Rugeley Trent Valley Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

32.7 km East Midlands Airport

45.5 km Birmingham International Airport

45.5 km Birmingham International 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

Despite its arcadian location, Forestside Farm offers easy access to a really diverse range of attractions: the picturesque Peak District; the forests, fishing and fallow deer of Cannock Chase; the Museum of Childhood at sumptuous Sudbury Hall, just one of a cluster of excellent National Trust properties nearby; the heritage city of Lichfield; the charming market town of Ashbourne; and the Wedgwood and Portmeirion potteries at Stoke on Trent. Those in search of something thrilling after all that countrified chilling can head to Alton Towers, only 25 minutes away; Drayton Manor in Tamworth, which has the added draw of a great zoo and “Thomas Land”, for fans of the famous tank engine; or to the splashy slides, rides and flumes of Waterworld in Stoke on Trent.

Food and drink

Dog & Partridge Pub 1.9 km
The Swan Inn Pub 2.9 km
Roebuck Inn Pub 3 km
Boars Head Hotel Restaurant 3.8 km
Cock Inn Pub 4.8 km
Doveridge Working Men's Club Pub 5.1 km
Cavendish Arms Pub 5.4 km
Moza Restaurant 5.5 km
Heart of Siam Restaurant 5.5 km
The Old Swan Pub 5.5 km

Groceries

Aldi Supermarket 5.2 km
Lidl Supermarket 5.3 km
Waitrose Supermarket 5.3 km
Tesco Supermarket 5.4 km
Majestic Off-licence 5.6 km
Asda Supermarket 5.8 km
The Co-operative Food Supermarket 8.8 km

Parks and play

Demontford Way Open Space park 5 km
Brooklands Close Park 5 km
Doveridge Playground and Tennis court park 5.1 km
Lakeside Park 5.1 km
Seagram Way Play Area Playground 5.1 km
Doveridge Park 5.2 km
Hazwelwalls Play area park 5.4 km
Bramshall Road Park 6.3 km
The Nuttery Play Area Playground 6.4 km
Hill Close Play Area Playground 7.3 km

Family days out

Klondyke Mill Preservation Centre Visitor attraction 2.9 km
Vernons Folly Castle 5.1 km
Hoar Cross Hall Castle 6 km
Bluebell Woods of Yoxall Lodge Visitor attraction 7.7 km
Blithfield Reservoir Walks Visitor attraction 7.9 km
Tutbury Castle 8.2 km

Public transport

Woodedge Lane 1.3 km
The Blacksmiths Arms PH 1.5 km
The Bump House 1.5 km
Bulls Head PH 1.8 km
Stubby Lane 2.9 km
Greaves Lane 2.9 km
Post Office 2.9 km
Netherland Farm 3 km
Toby's Hill 3 km
Holly Bush Road 3.8 km

What’s nearby

Uttoxeter Golf Course 3.8 km
Belmont Golf Club Golf course 7.6 km
Blithfield Sailing Club Marina 7.9 km
The Manor Golf Club Ltd Golf course 8.3 km
Broughton Heath Golf Course 9.5 km

Local services

Sudbury Services Fuel station 3.7 km
Dove River Practice Doctors 4.6 km
Pod Point Charging station 5.3 km
Tesco Pharmacy 5.4 km
Trinity Square Car Park Charging station 5.4 km
Balance Street Pharmacy 5.4 km
Balance Street Health Centre Doctors 5.4 km
Tesco Fuel station 5.5 km
Boots Pharmacy 5.6 km
Northgate Surgery Doctors 5.7 km

Must see

Sudbury Hall 4.5 km

National Memorial Arboretum 14.7 km

Alton Towers Resort 15.2 km

Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum & Bookshop 19.7 km

Kedleston Hall 21.7 km

National Trust

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 4.3 km

The Old Manor 13.1 km

Shugborough Estate 15.7 km

Kedleston Hall 21.5 km

Letocetum Roman Baths and Museum 22.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

SUDBURY HALL 5.6 km

Hatton - Tutbury - Hanbury - Fauld Crater 8.8 km

Ellastone - Swinscoe - Stanton - Ellastone 14.4 km

Ellastone - Rocester - Marston Montgomery - Roston - Ellastone 14.4 km

STAPENHILL CEMETERY 14.6 km

Local events

Moseley Folk Festival (Friday 4 September 2026 – Friday 4 September 2026)
Birmingham, England 46.1 km

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 Forestside Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Forestside Farm dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Forestside Farm? Despite its arcadian location, Forestside Farm offers easy access to a really diverse range of attractions: the picturesque Peak District; the forests, fishing and fallow deer of Cannock Chase; the Museum of … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Forestside Farm?

After 1pm unless by arrangement
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