Peakstones Inn

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  • Family-owned pub site five minutes' drive from Alton Towers
  • 15 minutes' drive from the Peak District; Stoke on Trent 30 minutes
  • Bar, restaurant and large beer garden; dogs welcome
Fill your days zooming about on Alton Towers rides and your evenings sipping pints at Peakstones Inn, a traditional pub in the Staffordshire countryside with more than 400 years of history to its name. This rural spot is but a five-minute drive from the UK's biggest theme park, far enough from the action to get a proper night's sleep but close enough for thrill-seekers who plan on making repeat trips. Set on the edge of the Churnet Valley, Peakstones Inn has several well-placed plots for under-canvas stays on the edge of its spacious beer garden. Those pitching up here have access to basic amenities like toilets inside the pub, where you can also settle in for drinks and food, including full English breakfasts for early birds who are up and about before 9am. Other perks of staying in an old pub include plenty of classic games like darts and pool. Any energetic dogs you've brought have several run-around spots within a three-mile radius, including Dimmingsdale Valley where they can snuffle through forest terrain and the Churnet Valley Cycleway, an accessible route that runs along an old railway line (you might want to keep them on a lead at this latter spot). Prefer urban escapades? Stoke on Trent, a city made up of six historic towns, is half an hour away by road. Hankering for extra snacks? The closest supermarket is a five-minute drive away.

Site type

Tent sites 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open now
Opens 27 March
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 27 Mar to

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Reviews

8.3

Overall rating from 45 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Budget/backpacker

89% would recommend this site to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot for Alton Towers, friendly staff, and a charming pub with good food. Some noted uneven pitches, limited showers, and road noise. Manager addressing issues.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 16/06/2026

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A great camping weekend

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Vicky S. 3 reviews

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Everything. Cozy, lovely area, pub beautiful and staff fabulous. Good facilities.

Disliked NA

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good location, great price - friendly team

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damian p. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Handy for Alton Towers, really helpful staff. Cheap as chips 😁

Disliked Not the most level pitch... Limited facilities.… but this is reflected in the price.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice good location be aware of other campers

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 Sarah L. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Nice staff good location and easy to find

Disliked Facilities slightly run down, other guests didnt use sanitary bins provided which meant I had to dispose of them before my child used the bath room.
Other guests arrived at 3-4 am and erected their tent next to ours very noisily meaning we were awake fully from 3am not ideal when a busy day at Alton towers was planned after.
This isn’t the campsites fault yet the other campers made no apology at all for the loud noise of using car engine to inflate mattresses etc at 4.30am

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and lovely atmosphere

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 Chloe W. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Loved it all friendly staff and loved the location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Views were lovely, campsite was freshly…

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Arran W. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Views were lovely, campsite was freshly cut. The pub is also very charming, and the staff were welcoming. Definitely will stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Welcoming site, the landlady was very…

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Rhianna S. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Welcoming site, the landlady was very accommodating and helpful. Great food at the pub. Lovely typical countryside pub.

Disliked Unfortunately the grass area that was usually open for camping wasn't prepared so we were offered to pitch up on play area at the back of the pub. However there unfortunately was some dog mess that we didn't see when we pitched meaning we had the task of cleaning it off our tent when we got home.

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Fantastic place will be going bk…

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 Craig W. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Fantastic place will be going bk again next year for Alton towers as itv5 mins drive away

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location and pub. Went to…

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 Josh B. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Great location and pub. Went to alton towers in the morning so it was super convenient.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Honestly amazing

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 Rianne F. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked So convenient for Alton Towers. Food was incredible. Honestly was a bit skeptical at first but we absolutely loved it and am making this our destination every time we do Alton Towers. Saw “homemade” on the menu and honestly thought it was going to be just generic food. Omg it was truly amazing homemade food! My husband had the homemade steak and ale pie and he said it was the best pie he’s ever had. I can’t explain how good the food was but so reasonable. For 3 of us to have a main plus a side of fries plus drinks was £48! My 9 year old loves the darts and pool table. Can’t wait to stay in the winter as they have open fires.

Disliked No showers but we knew that and the bathrooms are good. There wasn’t much traffic but the cars that went by you could really hear.

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LOVED IT amazing staff even better…

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 aedan o. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked LOVED IT
amazing staff
even better pool table

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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

Utilities

Charging facilities 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

Pub campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Peakstones Inn

Cheadle Road

Alton

Stoke-on-Trent

Staffordshire

England

ST10 4DH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.98104°N
1.91933°W

Nearest transport

Coach
17.7 km Bus Station
17.8 km Bus Station
17.8 km Bus Station
Rail
10 km Blythe Bridge Rail Station
10.3 km Uttoxeter Rail Station
14.6 km Longton Rail Station
Airport
43.2 km East Midlands 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

As nearby attractions go, it doesn't get much more local than Alton Towers (five minutes' drive) – in fact, it's said that the Peakstones Inn was once the gatekeeper's lodge of Alton Towers back in the days when the 910-acre park was owned by the Earl of Shrewsbury. Nowadays, as well as the coasters and other headline rides, there's a spa, water park and miniature golf course that cater to those looking for chilled-out times alongside big adrenaline hits. This well-located site is also a mere 15-minute drive from the edge of the Peak District National Park, a hub for epic hill hikes, laidback leg-stretching and everything in between. Drive to Dovedale car park (30 minutes) if you fancy mostly flat walks along country lanes and riverside paths, or take on mighty Mam Tor (an hour) if you're up for a challenge. And don't neglect the fab family-friendly ents on offer in Stoke on Trent (30 minutes) – the city is home (to name but a few) to Trentham Monkey Forest, a wildlife park where apes roam free, Waterworld Tropical Aqua Park and the spectacular Trentham Estate.

Must see

Alton Towers Resort 2.1 km

Sudbury Hall 14.1 km

Royal Doulton Factory Shop, Trentham 16.7 km

Wedgwood Visitor Centre 16.8 km

Trentham Monkey Forest 19 km

National Trust

The Old Manor 6.8 km

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 14.5 km

Shugborough Estate 22.1 km

Biddulph Grange Garden 23.2 km

Kedleston Hall 25.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Oakamoor - Churnet Valley - Dimmings Dale - Oakamoor 2.1 km

ALTON TOWERS 2.3 km

Ellastone - Swinscoe - Stanton - Ellastone 6.2 km

Ellastone - Rocester - Marston Montgomery - Roston - Ellastone 6.2 km

Winkhill - Waterfall - Waterhouses 8.7 km

Local events

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

    Swadlincote, England 31.2 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 Peakstones Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Peakstones Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Peakstones Inn? As nearby attractions go, it doesn't get much more local than Alton Towers (five minutes' drive) – in fact, it's said that the Peakstones Inn was once the gatekeeper's lodge of Alton … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Peakstones Inn?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Peakstones Inn? From $41.85 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.