The White Lodge

Family-friendly Staffordshire site by the river Trent
A 15-minute drive from Stafford and a mile from the Shugborough Estate
Easy access to canalside trails; five minutes' walk from a farm shop

Get away from home and back to nature at The White Lodge, a family-run site by the river Trent and right on the edge of Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With 10 acres of well-kept, secure grounds, this Staffordshire spot scores top marks for its access to scenic paths and bike trails, its location a mile's walk from the National Trust's Shugborough Estate, and the sheer peace of the place. Great Haywood village, where there's a garden centre and a convenience store, is half a mile away. Still closer to base (around five minutes' walk away) is the neighbourhood canalside farm shop and café, making it simple to source fresh produce or barista-made hot drinks while away from home. To sample the fully-fledged floating experience there's a narrowboat hire centre a few minutes' stroll away. Bring a rod and/or binoculars if heading down to the Trent and canal – river fishing is available hereabouts, and birdlife abounds along these peaceful stretches of water. The pitches are also home to plenty of nature and have substantial tree coverage for those sunny days when all you want to do is chill out in the shade. (The grounds are flat, so there's little risk of rolling downhill mid-snooze and waking up on someone else's pitch…). Head here if you're partial to a sizzle on a summer's afternoon – barbecues are allowed as long as all flames are kept well clear of the grass. Well-behaved dogs are also encouraged to tag along.

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

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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 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 Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

The White Lodge

Mill Lane

Great Haywood

Staffordshire

England

ST18 0RJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.80556°N
2.01184°W

Nearest transport

Coach

7.4 km Railway Station

7.5 km Railway Station

11.3 km Crown Bridge

Rail

6.8 km Rugeley Trent Valley Rail Station

7.4 km Stafford Rail Station

7.6 km Rugeley Town Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

43.6 km Birmingham International Airport

43.6 km Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1

43.7 km Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2

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

The edge of Cannock Chase is a couple of minutes' walk away, meaning there's lots of opportunity to get out on walks and mountain biking jaunts. A few more unusual activities are also within reach – treetop zipwires and obstacle courses at Go Ape Cannock (15 minutes' drive) and Clip 'n Climb Stoke's climbing wall (15 minutes) are both recommended. If you'd rather ascend skywards in a more leisurely fashion you could also book a hot air balloon flight (five minutes). For kids who'd rather investigate life at ground level, Amerton Farm (10 minutes) should supply a good few hours of animal-based entertainment. Next door, carry on with rides aboard the small-scale trains at Amerton Railway (10 minutes) or spend a spell at the village's hands-on arts and crafts centre. For a really special treat, you could also up sticks and make for Alton Towers (35 minutes), where a theme park, spa and golf course should keep almost all comers happy.

Must see

Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum & Bookshop 18.4 km

Sudbury Hall 18.8 km

Wedgwood Visitor Centre 19.6 km

National Memorial Arboretum 19.7 km

Boscobel House & the Royal Oak 21.3 km

National Trust

Shugborough Estate 1.6 km

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 18.8 km

Letocetum Roman Baths and Museum 19.6 km

Moseley Old Hall 19.7 km

The Old Manor 23.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

SHUGBOROUGH 1.4 km

Seven Springs - Shugborough - Cannock Chase - Seven Springs 2.8 km

Battle of Hopton Heath, 1643 4.9 km

SANDON PARK 6.8 km

GERMAN MILITARY CEMETERY 7.4 km

Local events

Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday, 6 August 2026 – Thursday, 6 August 2026)
Swadlincote, England 22.6 km
Moseley Folk Festival (Friday, 4 September 2026 – Friday, 4 September 2026)
Birmingham, England 40.7 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 The White Lodge have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The White Lodge dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The White Lodge? The edge of Cannock Chase is a couple of minutes' walk away, meaning there's lots of opportunity to get out on walks and mountain biking jaunts. A few more unusual activities are … Read more