Happy Valley Camping
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- Semi-rural Cheshire campsite on a farm next to a nature reserve
- Peak District walks or Manchester city centre within a half-hour drive
- Easy access to bus and train services; dogs welcome on site
What does it take to keep guests happy? They reckon they’ve got it sorted at Happy Valley Camping, a family-friendly site on a Cheshire farm just outside Stockport.
It all starts with a great semi-rural location that’s surrounded by lovely countryside but also well connected to local urban centres. Poynton and Bramhall are both five minutes’ drive away for local supermarkets, cafés and independent shops and restaurants, with Stockport 10 minutes away and the centre of Manchester about half an hour away. Turning in the other direction, it’s just a short drive to the activities of the Peak District National Park.
For most of this, there’s no need to drive if you don't want to – handy Hazel Grove station is a mile away for trains to Manchester, Buxton and various points in between, and a bus stop a few minutes’ walk away has several services to choose from too.
The rural surroundings mean plenty of good walks nearby – and you’ll be able to bring your dog along for a stay here too. It’s a proper farm experience here, with hay bales for the kids to clamber on, blackberry bushes to pick fruit from and a river nearby for paddling and swimming. The views are all green fields, trees and hills by day, and clear starry skies by night (weather permitting…)
This is a laidback place where you can pick your own pitch and have space for your awning, gazebo, outdoor table and barbecue. There are firepits for hire and logs for sale on site, and you'll have access to simple but modern facilities including toilets and a washing station.
Site type
3
50 Open now
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- A member of staff will be on site at 12pm for cleaning and at 7pm with firepits for hire and logs for sale.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 11 Apr to
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Features
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 Wild swimmingAmenities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campgroundAccessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Well-lit pathNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Happy Valley Camping
Chester Road
Stockport
Cheshire
England
SK7 6EN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.36693°N
-2.12795°W
Nearest transport
Coach5.2 km Stockport Bus Station STAND B
9.6 km Manchester Airport The Station
10.6 km Princess Rd/Barlow Moor Rd
Rail1.2 km Hazel Grove Rail Station
1.9 km Poynton Rail Station
2.4 km Woodsmoor Rail Station
Ferry
Airport9.5 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
9.7 km Manchester Airport
9.7 km Manchester 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
A good break has to involve good food, of course – and you should be able to source plenty of that in the surrounding area. One particular favourite is Stockport’s Foodie Friday, which fills the market square with food vendors and live music on the last Friday of the month.
For other ways to keep it local, stroll through the surrounding Happy Valley Nature Reserve, perhaps following on to the Ladywood Valley Interest Trail. The Middlewood Way, running along a disused railway line, is a popular route for walkers and cyclists, and there are 50 acres of Capability Brown-designed parkland to explore at Poynton Park (five minutes’ drive).
Bramhall Park (10 minutes) is another gorgeous parkland to wander around, with a stunning Tudor manor house at its centre. A little further afield, your outings may include places like National Trust - Lyme (15 minutes), the caves of Castleton (half an hour) and the smart spa town of Buxton (35 minutes). And of course Manchester (half an hour) is packed with things to do for all ages and tastes.
Must see
Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 5.8 km
Quarry Bank Mill and Garden (NT) 8.5 km
Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 9.6 km
Whitworth Art Gallery 12.4 km
Manchester Museum 13.2 km
National Trust
Lyme Park 5 km
Hare Hill 9.7 km
Nether Alderley Mill 11.9 km
Biddulph Grange Garden 26.5 km
Marsden Moor Estate 29.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Higher Poynton 3.6 km
VERNON PARK 5.2 km
Marple - Mellor Church - Brookbottom 5.2 km
ADLINGTON HALL 5.5 km
Lyme Park, East Lodge and the Cage 5.6 km
Local events
- Parklife Festival (Saturday, 14 June 2025 – Saturday, 14 June 2025)
Manchester, England 11.1 km
- Creamfields (Thursday, 21 August 2025 – Thursday, 21 August 2025)
Warrington, England 34.3 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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- Does Happy Valley Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Happy Valley Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Happy Valley Camping? A good break has to involve good food, of course – and you should be able to source plenty of that in the surrounding area. One particular favourite is Stockport’s Foodie Friday, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Happy Valley Camping?
Camping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime Just turn up and pitch up anywhere you'd like. A member of staff will be on site at 12pm for cleaning and again at 7pm with firepits for hire and logs for sale.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Happy Valley Camping? From R479,76 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.