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Forestside Farm

Nr Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, England
1 acre hosted by Forestside F.
If it's epic scenery that you're after, then look no further than this tiny, view-tastic campsite facing the distant hills of the Peak District

There are some campsites that merely aspire to views and others that have them in spades. Look north from Forestside, a 156-acre organic dairy farm, and you’ll enjoy a 180-degree vista that takes in both the Weaver Hills and the Peak District’s Dove Valley, and still has room for more around the edges. At night, all those distant parts that looked uninhabited suddenly switch on their lights, presumably for the benefit of those watching, enchanted, from the farm.

The site consists of a single-acre mown field with a slightly rougher field below for those who prefer their camping a little less refined. As the name suggests, the farm is right next to a wood (listen out for tawny owls in the evening) that rises steeply behind it up Marchington Cliff, giving some shelter to the south. A sort of very upmarket shed houses the facilities, which including four highly civilised shower rooms. In the tourist info room there are some laminated maps of a short, circular farm walk to sharpen your appetite for dinner or get the blood circulating in the morning.

At this tiny campsite, your most difficult decision is where you spend the rest of your day, as there are numerous attractions within striking distance to tempt you off the premises, including horse racing at Uttoxeter (4¾ miles) to the heart-stoppingly beautiful Manifold Valley cycle trail (18 miles). Don’t mention it to the kids, but you’re also just a dozen miles from Alton Towers.

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Location
Nr Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, England, United KingdomTraditional, ancestral territory of various First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Forestside F.Joined in August 2010
From the host
Welcome to Forestside Farm, an Organic Dairy Farm in beautiful, Staffordshire countryside, wonderful views of the Dove Valley and Weaver Hills. Hard standing for 5 caravans, with hookup. Paddock area for approx 10 tents. PLEASE TELEPHONE 01283 820353 OR EMAIL forestsidefarm@gmail for your booking requirements, as bookings online cannot be accepted at the moment. 2 Camping Pods, Sleep 4/5, a carpeted interior floor area, timber decking on which to sit or prepare food. Lockable French doors,double glazed, fitted heater. Small window in the back wall for light and ventilation, lights and electric socket. You also have full use of our heated showers, toilets and kitchen facilities. There are 2 Ladies toilet/shower rooms and 2 gents toilets/shower rooms. Kitchen area with washing-up facilities, fridge, kettle, toaster, microwave and freezer. ALL PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. There is also a CWD unit. Coarse fishing available. Well behaved dogs welcome. No playground area, but children are welcome to play in the adjacent field, subject to cows! This is a working farm you are welcome to look around, children must be supervised. The nearby village of Marchington & Draycott provides Post Office/Shop. Butchers shop also close by. Enjoy coffee and cake at Indulgences Cafe in the centre of town. Forestside is only a 25 minute drive to Alton Towers with its sensational rides and attractions, as is the Peak District, Ashbourne and the former Royal Hunting forest of Cannock Chase, where one of Britain's largest herd of Fallow Deer roam free. Drayton Manor Park is a little further away, but with an award winning Zoo, it is well worth the visit. Waterworld and the home of Wedgewood in the "Potteries" at Stoke on Trent makes a great day out, as does Carsington Water in the Peak District for cycling, walking, sailing and wind surfing! There are many National Trust properties within easy reach, Sudbury Hall, Kedleston Hall and Calke Abbey are all splendid places visit. The National Arboretum is also in easy reach, as is Tutbury Castle and the National Forest Adventure Farm.
Nearby attractions
It's 4¾ miles to National Trust-owned Sudbury Hall & Museum of Childhood (01283 585305) – a grand 17th-century mansion that plays host to an intriguing and excellent childhood museum plus runs frequent special events. Or try Tutbury Castle (01283 812129) – a prison for Mary Queen of Scots and biffed about by the Roundheads: plenty of history to get your teeth into.
Food and drink
There's an old Georgian haunt – The Dog & Partridge (01283 820394) – 1¾ miles away in Marchington with a selection of exceptional local ales on tap and decent pub grub (including good pies). In the absence of easily walkable pubs, though, you could try The Barn (01283 820367), an Indian restaurant just less than 1 mile down the road towards Draycott in the Clay. Marchington village shop sells newspapers and basics. 

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