Campsites near Manchester
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Stretton House Campsite
1. Stretton House Campsite
94%
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28km from Manchester · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
If you like the sound of having farm shops and ice cream farms nearby, as well as access to lots of walking and cycling trails, Stretton House Campsite should be a fine pick for you. It has a strict no noise policy after 10pm, meaning that you should get a peaceful night's sleep too.
This site is in the grounds of the 400-year-old Stretton House surrounded by the Cheshire countryside with handy transport links nearby and outdoor activities in no short supply… that includes things like alpaca walking, golf or Manley Mere’s watersports haven (a 20-minute drive away for the latter).
You’ll have your pick of two fields, both with car parking by the pitch free of charge and dogs allowed. The facilities include separate male and female toilet blocks, pay per use shower block, mobile phone charging facilities, free wifi and chemical toilet disposal and a drinking water standpipe. You’ll have permission to start up a barbecue or firepit too (subject to the correct safety measures).
When you’re ready to get going, the friendly owners will be willing to help out however they can and suggest possible days out, which may include fishing or walking at Pickmere Lake (10 minutes’ drive), visiting an ice cream farm (within 10 minutes’ drive of the site) or going to the local golf course (five minutes’ drive).
For food, there’s a farm shop just two minutes’ walk away from the site where you’ll be able to get your hands on local produce. Pubs aren’t far away either – there is one pub five minutes' walk away, and another 15 minutes' walk away.
Festival goers are very welcome, and the Creamfields Festival site is five minutes’ drive away. Please respect the quiet hours (no noise is permitted after 10pm) and environment, as the owners' home is on the grounds (and stick to the field's facilities only).
No waste accepted onsite. All rubbish must be taken home at the end of your stay.
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The Duchess's Meadow
2. The Duchess's Meadow
95%
(22)
30km from Manchester · 2 units
Tucked away in peaceful woodland yet just a short stroll from the vibrant heart of Buxton, The Duchess’s Meadow offers the perfect blend of nature, history, and convenience.
Set within the private grounds of Corbar Hill House — originally built in the 1850s as a retreat for the Mistress of the 7th Duke of Devonshire — our site sits amid tranquil trees and abundant wildlife. Expect to spot owls, rabbits, woodpeckers, and even the occasional stoat and deer, all against a backdrop of panoramic views across Buxton and the Peak District.
Our family fell in love with this land and set out to create a welcoming space where visitors can relax, recharge, and enjoy the beauty of the area. Whether you’re here for a peaceful stopover or a longer stay, you’ll find yourself surrounded by nature yet just a 10-minute walk from Buxton’s bustling town centre.
Buxton is famed for its natural thermal spring water, elegant Georgian and Victorian architecture, and rich cultural scene. Home to the magnificent Buxton Crescent, the Opera House, and the gateway to the Peak District National Park, it’s the ideal base for exploring Derbyshire’s scenic walks, limestone caves, and charming villages.
At The Duchess’s Meadow, you’ll experience the best of both worlds — the calm of the countryside and the charm of a historic spa town, all from the comfort of your motorhome.
Please note - it is a fairly steep short drive up to the pitches. Nobody has really struggled but worth noting.
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Sweet Knoll camping
3. Sweet Knoll camping
92%
(12)
31km from Manchester · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Sweet Knoll Farm, with six acres of flat land, is ideal for camping with breathtaking views in the Peak District
. It is great for walking, cycling, horse riding and caving.
Next to a working farm, it is surrounded by sheep grazing and is next to the Pennine Bridle Way. Castleton a short drive away is famous for its caverns blue john and speedwell.
The campsite has toilets and showers,washing up facilities indoor and outdoor.Fresh drinking water and picnic tables.
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fields farm campsite church lane sk
4. fields farm campsite church lane sk
100%
(10)
31km from Manchester · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Adults-only, small and quiet family-run site in the Peak District National Park
A 15-minute drive from Buxton, the Pennine Way and Monsal Trail
Pet-friendly pub two minutes’ walk away; barbecues permitted on site
Fields Farm Campsite is just the place for a peachy Peak District break. Just outside of a rural village named Peak Forest in the national park, this site is a walkers’ haven, with the Pennine Way and Monsal Trail just 15 minutes’ drive away (along with Buxton, a classic Peak District town with a spa history, meaning you can pamper yourself on this day out).
Handily, there are walks direct from the door too. You can get to Eldon Hole in just over 10 minutes and dubbed one of the seven wonders of the Peak District, the pothole is an impressive sight. Peak Forest is just five minutes’ walk away too and here, you’ll be able to sample some homecooked food in a pet-friendly traditional country pub.
Adjacent to the owner’s home, the grassy pitches have scenic views of the countryside (a great side dish for breakfast times, that’s for sure). And in the evenings, perhaps a barbecue will be another way to settle into the rural atmosphere. Happily, dogs are permitted here, so you won’t have to leave them behind.
As for gathering together snacks, sandwiches and other stuff to keep you going while you’re out and about in the national park’s towns, villages or traffic-free trails, there is a pop up honesty shop in the pub carpark, main food shops are a 10 minutes’ drive away in Chapel-en-le-Frith or Tideswell to help you tick off your shopping list. We are in the middle of peak park great walks we are in a small village next to pub good home cooked food lots of local villages blue john mine chatsworth house stateley home of the duke of devonshire with it fantastic grounds. We are 5 miles from the spar town of buxton a lovely victorian town with lots of things to do. We are 2 minutes walk from local pub with good food and local shop eldon hole, castleton, or just chill out this is a adult site only
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Oakwood Marina
5. Oakwood Marina
93%
(116)
31km from Manchester · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Canal-side camping with campfires, set in 30 acres of countryside and with an on-site tea rooms
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Damside Campsite
6. Damside Campsite
98%
(26)
32km from Manchester · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Well-maintained and peaceful wild camping site in the Peak District
Buxton 15 minutes’ drive; Chatsworth House half an hour
Dogs welcome; 10 minutes’ walk from a pub; nearby playground
Just how remote would you like your holiday accommodation to be? If the answer is fair to middling, Damside Campsite might just be the place for you: this pop-up spot is surrounded by the glorious wilderness of Peak District National Park. Doesn’t get much more blissfully peaceful than that – except for the occasional lowing cow, all is stillness here.
Having said that, don’t worry: you won’t have to scramble across hills and dales for a pint: a traditional pub serving real ales and home-cooked food is right in the village of Peak Forest, a 20-minute walk away. Both the site and the pub welcome dogs, though it might be wise to keep them on a lead when walking past the farm animals.
This is wild camping; facilities might not be abundant (there are no showers), but they are well maintained and include a portable toilet and a washing-up area. There is also fresh running water, and you’re welcome to start a campfire or a barbecue. You can grab essentials in the village shop, or head to Chapel-en-le-Frith (10 minutes) or Buxton (15 minutes).
If you’re here with the kids, the flat, grassy field where you’ll set up your tent makes for an excellent play area on which to run around, kick a ball or fly a kite. A nearby playground has swings, slides, a small adventure course and a multisport pitch.
Walking paths start from right outside the farm, or you can drive to hiking areas like Chee Dale Stepping Stones (10 minutes), a dramatic gorge on the River Wye.
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Peak Glamping Hideaway
7. Peak Glamping Hideaway
100%
(12)
35km from Manchester · 3 units
Glamping literally reaches new heights in the Peak District National Park
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Gollin Farm Shepherds Hut
8. Gollin Farm Shepherds Hut
100%
(16)
36km from Manchester · 2 units
Cosy and romantic shepherd's hut glamping in the heart, and at the highest heights, of the Peak District National Park
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Chrome Hill Campers
9. Chrome Hill Campers
98%
(50)
37km from Manchester · 5 units
Far reaching views from one of the highest touring site in England, overlooking Chrome Hill in the picturesque village of Hollinsclough in Staffordshire
The site only accepts campervans and has 5 pitches available. This is a new site and has new toilet and shower facilities, water and waste disposal points and also there is a secure paddock area for children to play.
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White Peak Camping
10. White Peak Camping
98%
(633)
38km from Manchester · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Camping on a Peak District farm near the Monsal Trail
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White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow
11. White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow
91%
(110)
39km from Manchester · 61 units · Tents, Motorhomes
What a little Derbyshire gem: back to basics Whitehouse Farm Campsite is a simple site in a most scenic setting five minutes’ drive from the pretty village of Tideswell.
The site’s central location in the Peak District National Park means it’s a top spot for those who want to ramble or ride bikes – several circular trails leave from Tideswell and the traffic-free Monsal Trail is a five-minute drive away. And there’s plenty more activity if you require it too, as activity centres nearby can sort you out days of horse riding, abseiling, climbing and caving.
All this activity isn’t mandatory, of course – this is an equally fine location for days pottering off to local pubs, pigging out on pudding in Bakewell or taking a leisurely stroll around the Chatsworth Estate, 20 minutes away.
And if even that’s too much, you’d be welcome to spend some time loafing about on site: there’s heaps of space here, and as facilities have been kept quite minimal (just showers and toilets) there should be a good serving of peace and quiet to go with it all.
Guests are welcome to light up a barbecue or campfire for cookouts and keeping warm; Tideswell’s the place for supermarket supplies, and it’s also handily got a fish and chip shop and a couple of pubs for days when your firelighting skills aren't up to much.
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Camping at The Hollies
12. Camping at The Hollies
96%
(278)
40km from Manchester · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping at the foot of the Roaches in the Peak District National Park
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Trawden Forest Glamping
13. Trawden Forest Glamping
100%
(16)
41km from Manchester · 3 units
Grown-up pod glamping on a woodland site in Lancashire
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Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping
14. Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping
100%
(34)
44km from Manchester · 5 units
Lakeside glamping on the edge of Delemere Forest and a 10-minute train ride from Chester
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Woodsworth Exploring
15. Woodsworth Exploring
98%
(80)
45km from Manchester · 12 units
Nearly wild woodland camping in West Yorkshire’s Bronte country
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Tipsy Tree Glamping
16. Tipsy Tree Glamping
100%
(20)
47km from Manchester · 3 units
Quirky eco-friendly glamping ideal for a rural road-trip
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Copy House Hideaway
17. Copy House Hideaway
100%
(67)
48km from Manchester · 2 units
Luxury shepherd's huts with wood-fired hot tubs and an adjoining log cabin for extra space
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Peak Pods
18. Peak Pods
100%
(43)
49km from Manchester · 4 units
Family-sized en suite glamping pods in the Peak District
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Intake Farm
19. Intake Farm
99%
(75)
49km from Manchester · 7 units · Tents, Glamping
Quirky glamping and nearly wild camping on a farm in Staffordshire
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Secret Wood Glamping
20. Secret Wood Glamping
95%
(22)
50km from Manchester · 1 unit
A private woodland and stream all to yourself, with one spacious bell tent and a hot tub beneath the stars
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Land & Property
2 weeks ago
5 m Class A
With pets
Excellent location , easy access to plenty of hikes via quiet roads. Pitches were flat and spacious. Clean toilets and straight over a style to a brilliant pub
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Filip
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
We came back again and nothing’s changed. We’ve had amazing time!!! Perfect campsite for families. Thank you guys!
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Charlotte
2 weeks ago
4 m campervan
Second stay here in the same month, says it all really! Gorgeous little campsite which has definitely become our firm favourite that we plan to return to time and time again!
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Thomas
2 weeks ago
5 m campervan
With kids
Great spot for hiking the dragons back (chrome hill)
Small but tidy campsite
Little shower block but clean and tidy.
Great views from your van
Would definitely come back here 👌🏼
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Andrew
2 weeks ago
11 m campervan
Only couple of pitches so very peaceful and lovely views. Toilet and shower spotless. Only 10 min walk into Buxton centre.
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Helen
2 weeks ago
5 m Class A
With kids
Absolutely loved it. Such a unique little campsite. Views are perfect so peaceful yet so near everything.
We spend a lot of time travelling to campsites and very rarely rebook one as we always like to try something new but honestly we rebooked within 24 hrs. Hosts are lovely and welcoming. Look forward to revisiting.
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Renée
2 weeks ago
Tent
This is my second time staying here. Absolutely love this campsite. When you arrive, one of the staff comes to help you drive your stuff from the car park to your pitch as there are no cars allowed on the site. The site has the river on one side, fields on the other and then the marina about 3 minutes walk away. At the marina they have a little bar open in the evenings, a cafe during the day and nice toilets and a hot powerful shower. The only slight downside is that it is under a flight path but I brought my ear plugs and slept very well.
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Grace
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Janice and Paul were fantastic, friendly hosts. The site was perfect for us as we prefer quiet, back to basic sites. The views were stunning and we loved seeing and hearing cows and sheep around us. A great stay, we will be booking again as there is so much more we want to discover in the area!
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Heidi
3 weeks ago
Tent
Love this site ! Always peaceful with good, tidy facilities. Waking up to the cows is a bonus too !
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Ailsa
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Plenty of space for kids to play and enjoy being outside.
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Leanne
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
This was one of the nicest campsites I’ve stayed at. Beautiful views, proper toilets and shower blocks with hot water and enough that there was never a queue despite a full site on Saturday. There were also drinking water taps and sinks to do the washing up at. Plenty of walks nearby.
The only downside was some feral children in a neighbouring tent but that is no fault of the site managers, rather irresponsible parents that didn’t control their kids but unfortunately they seem to get everywhere!
10/10 on the site though. Would 100% stay here again.
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Keith
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Lovely spacious site with fantastic views and great sunset. Campsite and Toilets / Showers were clean. Staff were lovely and made us feel welcome. Close to Leek for shopping/amenties, and great pub ’The Lazy Trout’ is within walking distance. Tittesworth Reservoir and Hen Cloud / The Roaches great for walks. Would definitely return.
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Matt
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Nice site. Beautiful outlook to the Roaches. Basic but solid
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Richard
3 weeks ago
3 m campervan
With pets
Very clean and well looked after camp site very friendly and clean toilets and washing area plenty of space it was very busy and there was still plenty of room will definitely go back and stay again
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Lofas
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
We loved camping here in the woods. The pitches are secluded and private- you have your own little patch of relaxing woodland and not a car or campervan in sight! The toilet block was so clean and I really appreciated the soft lighting as it didn't blind you when using the bathroom at night.
You can tell Duncan and the team really care about protecting this wooded area and are environmentally conscious. This was also much appreciated.
The town is just a 15-20 minute walk away and there is a nice local pub that serves great pies.
Haworth is a very short distance away and it was lovely to come back to the woods after a day out.
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Dale
3 weeks ago
5 m rooftop tent
Site was nice, clean and relatively flat, great spot to stay for walking round the local area and some good routes locally for green laning. Would definitely recommend this site to others.
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Lisa
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Lovely place to camp, lovely location and nice views all round, had a lovely weekend
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Katie
3 weeks ago
Tent
Had a great weekend camping here. Beautiful view of the hills right in front of us. Cute lil rope swing for the kids, surprisingly good toilets & plenty of free fire pits.
At times, feels a little overcrowded, but overall a great value for money.
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Jonathan
3 weeks ago
5 m campervan
If you are looking for a peaceful, scenic place to pull up for the night in a campervan, Chrome Hill Campers near Hollinsclough is an absolute gem. Capped at just five pitches, it gives you all the quiet and privacy you could ask for without feeling overcrowded.
The shared toilet and shower block is modern, piping hot, and kept exceptionally clean. There is also a fresh water station, chemical disposal point, and outdoor dishwashing area.
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Simon
3 weeks ago
5 m campervan
With pets
Lovely little campsite with excellent views and well maintained facilities. It was a pleasure to stay here and would definitely consider returning for another night.
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Where to go
Peak District National Park
A mere 30-minute drive east of Manchester will take you to Peak District National Park, a 555-square-acre park that's popular for walkers, cyclists, and water sports enthusiasts. It's among the most popular national parks in the country and a fantastic spot for wildlife watching, with populations of hares, hedgehogs, and all sorts of birds. The park also has four show caves open to public visits and a museum dedicated to the Black Plague.
Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
Due north of Manchester, the Forest of Bowland AONB feels much more remote. Here you'll find massive expanses of fells and peat moorland, short hills, and lots of outdoor recreation opportunities. Popular things to do in the area include walking, cycling, and wildlife-watching, and the lack of city lights makes it ideal for a night of stargazing.
Loggerheads Country Park
Just over the border with Wales, inside the Clwydian Range And Dee Valley AONB, Loggerheads Country Park offers a visitors centre, a historic mill, and a few miles worth of short trails that lead alongside the River Alyn, past wooded groves and limestone cliffs. Keep your eyes out for Bloody Cranesbill, a type of wildflower named as such because its leaves turn red in the autumn, much like a tree.
When to go
Manchester is very much a summer destination, and the likelihood of good weather is at its highest between June and August, with highs in the low 20s, though you should still be prepared for rain no matter when you visit. The summer months also offer plenty of things to do, and music fans from across the UK flock here in June for the celebrated Parklife Festival in Heaton Park.
