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Alton, The Star - Camping and Caravanning Club Site

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    Overview

    Fun family days out await at Alton Towers Resort and the Peak District from Alton, The Star Club Site.

     

    • Just a mile from Alton Towers theme park
    • A short drive from the Peak District National Park
    • Family-friendly site with children’s play area
    • Close to great walking routes and natural beauty
    • Centrally located with good road access
    • “Amazing views from where we pitched for the night.” Eva Jeffery

    Best for

    Families, thrill seekers, walkers, great outdoor lovers

    Enjoy a fun-filled family holiday packed with thrills from one of the UK’s best-loved theme parks with a stay at Alton, The Star Club Site. As the name suggests, this site is right on the doorstep of Alton Towers, but it is also ideal for outdoor lovers too, being a few miles south of the Peak District National Park.

    Enjoy thrills or be still

    This is a spacious campsite with modern facilities including toilets and showers, designated dog walk, and an on-site shop. A children’s play area will keep your little ones entertained between trips to the theme park, while super service pitches offer a little camping luxury. Despite being so close to Alton Towers, this site still has a rural feel with some pitches offering great views of the surrounding countryside.

    Picturesque peaks

    Walkers will appreciate this site’s proximity to iconic Peak District scenes such as Dovedale, Matlock, and Bakewell. It is also around a 30-minute drive from Carsington Water – a great place for walking, fishing, or even trying your hand at water sports. After a long day of sightseeing, nearby pub and restaurant The Star at Cotton is a cosy place to put your feet up, while nearby Stoke-on-Trent is also home to great dining and pubs.

    Enjoy the trill of a theme park with the comfort of a campsite by booking a stay at Alton, The Star Club Site – ideal for families or walkers.

     

    View a map of Alton, The Star Club Site. 

     

    Pitch Types Explained


    		 These are grass pitches with no electric hook-up or other services, suitable for a standard sized tent, caravan or motorhome.


    		These are grass pitches with electric hook-up, suitable for a standard sized tent, caravan or motorhome.


    		These are hardstanding pitches with electric hook-up, suitable for a standard sized tent, caravan or motorhome.


    		These are jumbo grass pitches with no electric hook-up, suitable for units measuring more than 5m x 9m.


    		These are jumbo grass pitches with electric hook-up, suitable for units measuring more than 5m x 9m.


    		These are super service hard standing pitches with electric hook-up, fresh water and waste drainage, suitable for those looking for a little more luxury whilst they camp.

     

    Worth Noting

    • Super Service pitches overlook the play area.
    • If towing, approach the site from the North, avoid travelling through Cheadle.
    • All grass pitches are sloping - levelling ramps and chocks will be required.

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    Facilities

    Key facilities

    • Flushing toilet
    • Showers
    • Club Site Wi-fi
    • Dedicated accessible facilities
    • Pets welcome
    • Designated dog walk
    • Shop
    • Washbasins

    Pitches

    • Grass only pitch (no electric)
    • Grass pitch with electric hook-up
    • Hardstanding with electric hook-up
    • Hardstanding pitch (Super Service)

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    Site Facilities

    • Dedicated accessible facilities
    • Designated dog walk
    • Dishwashing facilities
    • Flushing toilet
    • Ice pack freezing
    • Motorhome service point
    • Parent and baby room
    • Showers
    • Washbasins
    • Washing Machines
    • Holiday Homes & Exclusive lodges

    Site Features

    • A well-sheltered site
    • Childrens play area
    • Ball games
    • Pets welcome
    • Club Site Wi-fi
    • Shop
    • Caravans Allowed
    • Motorhomes Allowed
    • Tents Allowed
    • Trailer Tents Allowed
    • Motorhomes
    • Tents
    • Touring Caravans
    • Trailer Tents

    Pitch types

    • Grass only pitch (no electric)
    • Grass pitch with electric hook-up
    • Hardstanding with electric hook-up
    • Hardstanding pitch (Super Service)
    • Grass pitch with electric hook-up for larger units
    • Alternative Accommodation
    • Seasonal Pitches

    Activities

    • Public house within one mile

    Special Offers

    35% Off

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    25% Off

    Mid-week camping at this Club Site*
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    20% Off

    Discount for families July - Aug (Member Only)*
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    15% Off

    Weekend camping*
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    10% Off

    At any time with our Ultimate offer*
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    40% Off

    Grass pitches at this Club Site*
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    Local area

    Alton Towers

    A must-visit for all thrill seekers, Alton Towers is one of Britain’s most popular adventure parks teeming with fun and thrills for the whole family.

    Cotton Dell Nature Reserve

    Located within a secluded river valley, this tranquil reserve with ancient woodlands and flower rich grassland is a haven for birdwatchers.

    Oakamoor Heritage Trails

    The ancient village of Oakamoor sits in the Churnet Valley and has eight heritage trail walks, featuring two historical churches and three rustic, dog-friendly pubs.

    Dovedale

    Perhaps the most picture-postcard location in the Peak District, Dovedale is a valley along the limestone gorge of the River Dove.

    Travel info

    Alton, The Star Camping and Caravanning Club Site
    Star Road
    Cotton
    Staffordshire
    ST10 3DW
    Get directions
    Tel: 01538 702219
    Manager(s): Tom Hallam
    Check-in: 13:00
    Check-out: 12:00
    Open: 28/02/25 - 27/10/25
    Open: 27/03/26 - 26/10/26
    Latitude: 53.0074
    Longitude: -1.9016
    Download safe approach instructions
    Nearest bus stop:
    No local service
    Nearest train station:
    Uttoxeter or Blythe Bridge 8 miles

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