Happy Valley Camping

Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire

Non electric grass pitches - fire pits welcome

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Please note that this site doesn't provide showers and so guests must bring their own facilities if required.

Happy Valley Camping offers a traditional, back to basics stay on a farm, 15 minutes from the Peak District and 30 minutes to Manchester city centre. The non electric grass pitches allow tents and small campervans, with a relaxed feel, no set pitch boundaries and fire pits for hire. Hazel Grove village, a farm shop, pubs, Brookside Miniature Railway and a train station are within a 20 minute walk, with Happy Valley Nature Reserve next door too!

Why choose Happy Valley Camping

Traditional, family and dog friendly pop up campsite on a farm with fire pits for hire

Located next to a nature reserve, within a 20 minute walk of a train station, pubs and shops

Within a 15 minute drive of the Peak District National Park, 30 minutes to Manchester

About the site

This pop up campsite provides a simple base for exploring Cheshire, with views of Happy Valley Nature Reserve and the village of Hazel Grove within a 20 minute walk. You can spend days seeing the sights of Manchester (30 minutes) or enjoying scenic walks in the Peak District (15 minutes). The spacious flat camping field is home to a total of 53 non electric grass pitches. There is a relaxed atmosphere, with no set pitch boundaries or maximum number of guests per pitch. There are 50 pitches set aside for tents, trailer tents, and roof tents, with three allocated to small campervans. In the evening, you can toast marshmallows and make s'mores, with fire pits for hire and logs for sale. Raised BBQs are permitted too. Dogs can come along, with up to three dogs permitted per pitch. The surrounding countryside is ideal for walking routes. Please note, there are no onsite showers.

Open each weekend from the 11th April till the 24th August with one weekend off between the 20th - 23rd June.

Facilities and amenities

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Fires allowed

Near pub

Wash up area

Facilities include male and female toilets, along with an outdoor washing up area and water points. Fire pits are available for hire, with logs for sale. Please note, there are no showers.

For essentials, Norbury Farm Shop, Spar and Morrisons are within a 15 minute walk. The Fiveways pub is also within a 15 minute stroll.

A note from the site themselves...

We're a farming family ran sit, we love camping and the outdoors so we've made a little heaven camping spot to share with others. We had to diversify with the struggles of modern day farming and this is where our heart lies!

Happy Valley Camping is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Large same-sex groups

Older children (13+)

Young children

There are 53 accommodation options on-site

50 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Grass pitches without electric. Suitable for tents, trailer tents, and roof tents.

3 x Non Electric Grass Campervan Pitches

Grass non electric pitches. Suitable for small campervans.

Site tariff

Interested in staying at Happy Valley Camping?

Unfortunately Happy Valley Camping doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

Site rules and policies

Do not camp within approximately 6 metres of another tent

Do not cut down trees

Close and lock all gates behind you

Do not make open fires. All fires must be raised off the ground

Barbecues are allowed, must be raised off the ground

Do not leave rubbish around your site and always take rubbish to the bin

Please keep all dogs on leads/teathered at all times unless in the dog pen and clean up after them

No generators allowed on site. All noise/radios/speakers must be off by

11pm

No fireworks/Chinese lanterns

Any drink drivers will be prosecuted by the police

Be respectful of others

FAQ

What time is check-in and check out at Happy Valley Camping?

There are no set check-in and check out times, so you are welcome to arrive whenever you would like and do the same at check out.

Is Happy Valley Camping dog-friendly?

Yes! Up to three dogs per pitch are more than welcome. Dogs should be kept on leads, and a separate field is available for them to be let off.

Does Happy Valley Camping allow BBQs and campfires?

Open fires are only permitted in raised fire pits. BBQs must also be raised off the ground.

Does Happy Valley Camping allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?

Yes, this site allows awnings, gazebos, and pup tents. Pup tents must fit within the pitch and only be used for storage.

What are the nearest public transport links to Happy Valley Camping?

Hazel Grove train station is only a 20 minute walk away.

Does Happy Valley Camping have shops nearby?

For essentials, Norbury Farm Shop, Spar, and Morrisons are within a 15 minute walk. The Fiveways pub is also a 15 minute stroll.

Does Happy Valley Camping have facilities?

There are male and female toilets alongside an outdoor and washing up area with water points. Please note, there are no showers.

Does Happy Valley Camping have a quiet time or noise policy?

All noise needs to be turned down by 11pm to be respectful of other campers and surrounding neighbours.

Things to do on site and in the Stockport area

Right next to the site is Happy Valley Local Nature Reserve. This peaceful 17-hectare reserve is full of ancient woodland, including the Great Reddish Woods. Visitors might spot kingfishers, herons, and even woodland mammals. The reserve also forms part of the Ladybrook Valley Interest Trail, a scenic route that follows the brook through South Manchester.

Only ten minutes away is Bramhall Park, where you'll find beautiful gardens and woodland walks surrounding Bramall Hall, a Tudor manor with over 500 years of history. Inside the hall are features like Elizabethan ceilings and Victorian kitchens, while outside, the park offers peaceful paths and views of streams and lakes.

Just five minutes away is the village of Poynton. Here, you can explore Poynton Park, stroll around its large pool, or join the Middlewood Way, a green trail popular with walkers, cyclists and riders. The Macclesfield Canal also runs nearby, with a great mix of cafes, eateries, and shops in the town.

Just a 30 minute drive from the campsite is the city of Manchester, packed full of things to see and do. Whether you're into shopping, sports, music or museums, there's something for everyone. Explore the Science and Industry Museum, take a tour of Old Trafford or the Etihad Stadium, or wander through the Northern Quarter.

Other nearby attractions include:

Brookside Miniature Railway (5 minutes)
Avro Heritage Museum (10 minutes)
National Trust - Lyme (15 minutes)
Chorlton Water Park (25 minutes)
Buxton Visitor Centre and The Buxton Crescent Experience (35 minutes)
Poole's Cavern (40 minutes)

Interested in staying at Happy Valley Camping?

Unfortunately Happy Valley Camping doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Happy Valley Camping was last updated on August 28th, 2025 at 12:47 PM

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