Grab a space in one of these campsites near Alton Towers, and you can relax. You're one of the privileged few and can pop over to the theme park any time you want, beating the queues and breezing past the hoards. No sweating through long car journeys for you! If you've got a taste for all things adrenaline, and white knuckle rides, these campsites will have you right at the heart of the action. Next stop: Nemesis, Oblivion and Hex.
Monyash, Bakewell, Derbyshire (15.1 miles)
Ideally located deep in the Peak District National Park, a peaceful setting, secluded pitches and a village pub.
Flagg, Buxton, Derbyshire (15.2 miles)
Traditional pub campsite for adults only with grass and hardstanding pitches for tents and tourers. Dog friendly.
Wildboarclough, Macclesfield, Cheshire (16.3 miles)
Camping and touring on a Peak District farm, near to Shutlingsloe, Three Shires Head and Blaze Ice Cream Farm.
Mow Cop, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (16.4 miles)
A scenic and well appointed, family-run campsite. Open all year round.
Chelmorton, Buxton, Derbyshire (16.5 miles)
This working farm makes for a family friendly base in the Peaks, close to Buxton and great walks. Fishing on site.
Bakewell, Derbyshire (16.5 miles)
Back to basics wild camping with incredible countryside views, set in the idyllic Peak District.
Penkridge Bank, Rugeley, Staffordshire (16.8 miles)
A secluded site in the heart of the Cannock Chase AONB, taking caravans, motorhomes and camper vans
Buxton, Derbyshire (18 miles)
A small, friendly, family run caravan and camping park between Buxton and Bakewell in the beautiful Peak District.
Buxton, Derbyshire (18 miles)
Tranquil countryside camping for tents and tourers, plus pods and onsite playground, games room and dog friendly.
Bakewell, Derbyshire (18 miles)
Family-friendly site situated by idyllic Derbyshire village Bakewell, surrounded by the slopes of the Wye Valley.
Matlock, Derbyshire (18.1 miles)
Welcoming site with wonderful views and excellent surrounding walks to Bakewell and Chatsworth House.
Tansley, Matlock, Derbyshire (19.7 miles)
Long stay 8-month seasonal pitches set in pleasant woodland close to Matlock, close to the Heights of Abraham.