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Lower Micklin Touring Park
Lower Micklin Farm
Alton Road
Alton Towers
Denstone
Staffordshire (Browse area)
ST14 5DJ
Tel: 07824385138
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Pitches: 30
Open: 01/03/2024 to 30/11/2024
01/03/2025 to 30/11/2025
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 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <5 miles |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport On Site |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
 Electric Car Charging Point |
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| Date of Visit: July 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: AndreaHampanijad |
1 review from this member |
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 We stayed only for one night but my 2 children definitely enjoyed camping here. Smaller family site, run by friendly people, clean and simple, close to Alton Towers. Would definitely recommend. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Narm |
4 reviews from this member |
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Well now what a fantastic site, a total of 15 pitches so not over crowded, we had pitch 10 which had its own grey water waste disposal, the showers were free and hot but most importantly they were immaculate and the elsan point was also very clean, the owner was very welcoming and down to earth. Now on Sunday morning a young child was taken poorly and the air ambulance was called and the helicopter landed in the field next to our van luckily the people who had tents had just taken them down, as the downdraft from the rotas would have blown them down. I do hope that the child was ok as a few hours later the family returned back to site. So if you are looking for a real tranquil site then this is it. We will be returning with out a doubt. All the very best to the micklin owners and staff. Best wishes neil and rose
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| Date of Visit: April 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Member87un |
5 reviews from this member |
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Just return from a 5 night stay at LMTP and I'm delighted to say after a a couple of improvements from out last visit last year I am more than happy to give this site 10/10.
On arrival you get a warm welcome from the owners.
We had already selected out pitch when we booked on line so we knew where we were going to be pitched. The pitches are great and the hard standing ones are separated by a small fence, have a large hard standing area (with a waste water point) and a large grass area. These pitches are probably the biggest I've seen. There is also a grass area for tents / caravans etc.
There are several fresh water taps, and a private chemical disposable waste and waste water area. There are also several recycling bins.
The washing up area was always spotlessly clean and has literature on the walls which is useful an a nice touch.
On our previous visit I had a problem with the lights going out mid way through a shower (there's a sensor as you enter the room), however the owners have listened to this and have now placed individual sensors in each shower cubicle. The showers were always clean and even though there are only 2 I never had to wait.
As usual the kids made plenty of friends mainly playing football - there's a an area with 2 goal posts, so this kept the kids busy, there's a small play area with swings and a slide. Again my only criticism would be to see some play equipment for the over 10's.
There's a couple of pubs locally (we didn't try them), a convenience shop and post office in Alton. We used Morrisons in Cheadle - there's also an Asda and we had a Chinese takeaway from Cheadle. If you want more shops or bigger shops Uttoexeter has plenty to choose from.
We used the site as a base for Alton Towers which is either a short drive away or you can catch the bus at the bottom of the site. We also went for walks around the Peak District - there's plenty to choose from.
I would highly recommend this site to anyone, and we hope to return again in the future.
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| Date of Visit: March 2014 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Sam witts |
1 review from this member |
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I have just returned from an overnight stop at this campsite.
After reading reviews I was not disappointed. This is a lovely site. All facilities were of high standard.
The toilet and shower block was very clean. Nice hot showers.
We arrived early afternoon and decided to take the small walk to the nearest pub which was the blacksmith arms. I would recommend eating there, . We had a lovely meal and the owners and staff were very welcoming and friendly. We were even allowed take away puddings which we enjoyed back at the campsite. Also a lift back.
I Would recommend this lovely campsite and will definitely use it again if we are In the area.
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| Date of Visit: February 2014 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Slowcoach65 |
3 reviews from this member |
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An excellent site, especially if you are visiting Alton Towers. The hard standings are level and spacious with plenty of room for an awning. The washrooms are modern and clean. The owner is friendly and helpful.
A few observations/comments but not about the campsite itself;
1. We had dinner in the Blacksmith's Arm's (½ a mile pup the road in Alton) and it was excellent value and very child friendly.
2. The road between the site and the Alton (½ a mile away) is treacherous - we caught the bus, the stop is literally at the entrance of the site. If you do walk, there is a cross-country route but wear your wellies.
3. All bus drivers were grumpy!
4. The bus to Alton Towers was every 2 hours but I don't know if it is more frequent during peak season.
5. Taxi from Alton Towers to the site - £20!
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| Date of Visit: December 2013 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Julie h |
9 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from a four night stay at this lovely site, showers are clean and hot and also free. Toilets spotless. Although the weather wasn't great it didn't bother us really because the pitches are hardstanding. Nice covered washing up area. We walked into the village through the fields bit messy, nice village with 4 pubs and a convenience store, very friendly, walked back the road way took 10 mins but no footpaths. There is a bus stop at the entrance to the site, we were waiting for a bus to go into utoxeter but the campsite owner saw us waiting and gave us a lift which was very kind of him, got the bus back later no problem had a takeaway delivered to the site. There is loads of information on things to do in the surrounding area and menus are put up for you to choose your takeaway meal. Will return to this site hopefully in the summer when we can take advantage of the walks in the area
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| Date of Visit: September 2013 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Samster |
8 reviews from this member |
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We have just returned from a lovely break at this site.
The plot sizes were the largest we had ever had, and what a difference to be pitched onto grass and not a muddy bald patch. The owner asked if we could try to pitch where the grass was not trying to recover from previous tent pitches. There were two large yellowy/green patches where tents had been, but I could have pitched my tent in about three or even four other places avoiding these areas.
I should mention that the hard standing pitches were so big that you could easily pitch a tent on the grassy bit and put your car on the hard standing. In bad weather I think I would prefer to pitch on those plots, as you would be nearer the road to the toilets and less grass to walk on if really wet.
The views from this site were the best from anywhere we had been this summer. As you walked to the toilet block in the morning and saw the fantastic view as you came to the brow of the hill, it really did make the start of your day special.
The facilities were very modern and clean, but there was one family who didn't treat them as respectfully as they could and spoilt them for others. This was not the owners fault and when they left this wasn't a problem. Unfortunately this can happen on any site regardless of how clean the owners keep them. They were always clean again when we returned later, but we seemed to always go in just after they had been in to get washed. As most people are going to Alton Towers in a morning, the facilities are busy, but we never had to queue for a toilet or shower.
My children enjoyed the play area and football field and as always the children on the whole site tended to play together nicely.
We ate at the Tavern and had a lovely meal, but they just managed to fit us in and said it was better to book in advance.
Of course we had come to this site as a base for Alton Towers and it must have taken just under ten minutes to get there in a car, which was great. To actually get to the Plaza entrance from the car park though took another 20 minutes, so the people we saw queuing up for the bus at the farm entrance actually got there quicker than us!
This is a lovely quiet site, with nice views to enjoy, as a direct contrast to very commercial days spent at Alton Towers. When we want to return to Alton Towers we will definitely book this site.
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| Date of Visit: August 2013 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: John Kennett |
2 reviews from this member |
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We stayed here for a couple of nights when we went to Alton Towers and it was perfect. The site is about ten minutes drive away which makes it easy to get the most from the day.
It is a small camp site with no-frills, but it does what it does very well with generous sized pitches and an excellent toilet/shower block. Booking on line was very easy, and we were made very welcome when we arrived.
I would definitely come here again.
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| Date of Visit: August 2013 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Kazzabic |
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Just had a really great stay at Lower Micklin Farm Campsite. A very friendly welcome when we arrived and very helpful.
The toilet and shower block were very clean and great showers. The children enjoyed playing on the climbing frames etc and had a great time using the football pitch and fields.
Pitches were very large and well kept. Enjoyed a 2 night break with 2 other Families that joined us for our trip to Alton Towers - Which is very easy to get to from the campsite.
Highly recommended and will look to stay again when the opportunity arises.
Many thanks to the owners
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| Date of Visit: July 2013 |
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| Reviewer: TND104 |
1 review from this member |
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Excellent site. Large individual fenced off pitch. Very clean. Children friendly with play area and football pitch.
Pub just a short walk away all be it through the fields as there is no footpath.
Alton towers is literally only 5 minutes away.
Asda supermarket only short distance away in Cheadle (approx) 10 minute drive.
My main purpose was to use as a base for Alton Towers. To this end it was perfect.
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