Now, the obvious draw is race days. The racecourse is literally a five-minute stroll away. You can totter over, place a cheeky bet on a horse named “My Aunt Mabel,” and feel gloriously unpretentious.
But even off race days, the area is a playground. The Staffordshire Moorlands are just a short drive away, perfect for a ramble that makes you feel like you’re in a Brontë novel. Pack a waterproof—just in case you start crying about the view.
Uttoxeter Racecourse Caravan Clu
Fancy a history fix? Tutbury Castle is nearby, offering ruin-scrambling and tales of Mary Queen of Scots. It’s like a real-life episode of Horrible Histories, but with more gift shop tea towels.
And for the foodies, head to the town of Uttoxeter itself. It boasts a lovely market square, a few cozy pubs, and a fish and chip shop that will absolutely ruin your diet. No regrets.
The Facilities: Simple but Sorted
Let’s be real: this isn’t a five-star spa resort. There’s no swimming pool or jacuzzi. But what it lacks in glamour, it makes up for in genuineness.
The toilet block is clean, unheated, and gives off “school trip to the 1980s” vibes. But it works, and there’s never a queue. That’s a luxury you don’t appreciate until you’ve queued for a shower at a family mega-campsite.
Hot tip: bring your own loo roll. The site provides it, but it’s like sandpaper. You’ve been warned.
