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5 Best Holiday Parks Near Alton Towers (And CBeebies Land) - 2026
Author: Robbie Lane | Last updated: 4 May 2026
Alton Towers and CBeebies Land are located on the same site in a rural part of Staffordshire (well, apart from the screaming coming from the rollercoasters). Alton Towers has some of the UK’s biggest thrill rides, while CBeebies Land focuses on younger children with gentler rides and live shows themed around programmes such as Go Jetters, Postman Pat and In The Night Garden.
If you’re looking for holiday parks near Alton Towers and CBeebies Land, the surrounding area in Staffordshire and Derbyshire offers a good choice of lodge parks, cabins and caravan parks within a short drive of the theme park.
Most of the accommodation nearby is made up of lodges and cabins — often with hot tubs — rather than large seaside-style caravan parks. There aren’t any Haven or Parkdean Resorts parks nearby, as those brands mainly focus on coastal locations.
If you’re looking for holiday parks near Alton Towers and CBeebies Land, the surrounding area in Staffordshire and Derbyshire offers a good choice of lodge parks, cabins and caravan parks within a short drive of the theme park.
Most of the accommodation nearby is made up of lodges and cabins — often with hot tubs — rather than large seaside-style caravan parks. There aren’t any Haven or Parkdean Resorts parks nearby, as those brands mainly focus on coastal locations.
How we chose our top five holiday parks near Alton Towers and CBeebies Land
We are UK travel experts and enthusiasts - and we take this sort of thing seriously! We've visited more than 100 holiday parks around the UK - including several in our Alton Towers and CBeebies Land top five. As well as personal visits, we also considered factors such as distance from Alton Towers and CBeebies Land, customer reviews, value for money and facilities.
Interactive Map of Holiday Parks near Alton Towers and CBeebies Land
Our clickable maps shows the locations of the resorts in this guide to the best holiday parks near Alton Towers and CBeebies Land. The red icon shows the theme park, with the yellow icons showing the different resorts.
Quick picks - outstanding caravan parks near Alton Towers and CBeebies Land
If you don’t want to read the full guide, here’s the short version of our top choices:
- Best value holiday park: Ashbourne Heights Holiday Park - caravans and lodges with an indoor pool about 25 minutes from Alton Towers
- Closest accommodation: Woodland Lodges at Alton Towers - official lodges within walking distance of the theme park
- Cheapest holiday park: Lime Tree Holiday Park - simple caravan park with excellent reviews about 35 minutes away
- Best luxury lodges: Sandybrook Lodges - highly rated lodge park with hot tubs and an indoor swimming pool
- Closest off-site lodges: Quarry Walk Park - log cabins with hot tubs only 10 minutes from Alton Towers
Comparison table: holiday parks near Alton Towers and CBeebies Land
Holiday park |
Review score |
Distance to Alton Towers |
Best feature |
Ashbourne Heights |
82% |
25 minute drive |
Peak District location |
Woodland Lodges at Alton Towers |
82% |
8 minute walk |
Walking distance |
Lime Tree Holiday Park |
88% |
35 minute drive |
Cheapest |
Sandybrook Lodges |
95% |
25 minute drive |
Luxury lodges |
Quarry Walk Park |
85% |
10 minute drive |
Short drive |
As you can see, all of these holiday parks are within a 35 minute drive of Alton Towers and CBeebies Land, making them convenient bases for visiting the theme park.
Best holiday parks near Alton Towers and CBeebies Land (2026 guide)
1. Ashbourne Heights Holiday Park
Distance to Alton Towers
Ashbourne Heights Holiday Park is about a 25 minute drive from Alton Towers and CBeebies Land. The park sits just outside the Peak District near the town of Ashbourne, making it a convenient base if you want to combine a theme park visit with a few days exploring the countryside.
Other nearby attractions include Gulliver’s Kingdom and Chatsworth House, both within about 35 minutes’ drive.
Other nearby attractions include Gulliver’s Kingdom and Chatsworth House, both within about 35 minutes’ drive.
Best for
- Families wanting good value accommodation near Alton Towers
- Visitors who want a swimming pool onsite
- Combining Peak District days out with a theme park visit
On-site facilities
Ashbourne Heights is a fairly simple park but it has some useful family facilities, including:
- Indoor swimming pool
- Children’s play area
- Access to nearby walking and cycling routes such as the Tissington Trail
Accommodation types
Accommodation include Gold caravans and Platinum lodges.
That’s a reasonable range of accommodation grades, although we couldn’t find any lodges with hot tubs when we checked.
That’s a reasonable range of accommodation grades, although we couldn’t find any lodges with hot tubs when we checked.
August 2026 price guide
From £1159 for a Gold Plus caravan for a family of four staying for one week in August 2026. That price made Ashbourne Heights a mid-priced holiday park near Alton Towers in our comparison.
Review scores
Average score: 82%
- 3.9/5 on TripAdvisor
- 4.3/5 on Google Reviews
Pros
- Good value for peak summer holidays
- Indoor swimming pool
- Convenient location for Alton Towers
- Peak District scenery nearby
Cons
- No hot tub accommodation
- Limited entertainment facilities
- Not as close some resorts in out top five
Ashbourne Heights Holiday Park is in a pretty area with the Tissington Trail cycle track on the doorstep
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We were impressed with the range of accommodation when we visited
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2. Woodland Lodges at Alton Towers - the 'official' option
Distance to Alton Towers
The Woodland Lodges at Alton Towers are located in the Enchanted Village, which is part of the Alton Towers resort itself.
It’s about an eight minute walk to the monorail, which takes you around the resort and stops near CBeebies Land.
This makes it the closest holiday-park style accommodation to Alton Towers.
It’s about an eight minute walk to the monorail, which takes you around the resort and stops near CBeebies Land.
This makes it the closest holiday-park style accommodation to Alton Towers.
Best for
- Families wanting to stay onsite at Alton Towers
- Visitors who want minimal travel time to the theme park
- Short theme park breaks rather than week-long holidays
On-site facilities
The Enchanted Village has several useful facilities, including:
You also get breakfast included at the Crooked Spoon restaurant.
- Children’s playgrounds
- Access to entertainment at the nearby Alton Towers Hotel, which is a five minute walk away
- Splash Landings waterpark - although you have to pay separately for that. It'll cost you about £20 per person.
- A free round of minigolf
- Free parking - rather than coughing up £10 per day at the theme park.
You also get breakfast included at the Crooked Spoon restaurant.
Accommodation types
Accommodation consists of woodland lodges that sleep four people.
Unlike a typical holiday park, the lodges do not have kitchens, so most meals need to be eaten at restaurants or offsite.
That's the main downside of this accommodation, compared to the other holiday parks in our top five guide.
Unlike a typical holiday park, the lodges do not have kitchens, so most meals need to be eaten at restaurants or offsite.
That's the main downside of this accommodation, compared to the other holiday parks in our top five guide.
August 2026 price guide
£1000 for four nights for a family of four in August 2026. This figure isn't very helpful for our price comparison, as it covers a shorter time but includes breakfast. If we deduct £30 per day for breakfast and work out the price per day, then it would be the equivalent of about £1500 for a week.
Review scores
Average score: 82%
That puts the lodges at Alton Towers on a par with Ashbourne Heights on customer review scores.
- 3.9/5 on TripAdvisor
- 4.3/5 on Google Reviews
That puts the lodges at Alton Towers on a par with Ashbourne Heights on customer review scores.
Pros
- Closest accommodation to Alton Towers
- Breakfast included
- Easy access to the theme park monorail
- Family-friendly resort environment
Cons
- No kitchen facilities
- You also can't stay for a full week - the booking system will only let you stay for between one and five nights.
- You don't get entry to the theme parks included, which might seem surprising - and you don't get early entry to the park. I think the idea is that you might spend one day at Splash Landings and then a couple of days at the theme park.
The 'official' Woodland Lodges at Alton Towers are pretty similar to the lodges that you get at holiday parks - and they aren't ludicrously priced, in my opinion.
You stay in a small resort just outside the theme park called the Enchanted Village, which currently scores 3.9/5 on TripAdvisor and 4.3/5 on Google Reviews (82% on average). It's an eight-minute walk to a free monorail that takes you round the park and includes a stop near CBeebies Land.
You stay in a small resort just outside the theme park called the Enchanted Village, which currently scores 3.9/5 on TripAdvisor and 4.3/5 on Google Reviews (82% on average). It's an eight-minute walk to a free monorail that takes you round the park and includes a stop near CBeebies Land.
The Woodland Lodges are 8 minutes walk from the Alton Towers monorail...
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..and 6 minutes from the Alton Towers waterpark (which costs about £20 extra)
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Other 'official' holiday park-style accommodation at Alton Towers and CBeebies Land
Before we return to the off-site holiday parks near Alton Towers we'll do a quick round-up of the two other 'official' accommodation options.
Enchanted Village Treehouses
If you want 'official' self-catering facilities, then your only option is to cough up for one of the eight-person Luxury Treehouses. These come with a 'kitchenette' including a microwave, toaster, dishwasher and fridge but you don't get an oven. Breakfast is included and they do takeaways in the evening - or you can eat in one of the restaurants nearby. You get plenty of space, hot tubs and cool designs but they are pricey.
Price: We checked prices for four nights in August 2026 and were quoted £4508 (yikes!). That price is for eight people and includes breakfast, but it doesn't include entry to the theme park.
Price: We checked prices for four nights in August 2026 and were quoted £4508 (yikes!). That price is for eight people and includes breakfast, but it doesn't include entry to the theme park.
The 8-person treehouses at Alton Towers are quirky and luxurious - but they aren't cheap
Glamping pods at Alton Towers and CBeebies Land
Your other holiday-park style option is a 'Stargazing Pod' in the Enchanted Village. These are basic glamping pods that are a seven minute walk to the Alton Towers monorail. They are pretty small and don't have a lot inside them, but they are one step up from camping in that you get a bed and heating. Each pod is about the size of a large garden shed and has enough beds for four people as well as shared toilets and showers. In the morning, you get a takeaway breakfast bap and a coffee to get you through the rest of the day...
You don't get any cooking facilities, so you'll need to budget for eating out. On the plus side, you get free parking and a free round of minigolf.
Price: £628 for four nights in August 2026. That works out as about £160 per night - but you'll need to add on the cost of eating out for lunch and dinner (apologies to those of you who use the words 'lunch' and 'dinner' to refer to the same thing - but hopefully you know what I mean).
You don't get any cooking facilities, so you'll need to budget for eating out. On the plus side, you get free parking and a free round of minigolf.
Price: £628 for four nights in August 2026. That works out as about £160 per night - but you'll need to add on the cost of eating out for lunch and dinner (apologies to those of you who use the words 'lunch' and 'dinner' to refer to the same thing - but hopefully you know what I mean).
These small 'Stargazing' glamping pods at Alton Towers are 7 minutes walk from the resort
There are also official hotels at Alton Towers - we'll cover those at the bottom of the page, as they aren't really similar to a holiday park.
3. Lime Tree Holiday Park
Distance to Alton Towers
Lime Tree Holiday Park is located near Buxton in Derbyshire, about a 35 minute drive from Alton Towers and CBeebies Land.
It’s also well placed for exploring the Peak District National Park, making it a good base if you want a mix of countryside and theme park days.
We visited Lime Tree Holiday Park in 2025 and felt that it was a friendly and straightforward park that was being well looked after.
It’s also well placed for exploring the Peak District National Park, making it a good base if you want a mix of countryside and theme park days.
We visited Lime Tree Holiday Park in 2025 and felt that it was a friendly and straightforward park that was being well looked after.
Best for
- Visitors looking for the cheapest holiday park near Alton Towers
- Families who want a simple base for theme park visits
- Exploring the Peak District
On-site facilities
Facilities are fairly basic but the park is well maintained.
Onsite you’ll find:
Onsite you’ll find:
- Children’s play area
- Pool table
- Small, friendly caravan park atmosphere
Accommodation types
Accommodation includes:
- Caravans
- Lodges
- A self catering cottage
August 2026 price guide
£725 for a Chestnut caravan for a family of four staying for a week in August 2026.
That made Lime Tree Park the cheapest holiday park near Alton Towers in our comparison.
That made Lime Tree Park the cheapest holiday park near Alton Towers in our comparison.
Review scores
Average score: 88%
- 4.3/5 on TripAdvisor
- 4.5/5 on Google Reviews
Pros
- Cheapest park in our comparison
- Excellent customer reviews
- Good base for Peak District trips
- Friendly atmosphere
Cons
- No swimming pool
- Limited onsite facilities
- Slightly longer drive to Alton Towers
Lime Tree Park is a simple caravan site which is a cheap base for visiting Alton Towers...
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...and it has some terrific scenery on its doorstep
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4. Sandybrook Lodges
Distance to Alton Towers
Sandybrook Lodges are about a 25 minute drive from Alton Towers and CBeebies Land.
The park sits on the edge of the Peak District, so it’s also well positioned for visits to places like Matlock and Buxton.
We last visited Sandybrook in 2025 and were impressed with the quality of the lodges.
The park sits on the edge of the Peak District, so it’s also well positioned for visits to places like Matlock and Buxton.
We last visited Sandybrook in 2025 and were impressed with the quality of the lodges.
Best for
- Visitors wanting high quality lodges near Alton Towers
- Families who want good facilities onsite
- Couples or families looking for hot tub lodges
On-site facilities
Sandybrook has some of the best facilities of the parks on this list, including:
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor play area
- Woodland walking trails
- Mini golf
- Archery
- Fencing
Accommodation types
Accommodation consists entirely of lodges, many of which include private hot tubs.
Lodges are generally larger and more comfortable than standard caravans.
Lodges are generally larger and more comfortable than standard caravans.
August 2026 price guide
£1409 for a Tissington Classic Skyline lodge for a family of four for a week in August 2026.
That makes it more expensive than other options, but you are getting much more spacious accommodation than a typical caravan.
That makes it more expensive than other options, but you are getting much more spacious accommodation than a typical caravan.
Review scores
Average score: 95%
- 4.7/5 on TripAdvisor
- 4.8/5 on Google Reviews
Pros
- Outstanding review scores
- Indoor swimming pool
- Hot tub lodges available
- Great Peak District location
Cons
- More expensive than caravan parks
- Some activities cost extra
Sandybrook has an indoor swimming pool, woodland walks, a play area...
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...and lodges with hot tubs
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5. Quarry Walk Park - 10 minutes drive from Alton Towers and CBeebies Land - hot tubs and nature trail
Distance to Alton Towers
Quarry Walk Park is one of the closest holiday parks to Alton Towers, located about 10 minutes’ drive from the theme park.
That short journey can be very appealing after a long day walking around Alton Towers.
It is also known as Quarry Walk Lodges.
That short journey can be very appealing after a long day walking around Alton Towers.
It is also known as Quarry Walk Lodges.
Best for
- Visitors wanting the closest off-site accommodation near Alton Towers
- Families looking for log cabins with hot tubs
- Short theme park breaks
On-site facilities
Facilities are fairly simple but the park has a pleasant woodland setting.
Onsite highlights include:
The focus here is on quiet surroundings rather than lots of activities.
Onsite highlights include:
- Children’s playground
- Nature trails
The focus here is on quiet surroundings rather than lots of activities.
Accommodation types
They've got a good choice of lodges with hot tubs, including two bedroom and three bedroom lodges for four or six people.
August 2026 price guide
£1099 for a Squirrel log cabin with hot tub for a family of four staying for one week in August 2026.
Review scores
Its average score is 85%, which is somewhere in the middle when compared to others in this top five.
Reviews of the different types of lodge are very positive.
Reviews of the different types of lodge are very positive.
Pros
- Very close to Alton Towers
- Hot tub lodges available
- Peaceful woodland setting
Cons
- Limited onsite facilities
- Small park compared with larger resorts
The onsite activities at Quarry Walk Park are limited to a playground and nature trails...
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...but it's only 10 minutes from Alton Towers and Cbeebies Land and has hot tubs
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Price comparison of 5 holiday parks near Alton Towers and CBeebies Land
For our price comparison we looked for a week's holiday in August 2026 for a family of four. We didn't include any extras, and we carried out our search in October 2025. From cheapest to most expensive:
- Lime Tree Park - £725
- Woodland Lodges at Alton Towers - £1000 (only four nights)
- Quarry Walk Park - £1099
- Ashbourne Heights Holiday Park - £1159
- Sandybrook Lodges - £1409
​Staying onsite at an Alton Towers and CBeebies Land Hotel
We've already covered the official holiday park style options at Alton Towers and CBeebies Land - but there are also some onsite hotels.
You can choose from three hotels:
You can choose from three hotels:
​CBeebies Land Hotel
CBeebies Land Hotel has themed rooms including Into The Night Garden and Postman Pat as well as live shows, meet and greets and a restaurant. It tends to be the most expensive of the three hotels, but it also gets the best review scores with an average of 86% from customers (we calculated this by adding together TripAdvisor and Google Reviews scores).
Price: For our price comparison, we looked for four nights in August 2026 for a family of four and found that the cheapest room was £1280. You don't get entry to the theme parks included with any of the hotels and you don't get early access anymore.
Price: For our price comparison, we looked for four nights in August 2026 for a family of four and found that the cheapest room was £1280. You don't get entry to the theme parks included with any of the hotels and you don't get early access anymore.
CBeebies Land Hotel was the most expensive onsite accommodation when we checked
Alton Towers Hotel
Alton Towers Hotel has an explorer theme, as well as rooms themed around things like princesses, Gangsta Granny, Coca Cola and Cadburys. There's also an onsite restaurant. It scores 80% on average from customers, which puts it a little bit behind the CBeebies Land Hotel. It tends to be the mid-priced option of the three hotels at Alton Towers.
Price: £980 for four nights for a family of four in August 2026.
Price: £980 for four nights for a family of four in August 2026.
Alton Towers has themed rooms - including this Cadburys room
Splash Landings Hotel
Splash Landings Hotel is a water-themed hotel with its own restaurant. It's got its own waterpark, but you pay for this separately, and you can use it regardless of which hotel you stay at. Splash Landings gets an average review score of 77% but it's also the cheapest of the three hotels.
Price: £980 for four nights in August 2026 for a family of four.
These are just the minimum prices for a general guide. Various upgrades and offers are available.
Price: £980 for four nights in August 2026 for a family of four.
These are just the minimum prices for a general guide. Various upgrades and offers are available.
Splash Landings is usually the lowest priced of the three 'official' hotels at Alton Towers
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