Rudyard Vale Caravan Park lies in an area of outstanding natural beauty close to the Peak District National Park. It has views to the South and is sheltered from the North.

There are 40 seasonal pitches with park lighting, all within 1/2 mile are a Pub with meals from £5.25, steam boat on Rudyard Lake and steam railway.

The market town of Leek is 3 miles to the SE, many walks are accessible from the Park. Sailing, rowing and fishing on Rudyard Lake. Alton Towers approx 12 miles.

Rudyard Vale is a very quiet park, with a 'Get away from it all atmosphere'.

The early history of Rudyard goes back to Saxon times when it was known as Rudierd. It has seen various tenants: from 1086 William the Conqueror, then from 1318 Ranulph Rodhyerd, great grandson of Richard the Crusader and later, from 1723, the Earl of Macclesfield.

In 1797 Rudyard Reservoir was constructed to supply water to the canal system.The railway arrived in 1850 and provided the opportunity for the area to become a major tourist attraction. During this period it became known as Rudyard Lake and for forty years substantial property development took place.

Many commercial enterprises came into being and were extremely successful due to the thousands of excursionists arriving on a daily basis by train.

A young couple met at a picnic party in 1863 and liked the area so much that they named their first child Joseph Rudyard Kipling. Thus the name of this little village in North Staffordshire was perpetuated for all time in the annals of English literature.

Since 1960 when the railway was closed the whole area has enjoyed a quiet sleepy existence occasionally reminded of its former glory.

Rudyard today is slowly coming to life again and welcoming visitors for walking, sailing, fishing, wildlife and those interested to learn more of its fascinating history.

The lake is owned by British Waterways and administered by The Rudyard Lake Trust Ltd and by The Friends of Rudyard who have built a visitor centre on the lake side.

There are rowing boats and canoes for hire, a steam boat, and a slipway for sailing craft and for the regular activities of the rowing club, also a cafe has recently opened for business right on the lakeside where limited parking is available.

An active sailing club is situated on the west side of the lake about a mile from the village.

Fishermen and visitors are transported by the narrow gauge steam railway which runs along the east bank.

The park won a David Bellamy Silver Award for conservation in 2000

Pitch Fees for 2007

From £1000 to £1700 depending on size and location of pitch, also tourer type or static.

Park open 6th March to 6th January

Room also for one visiting tourer for which the charge is £20.00 per night (midweek only).

The pitch fees cover all charges for rent, rates and water. Gas is available on the Park at competitive rates and electricity is supplied by credit meter. Rent due 1st March for 12 months and payable in up to 10 instalments beginning 20th January. Out of season, caravans can be visited during daylight hours.

The rent is reviewed in December and increased only in line with infation based in RPI.

Community room available for free use. Parking for one car on each pitch.

CARAVANS FOR SALE, PITCHES TO LET FOR NEW OR USED CARAVANS AND FOR SEASONAL TOURERS.

From Leek

Take A523 signposted Macclesfield

Approx 1.5 miles north of Leek:

turn left on B5331 signposted Rudyard

Approx 1 mile:

turn right at mini roundabout

After only 30 yards:

fork right at stone monument

After approx ½ mile:

fork left up track behind houses

This leads to the caravan park after a few minutes - use the second entrance.

See also our entry on caravan-sitefinder.co.uk

Rudyard Vale Caravan Park

Managers Paul & Janet Jones
Tel: 01538 306178
Owners Mr. & Mrs. J A Walker
Lake Road, Rudyard, Leek. ST13 8RR
Tel: +44(0)1663 764026
e-mail: jameswalker.rudyardvale@ntlworld.com

Members of the British Holiday and Home Park Association.
Membership No. NW459.
We fully endorse the BH&HPA and NCC codes of practice