Bell tents in Delamere Forest

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Ten miles east of Chester, Cheshire’s largest woodland—2400 acres in extent is among the region’s most popular green escapes. Three long-distance paths traverse this former hunting ground of the Earls of Chester, including the Sandstone Way, which traces Cheshire’s and Shropshire’s undulating sandstone ridges. Cycling, horse-riding, and one of Britain’s biggest treetop rope courses also await campers, as does a convenient visitor centre with a café, information hub, and bike hire point. Look out for campsites near the woodland trail network.

99% (193) 111 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Delamere Forest

Secret Wood Glamping

1. Secret Wood Glamping

95%
(21)
10 units · Tents, Glamping · Derbyshire S18 7 Wf, England
A private woodland and stream all to yourself, with one spacious bell tent and a hot tub beneath the stars
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Moss Rose Campsite

2. Moss Rose Campsite

99%
(61)
28 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Pilling, Preston, England
We have a family friendly Quiet campsite in the heart of Lancashire on our family run farm. Our site is situated in a species rich meadow field with large mown Pitches surrounded by wild flowers and meandering pathways linking the site together. We are surrounded by a young trees & woodland with the back drop of the Pennines. We offer both glamping and traditional non EHU camping on our site, with lovely hot showers, clean toilet facilities, fresh water point, pot wash area, phone charger lockers, communal freezers, elsan disposal point, microwave, coffee/hot chocolate machine, and our little honesty shack with all little camping essentials to might need whilst staying with us. We also hire out picnic benches and fire pits to help enhance your camping experience. We have a lovely little woodland walk, with a meandering mown path, that winds through our woodland/conservation area. Perfect to walk your dog, and let your kids explore. Adjoining the campsite, we have a padock with super frindly sheep that love to say hello. We sell little bags of sheep feed, just incase you'd like to give them a little treat. In the middle of the site, we have a little tots play area, perfect for keeping you're small kids entertained. We are a Quiet family site, with a Reduced Noise policy from 9 pm, and Quiet Time from 10 pm to 8.30 am. Latest check in time is 8PM, unless prearranged with the campsite. Our site has close links to the A6 and m6 J33. We are only 13 miles from the Historic city of Lancaster, the Bright lights of Blackpool and the jubilee city of Preston. 4 miles from the first fair trade market town of Garstang and 45 mins into the Lake District. There is also lots of interesting activities to do locally.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping

3. Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping

96%
(60)
40 units · Glamping · Preston, Lancashire, North West England
Lakeside rural tranquility and the 'kiss-me-quick' fun of the seaside – you can have the best of both worlds at Stanley Villa Farm's cute camping pods
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£60
 / night
Watkinsons Farm Glamping

4. Watkinsons Farm Glamping

2 units · Glamping · Lathom, England
A peaceful, small scale glamping site in West Lancashire with woods, meadows and endless space to explore
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£80
 / night
Wild conTENTment

5. Wild conTENTment

99%
(65)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Shropshire, West Midlands
Wild-ish but family-friendly camping and glamping on a canalside farm on the English-Welsh border
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Cross Farm Retreat

6. Cross Farm Retreat

100%
(4)
4 units · Glamping · England
Cross Farm Retreat, is a glamping site set within lush, wild fields and picturesque gardens across 5 acres, offering beautiful views of the Pennine Hills and the iconic Stoodley Pike. Located 2 miles from Todmorden and just 4 miles from Hebden Bridge, both easily accessible via an idyllic stroll along the nearby Rochdale canal. Our glamping site offers a tranquil escape where you can re- connect with nature and embark on adventures along abundant walking and cycling trails, including the renowned Pennine Way and Gaddings Dam. Cross Farm invites you to Retreat, Restore and Revive.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£100
 / night
Treflach Farm

7. Treflach Farm

99%
(46)
8 units · Tents, Glamping · Oswestry, Shropshire, West Midlands
Bell tents and a yurt on a regenerative farm in Shropshire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Peak Glamping Hideaway

8. Peak Glamping Hideaway

100%
(12)
3 units · Glamping · Staffordshire, West Midlands
Glamping literally reaches new heights in the Peak District National Park
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£100
 / night
Hob Hey Hideaways

9. Hob Hey Hideaways

100%
(3)
9 units · Glamping · Halifax, England
A relaxing West Yorkshire getaway with bell tents on sprawling moorland
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£99
 / night
Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping

10. Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping

100%
(32)
8 units · Glamping · Cheshire, North West England
Lakeside glamping on the edge of Delemere Forest and a 10-minute train ride from Chester
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£96
 / night
Fords Farm Glamping

11. Fords Farm Glamping

97%
(19)
4 units · Glamping · Oswestry, England
Bell tent glamping in the grounds of a 17th-century farmhouse in Shropshire.
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£130
 / night
Betws-y-Coed Bell Tent

12. Betws-y-Coed Bell Tent

100%
(2)
1 unit · Glamping · Betws Y Coed, Wales
A bell tent with a great location in Snowdonia National Park
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£58
 / night
Ty Farm Retreat Glamping

13. Ty Farm Retreat Glamping

1 unit · Glamping · Colwyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales
Wake up to spectacular mountain views. 27 acres of rolling hills, woodland, wildlife, streams and mini waterfalls to explore, venture into Snowdonia nearby or visit lakes, beaches and castles. The camp area enjoys panoramic views of the rolling hills, patchwork fields and Carneddau mountain range beyond. You will also see the sheep as they make there way down the field throughout the day. You can explore the grounds, search for mini waterfalls, listen to the streams and paddle in our natural plunge pool. There are also stunning walks directly from the property.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£101
 / night

Ten miles east of Chester, Cheshire’s largest woodland—2400 acres in extent is among the region’s most popular green escapes. Three long-distance paths traverse this former hunting ground of the Earls of Chester, including the Sandstone Way, which traces Cheshire’s and Shropshire’s undulating sandstone ridges. Cycling, horse-riding, and one of Britain’s biggest treetop rope courses also await campers, as does a convenient visitor centre with a café, information hub, and bike hire point. Look out for campsites near the woodland trail network.

99% (193) 111 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Delamere Forest

Secret Wood Glamping

1. Secret Wood Glamping

95%
(21)
10 units · Tents, Glamping · Derbyshire S18 7 Wf, England
A private woodland and stream all to yourself, with one spacious bell tent and a hot tub beneath the stars
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Moss Rose Campsite

2. Moss Rose Campsite

99%
(61)
28 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Pilling, Preston, England
We have a family friendly Quiet campsite in the heart of Lancashire on our family run farm. Our site is situated in a species rich meadow field with large mown Pitches surrounded by wild flowers and meandering pathways linking the site together. We are surrounded by a young trees & woodland with the back drop of the Pennines. We offer both glamping and traditional non EHU camping on our site, with lovely hot showers, clean toilet facilities, fresh water point, pot wash area, phone charger lockers, communal freezers, elsan disposal point, microwave, coffee/hot chocolate machine, and our little honesty shack with all little camping essentials to might need whilst staying with us. We also hire out picnic benches and fire pits to help enhance your camping experience. We have a lovely little woodland walk, with a meandering mown path, that winds through our woodland/conservation area. Perfect to walk your dog, and let your kids explore. Adjoining the campsite, we have a padock with super frindly sheep that love to say hello. We sell little bags of sheep feed, just incase you'd like to give them a little treat. In the middle of the site, we have a little tots play area, perfect for keeping you're small kids entertained. We are a Quiet family site, with a Reduced Noise policy from 9 pm, and Quiet Time from 10 pm to 8.30 am. Latest check in time is 8PM, unless prearranged with the campsite. Our site has close links to the A6 and m6 J33. We are only 13 miles from the Historic city of Lancaster, the Bright lights of Blackpool and the jubilee city of Preston. 4 miles from the first fair trade market town of Garstang and 45 mins into the Lake District. There is also lots of interesting activities to do locally.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping

3. Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping

96%
(60)
40 units · Glamping · Preston, Lancashire, North West England
Lakeside rural tranquility and the 'kiss-me-quick' fun of the seaside – you can have the best of both worlds at Stanley Villa Farm's cute camping pods
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£60
 / night
Watkinsons Farm Glamping

4. Watkinsons Farm Glamping

2 units · Glamping · Lathom, England
A peaceful, small scale glamping site in West Lancashire with woods, meadows and endless space to explore
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£80
 / night
Wild conTENTment

5. Wild conTENTment

99%
(65)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Shropshire, West Midlands
Wild-ish but family-friendly camping and glamping on a canalside farm on the English-Welsh border
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Cross Farm Retreat

6. Cross Farm Retreat

100%
(4)
4 units · Glamping · England
Cross Farm Retreat, is a glamping site set within lush, wild fields and picturesque gardens across 5 acres, offering beautiful views of the Pennine Hills and the iconic Stoodley Pike. Located 2 miles from Todmorden and just 4 miles from Hebden Bridge, both easily accessible via an idyllic stroll along the nearby Rochdale canal. Our glamping site offers a tranquil escape where you can re- connect with nature and embark on adventures along abundant walking and cycling trails, including the renowned Pennine Way and Gaddings Dam. Cross Farm invites you to Retreat, Restore and Revive.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£100
 / night
Treflach Farm

7. Treflach Farm

99%
(46)
8 units · Tents, Glamping · Oswestry, Shropshire, West Midlands
Bell tents and a yurt on a regenerative farm in Shropshire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Peak Glamping Hideaway

8. Peak Glamping Hideaway

100%
(12)
3 units · Glamping · Staffordshire, West Midlands
Glamping literally reaches new heights in the Peak District National Park
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£100
 / night
Hob Hey Hideaways

9. Hob Hey Hideaways

100%
(3)
9 units · Glamping · Halifax, England
A relaxing West Yorkshire getaway with bell tents on sprawling moorland
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£99
 / night
Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping

10. Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping

100%
(32)
8 units · Glamping · Cheshire, North West England
Lakeside glamping on the edge of Delemere Forest and a 10-minute train ride from Chester
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£96
 / night
Fords Farm Glamping

11. Fords Farm Glamping

97%
(19)
4 units · Glamping · Oswestry, England
Bell tent glamping in the grounds of a 17th-century farmhouse in Shropshire.
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£130
 / night
Betws-y-Coed Bell Tent

12. Betws-y-Coed Bell Tent

100%
(2)
1 unit · Glamping · Betws Y Coed, Wales
A bell tent with a great location in Snowdonia National Park
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£58
 / night
Ty Farm Retreat Glamping

13. Ty Farm Retreat Glamping

1 unit · Glamping · Colwyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales
Wake up to spectacular mountain views. 27 acres of rolling hills, woodland, wildlife, streams and mini waterfalls to explore, venture into Snowdonia nearby or visit lakes, beaches and castles. The camp area enjoys panoramic views of the rolling hills, patchwork fields and Carneddau mountain range beyond. You will also see the sheep as they make there way down the field throughout the day. You can explore the grounds, search for mini waterfalls, listen to the streams and paddle in our natural plunge pool. There are also stunning walks directly from the property.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£101
 / night

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Bell tents in Delamere Forest guide

Where to go

Delamere to Sandiway

The village giving its name to Delamere Forest, Delamere is situated just south of the forest and Delamere railway station. The A556 Chester Road, which leads northeast to Sandiway, passes through some fetching tree-fringed lakes where you can swim or try watersports like standup paddleboarding. Walk along the Whitegate Way, a 6-mile former railway line, then style in at an area tent or campervan site.

Marbury Country Park & Around

Gradually reclaiming former industrial land in a woodsy green between Marbury and Northwich are the Northwich Community Woodlands, at the heart of which is the former country estate of Marbury Country Park. Just 10 miles northeast of Delamere, Marbury walking and cycling trails retain a genteel feel—two long-distance footpaths, the Cheshire Ring Canal Walk and the North Cheshire Way, pass through. Head out for boating at Budworth Mere, and pitch a tent at family-run campsites around the region.

Cheshire Ring

A series of six connecting canals (all navigable by narrowboat), the Cheshire Ring shows that this portion of Northwest England retains some simple charm. Circling within six miles of Delamere Forest near Little Leigh and skirting the southern edge of Warrington, Manchester, and Macclesfield, the Cheshire Ring features lots of lovely countryside plus the opportunity to take a week to boat the 97-mile route or walk along the towpath.

Shropshire Union Canal

Eight miles south of Delamere Forest at Tiverton, water lovers can hook up with the Shropshire Union Canal, one of Britain’s most beloved man-made waterways. This connects Merseyside with the Midlands through some bucolic parts of Cheshire, Shropshire, and Staffordshire, as well as several cities like Chester. You can try narrowboating, or cycle or walk along the towpath, then seep out at spots near Tiverton offering tent sites, glamping pods, and vintage caravans.

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