Campsites near Chester

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Tucked in the elbow of the River Dee at the border of England and Wales, Chester is all about family fun and outdoor adventures. Once you’ve explored the city’s Roman walls, Tudor-style townhouses, and ancient amphitheater, plan a day trip to Cheshire Zoo, one of the UK’s most famous wildlife attractions, or take to the water to boat, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard along the River Dee. Campers have plenty of options, from holiday parks and caravan parks with electric hookups and full amenities to tranquil riverside campgrounds, country lodges, or rural Hipcamps set amid rolling farmlands.

95% (1.6K) 899 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Chester

Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping

1. Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping

100%
(32)
11km from Chester · 8 units
Lakeside glamping on the edge of Delemere Forest and a 10-minute train ride from Chester
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£96
 / night
Tree Tops and Train Tracks

2. Tree Tops and Train Tracks

100%
(17)
23km from Chester · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Woodland camping on the edge of the Clwydian Range in North Wales
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Stretton House Campsite

3. Stretton House Campsite

90%
(15)
26km from Chester · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
If you like the sound of having farm shops and ice cream farms nearby, as well as access to lots of walking and cycling trails, Stretton House Campsite should be a fine pick for you. It has a strict no noise policy after 10pm, meaning that you should get a peaceful night's sleep too. This site is in the grounds of the 400-year-old Stretton House surrounded by the Cheshire countryside with handy transport links nearby and outdoor activities in no short supply… that includes things like alpaca walking, golf or Manley Mere’s watersports haven (a 20-minute drive away for the latter). You’ll have your pick of two fields, both with car parking by the pitch free of charge and dogs allowed. The facilities include separate male and female toilet blocks, pay per use shower block, mobile phone charging facilities, free wifi and chemical toilet disposal and a drinking water standpipe. You’ll have permission to start up a barbecue or firepit too (subject to the correct safety measures). When you’re ready to get going, the friendly owners will be willing to help out however they can and suggest possible days out, which may include fishing or walking at Pickmere Lake (10 minutes’ drive), visiting an ice cream farm (within 10 minutes’ drive of the site) or going to the local golf course (five minutes’ drive). For food, there’s a farm shop just two minutes’ walk away from the site where you’ll be able to get your hands on local produce. Pubs aren’t far away either – there is one pub five minutes' walk away, and another 15 minutes' walk away. Festival goers are very welcome, and the Creamfields Festival site is five minutes’ drive away. Please respect the quiet hours (no noise is permitted after 10pm) and environment, as the owners' home is on the grounds (and stick to the field's facilities only). No waste accepted onsite. All rubbish must be taken home at the end of your stay.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£30
 / night
Marbury Camp and Lodge

4. Marbury Camp and Lodge

97%
(15)
28km from Chester · 23 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Small, simple family run camping and glamping site on the Cheshire / Shropshire border with local market towns a stones throw away. Around an hour away from Manchester, Liverpool, Chester and Birmingham, but most definitely far enough away for a break from city life. Great pubs within 30 mins walking distance and close to Cycle Routes, Walking Routes, Farm Shop Cafes, Markets, Supermarkets, a Gin Distillery (open to the public), three wedding venues, a kids tree top adventure amusement park, just to name a few. If camping isn’t for you, book one of our 4 glamping pods complete with central heating, a shower/WC, TV and cooking facilities. Small licensed shop on site. For the best rates, call 01948 502250. Hollyhurst Road, Marbury, SY13 4LY
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£25
 / night
Castle Farm Holidays Shropshire

5. Castle Farm Holidays Shropshire

100%
(24)
29km from Chester · 5 units
Tucked against the Welsh border, these cosy pods are perfectly positioned to explore Shropshire's rolling hills, castles and attractive villages
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£80
 / night
Ty Famau Geo Lodges

6. Ty Famau Geo Lodges

98%
(24)
29km from Chester · 3 units
Luxury geodesic domes with hot tubs in the Clwydian mountains of North Wales
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£195
 / night
Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

7. Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

100%
(27)
36km from Chester · 2 units
A shepherd’s hut on a smallholding in rural north Wales
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£86
 / night
The Peacock Shepherds Hut

8. The Peacock Shepherds Hut

100%
(14)
37km from Chester · 1 unit
This newly opened Peacock Shepherds Hut is set on our 20 acre smallholding in beautiful North Wales. We have many animals..llamas, alpacas, sheep, goats. Peacocks and Guinea fowl wander freely on our land. Our guests are welcome to meet all of our creatures as well as relaxing in the peace and quiet here.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£79
 / night
Tipsy Tree Glamping

9. Tipsy Tree Glamping

100%
(17)
38km from Chester · 4 units
Quirky eco-friendly glamping ideal for a rural road-trip
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£120
 / night
Dolwen Riverside Camping

10. Dolwen Riverside Camping

100%
(20)
39km from Chester · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Peaceful, riverside camping in North Wales
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£32
 / night
Fords Farm Glamping

11. Fords Farm Glamping

97%
(19)
41km from Chester · 4 units
Bell tent glamping in the grounds of a 17th-century farmhouse in Shropshire.
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£130
 / night
Mynydd Derwydd Wildcamping

12. Mynydd Derwydd Wildcamping

96%
(68)
43km from Chester · 7 units
Adventurous mountain-top camping on a hill farm in North Wales
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
Treflach Farm

13. Treflach Farm

99%
(46)
44km from Chester · 8 units · Tents, Glamping
Bell tents and a yurt on a regenerative farm in Shropshire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Wild conTENTment

14. Wild conTENTment

99%
(65)
46km from Chester · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Wild-ish but family-friendly camping and glamping on a canalside farm on the English-Welsh border
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Hollow Oak Glamping

15. Hollow Oak Glamping

100%
(42)
49km from Chester · 2 units
Handcrafted huts on a working farm, 10 minutes from the coast and 30 minutes from Snowdonia National Park
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£123
 / night
Tipis at Ponty, Greener Camping

16. Tipis at Ponty, Greener Camping

100%
(57)
50km from Chester · 11 units · Tents, Glamping
Adults-only, dog-friendly camping and glamping on the Powys and Shropshire borders.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Pentre Du Camping Club

17. Pentre Du Camping Club

98%
(71)
51km from Chester · 43 units
Simply good camping with campfires allowed near Colwyn Bay
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£28
 / night
Snowdonia Glamping Holidays

18. Snowdonia Glamping Holidays

100%
(14)
59km from Chester · 3 units
Hillside glamping in the Conwy Valley, in stylish glamping barns or a pair of luxury shepherd's huts with a wood-burning sauna.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£129
 / night
Camping at The Hollies

19. Camping at The Hollies

95%
(232)
60km from Chester · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping at the foot of the Roaches in the Peak District National Park
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Cae Nant Glamping

20. Cae Nant Glamping

100%
(30)
61km from Chester · 3 units
Glamping domes on a small-holding, with breath-taking views of the Welsh countryside
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£170
 / night

Tucked in the elbow of the River Dee at the border of England and Wales, Chester is all about family fun and outdoor adventures. Once you’ve explored the city’s Roman walls, Tudor-style townhouses, and ancient amphitheater, plan a day trip to Cheshire Zoo, one of the UK’s most famous wildlife attractions, or take to the water to boat, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard along the River Dee. Campers have plenty of options, from holiday parks and caravan parks with electric hookups and full amenities to tranquil riverside campgrounds, country lodges, or rural Hipcamps set amid rolling farmlands.

95% (1.6K) 899 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Chester

Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping

1. Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping

100%
(32)
11km from Chester · 8 units
Lakeside glamping on the edge of Delemere Forest and a 10-minute train ride from Chester
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£96
 / night
Tree Tops and Train Tracks

2. Tree Tops and Train Tracks

100%
(17)
23km from Chester · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Woodland camping on the edge of the Clwydian Range in North Wales
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Stretton House Campsite

3. Stretton House Campsite

90%
(15)
26km from Chester · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
If you like the sound of having farm shops and ice cream farms nearby, as well as access to lots of walking and cycling trails, Stretton House Campsite should be a fine pick for you. It has a strict no noise policy after 10pm, meaning that you should get a peaceful night's sleep too. This site is in the grounds of the 400-year-old Stretton House surrounded by the Cheshire countryside with handy transport links nearby and outdoor activities in no short supply… that includes things like alpaca walking, golf or Manley Mere’s watersports haven (a 20-minute drive away for the latter). You’ll have your pick of two fields, both with car parking by the pitch free of charge and dogs allowed. The facilities include separate male and female toilet blocks, pay per use shower block, mobile phone charging facilities, free wifi and chemical toilet disposal and a drinking water standpipe. You’ll have permission to start up a barbecue or firepit too (subject to the correct safety measures). When you’re ready to get going, the friendly owners will be willing to help out however they can and suggest possible days out, which may include fishing or walking at Pickmere Lake (10 minutes’ drive), visiting an ice cream farm (within 10 minutes’ drive of the site) or going to the local golf course (five minutes’ drive). For food, there’s a farm shop just two minutes’ walk away from the site where you’ll be able to get your hands on local produce. Pubs aren’t far away either – there is one pub five minutes' walk away, and another 15 minutes' walk away. Festival goers are very welcome, and the Creamfields Festival site is five minutes’ drive away. Please respect the quiet hours (no noise is permitted after 10pm) and environment, as the owners' home is on the grounds (and stick to the field's facilities only). No waste accepted onsite. All rubbish must be taken home at the end of your stay.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£30
 / night
Marbury Camp and Lodge

4. Marbury Camp and Lodge

97%
(15)
28km from Chester · 23 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Small, simple family run camping and glamping site on the Cheshire / Shropshire border with local market towns a stones throw away. Around an hour away from Manchester, Liverpool, Chester and Birmingham, but most definitely far enough away for a break from city life. Great pubs within 30 mins walking distance and close to Cycle Routes, Walking Routes, Farm Shop Cafes, Markets, Supermarkets, a Gin Distillery (open to the public), three wedding venues, a kids tree top adventure amusement park, just to name a few. If camping isn’t for you, book one of our 4 glamping pods complete with central heating, a shower/WC, TV and cooking facilities. Small licensed shop on site. For the best rates, call 01948 502250. Hollyhurst Road, Marbury, SY13 4LY
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£25
 / night
Castle Farm Holidays Shropshire

5. Castle Farm Holidays Shropshire

100%
(24)
29km from Chester · 5 units
Tucked against the Welsh border, these cosy pods are perfectly positioned to explore Shropshire's rolling hills, castles and attractive villages
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£80
 / night
Ty Famau Geo Lodges

6. Ty Famau Geo Lodges

98%
(24)
29km from Chester · 3 units
Luxury geodesic domes with hot tubs in the Clwydian mountains of North Wales
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£195
 / night
Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

7. Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

100%
(27)
36km from Chester · 2 units
A shepherd’s hut on a smallholding in rural north Wales
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£86
 / night
The Peacock Shepherds Hut

8. The Peacock Shepherds Hut

100%
(14)
37km from Chester · 1 unit
This newly opened Peacock Shepherds Hut is set on our 20 acre smallholding in beautiful North Wales. We have many animals..llamas, alpacas, sheep, goats. Peacocks and Guinea fowl wander freely on our land. Our guests are welcome to meet all of our creatures as well as relaxing in the peace and quiet here.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£79
 / night
Tipsy Tree Glamping

9. Tipsy Tree Glamping

100%
(17)
38km from Chester · 4 units
Quirky eco-friendly glamping ideal for a rural road-trip
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£120
 / night
Dolwen Riverside Camping

10. Dolwen Riverside Camping

100%
(20)
39km from Chester · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Peaceful, riverside camping in North Wales
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£32
 / night
Fords Farm Glamping

11. Fords Farm Glamping

97%
(19)
41km from Chester · 4 units
Bell tent glamping in the grounds of a 17th-century farmhouse in Shropshire.
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£130
 / night
Mynydd Derwydd Wildcamping

12. Mynydd Derwydd Wildcamping

96%
(68)
43km from Chester · 7 units
Adventurous mountain-top camping on a hill farm in North Wales
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
Treflach Farm

13. Treflach Farm

99%
(46)
44km from Chester · 8 units · Tents, Glamping
Bell tents and a yurt on a regenerative farm in Shropshire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Wild conTENTment

14. Wild conTENTment

99%
(65)
46km from Chester · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Wild-ish but family-friendly camping and glamping on a canalside farm on the English-Welsh border
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Hollow Oak Glamping

15. Hollow Oak Glamping

100%
(42)
49km from Chester · 2 units
Handcrafted huts on a working farm, 10 minutes from the coast and 30 minutes from Snowdonia National Park
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£123
 / night
Tipis at Ponty, Greener Camping

16. Tipis at Ponty, Greener Camping

100%
(57)
50km from Chester · 11 units · Tents, Glamping
Adults-only, dog-friendly camping and glamping on the Powys and Shropshire borders.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Pentre Du Camping Club

17. Pentre Du Camping Club

98%
(71)
51km from Chester · 43 units
Simply good camping with campfires allowed near Colwyn Bay
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£28
 / night
Snowdonia Glamping Holidays

18. Snowdonia Glamping Holidays

100%
(14)
59km from Chester · 3 units
Hillside glamping in the Conwy Valley, in stylish glamping barns or a pair of luxury shepherd's huts with a wood-burning sauna.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£129
 / night
Camping at The Hollies

19. Camping at The Hollies

95%
(232)
60km from Chester · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping at the foot of the Roaches in the Peak District National Park
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Cae Nant Glamping

20. Cae Nant Glamping

100%
(30)
61km from Chester · 3 units
Glamping domes on a small-holding, with breath-taking views of the Welsh countryside
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£170
 / night

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Campsites near Chester guide

Where to go

Clwydian Range And Dee Valley AONB

Grassy peaks and heather-blanketed uplands lie over the border in North Wales, just a 40-minute drive from Chester. Bring your tent or drive your campervan into the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to hike and mountain bike across wild moorlands, discover Iron-Age hillforts and historic villages, and kayak along scenic canal ways.

River Mersey

North of Chester, the mighty River Mersey flows from Liverpool to Stockport, affording plenty of options for riverside camping. Rent a houseboat to cruise the famous river, head into Liverpool to watch a football (soccer) match or follow in the footsteps of The Beatles, or snag a coastal campsite at Crosby Beach or Formby Beach along the Irish Sea coast.

Peak District National Park

Just an hour’s drive east of Chester, the Peak District National Park is Britain’s first national park and remains one of its most popular destinations for hiking, cycling, and rock climbing. Campers have endless choices here, whether you prefer pitching your tent in the backcountry, cozying up in a luxury glamping tent, or parking your caravan on a local farm.

When to go

Summer is the liveliest—and sunniest—time to visit Chester, when you can make the most of the outdoor theatre in Grosvenor Park or head to the Moonlight Flicks outdoor cinema at Chester Cathedral. The Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival (April/May) also pulls in the crowds, but watch out for seasonal showers—spring and autumn weather can be temperamental, so tent campers should come prepared.