The Bickerton Poacher

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  • Pub, Campsite and B&B in the heart of the Cheshire Countryside
  • A dog-friendly location on the Sandstone Trail and Bickerton Hills
  • Enjoy home-made, delicious food in our on-site Cheshire pub.
Family friendly with a free outdoor childs play area. Close to Chester and local attractions such as Chester zoo, Ice Cream Farm, Crocky Trail, Bickerton Caves and more. Dog friendly campsite, pub and beer garden. Food served daily from 8:30am until 8:45pm (Sundays 8:30am until 7pm) with a wide range of menus. Open all year round. Hard standing motor home and touring pitches available. Electric hook up available. On site staff 24/7 for peace of mind. Newly renovated toilet and shower facilities. Wash up and clean water facilities. Great location for walks - in particular sandstone trail and bickerton hills. Quiz nights, Live entertainment also available - view website for whats on.

Site type

Tent pitches 22
Touring caravan pitches 12
Motorhome pitches 12
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • Reception is unmanned after 10:30 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • The bar is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Covered terrace area

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Pub campsite

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Location

The Bickerton Poacher

Malpas

Cheshire

England

SY14 8BE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.08552°N
-2.71293°W

Route directions

Access to campsite via car park.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.1 mi Bus Station
10.5 mi Bus Exchange
11.3 mi Bus Station
Rail
6.7 mi Wrenbury Rail Station
8.2 mi Nantwich Rail Station
8.3 mi Whitchurch (Shrops) Rail Station
Ferry
24.7 mi Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
25 mi Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal
25.1 mi Liverpool Isle of Man & Dublin Terminal
Airport
18.4 mi Liverpool John Lennon Airport
26.4 mi Manchester Airport
26.4 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Chester zoo, Ice Cream Farm, Crocky Trail, Bickerton Caves and more.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
West Kirby 28 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Wallasey 28.4 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Moreton 28.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Meols 28.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Delamere Forest 10 mi

Cheshire Military Museum 10.2 mi

Chester Castle 10.2 mi

Chester Cathedral 10.5 mi

Chester Zoo 11.8 mi

National Trust

Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 18.6 mi

Chirk Castle 18.8 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 23 mi

Nether Alderley Mill 23.9 mi

Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 24.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

The Sandstone Trail S to N (Part 2): Bickerton - Willington 1 mi

Bickerton - Larkton Hill - Maiden Castle - Bickerton 1.1 mi

Beeston Castle and the Peckforton Hills 1.2 mi

Burwardsley - Raw Head - Higher Burwardsley 1.2 mi

CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE 2.3 mi

Local events

  • Creamfields (Thursday 22 August 2024 – Thursday 22 August 2024)

    Warrington, Cheshire 17.3 mi

  • RHS Flower Show Tatton Park (Wednesday 17 July 2024 – Wednesday 17 July 2024)

    Knutsford, Cheshire 22.4 mi

  • Rewind North (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)

    Macclesfield, Cheshire 22.7 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Want to know more about camping in Cheshire?

  • Does The Bickerton Poacher have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Bickerton Poacher dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Bickerton Poacher? Chester zoo, Ice Cream Farm, Crocky Trail, Bickerton Caves and more. Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Bickerton Poacher?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8:30 a.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  8:30 a.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Please check in at the bar in the Pub.

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