Kings Orchard Marina
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- Peaceful 20-acre marina location in the Staffordshire countryside
- A 10-minute drive to Lichfield; 20 minutes to Drayton Manor Theme Park
- Barbecues and picnic tables provided; short walk to a dog-friendly pub
Site type
Admission
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Dogs
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
General
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Occupancy
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Pitches
- A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Reception
- Reception is unmanned after 5 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.
Safety
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
Vehicles
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
This site is a member of ABC Caravan Parks group.
Pitch types & availability
13

Non-electric gravel touring pitch
4 people maximum
Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 11.2m depth (67.2m²)
Arrival daysFrom £21
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Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
5 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £33.50
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Reviews
84% would recommend this site to a friend
79% would stay here again
What customers say
This peaceful canalside campsite offers spacious, level pitches with convenient water and electric hook-ups. Located by a marina with pleasant walks, it's a short distance to a local pub. Staff are generally friendly and helpful. Facilities, including showers and toilets, are usually clean, though some guests note they are a fair distance from pitches and could benefit from updating. WiFi can be intermittent. The approach road has numerous potholes.
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Last updated 25/08/2026
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It was ok.
Non-electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Staff were friendly
Location to Lichfiled was great
Pitches were clear and clean
Directions were clear
Plenty of bins
Disliked Check in times state 2pm to 5pm, rushed to get there for 5pm but it didnt seem to matter as we got a text anyway and others turned up much later.
Bit overpriced for what it was.
Quite a run down marina.
Showers/toilet not seperated so trying to get access to a toilet in the morning when everyone is showering was a pain.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely peaceful stay, perfectly kept site.
Non-electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Lovely views. Shower block and toilets very short distance. Very clean and tidy.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Very pleasant overnight stay
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Great welcome from reception on arrival
Lovely quiet scenic site with well laid out private hook ups
Friendly owners on the boats in the marina
Lovely walk along the canal to the local pub which was very friendly
Disliked Not enough toilets or showers
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great location definitely come again
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Ease of access
Friendly staff always willing to help
We have stayed here several times
Disliked Quite busy and noisy at night
Electric kept tripping probably due to the amount of vehicles plugged into it
No toilet roll in toilets
Recommend to friends Visit again
Not value for money, poor site
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Peaceful
Disliked Not enough information given on arrival not very helpful receptionist, when we found our pitch after being given wrong directions we expected a fully serviced pitch that we had paid for, (ehu water and grey water waste) it was impossible to find the grey water waste drain on our pitch, the showers and toilets are shared by campers and boaters so not enough to cater for all, showers and toilets are a long way from the pitches. The Elson point was dirty with a hose that dangled in the bowl. All in all not worth the money that we paid, I have stayed in better CL sites and paid less.
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Poorly maintained walkway lighting spoiling a great site
Non-electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Consistently clean washrooms
Good value for money
Disliked Lighting still not fixed on walkways from non-electric pitches to washrooms. Only one of eleven lights functioning and that one is only solar powered. All the ten main's powered ones are damaged and not working and have been for some time
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Friendly, Quiet, peaceful site. Lovely setting.…
Non-electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Friendly, Quiet, peaceful site. Lovely setting.
Disliked No problem for me.
Recommend to friends Visit again
location was ideal lovely walk along…
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked location was ideal lovely walk along canal towpath to pub that served great food and drink
Recommend to friends Visit again
Good stop over
Non-electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Nice peaceful site. We live fairly local, just wanted a local getaway. No electric hook up needed. Would go again.
Disliked Didn't use the facilities so can't comment on them as I used the motorhome
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It’s ok for a stay over but certainly don’t expect a lot.
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Location.
Narrow boats at the marina.
The trees between the pitches.
Disliked Huge gravel stones which meant getting awning up was difficult.
Constant noise from road and railway line.
Only 2 toilets and showers, constantly busy.
Felt very unsafe with leaving items at the pitch while we went out. Stayed 1 night out of the 2.
Lots of rude people around that owned narrow boats. We didn’t feel welcome.
We had access to our own water and electric but couldn’t find the waste water.
Not very disabled friendly.
No real lighting around the area.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Kings Orchard Marina
Broad Lane
Huddlesford
Lichfield
Staffordshire
England
WS13 8SP
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.68832°N
1.771°W
Nearest transport
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
Food and drink
- The Plough Inn Pub 0.4 mi
- The Bell Inn Pub 1.1 mi
- The Dog Inn Pub 1.2 mi
- Darnford Moors Golf Club Restaurant 1.4 mi
- The Turnpike Pub 1.6 mi
- Horse and Jockey Pub 1.7 mi
- Bilash Restaurant 1.7 mi
- The Whittington Arms Pub 1.9 mi
- Netherstowe House Restaurant 2 mi
- The Crown Pub 2.1 mi
Groceries
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket 1.1 mi
- Majestic Wine Lichfield Off-licence 1.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket 1.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket 1.7 mi
- Lidl Supermarket 1.7 mi
- The Food Warehouse Supermarket 1.7 mi
- ALDI Supermarket 2 mi
- Tesco Extra Supermarket 2.1 mi
- Willow Court Wines Off-licence 2.3 mi
- Booze King Off-licence 2.4 mi
Parks and play
- Darnford Moors Ecology Park 1.2 mi
- Darnford Park 1.2 mi
- Jubilee Park 1.4 mi
- Saddlers Wood Park 1.6 mi
- Darnford Park 1.7 mi
- Elford Hall Garden 1.8 mi
- Borrowcop Locks Canal Park 2 mi
- picnic area parking 2.1 mi
- Franciscan Friary 2.5 mi
- Shortbutts Park 2.5 mi
Family days out
- Speakers' Corner Visitor attraction 2.4 mi
- Chapter House Library Visitor attraction 2.5 mi
- Erasmus Darwin House Visitor attraction 2.6 mi
- Tamworth Castle 5 mi
- Troublesome Trucks Runaway Coaster Visitor attraction 5.7 mi
- Jeremy's Flying Academy Visitor attraction 5.7 mi
- Terence's Driving School Visitor attraction 5.8 mi
- Cranky's Drop Tower Visitor attraction 5.8 mi
- Knapford Station Visitor attraction 5.8 mi
- Harold's Heli Tours and Engine Sheds Visitor attraction 5.8 mi
Public transport
- Meadow Croft 0.9 mi
- Blacksmith Lane 1 mi
- Post Office 1 mi
- Langton Crescent 1.1 mi
- The Bell PH 1.1 mi
- Trent Valley Cottages 1.1 mi
- The Dog Inn 1.2 mi
- Main Street 1.2 mi
- Wellington Crescent 1.2 mi
- Europa Way 1.3 mi
What’s nearby
- King's Orchard Marina 0.4 mi
- Lichfield Cruising Club Marina 0.6 mi
- Streethay Wharf Marina 0.7 mi
- Fisherwick Lakes Fishing 1.2 mi
- Whittington Heath Golf Club Golf course 1.5 mi
- Boley Park shops Shopping centre 1.6 mi
- Fradley Marina 2.9 mi
- Beacon Park Golf Course 2.9 mi
- Swinfen Heart Of The Country Shopping centre 3.1 mi
- Coton & Hopwas Social Club Nightclub 3.3 mi
Local services
- Whittington Pharmacy 1.1 mi
- Shell Fuel station 1.5 mi
- The Co-operative Fuel station 1.5 mi
- Northwood Pharmacy 1.7 mi
- Samuel Johnson Community Hospital 1.9 mi
- Shell Fuel station 2 mi
- Tesco Fuel station 2.1 mi
- Esso Fuel station 2.1 mi
- Boots Pharmacy 2.4 mi
- Shell Fuel station 2.4 mi
Must see
Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum & Bookshop 2.4 mi
National Memorial Arboretum 3.3 mi
Tamworth Castle 4.9 mi
Drayton Manor Theme Park 5.8 mi
Conkers Discovery Centre 10 mi
National Trust
Letocetum Roman Baths and Museum 4.3 mi
Shugborough Estate 12.5 mi
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 13.8 mi
Moseley Old Hall 14.4 mi
Calke Abbey 14.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CATHEDRAL CLOSE AND LINEAR PARK, LICHFIELD 2.6 mi
Coton in the Elms and Beehive Lakes 7.3 mi
MIDDLETON LAKES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 28/02/2007) 7.4 mi
SUTTON PARK 8.9 mi
Overseal - Linton - Botany Bay 9.2 mi
Local events
- Moseley Folk Festival (Friday, 4 September 2026 – Friday, 4 September 2026)
Birmingham, West Midlands 17.4 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Kings Orchard Marina have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Kings Orchard Marina dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Kings Orchard Marina? Strap yourself in for a ride and put your bravery to the test at Drayton Manor Theme Park (20 minutes’ drive) or take things at a slower pace around Beacon Park (10 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Kings Orchard Marina?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. Please press the intercom on arrival and someone will come direct you to your pitch.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Kings Orchard Marina? From £21 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.


