Kings Orchard Marina

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Canal boats in the marina
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Visitor image of the marina at sunset
Canal boats in the marina
Canal boats in the marina

  • 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
Whether it’s picnics looking out over the marina or lazy mornings walking along the Coventry Canal, there’s plenty of scope for peaceful activities at Kings Orchard Marina in the middle of the Staffordshire countryside. This is a pretty marina location with 20 acres of space, all landscaped and maintained to a high standard, with a marina basin for views and a canal, narrowboat hire and local pub 10 minutes’ walk away. For any keen explorers, the icing on the cake might be that historic Lichfield is 10 minutes’ drive to the west. That means you can explore the medieval city’s 12th-century cathedral, market square and the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum by day before heading back in the evening to use the site’s food prep area to build a barbecue spread on the grills provided. Handily, there's a food shop under five minutes' drive away. The free-to-use barbecues and picnic tables dotted around the site are useful facilities for those quality times. As for features of convenience, Kings Orchard Marina also has toilets, showers, waste disposal and an Elsan unit. With the Staffordshire countryside on all sides, walk to your heart’s content, but don’t forget that real ales, traditional pub fare and a beer garden await at the local dog-friendly country pub alongside the Coventry Canal. This place, 10 minutes’ walk away, is a good spot for those of you who have brought dogs on your holiday.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 15
Touring caravan pitches 15
Tent pitches 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note

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

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Reviews

8.3

Overall rating from 371 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

84% would recommend this site to a friend

79% would stay here again

What customers say

Pitches are generally spacious and well-maintained, with many featuring individual water and electric hook-ups. The location by the marina and canal is highly praised, offering pleasant walks and proximity to a local pub. Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful. While some facilities are noted as dated, cleanliness is often highlighted. Issues with WiFi and the access road's potholes have been mentioned, though some reviews suggest road improvements. The limited number of toilets and showers, particularly for touring pitches, is a recurring point.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Nice quiet pitch...toilets & showers clean. Lovely…

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Al P. 13 reviews

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Nice quiet pitch...toilets & showers clean.
Lovely view off the moored canal boats

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice plesent,,,,,

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3 out of 10
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Anonymous

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Lovely place

Disliked Pot holes everywhere bins over flowing and smells, need more toilets, don't think much of the shop .

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The pitch was on a level…

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Graham H. 1 review

Non-electric gravel touring pitch

Liked The pitch was on a level site which was nice .

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pitches were nice and secluded with…

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 Franky P. 2 reviews

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Pitches were nice and secluded with hedges separating pitches, showers were nice and clean, and nice seeing the canal boats and walking along the bridle path of the canal.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect little spot for a few days getaway.

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Lesley H. 2 reviews

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Perfect location.
Access via the canal was fantastic.
Great cycling routes.
Easy and short distance to shops and pubs.
The facilities were always clean.
The staff were really helpful and friendly.

Disliked Extended for a further 2 nights, buy because of the booking system we had to move pitch. In a motorhome it didn’t take long, had we have been in a caravan we probably wouldn't have extended our stay.
We were given a code for the wifi, but we couldn’t pick it up. We have starlink, so not really needed.

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Facilities, Location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cracking site

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 Paul G. 3 reviews

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Large hard standing pitch with water and electric.
Great toilets and showers. £20 Deposit for the key but back in my bank as soon as I left.
Quiet , lovely marina with some beautiful narrow boats.
Great pub just down the tow path.

Disliked Not being able to see the marina from our pitch but wasn't a deal breaker.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little spot for a night…

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Lydia B. 1 review

Non-electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Great little spot for a night away! Lady at reception rang to see if we would make it by 5pm (when reception closes) but sent pitch info via WhatsApp just in case we didnt. Map of site to show where you're going. 2 toilets with showers open 24/7 (it was quiet so perfect but may be a wait to use if busy. £20 refundable deposit gave for a key to the other toilets and gate to towpath. This was given back on return of key to reception upon leaving.
Really enjoyed our stay!

Disliked Nothing.

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Everything 👍👍👍👍…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Everything 👍👍👍👍

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ok for an overnight stop, but I wouldn’t want to spend any longer.

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5 out of 10
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 Carole F. 5 reviews

Non-electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Very close to Lichfield. Toilets and showers nice and spacious and clean.

Disliked The toilets were a long way from the pitches, and there were only two of them. Added to that, the showers were in the same room as each toilet, so if someone was having a shower the toilet was out of action too, meaning a long wait at peak times. You could pay a £20 deposit for a key to a third shower/toilet combination, but that was even further away.

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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 Watersports

Amenities 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 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

Budget/backpacker 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 Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Kings Orchard Marina

Broad Lane

Huddlesford

Lichfield

Staffordshire

England

WS13 8SP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.68832°N
1.771°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.3 mi Bus Station
4.8 mi Bus Interchange
9.9 mi Spot on Snooker
Rail
1.2 mi Lichfield Trent Valley Rail Station
1.2 mi Lichfield Trent Valley High Level Rail Station
2.4 mi Lichfield City Rail Station
Airport
16.3 mi Birmingham International Airport
16.3 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1
16.5 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2

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

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 minutes), where there are 70 acres of wildlife and gardens. As you might already be able to tell, there’s a wide choice of things to entertain yourselves with in these parts… The Foxfield Light Railway (45 minutes) is one way to discover the Staffordshire countryside, on a steam train trip that has experiences like cream tea journeys or driver experiences. Other historical detours could include a visit to The Staffordshire Regiment Museum (10 minutes), a military museum, or the 150-acre National Memorial Arboretum (10 minutes). Outdoor activities on the mind? There’s a brief stroll around The Green Fairy Woods (10 minutes), great for kids, or miniature golf, sports courts, nature trails and play areas around Beacon Park (10 minutes). SnowDome (15 minutes) runs skiing, snowboarding and ice skating sessions or lessons. Meanwhile, Go Ape courses, bike rides and walks are a staple in the Cannock Chase District (20 minutes).
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Plough Inn Pub 0.4 mi
  • The Bell Inn Pub 1.1 mi
  • The Dog Inn Pub 1.2 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
  • The Duke of York Pub 2.2 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
  • Rockin' Bulstrode & Sodor Docks Visitor attraction 5.8 mi
  • Diesel's Locomotion Mayhem Visitor attraction 5.8 mi
  • Oak Tree Children's Farm Zoo 6.6 mi
  • Hoar Cross Hall Castle 8.4 mi
  • National Forest Adventure Farm Theme park 8.8 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
  • Darnford Moors Golf Course 1.3 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

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

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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

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.

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  • 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.