Tarvin Sands
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Add your business details- Set in 25 acres of Cheshire countryside
- Three fishing lakes, picnic areas and gardens
- Easy access to Chester Zoo and Delamere Forest
Site type
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English
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Features
No dogs 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 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
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Tarvin Sands
Kelsall Road
Tarvin
Chester
Cheshire
England
CH3 8NR
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.20672°N
-2.7498°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallasey | 20.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Moreton | 21.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Kirby | 21.5 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Meols | 21.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Formby | 27.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Delamere Forest 3.3 mi
Chester Zoo 5.4 mi
Chester Cathedral 6 mi
Cheshire Military Museum 6.1 mi
Chester Castle 6.1 mi
National Trust
Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 10.3 mi
Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 16.2 mi
Nether Alderley Mill 21.8 mi
Chirk Castle 23.5 mi
Hare Hill 24.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
The Baker Way (E-W) Part 2: Tarvin - Chester 0.8 mi
Kelsall Circular 1.6 mi
Kelsall - Delamere Forest Park - Manley Common - Kelsall 1.6 mi
Duddon Heath - Hargrave - Duddon Heath 1.7 mi
The Sandstone Trail S to N (Part 3): Willington - Frodsham 2.5 mi
Local events
- Creamfields (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)
Warrington, Cheshire 9.8 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Reviews
Overall rating from 93 Pitchup.com customers 
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72% would recommend this site to a friend
70% would stay here again
Location near to many local activities. Fishing lake was lovely.…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Location near to many local activities. Fishing lake was lovely.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Very quiet site with very nice fishing ponds to walk around and…
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Very quiet site with very nice fishing ponds to walk around and the village of Tarvin is a short walk from (albeit alongside a busy road) the campsite.
Recent new owner seemed very nice and is looking to bring new life into site.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Beautiful site, very friendly…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Beautiful site, very friendly
Recommend to friends Visit again
Would stay there again, not too far for us to travel.
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Peaceful, had the place to ourselves. Star gazing was awesome. The wild cats pottering about. The geese and ducks on the fishing pond. The older gentlemen working through the day, pleasant chap.
Disliked Toilets had no lights, or hot water. Think it may have been beginning of opening, so wasn’t too much bother.
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Excellent value for money
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Wide open fields. Nice walks nearby and the lakes.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Basic but friendly staff
Camping pod (two person)
Liked Very Friendly staff, so easy to speak to, went above and beyond
Disliked Showers/toilets need a deep clean
Recommend to friends Visit again
paid to much to stay here as lay-by I would rate the same.
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked the very far end of the campsite was clean and green.the toilet was ok.
Disliked The campsite on arrival looked like a junk yard. we couldn't use the hardstanding pitch as it was next to lots of mess and the weeds had overgrown and there was an old mouldy caravan next to it. There was no blue marked water Tap for drinking water. were ok so far, we found an outdoor tap. the road noise is a bit of an issue but if the place was cleaned up it would make it a functional sight.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Location and friendliness of staff.…
Camping pod (two person)
Liked Location and friendliness of staff.
Disliked It is very tired! Needs a good cleaner and some bits sorting and it could be so nice. Fix the window too as it will not shut.
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Can’t wait to go again
Camping pod (two person)
Liked The grounds were well kept, staff were amazing.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Just a basic quiet place clean and tidy
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Just a real lovely quiet place clean and tidy
Recommend to friends Visit again
Frequently asked questions
- Does Tarvin Sands have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Tarvin Sands dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Tarvin Sands? Tarvin Sands has heaps of room on site to wander around, picnic in and wildlife watch, but if you're here to also see a bit of Cheshire and the northwest, you'll find … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Tarvin Sands?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.