Wild Cherry Camping

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Eco-friendly, off-grid site on a North Wales smallholding
30-minute drive to Chester for the cathedral, amphitheatre and zoo
On-site shop with local produce; barbecues and campfires permitted

If you’re in need of a bit of proper down time, how about an off-grid, 10-acre working smallholding in the North Wales countryside? You’re in for a scenic stay at Wild Cherry Camping, too – it’s part meadow and part woodland, and the secluded spots you’ll call home are tucked away for hideaway hols. If you’re here for the peace and quiet, stay close to the farm and get acquainted with the resident goats, pigs and poultry. In the company of restless kids? There’s plenty of space to keep them occupied; the two-acre hay field is a handy spot for blowing off some steam. And you can take in a bit of history while you nose around the area, too – the land was originally owned by Chirk Castle as a tenanted farm, with the holding sold off in the early 1900s. Set the kids off to find evidence of stone quarrying in the wood and World War II bomb craters at the far end of the meadow. When evening rolls round, get the campfire going and tuck into some barbecued grub (local produce can be grabbed from the on-site honesty shop, and there are small supermarkets, a butcher and a greengrocer a five-minute drive away in Chirk for more supplies). There are composting toilets on site, as well as a flushing toilet and shower facility affectionately nicknamed ‘The Hurry Up Wagon’. The place is off-grid but a communal washing-up area has drinking water and fridges and freezers, and the helpful owners can sort you out with phone and device charging at the house.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

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 site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

Local produce

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

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

Bush

Lake and/or mountain

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Communal fridge

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Wild Cherry Camping

Cherry Orchard

Halton

Chirk

Wrexham

Wales

LL14 5BG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.95334°N
-3.03453°W

Nearest transport

Coach

2.7 km Hand Hotel

2.8 km St Mary`s Church

3.5 km Crossroads Stores

Rail

3.1 km Chirk Rail Station

3.8 km Ruabon Rail Station

6.7 km Gobowen Rail Station

Airport

44.4 km Liverpool John Lennon Airport

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

Wild Cherry may be in a secluded spot, but its border location make it a top pick for getting out in North Wales, Shropshire and Cheshire. Stay put in Wales to conquer some of the castles nearby – Chirk Castle is a mere 10-minute drive and you’re in for pretty views from the hilltop Castell Dinas Brân ruins (15 minutes). Slightly further afield is Powis Castle and its gorgeous gardens (40 minutes), while Whittington Castle (10 minutes) is over in Shropshire. Spend some time in Chester (half an hour) to visit the cathedral and Roman amphitheatre, with a wander of the Chester city walls for good measure. You could also stroll along the riverbank, browse the shops or make a day of it at Chester Zoo. More kid-friendly days can be had at Park Hall Countryside Experience (10 minutes), for tractor rides, pony grooming and plenty of indoor and outdoor play areas, and there are more animals to meet at Tŷ Mawr Country Park (five minutes). Llangollen Railway (15 minutes) is the spot for steam trains and themed days.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
West Kirby	47.6 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Chester Castle 27.6 km

Cheshire Military Museum 27.6 km

Chester Cathedral 28.3 km

Chester Zoo 32 km

Powis Castle & Garden 34.7 km

National Trust

Chirk Castle 4.3 km

Attingham Park 38.8 km

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 39.3 km

Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 43.9 km

Sunnycroft 45.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Chirk - The Aqueduct - Shropshire Union Canal - Chirk 2.7 km

Pontcysyllte Viaduct and the River Dee 2.7 km

Chirk Castle and the Afon Ceiriog 4.2 km

Overton / Owrtyn - Erbistock - Overton / Owrtyn 7 km

Erddig Hall - Wrexham Steeple 8.3 km

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.

Reviews

would recommend this campground to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Peaceful, beautiful, the perfect camping location

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Neil R. July 2022

Acorn unpowered grass tent site (no pets, adults only)

Liked: Everything - amazing site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Gorgeous site, generous hosts

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Nathan T. June 2022

Acorn unpowered grass tent site (no pets, adults only)

Liked: - Gorgeous site - Well thought out pitch with wind/privacy screen and covered bench - Decent facilities - Hosts Rob and Mel were very friendly and kindly charged my battery pack for me

Disliked: - Nothing

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Does Wild Cherry Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near Wild Cherry Camping? Wild Cherry may be in a secluded spot, but its border location make it a top pick for getting out in North Wales, Shropshire and Cheshire. Stay put in Wales to conquer … Read more