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 sites 22
Travel trailer sites 12
RV sites 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 park 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 flashlight with them as parts of the park 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 park

Bar or club house

Covered terrace area

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Scouts welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transportation nearby

Type

Pub campground

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Location

The Bickerton Poacher

Malpas

Cheshire

England

SY14 8BE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.08552°N
-2.71293°W

Route directions

Access to campsite via car park.

Nearest transport

Coach
13 km Bus Station
17 km Bus Exchange
18.1 km Bus Station
Rail
10.8 km Wrenbury Rail Station
13.2 km Nantwich Rail Station
13.4 km Whitchurch (Shrops) Rail Station
Ferry
39.7 km Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
40.3 km Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal
40.5 km Liverpool Isle of Man & Dublin Terminal
Airport
29.6 km Liverpool John Lennon Airport
42.5 km Manchester Airport
42.5 km 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 45 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Wallasey 45.7 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Moreton 45.8 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Meols 46.5 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Delamere Forest 16.1 km

Cheshire Military Museum 16.4 km

Chester Castle 16.4 km

Chester Cathedral 16.9 km

Chester Zoo 19 km

National Trust

Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 29.9 km

Chirk Castle 30.3 km

Biddulph Grange Garden 37 km

Nether Alderley Mill 38.5 km

Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 39 km

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 1.6 km

Bickerton - Larkton Hill - Maiden Castle - Bickerton 1.8 km

Beeston Castle and the Peckforton Hills 2 km

Burwardsley - Raw Head - Higher Burwardsley 2 km

CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE 3.7 km

Local events

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

    Warrington, England 27.9 km

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

    Knutsford, England 36 km

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

    Macclesfield, England 36.5 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.

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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  8:30 a.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park 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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