Chester Lakes

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If your other half keeps carping on about needing a break, bring them to wrestle some monster carp from the depths of Chester Lakes instead. With seven teeming fishing lakes languishing amidst acres of lush fields in the gorgeous Cheshire countryside, it’s the kind of place that anglers’ breams are made of. Better still, the site is only minutes from the bustling charms of Chester for anyone in your party who is less keen on waggling a pole, or you could just get back to nature and watch the world and wildlife go by from beside your pitch... There are spacious and well spread out camping pitches right on the water’s edge for romantic types or anglers who want to get the day’s first bite, with child-friendly pitches well away from the water’s edge, and plenty of electric pitches with even more space elsewhere on the site. The amenities are plentiful too, with ten showers, fourteen loos and wash down facilities. Elsewhere on site, there’s a top-notch tackle shop on site, plus expert fishing tuition from Dave the fisheries manager and rod hire if required. The fishy residents are partial to a bit of luncheon meat, apparently - but if you’re feeling peckish, there’s no need to resort to eating your bait: the Chester Lakes café serves up a fortifying full English and lots of other tasty treats, and there’s even a sweet shop for the kids. Rallies and large groups are welcome, and additional activities such as horse riding, paintballing and quad biking can be arranged. Carpe diem, we say - what are you waiting for?

Campground type

Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce 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 No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

Chester Lakes

Church Road

Dodleston

Chester

Chester

Cheshire

England

CH4 9LZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.15448°N
-2.9267°W

Route directions

From the A55 North Wales, leave for Wrexham A483. At the start of the A483 go all the way around the roundabout and return towards Chester, taking the first exit for Dodleston/Kinnerton. Go over the next roundabout following the brown Chester Lakes signs over the level crossing and take the next left and then left again.

Nearest transport

Bus
2.9 mi Bus Exchange
5.2 mi Zoo Park & Ride
7.9 mi Bus Station
Rail
3.5 mi Chester Rail Station
4 mi Bache Rail Station
4.9 mi Hawarden Rail Station
Ferry
17 mi Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
17.6 mi Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
17.6 mi Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal
Airport
13 mi 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

If you can tear yourself away from your rural idyll, you’ll find the cracking city of Chester a mere two miles away. Jump on an open-top bus tour or join a guided walk to explore the historic centre, cruise the River Dee, or simply meander around the ancient city walls, stopping off as the mood takes you. There are museums covering Chester’s Roman and military history, a castle and a majestic cathedral, and the cobbled streets are packed with great restaurants and boutique shops (if you’re a determined shopper, the fantastic Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet is just outside the centre, too). Fancy a flutter? You can enjoy a day at Chester’s historic racecourse between May and September, also only a couple of miles away. Don’t miss the outstanding Chester Zoo just seven miles away: you’ll need the best part of a day to see all the animals (there are 8000 of them!) and ride the monorail and waterbus. Other potential days out include Tatton Park, for a tour of the elegant mansion and gardens, rare breeds farm, deer park and speciality shops; the Blue Planet Aquarium; Gulliver’s World theme park; or Cheshire Farm Ice Cream, where your little ones can watch the cows being milked, have a ball in the outdoor and indoor play areas, and get stuck into one of the umpteen flavours of delicious homemade ice cream and sorbet (make mine a Raspberry Pavlova). It’s also a really easy drive from Chester Lakes to the emerald landscapes of North Wales, or if you want to take it very easy, the Red Lion pub is half a mile from the site.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
West Kirby 18.5 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Moreton 19.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Meols 19.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Wallasey 20.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Prestatyn 24.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Chester Castle 2.6 mi

Cheshire Military Museum 2.6 mi

Chester Cathedral 3 mi

Chester Zoo 5.3 mi

Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet 7.8 mi

National Trust

Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 12.7 mi

Chirk Castle 16.6 mi

Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 17 mi

Formby 29.1 mi

Nether Alderley Mill 29.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

EATON HALL 1.7 mi

OVERLEIGH ROAD CEMETERY 2.3 mi

Chester and the Dee 2.9 mi

GROSVENOR PARK 3.1 mi

Aldford, the Dee and Farnbridge 3.2 mi

Local events

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

    Warrington, England 17.1 mi

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

    Knutsford, England 26 mi

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

    Macclesfield, England 29.2 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

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  • When can I check in and check out of Chester Lakes?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  8:30 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  8:30 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    Late arrival (Up to 8.30pm) can be arranged, however must be agreed with manager prior to arrival. Thank you.Please do not arrive with dogs in caravans or vehicles, you will be turned away and no refund given.

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