Wild Cherry Camping

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

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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

Bus

1.7 mi Hand Hotel

1.8 mi St Mary`s Church

2.2 mi Crossroads Stores

Rail

1.9 mi Chirk Rail Station

2.4 mi Ruabon Rail Station

4.1 mi Gobowen Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

27.6 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

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	29.6 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Chester Castle 17.1 mi

Cheshire Military Museum 17.2 mi

Chester Cathedral 17.6 mi

Chester Zoo 19.9 mi

Powis Castle & Garden 21.6 mi

National Trust

Chirk Castle 2.6 mi

Attingham Park 24.1 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 24.4 mi

Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 27.3 mi

Sunnycroft 28 mi

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 1.7 mi

Pontcysyllte Viaduct and the River Dee 1.7 mi

Chirk Castle and the Afon Ceiriog 2.6 mi

Overton / Owrtyn - Erbistock - Overton / Owrtyn 4.4 mi

Erddig Hall - Wrexham Steeple 5.2 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 Wild Cherry Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Wild Cherry Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
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