James Caravan Park

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Suitable for caravans, motorhomes, campervans or tents
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Under the trees
Outdoor breaks in North Wales
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Pitches
Top camping field
Suitable for caravans, motorhomes, campervans or tents

  • Well-maintained rural site with pitches surrounded by trees
  • On the edge of Ruabon; Llangollen 15 minutes' drive
  • Easy access from A539; half a mile to pubs and a railway station
Set yourself up for leisurely North Wales breaks at James Caravan Park, a well-maintained site on the edge of the small town of Ruabon. There's a range of styles of pitches here, from grass-based basic options to hard-standing fully-serviced plots, plus a host of handy amenities like a centrally heated toilet and shower block. With easy access off the A539 dual carriageway, the park grounds are spacious and dotted with trees, but please be aware there may be some traffic noise. With so much room on site, your nearest neighbours are likely to be the various forms of local wildlife that flit among the trees (although when you're feeling more sociable, it's an easy half-mile walk to the nearest pub). The park is a 15-minute drive from the gorgeous town of Llangollen, the base of the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guests with an adventurous side have all sorts of activities to try out here, from river rafting to boating, trail riding and more. Larger towns and cities like Wrexham (10 minutes' drive), Chester (30 minutes) and Liverpool (50 minutes) are also well within reach for urban day trips. The nearest station is under 15 minutes' away on foot, making it easy to catch the train to Chester (journey time 20 minutes) or Shrewsbury (30 minutes) too.

Campground type

Tent sites 46
Camper sites 52
RV sites 52
Open now
Opens July 31
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Dogs

  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jul 31 2026 to

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 254 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

87% would recommend this campground to a friend

83% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a clean, well-kept site with exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Conveniently located near shops, pubs, and transport, it's a great base for exploring. Facilities are consistently praised for cleanliness. Some guests note traffic noise from the nearby main road, though many find it not an issue. A few mention occasional muddy paths due to ongoing site work.

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Helpful staff and excellent facilities…

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 Dan M. 3 reviews

FHU cement/asphalt campsite

Liked Helpful staff and excellent facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great for our one night stopover.

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Jo W. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great little stopover. Very friendly, helpful hosts, and good facilities. Yes, there is road noise but we knew about it before we arrived so we were prepared. We parked on the bottom field, which was closer to the road but had much more space. Local facilities within a very short walk.

Disliked There are clearly a few long/term pitches, some of which were very untidy. It’s a shame because the site itself is very well kept.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review, we take onboard all feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Park Management

The site was lovely and clean.…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked The site was lovely and clean. We were in spot 30 which was great because the kids had space to run around.
The train station was around a 10 minute walk and only took 20 minutes to get into Chester and there is an Aldi a 5 minute walk away for any essentials.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Park Management

Plenty to do out and about.…

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David P. 3 reviews

FHU cement/asphalt campsite

Liked Plenty to do out and about. The site was clean. Toilet shower blocks were great

Disliked Provide WiFi maybe

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Park Management

Lovely site

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Alan J. 2 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked Lovely site with good facilities. Reception was easy and we were led to our pitch and given assistance to reverse into position. The site is close to a busy dual carriageway but we were not affected by this. Plenty lovely of places nearby to visit. Will visit again next year.

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The location was perfect, supermarket and…

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Sarah C. 1 review

FHU cement/asphalt campsite

Liked The location was perfect, supermarket and coffee shop 5 mins walk, local town with pubs and restaurants within 20 minutes walk and within driving distance of some great historic sites.

The toilets and showers were spotless and well-maintained and the pitch was a generous size, and again, well-maintained. We'll definitely be back

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay here at James Estate. We hope to welcome you back soon

The site is conveniently placed off…

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Sian O. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The site is conveniently placed off the dual carriageway with shops and petrol station within a 5 to 10 minute walk, I appreciated the tent pitches being slightly hidden in the trees it made it feel like it's own campsite. The staff were very friendly and the site felt very safe and the facilities were kept clean throughout.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay here at James Estate. We hope to welcome you back soon.

Interesting no fuss campsite with pleasant…

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Jim M. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Interesting no fuss campsite with pleasant grass pitches amongst the trees.
Close to the town for for drinks and food.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay here at James Estate. We hope to welcome you back soon.

Cleanliness of facilities, interesting historic buildings…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Cleanliness of facilities, interesting historic buildings on site, welcoming and friendly wardens, convenient location, good transport links, lovely old trees!!!

Disliked Some of the residential pitches looked very run down and scruffy. Road noise, didn’t particularly bother us but noticeable when sitting out in the day.
A bit of litter around

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay here at James Estate. We hope to welcome you back soon, we note your points in relation to the disliked part of your review.

Great park and great location.

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Daniel M. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Greta caravan park close to things to do.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay here at James Estate. We hope to welcome you back soon.

Features

Dogs 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 Composting toilet 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

Peaceful 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for caravans Seasonal sites

Location

James Caravan Park

Llangollen Road

Ruabon

Wrexham

Wrexham

Wales

LL14 6DW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.9825°N
3.0411°W

Nearest transport

Bus
0.4 mi Wynnstay Arms Hotel
0.4 mi Kandy Lodge
0.9 mi Clinic
Rail
0.3 mi Ruabon Rail Station
3.6 mi Chirk Rail Station
4.7 mi Wrexham Central Rail Station
Ferry
28.5 mi Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
29 mi Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
29.3 mi Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal
Airport
25.7 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

Hoping for history? You've come to the right place. Take a trip to Chirk Castle (10 minutes' drive) and discover one of the most impressive Marcher fortresses on the border between England and Wales. Afterwards, similarly scenic and historic times are to be had at the National Trust-run Erddig Estate (15 minutes), a spectacular Grade I-listed property with fab formal grounds. Water has done such a lot to shape the Welsh landscape, and the area surrounding James Caravan Park has a fair bit of the wet stuff to admire. Check out the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (10 minutes) on the Shropshire Union Canal to see an exceptional feat of Victorian engineering, and stick around to take a boat ride by its arches along the river Dee. For a break with one foot in Wales and the other in England, trundle along by train to Chester Zoo (or drive there in 30 minutes), take yourself off to Tate Liverpool (50 minutes) for art and culture, or – if you really want to make the kids' day – organise a jaunt to the high-adrenaline rides at Gulliver's World Theme Park (50 minutes).
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo, & Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Duke of Wellington Pub 0.3 mi
  • The Vaults Pub 0.3 mi
  • Bridge End Inn Pub 0.3 mi
  • Wynnstay Arms Pub 0.3 mi
  • Maahis Restaurant 0.8 mi
  • Hampden Arms Pub 1.1 mi
  • Jolly Masons Pub 1.3 mi
  • Black Lion Pub 1.4 mi
  • Newbridge Arms Pub 1.5 mi
  • Cross Foxes Pub 1.5 mi

Groceries

  • Aldi Supermarket 0.2 mi
  • Tesco Supermarket 1.4 mi
  • Co-op Supermarket 1.5 mi
  • Spar Supermarket 3.6 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 3.6 mi
  • Stans Superstore Supermarket 4.2 mi
  • Deniz Continental Food Store Supermarket 4.4 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 4.5 mi
  • Morrisons Supermarket 4.5 mi
  • Wrexham Corner Market Off-licence 4.6 mi

Parks and play

  • Wynnstay park 0.6 mi
  • Tŷ Mawr Country Park 1.7 mi
  • Stryt Las Park 1.7 mi
  • Hafod y Bwch Commemorative Woodland park 2 mi
  • Ponciau Banks park 2.1 mi
  • Bonc yr Hafod Country Park 2.2 mi
  • Brynkinalt Park 3.1 mi
  • Wolf's Den Playground 3.5 mi
  • Erddig Park 3.5 mi
  • Brickfield Sports Field park 4.1 mi

Family days out

  • Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Visitor attraction 2.1 mi
  • Erddig Hall Visitor attraction 3.4 mi
  • Chirk Castle 3.9 mi
  • Xplore! Visitor attraction 4.9 mi
  • Llangollen Wharf Horse Drawn Boat Trips Visitor attraction 5.5 mi
  • Halston Hall Castle 7.6 mi
  • Whittington Castle 7.7 mi
  • Oswestry Castle 8.4 mi
  • Holt Castle Ruins 9.4 mi

Public transport

  • Station Road 0.3 mi
  • Railway station (Ruabon) 0.3 mi
  • Wynnstay Arms Hotel 0.4 mi
  • Kandy Lodge 0.4 mi
  • The Villas 0.5 mi
  • New Hall Lane 0.6 mi
  • St Michaels Close 0.7 mi
  • Alwen 0.7 mi
  • Plas Bennion Road 0.7 mi
  • Garden View 0.8 mi

Other nearby

  • Chirk Marina 2.5 mi
  • Plassey Golf Club Golf course 3.1 mi
  • Vale of Llangollen Golf Club Golf course 4 mi
  • ATIK Nightclub 4.7 mi
  • Arrow Computers Internet café 4.8 mi
  • Central Station Venue Nightclub 4.8 mi
  • Henlle Park Golf course 5.2 mi
  • Llangollen Moorings Marina 5.6 mi

Local services

  • HSBC Cashpoint 3.6 mi
  • Co-op Cashpoint 4.5 mi
  • TSB Cashpoint 4.8 mi
  • Shell - Ruabon Park Fuel station 0.2 mi
  • Esso Fuel station 0.9 mi
  • New Hall Hospital 1.2 mi
  • BP - Snax 24 Fuel station 2.1 mi
  • BP - Snax 24 Fuel station 2.1 mi
  • Beech Avenue Practice Doctors 2.1 mi
  • Chirk Community Hospital 2.7 mi
  • Esso - Rhostyllen Service Station Fuel station 3.2 mi
  • S.E.L. Jones Pharmacy 3.5 mi
  • Castle Health Centre Clinic 3.5 mi

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Must see

Chester Castle 15.4 mi

Cheshire Military Museum 15.4 mi

Chester Cathedral 15.8 mi

Chester Zoo 18.1 mi

Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet 20.5 mi

National Trust

Chirk Castle 3.9 mi

Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 25.4 mi

Attingham Park 25.9 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 26.2 mi

Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 28.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Pontcysyllte Viaduct and the River Dee 1.6 mi

Erddig Hall - Wrexham Steeple 3.4 mi

Erddig Hall and Wat's Dyke 3.4 mi

Chirk - The Aqueduct - Shropshire Union Canal - Chirk 3.5 mi

Chirk Castle and the Afon Ceiriog 3.8 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does James Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is James Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near James Caravan Park? Hoping for history? You've come to the right place. Take a trip to Chirk Castle (10 minutes' drive) and discover one of the most impressive Marcher fortresses on the border between England … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of James Caravan Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at James Caravan Park? From $26.75 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.