Kings Orchard Marina

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Canal boats in the marina
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Visitor image of the marina at sunset
Canal boats in the marina
Canal boats in the marina

  • Peaceful 20-acre marina location in the Staffordshire countryside
  • A 10-minute drive to Lichfield; 20 minutes to Drayton Manor Theme Park
  • Barbecues and picnic tables provided; short walk to a dog-friendly pub
Whether it’s picnics looking out over the marina or lazy mornings walking along the Coventry Canal, there’s plenty of scope for peaceful activities at Kings Orchard Marina in the middle of the Staffordshire countryside. This is a pretty marina location with 20 acres of space, all landscaped and maintained to a high standard, with a marina basin for views and a canal, narrowboat hire and local pub 10 minutes’ walk away. For any keen explorers, the icing on the cake might be that historic Lichfield is 10 minutes’ drive to the west. That means you can explore the medieval city’s 12th-century cathedral, market square and the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum by day before heading back in the evening to use the site’s food prep area to build a barbecue spread on the grills provided. Handily, there's a food shop under five minutes' drive away. The free-to-use barbecues and picnic tables dotted around the site are useful facilities for those quality times. As for features of convenience, Kings Orchard Marina also has toilets, showers, waste disposal and an Elsan unit. With the Staffordshire countryside on all sides, walk to your heart’s content, but don’t forget that real ales, traditional pub fare and a beer garden await at the local dog-friendly country pub alongside the Coventry Canal. This place, 10 minutes’ walk away, is a good spot for those of you who have brought dogs on your holiday.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 15
Touring caravan pitches 15
Tent pitches 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

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Reviews

8.4

Overall rating from 249 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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

83% would recommend this site to a friend

79% would stay here again

What customers say

Kings Orchard Marina is lauded for its helpful staff, tranquil vibe, and prime spot by a marina with canal walks and a local pub. Pitches are good-sized, level, and clean, with decent amenities. The main drawback is the very potholed access road. Some find facilities a bit dated, and occasional noise and bins are issues. Management is aware of road problems and is working on it, also addressing behaviour with a code of conduct.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Nice site.

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stewart g.

Non-electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Stayed on a camper hard standing pitch. Nice site, facilities were excellent, staff friendly. We arrived late but everything was sorted in a lock box. The pub down the road / or canal was really nice, food looked fab and they had a singer.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, quiet site in a beautiful…

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6 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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Jennifer K.

Non-electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Lovely, quiet site in a beautiful setting

Disliked A few have mentioned the pot holes in the road but were straightforward to navigate round - and you wouldn’t be going that quickly down the lane
Was in an unserviced pitch which was nice, but unnumbered- and 2 hours after arriving I was asked to move as was in the wrong pitch (2 of the pitches apparently don’t count but I’m not sure how I was expected to know this 🤷‍♀️)
Not a big deal but a little unsettling and felt bad about it - numbering the pitches would be an easy solution to avoid any issues…

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely spot

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Customer service
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Anonymous

Non-electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Nice staff, lovely view. Hot water.

Disliked Quite a walk to nearest washing up point

Recommend to friends Visit again

*lovely clean site * clean toilets & warm showers

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked A really lovely site and location, the marina and surrounding area is so well kept, friendly staff with lovely clean toilets and warm showers, would definitely visit again.
The Plough up the tow path is great, lovely atmosphere and great food too.

Disliked I guess this has nothing to do with the site owners but be aware…. Fair few pot holes on the drive up to the site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Horrendous Experience

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1 out of 10
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Value for money
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Wifi
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Paul J.

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Location

Disliked Horrendous Potholes on approach to site also had Travellers staying on site when we did (16th Feb for 3 nights)and were very noisy and openly urinating in their pitches as well as driving in and out of site continuously Disgusting behaviour!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent stay at Kings Orchard Marina.

We are sorry to learn that certain aspects of your visit did not meet your expectations.

Please note that the access road leading to Kings Orchard is not owned by ABC Leisure Group and therefore falls outside of our direct responsibility. Nevertheless, we will raise your concerns internally and continue to liaise with the relevant neighbouring landowners where possible to encourage improvements.

With regard to the disturbance you mentioned, we operate a strict code of conduct for all guests and do not tolerate anti-social or inappropriate behaviour under any circumstances. We expect all guests to treat fellow visitors and our facilities with courtesy and respect at all times.

We strongly encourage guests to report any concerns to Reception immediately so that they can be addressed without delay. Had we been made aware of the issue during your stay, we would have taken prompt action.

Please be assured that your comments are being reviewed internally to ensure our standards are maintained and that all guests can enjoy a safe, comfortable, and respectful environment.

Thank you again for bringing these matters to our attention.

Would definitely come again if the road is fixed

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5 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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Stephen J.

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Friendly staff and handy for the NEC.

Disliked The private road leading up to the marina is riddled with pot holes. Needs urgent attention as there is a serious risk of damaging your van.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice location for walks

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Stuart W.

Non-electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Good sized pitch
Nice walk to the pub

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great weekend stay with local pub a stone throw away

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Kay B.

Non-electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Great hard standing pitches
Shower/Toilet area clean and lovely and warm
Arrived outside Reception hours had WhatsApp message with instructions

Disliked No dislike’s but onsite shop would be be great if a few essentials were available to purchase
The approach road is full of puddles from all the rain with potholes we walked back from the pub along the road and was very difficult to walk as some parts were very flooded

Recommend to friends Visit again

Mostly caters for the many bargees living at the Marina.

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7 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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Alexandra K.

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked The staff were helpful and friendly and left a shower room open for us as we arrived after five. The place is quite easy to find in daylight. The pitches are a good size and well identified. Each stand had hook up and water. Shower room warm and clean. The nearby pub 'The Plough' is excellent.

Disliked The approach road has the most numerous and some of the worst potholes I have seen and when the rain fills them they are harder to see, so drive very carefully if you arrive in rain. Would put me off attending again. The shop doesn't sell milk.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice facilities, good pitches with plenty…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Carol M.

Non-electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Nice facilities, good pitches with plenty of room, nice location.
Very welcoming staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 Rallies welcome 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 Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Kings Orchard Marina

Broad Lane

Huddlesford

Lichfield

Staffordshire

England

WS13 8SP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52,68832°N
1,771°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3,7 km Bus Station
7,8 km Bus Interchange
15,9 km Spot on Snooker
Rail
2 km Lichfield Trent Valley Rail Station
2 km Lichfield Trent Valley High Level Rail Station
3,8 km Lichfield City Rail Station
Airport
26,3 km Birmingham International Airport
26,3 km Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1
26,5 km Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2

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

Strap yourself in for a ride and put your bravery to the test at Drayton Manor Theme Park (20 minutes’ drive) or take things at a slower pace around Beacon Park (10 minutes), where there are 70 acres of wildlife and gardens. As you might already be able to tell, there’s a wide choice of things to entertain yourselves with in these parts… The Foxfield Light Railway (45 minutes) is one way to discover the Staffordshire countryside, on a steam train trip that has experiences like cream tea journeys or driver experiences. Other historical detours could include a visit to The Staffordshire Regiment Museum (10 minutes), a military museum, or the 150-acre National Memorial Arboretum (10 minutes). Outdoor activities on the mind? There’s a brief stroll around The Green Fairy Woods (10 minutes), great for kids, or miniature golf, sports courts, nature trails and play areas around Beacon Park (10 minutes). SnowDome (15 minutes) runs skiing, snowboarding and ice skating sessions or lessons. Meanwhile, Go Ape courses, bike rides and walks are a staple in the Cannock Chase District (20 minutes).

Must see

Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum & Bookshop 3,9 km

National Memorial Arboretum 5,3 km

Tamworth Castle 8 km

Drayton Manor Theme Park 9,3 km

Conkers Discovery Centre 16 km

National Trust

Letocetum Roman Baths and Museum 6,9 km

Shugborough Estate 20,1 km

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 22,2 km

Moseley Old Hall 23,1 km

Calke Abbey 23,9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

CATHEDRAL CLOSE AND LINEAR PARK, LICHFIELD 4,2 km

Coton in the Elms and Beehive Lakes 11,8 km

MIDDLETON LAKES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 28/02/2007) 12 km

SUTTON PARK 14,3 km

Overseal - Linton - Botany Bay 14,9 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Kings Orchard Marina have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Kings Orchard Marina dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Kings Orchard Marina? Strap yourself in for a ride and put your bravery to the test at Drayton Manor Theme Park (20 minutes’ drive) or take things at a slower pace around Beacon Park (10 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Kings Orchard Marina?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.

    Please press the intercom on arrival and someone will come direct you to your pitch.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Kings Orchard Marina? From R465,82 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.