Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre

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  • Cheshire countryside pitches at a working farm and equestrian centre
  • Delamere Forest 10 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to Chester
  • On-site café; watch the equestrian competitions for free
Here’s a tempting offer for the horse lovers among you… a stay at Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre gives you the chance to see top-level equestrian competitions and training sessions without even having to leave the site. This quiet site is part of the Organsdale Farm estate in the Cheshire countryside, just over a mile from Kelsall village and about 10 minutes’ drive from Tarporley. You’ll be staying on a working dairy farm, so you’ll be able to see the resident Brown Swiss cows while you’re here – but the highlight for most visitors is the equestrian arena, which plays host to a busy schedule of showjumping, dressage and eventing sessions on several days a week throughout the year. Entry to watch any/all of these is included in the price of your stay. At times when you’re not watching the horses do their thing, you can easily get out for walks, from a short stroll through the neighbouring Primrose Wood to a longer walk through Delamere Forest, about 10 minutes’ drive away. For other outings, Chester is close by and there are plenty of outdoor options including golf courses and a Go Ape course. Back on site, the dog-friendly pitches have access to all the essential amenities, including toilets, showers and wifi. The centre also has a welcoming café that’s open from 9am to 5pm serving up breakfasts, lunches, cakes and takeaway snacks, plus local ice cream to help keep you cool on warm days.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 3
Tent pitches 20
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • 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.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

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Overall rating from 2 Pitchup.com customers

Location
 5
Value for money
 2
Accommodation
 1
Facilities / Activities
 1
Customer service
 1
Child friendliness
 5
Cleanliness
 5
Wifi
 1

0% would recommend this site to a friend

0% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Equestrian centre catering to horse comps not campers.

Overall 1/10

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Watching horse event late evening.

Disliked No body on premises no one attended phone or reception at 5.45 pm when we arrived .Ended up parking in the car park near a toilet block as could find anyone to direct us . Toilets and shower clean but not good enough service to rate as a campsite.
We have stayed at 35 sites so far and this was disappointing .

Staff non existent, noisy in early hours and facilities not suitable.

Overall 1/10

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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Paul M.

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Close to Delemere Forest.

Disliked Stayed for two nights over a weekend.

Signage on arrival non existent and no welcome or instructions on arrival. Managed to find the equestrian reception round far side of estate and the girl just told us to go back to entrance and go through gate and park wherever we wanted.

There was a portaloo provided at top of pitch area which was removed after the first night. We then had the use another toilet and shower which is 0.3 mile round trip (15 min walk) across the estate. Not the most comfortable late at night in the pouring rain.

Large trucks parked right in front of us completely blocking our view when there were other free pitches available. Complete lack of management or organisational attention to the camping/campervan area.

5:30-06:00 am on the Sunday morning we were awoken by dozens of trucks and horse vehicles driving up through centre of the pitch area that woke pretty much everyone staying there up. No prior warning this was going to happen and frustrating when the site is advertised as being quiet.

Site advertised as having free WiFi but network only appeared visible right by the equestrian centre itself and not at the camping area.

We booked here as it was cheaper than Delemere Forest camping site, wish we had stayed there instead.

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs 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

Baby-changing facilities Bath available 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 internet workstation(s) Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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 Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Step-free access Hearing induction loops Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

Location

Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre

Ogansdale Farm

Middlewich Road

Tarporley

Cheshire

England

CW6 0SR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.20987°N
2.67987°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.1 km Zoo Park & Ride
14.5 km Bus Exchange
15.1 km RUNCORN HIGH STREET- STAND B
Rail
2.3 km Delamere Rail Station
4.3 km Mouldsworth Rail Station
6.3 km Cuddington Rail Station
Ferry
30.1 km Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
30.3 km Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal
30.5 km Liverpool Isle of Man & Dublin Terminal
Airport
18.4 km Liverpool John Lennon Airport
31.9 km Manchester Airport Terminal 2
31.9 km Manchester 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

Start exploring your surroundings by walking direct from the farm, perhaps following one of the trails through adjacent Primrose Wood or climbing up Old Pale Hill (about two hours to the top and back). Other walks take you to ‘Little Switzerland’ or Eddisbury Hill Fort, and the long-distance Sandstone Trail passes through the farm’s land. Delamere Forest (10 minutes’ drive) is another good place for a walk, and it’s also got cycle trails, segway hire and a Go Ape adventure park for the daredevils. Forestry England also stages a number of ‘Forest Live’ concerts here in the summer, with major names headlining. If you fancy leaving the rural pursuits behind for a while, take a trip to Chester (20 minutes) to see the cathedral, the historic city walls and the classic black and white buildings of Chester Rows. Chester Zoo is another popular attraction, and there’s often the option of seeing more equestrian events at Chester Racecourse.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Wallasey 36.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Moreton 37.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Kirby 38.5 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Meols 38.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Formby 47.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Delamere Forest 2.1 km

Anderton Boat Lift - Lift Trips 12.2 km

Chester Zoo 13.3 km

Chester Cathedral 14.3 km

Cheshire Military Museum 14.4 km

National Trust

Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 19.1 km

Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 28.8 km

Nether Alderley Mill 30.5 km

Hare Hill 34.1 km

Biddulph Grange Garden 35.6 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 3): Willington - Frodsham 1.2 km

TIRLEY GARTH 2 km

Kelsall - Delamere Forest Park - Manley Common - Kelsall 2.1 km

Kelsall Circular 2.1 km

Delamere - Sandstone Trail - Delamere 2.2 km

Local events

  • Creamfields (Thursday, 21 August 2025 – Thursday, 21 August 2025)

    Warrington, England 13.9 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.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre? Start exploring your surroundings by walking direct from the farm, perhaps following one of the trails through adjacent Primrose Wood or climbing up Old Pale Hill (about two hours to the top … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    If you have booked an electric hook-up pitch, please arrive by 5.30pm or let the site know if you'll be arriving later.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre? From R436,91 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.