Treat yourself to an outdoorsy break based on this Cheshire town's intriguing Roman heritage and pretty streets lined with black and white timbered houses. It's an easy drive to the coastline for the kids, but only if they don't spend every day meeting the furry friends at Chester Zoo! Make straight for these top Chester campsites.
Woodbank, Chester, Cheshire (4.2 miles)
A small camping and touring site in a great location close to Chester, Cheshire Oaks, The Wirral and North Wales.
4.19 /5
Mancot, Flintshire (5.6 miles)
Family friendly, furnished bell tents with private fire pits. Includes entry to the onsite Greenacres Animal Park!
Higher Kinnerton, Flintshire (6.9 miles)
Luxury, adult only (16+) boutique glamping pods in the peaceful North Wales countryside, 20 minutes from Chester.
4.93 /5
Mouldsworth, Chester, Cheshire (7.4 miles)
Adult only, couples peaceful glamping in furnished bell tents with campfires near Delamere Forest and Chester.
Tattenhall, Chester, Cheshire (8.3 miles)
Award-winning camping and glamping, nestled in the beautiful Cheshire countryside.
4.78 /5
Llanfynydd, Flintshire (9.9 miles)
Comfortable off-grid glamping pods and tipis nestled on the slopes of Hope Mountain, stunning views and sunsets.
4.96 /5
Frodsham, Cheshire (10.1 miles)
Friendly, family run park in the Cheshire countryside with hot tub glamping pods. 30 mins from Chester Zoo.
4.51 /5
Malpas, Cheshire (12.2 miles)
Rural peaceful adult only site, fully serviced hardstanding pitches, set on a 37 acre arable Cheshire farm.
4.72 /5
Tarporley, Cheshire (12.3 miles)
Family friendly campsite with luxury ensuite glamping pods with hot tubs. Onsite fishing and play park!
Sandiway, Northwich, Cheshire (12.6 miles)
Multi award-winning park featuring luxury lodges and private hot tubs! Next to the Blakemore tourist attraction.
Little Budworth, Cheshire (12.7 miles)
An immaculately kept, 5 star, dog friendly camping and touring site in the heart of Cheshire. Family run.
4.77 /5
Rhosesmor, Mold, Flintshire (12.8 miles)
Secluded glamping pod with a private hot tub and panoramic views, half an hour from the North Wales coast.
5 /5
Wrexham, Wrexham (13.7 miles)
Award-winning holiday park, complete with a swimming pool, golf course, adventure playground and restaurants!
4.8 /5
Wettenhall, Winsford, Cheshire (13.8 miles)
Peaceful adult only caravan site, two luxury glamping pods and coarse fishery set in the heart of rural Cheshire.
4.76 /5
Holywell, Flintshire (14.2 miles)
Luxury en-suite glamping pods with electric hot tubs on an adult only site with stunning views of the Dee Estuary.
4.95 /5
Bradley, Malpas, Cheshire (14.4 miles)
Adults only glamping pods with ensuite and kitchenette. Set on a quiet, rural farm five minutes drive from Malpas.
4.92 /5
Nannerch, Flintshire (15 miles)
Traditional camping and tree tents in an ancient woodland, nestled in the valley of the Clwydian Range.
4.97 /5
Whitchurch, Cheshire (15.2 miles)
Small rural adult only site close by to the Sandstone trail on the Cheshire/Shropshire border.
4.94 /5
Delamere, Northwich, Cheshire (10.1 miles)
Set by Delamere Forest near Chester, in 950 hectares of mixed deciduous and evergreen trees.
Rowton, Chester, Cheshire (3 miles)
Chester's nearest campsite and is an ideal base for touring the Cheshire Plain, Delamere Forest, and the Wirral.
Christleton, Chester, Cheshire (3.3 miles)
Small, family camping and touring site on a working farm, just 15 minutes from Chester. Dog friendly.
Ellesmere Port, Chester, Cheshire (4.5 miles)
Back to basics camping and touring site. Adjacent to Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, ten minutes to Chester.
Hawarden, Flintshire (4.9 miles)
A fun packed site with a farm shop, café, a BYOB bar, craft sessions and wild swimming tours.
Tattenhall, Chester, Cheshire (6.3 miles)
A family owned farm set in the Cheshire countryside near to Chester, with campfires, fishing and a cafe on site.
Caergwrle, Wrexham, Flintshire (8.3 miles)
A quiet and peaceful site for adults in pretty North Wales, in easy reach of Chester and Wrexham's attractions.
Bulkeley, Cheshire (10.7 miles)
A dog-friendly family pub campsite in the heart of rural Cheshire on the Sandstone Trail with great food and a bar.
Oakmere, Northwich, Cheshire (11.7 miles)
Camping close to Delamere Forest, with a country inn on site. Family and dog friendly - all welcome.
Marton, Winsford, Cheshire (13.2 miles)
Situated in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, adjacent to the Whitegate Way.
Rhosesmor, Mold, Flintshire (13.3 miles)
Glamping in a luxury adult only shepherd's hut overlooking the Clwydian Mountains. Ideal for couples.
Whitegate, Northwich, Cheshire (13.7 miles)
Adult only touring site set in the beautiful countryside of Cheshire, a great base for Manchester and Liverpool.
This large Cheshire city has an extensive history going back to its days as a Roman fort and there is no shortage of things to attract visitors. Come and explore its surroundings steeped in history, stroll its pretty streets and perhaps take an open top bus tour to see it all on another level.
Dating back over 1000 years is a grand cathedral with beautiful stained glass windows - one for the holiday list, for sure - and then you can give yourself a stroll back through time with a walk along Chester's Roman walls. Whether you prefer a 90 minute guided tour, or just a lazy explore by yourself, you'll definitely want to try your luck on the Wishing Steps and snap a few pics of the famous clock on the Eastgate.
Time to go big? Britain's biggest Roman amphitheatre is right here in Chester so have a wander through its tiered areas and picture the roaring crowd.
And if you missed seeing lions and tigers in the stadium, you won't be disappointed at Chester Zoo. It's home to around 400 species of animals, so why not get all a-flutter at the Parrot Breeding Centre, take a lazy boat ride on the river and meet its incredible animal residents, before tucking into some tasty pub grub at The Oakfield.
Fancy a day at the races? Then trot over to Chester Racecourse for plenty of thrills and excitement. Chester's museums are also a great day out, with interesting choices such as the Grosvenor Museum (telling the tale of Chester's history from the Romans until the present day) or soldiering on to a day of fun at the Cheshire Military Museum.
It's not all indoor adventures, however, so why not dabble in exciting kayaking or a walk along the pretty River Dee. There are several picturesque outdoor spaces to explore, too, such as Grosvenor Park and the Chester Roman Gardens. Languishing in style on a boat cruise along the River Dee, you'll be sure to forget the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Looking for what's hot nearby? Take a gander around the stunning Ness Botanic Gardens and dine in their cafe, have a decadent spa experience at Peckforton Castle and spend some time in the fresh air at Tatton Park. The cities of Manchester, Liverpool and Stoke-on-Trent are also great day trip options.