If you're feeling the call of the wild, scurry over to Chester to marvel at exotic tigers, feed a cuddly panda or give an elephant a good shower. With over 21,000 fascinating animals to keep you company, there'll be no time for rolling out of bed late and getting jammed on the motorway. Make your brush with the animal kingdom hassle free using these campsites near Chester Zoo as a base.
Oakmere, Northwich, Cheshire (11 miles)
Camping close to Delamere Forest, with a country inn on site. Family and dog friendly - all welcome.
Bulkeley, Cheshire (12.2 miles)
A dog-friendly family pub campsite in the heart of rural Cheshire on the Sandstone Trail with great food and a bar.
Marton, Winsford, Cheshire (13 miles)
Situated in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, adjacent to the Whitegate Way.
Whitegate, Northwich, Cheshire (13.3 miles)
Adult only touring site set in the beautiful countryside of Cheshire, a great base for Manchester and Liverpool.
Rhosesmor, Mold, Flintshire (13.6 miles)
Glamping in a luxury adult only shepherd's hut overlooking the Clwydian Mountains. Ideal for couples.
Mold, Flintshire (14.2 miles)
A family and dog friendly working farm with panoramic views of the Flintshire countryside. Great for scenic walks.
Holly Bush, Bangor-on-Dee, Wrexham (16.1 miles)
Peaceful, adult only touring park with fully serviced seasonal caravans pitches only. Dog friendly.
Holywell, Flintshire (16.9 miles)
Scenic touring park with fully serviced pitches for caravans/motorhomes - 20 minutes from coast and dog friendly.
Whitchurch, Shropshire (17.6 miles)
Peaceful, adult only caravan park by a pub, open all year one mile from Whitchurch. Sorry, no tents. Dog friendly.
Penley, Wrexham (19.3 miles)
Enjoy tranquility and fishing in the Welsh Borderlands, with full camping and touring facilities.
Bronington, Whitchurch, Shropshire (19.4 miles)
Peaceful, family friendly glamping retreat in three warm and cosy yurts. Hot tub available and games room onsite.
Llandegla, Wrexham, Denbighshire (17.9 miles)
Dog friendly camping and touring close to excellent fishing, plus walking and cycling in Coed Llandegla Forest.