The Bickerton Poacher
Bulkeley, Cheshire
The Bickerton Poacher near Chester and Wrexham is located in the farmland landscapes of rural Cheshire. Situated on the 34-mile long Sandstone Trail hiking route, one of the most popular long-distance walks in the North-East of England, this is a family and dog-friendly campsite.
About The Bickerton Poacher
This quiet family-orientated campsite is situated on well-sheltered land beside the Bickerton Poacher bar and restaurant. Close to a number of towns including Chester, just 10 miles away, the campsite's locality is also ideal for walkers. Pitches consist of both hardstanding and grass pitches suitable for tents and caravans. There is the option for electric hook-up on both types of pitch. The Bickerton Poacher also offers a fully-equipped self-catering holiday home within a static caravan, and bed and breakfast rooms within the pub itself. Dogs are welcome on the site.
The site is open year round but only hardstanding pitches are available between October and January.
The facilities at the Bickerton Poacher include separate male and female toilets, wash basins, and hot showers. There is a freezer for cooling down ice packs. In addition to drinking water, food and drink are available from the bar and restaurant, where there is free WiFi and a television room. There is a children's play area, and a traditional skittle alley is also available for hire.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 3 accommodation options on-site
Grass Pitches
Grass pitches with the option of electric hook-up for tents, caravans and motorhomes.
Hardstanding Pitches
Hardstanding pitches with the option of electric hook-up.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at The Bickerton Poacher?
Call 01829 720226 to book.
Unfortunately The Bickerton Poacher doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Site rules and policies
Fire pits and barbeques are also permitted, provided they stand at least two feet away from the ground. Logs can be obtained from the bar - simply ask a member of staff.
Things to do on site and in the Bulkeley area
The area around the Bickerton Poacher offers a relaxing setting in which to enjoy the best of rural England. The pub itself has a games room where you to can shoot some pool or even play a round of skittles.
A major attraction in the region is the popular Sandstone Trail long-distance footpath, which stretches 34 miles through the gently-rolling countryside of this part of Cheshire. The outdoor family adventure centre, the Crocky Trail, is less than 10 miles away, while the Ice Cream Farm is even closer.
The imposing relics of historic Chester are also just 10 miles from the Bickerton Poacher, and spectacular views from the centuries-old Beeston Castle a similar distance away.
The area includes a number of nearby golf courses, including Aldersey Green, and Carden Park golf courses.
Interested in staying at The Bickerton Poacher?
Call 01829 720226 to book.
Unfortunately The Bickerton Poacher doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
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