Pitch and Canvas offers camping and glamping in the heart of the Cheshire countryside with magnificent views of the Sandstone Ridge and Peckforton Hills. With spacious grass pitches, hardstanding pitches, camping pods, and a yurt, it's ideal for families and couples. There is an abundance of things to do close by, including scenic nature walks, plus a great local attraction, such as The Ice Cream Farm (5 minutes) and Chester Zoo (25 minutes).

Why choose Pitch and Canvas

Peaceful site with spacious pitches, camping pods and yurts with incredible views of the countryside

Good for visiting The Ice Cream Farm (5 minutes), BeWilderwood (15 minutes) and Chester (20 minutes)

On Regional Route 70 of the National Cycle Network and the Sandstone Trail, five minutes away

About the site

This site is nestled in the Cheshire countryside and offers a quiet and friendly base for families and couples, with historic Chester a 20 minute drive away. Enjoy plenty of strolls accessed directly from the site, including a 40 minute walk to the popular Ice Cream Farm, and within a five minute drive to Tarrenhall Marina and Beeston Castle. The site offers camping and touring pitches spread across two fields, the 'Meadow' and the 'Paddock'. In the main camping Paddock are 23 non electric grass pitches for tents and tourers, as well as ten electric grass and eight hardstanding pitches in the 'Meadow'. Please note that electric grass pitches are only suitable for tents and campervans, while hardstanding pitches can accommodate campervans, caravans, and motorhomes. For those looking to leave the tent behind, the site offers two cosy camping pods. Oak pod, sleeps up to two adults and two children, and offers you a peaceful night's sleep with a comfy double bed, a small fridge, a kettle and cutlery. Outside, you have your decking, tables and chairs, and a fire pit. In the autumn and winter months, there is an electric fire to keep you warm inside. Sleeps up to two adults and two children. The Acorn pod, on the other hand, sleeps two guests and provides an insulated pod that includes two camp beds, a kettle and a picnic table. Remember to bring your bedding! There are also grass pitches, yurts and holiday homes available. Beyond the site, you may want to explore the peaceful walks along the Sandstone Trail (5 minutes), followed by a drink in one of the many great coffee shops or pubs, also five minutes away. Cyclists will enjoy how the site is also on Regional Route 70 of the National Cycle Network, too. And with Chester Zoo, BeWilderwood, and other famous attractions just moments away, there's something for the whole family to enjoy. Up to two dogs are permitted per pitch while one is allowed per camping pod so your four-legged friend can join the adventure too. Raised BBQs and fire pits are welcome onsite!

Pitch and Canvas is open from 15/05 to 31/08. Stay from £25/night for 2 people (2-night minimum).

"Everything we needed for a quiet break"

Ruth P

"What a great find this is!"

Lee C

"What really sets the site apart is the hosts, who were always ready to help with a smile"

Timothy H

"Amazing gem of a site .... Suzanne was lovely and gave great advice on local attractions"

Anette A

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What facilities are at Pitch and Canvas?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Electric hookups

Fires allowed

Freezer

Glamping

Peaceful

Wash up area

There is a clean and modern separate gender toilet and shower block, a freezer for ice packs, a washing up area and a large car parking area. There is often a selection of onsite activities to keep you busy, such as gin tasting, cookery course, picnic in the paddock and many more.

The site also cater for seasonal events, including Deva Fest, Oultan Park racing, The International Horse Show, and others. At reception, you will find maps to help you explore the area, and you can hire fire pits from reception and purchase logs and firelighters, too.

For camping essentials, there's a Spar convenience store a short 30 minute walk or less than a five minute drive away. Here, you will also find Alison's Country Kitchen for a tasty cooked breakfast or coffee, along with a few pubs, including The Sportsman's Arms, The Bear, and The Letters Inn.

There are 46 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Non electric grass pitches for tents and tourers at Pitch and Canvas

23 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Open grass camping pitches without electric in the main camping paddock suitable for tents, caravans, campervans and motorhomes.

Aerial view of the camping pitches and camping pods at Pitch and Canvas

10 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Electric grass pitches suitable for tents and campervans.

Electric hardstanding pitches in the 'Meadow' field

8 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 6 people

Hardstanding pitches with a grass area for awnings and electric, suitable for campervans, caravans and motorhomes.

Other accommodation

Acorn camping pod featuring two single camping beds (no bedding)

Acorn Standard Camping Pod (Dog Friendly)

Max 2 people

A great way to enjoy camping without having to pitch a tent. The pod has two single camping beds (guests supply own bedding), a small table with kettle, washing up bowl, dust pan and brush and a small heater in winter. Access to shared facilities nearby.

Oak Camping Pod (Dog Friendly)

Max 4 people

Suitable for up to two adults and two children, this includes a double bed, crockery and cutlery. There's even a kettle, futon seats/beds and chairs outside. Do bring bedding for little ones. Access to the shared facilities nearby. Dogs welcome.

Willow Yurt (Dog Friendly)

Max 4 people

5m Nomadic yurt with comfy double bed and day bed made up of two for singles children. Furnished with with drawers, small fridge, basic crockery and cutlery. Outside is a decking area with outside picnic table. Pets welcome. Shared facilities nearby.

Peckforton View Static Caravan

Max 4 people

A spacious and comfortable static caravan that comfortably sleeps four people in the master double bedroom and a twin bedroom. The homes are furnished to high standard.

Beeston View Static Caravan

Max 4 people

A spacious and comfortable static caravan that comfortably sleeps four people in the master double bedroom and one twin bedroom. The homes are furnished to high standard.

Pitch and Canvas reviews

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Sarah D

VW-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding PitchesAug 2025

Stayed here for the 1st time, booked for 2 nights and only stayed the one. Felt this was advertised as an adult friendly site but this was not the case! Kids running unsupervised around the shower block which were filthy, wet with toilet paper on the floor and hairs all round the sinks. Husband went to take a shower and no hot water. The next day when we tried again, the toilet was full to the top with excrement and toilet paper which we can only assume was done by kids. We paid for a hard standing pitch which was littered with cigarette ends and paper. We paid £30 a night so we expected a bit more considering we stayed down the road a few weeks before for £16 a night. I wouldn't recommend this site for couples looking for a quiet getaway.

Big site, lots of space to pitch

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Tracey J

Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesJun 2025

Gravel/small stones on paths were not practical for kids or during the night - made it noisy when pitched next to the path, made my dog bark (yikes at 3am!). I liked the camp, we asked for a pillow at the shop & it was not a problem, kindly lent rather than charged. Location you can't change but not much to do close by. The walk to Beeston Castle was very overgrown. The marina closed at 5pm Small town, couple of pubs, a park, a SPAR shop and a chippy, oh, and an Indian take away. Quiet time observed in the first field at 10:30 which was good, because we went next door where it was lively, lol. Dirt cheap for a pitch & we just wanted a quiet weekend so it was good. Big plus' firepits for hire per night £5 kindling & wood £10! Handy! Another was large shower & loo in one great pressure & always had hot water even before bed late at night. It said no groups but this weekend, there was friends & families on all 4 corners who were clearly together, there were a lot of kids, so if this is a bother (water guns, footballs, screaming) pitch in the next field along, didn't seem to be any kids in there - adults only maybe? Cleanliness dropped points because my friends shepherd's hut was covered in spiders inside & out on the roof, very dusty, not a major issue but... The toilets needed checking more often when the place is full of kids. Dirty wet feet, water guns, water balloons, number twos on the floor! Not great at dinner time. Lots of bins to dispose of rubbish, no cardboard recycling, only glass. £25 to pitch per night, no electric but friends had the hut which had a kettle & electric, so all good. If you take a non electric pitch, take all cooking stuff you need because there's nowhere close to buy.

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Christopher Y

Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding PitchesJun 2025

A little basic but good views. 2 toilet and shower blocks, one was dirty / not cleaned. We didn't go into Tattenhall as planned, our dog was not well and no footpaths, although the road was quiet.

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Frequently asked questions about Pitch and Canvas

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Site rules

What time is check-in and check out at Pitch and Canvas?

Check-in is available from 2pm to 7pm for camping, and 3:30pm to 7pm for glamping. Check out is by 11:30am for camping and 10:30am for glamping.

Is Pitch and Canvas dog-friendly?

Yes this site allows dogs unless they are listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Does Pitch and Canvas allow BBQs and campfires?

Yes but only when raised off the grass.

Does Pitch and Canvas allow group bookings?

No, this is a site for couples and families only and group bookings are not permitted.

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Does Pitch and Canvas allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?

One gazebo and one awning is allowed per grass pitch. Pup tents are not allowed.

Can I park near my pitch at Pitch and Canvas? Or Is there parking adjacent to the pitch?

Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

A note from the site themselves...

The site was born out of my love of all things camping. As a child, all my family holidays were spent under canvas. My mum and dad, brother and I, would head off for our two-week holiday, come rain or shine. It didn't matter. Every year, without fail, we would come back and say, 'that was the best holiday ever!'.

This is exactly what I want our guests to say and feel when they have stayed with us.

It's more than our family business. It's a passion to show people just how great quality time is and that you don't need to spend a fortune to make lifelong memories.

Toasting marshmallows around a fire pit at night is magical and memorable. Playing cards in the tent when the weather isn't great with a nice cup of tea is fabulous family time. Playing rounders when the sun is shining and making friends with the people in the next tent is so enjoyable. Of course, visiting the gazillion places close by also adds to all the wonderful memories and talking points.

We welcome people to come and experience quality time with loved ones and see why I get so passionate about it! At the weekend, you can join Smudge (my fur baby) and I on our walk on the ridge and I can show you 1st hand a great walking route and the magnificent views to be seen.

Pitch and Canvas is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Rallies

Young children

Things to do on site and in the Chester area

The site often hosts experiences such as gin tasting, cookery courses, picnics in the paddock and much more to help make your stay extra special.

At weekends, guests are also welcome to join Suzanne on a guided walk along the Sandstone Ridge to take in the stunning local scenery. There are also nature and history trails that lead into the village directly from the site.

Beeston Castle is just five minutes away, and the famous Cheshire Ice Cream Farm, voted one of Britain's best free attractions, is also within the same distance.

Manley Mere, around 25 minutes away, is always a favourite for watersports and outdoor fun, alongside Delamere Forest (30 minutes), and many other nearby attractions. The historic city of Chester is also just a 20 minute drive away, ideal for wandering its quaint streets, shops and cafes.

For a slower pace, explore the peaceful Sandstone Trail walking routes before stopping for a coffee at a local cafe or grabbing a pint from a nearby pub.

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