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Abbey Farm Caravan Park
Llantysilio
Llangollen
Denbighshire (Browse area)
LL20 8DD
Tel: 01978 861297
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Pitches: 29
Open: 01/03/2026 to 31/01/2027
01/03/2027 to 31/01/2028
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 No Statics for Hire |
 Holiday Homes for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
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 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 No Washing Up Area |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 Riverside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Belmo04 |
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 Park has fantastic views of Abbey and surrounding hills etc And is easy to get to. Onsite shop had didn't have very stock. The Onsite butchers we thought we will go and get some burgers for a bbq and all they had were Frozen one's and at £7. 00 for 5 flat burgers was expensive.
Staff were very rude and it was like being on big brother with the security camera's zooming in on everyone's awning etc. There was no recycling facilities at all. Only provision for rubbish was a metal skip right by children's swing area with disposable bbq's at the side of it.
The tyre swing kept our young one happy but could have done with a few more when there is a lot of kids at site. There were also two other swings by the stream with random ropes hanging from tree branches which we thought was very dangerous.
Toilets were very poor only two in the mens and three showers are no where near enough on a site this size the showers had a push button that you had to press nearly every two seconds should have took my cable ties. !The Toilet sewerage tanks were full twice in a four night stay and it had used toilet paper and waste seeping out the drain covers.
Another thing was that the chemical disposal point was right by those drain covers that were leaking and worse than that was the fresh water supply tap only two feet away from the disposal point and when going to fill my fresh water tub in my flip flops really discouraged me from doing so.
The washing up point again about four feet away from disposal point and right by the sewerage leakage separated only by a wooden wall that had only two basins at it was again not enough for a site of this size.
Have got camping pods but in my opinion should have spent that money on improving the sewerage and shower blocks to make the site a lot lot better, Wish I had read these reviews before staying as there are a few stating the same thing about sewerage and toilet / shower blocks. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Twin mum of twins |
7 reviews from this member |
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Booked for two nights but left after one, due to health & hygiene concerns. Wish I'd taken more notice of previous campers reviews before I booked. The skip had overflowed onto the ground around it, the smaller rubbish bins were also full and waste not in bags looked like they had been there for some time. One of my children said they'd seen a big mouse!
My husband went for a shower, tried two of the three showers but due to poor water pressure, not enough water to shower came out. I had a shower in the ladies but was soon fed up of having to press the button every two seconds - no exaggeration.
We were kept awake until 2:45am by noisy neighbours, but when we complained the following morning we were called liars and told we were trying it on. We decided to loose the £20 and move to another site
The site is too far away from Llangollen to walk and although it's nice to be next to the Abbey (you have to pay to go in), we will definitely not be returning.
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Us nmatt |
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Beautiful scenery at this site and the stream/rope swings made it quite fun. On our first night the site was extremely busy and 3 ladies loos (2 mens I believe) and 3 showers in each really weren't sufficient. If you managed to get a shower then they were just about adequate but when it's so busy we did feel they should have got checked over more regularly.
We had to report that the drains in the mens loos were backing up and we were told later (when nothing had been done to stop it) that they were aware and it was 'clean water'. The loo paper on the gravel however made us suspicious.
Over flowing rubbish skip could have done with being emptied more frequently too (Didn't see anywhere for recycling).
Quite a walk from Llangollen town centre and the road down didn't always have a foot-path but if you have a car for driving into town then it was no problem.
We took the aquaduct boat cruise. Great fruit & veg shop in the village too on the high street. All in all apart from the issues with the loo blocks we would return, perhaps a little out of season though.
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Amanda Craven |
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Lovely Site, although bad weather, we all have a fantastic time, this was our first time out in our tent.
Facilities were good, showers were basic but very clean and being right next to a stream, with rope swing there is plenty for the Kids to entertain themselves.
Friendly staff and very helpful. Highly recommended. The field is vast and very picturesque. There is a Pub nearby, well within walking distance and this has a welcoming atmosphere.
Site is also within walking distance to Llangollen itself which is a very nice little town.
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Tommos16 |
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Great campsite, this is the second time I have stayed here now and I am always impressed. Have seen various complaints about shower blocks etc, but there is nothing wrong at all.
All is clean, tidy, they are attended to at least twice/three times a day and the showers are warm, which is good! Booking was easy, it wasn't too packed, the scenery is excellent,
Llangollen is a short walk down the road and there's lots to do and see. It's perfect really, cant see why anyone wouldn't want to stay here. I'll be back.
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| Date of Visit: March 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Mish and Phil |
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Where do we begin?? Ok, have visited this site a few times but with each stay, it got worse!
Here are the positives. Beautiful, idyllic location in the Welsh valley. Quite a spacious campsite. Facilities quite good. Great for kids with the streams and rope swings running through the site which keeps the kids entertained for hours. 3 miles from Llangolen village, again idyllic. No fuss as to where you pitch. A small shop on site for necessities.
Now for the negatives. Very noisy, especially at night when young groups run around the abbey screaming and chasing each other, until they are removed by security staff. There doesn't seem to be a no noise policy, as there has been many times we have witnessed what could be classed as parties happening around the site. Attitude of the staff leaves a lot to be desired. On a couple of occasions now, when we have been sat around the tent we have been approached by a member of staff and a so called security man, who tends to think talking down to you and waving torches in your face is the way to treat clients. When questioned on their methods, rather than debate or listen to reason, you are told to pack down and leave in the morning. On one occasion we witnessed him be so abrupt to another camper, he was assaulted which resulted in the camper being arrested. All a bit unnecessary.
I know this site has had to put up with a lot over the years but for me and my family, that does not excuse their general management of the campers. I find this very sad as I would have put this site in my top 3 overall. Personally, I would never go to Abbey Farm again, which is a shame as my kids loved it.
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| Date of Visit: October 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Lord Congi |
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I visit this site regularly as its in a perfect location in a valley close to the the picturesque village of Llangollen which has pubs and restaurants and a steam railway and also the river Dee which you can paddle in.
The site itself is on a working farm so there is a farm shop which sells its own produce (the lamb is out of this world) there is also a cafe that does amazing breakfasts, there are 3 main fields, a tent field that does have a few electric hook ups and a caravan and static caravan field and also a another tent and tourer field right next to the Abbey (this is where I pitched).
There is a small brook behind the site with rope swings across it which is perfect for the children and you feel they are always safe as the site is set quite a way back from the road.
I paid £12 per night for my pitch and it was £3 extra for hook up.
The noise level has reduced considerably from my first visit four years ago and there is now a warden who checks everyone is OK without being to intrusive.
Highly recommended.
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| Date of Visit: September 2011 |
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| Reviewer: DB+Foggy |
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At first sight this site appears sheltered by trees and surrounding hills. Be warned, it isn't! The wind can be a swine and off season with no other units to shelter you prepare for a good buffeting if the wind gets up.
That said the site is pretty level and sits in the grounds of a ruined monastery so the views are great and the river (shallow) is ideal for kids young and old.
The facilities were adequate for the dozen or so units present in the 5 days we were there but in peak season they will be seriously overcrowded. They weren't cleaned in the 5 days we were there. The camp shop is not a camp shop so much as a farm shop but there is a good camping shop in the town if you've forgotten any camping related items.
The bacon and sausage in the shop is very good however.
The town is a short 20-30 minute walk away and flat, nice to walk by the canal when you can find it (worth seeking out) easier to find the route walking back from town rather than trying to find the canal from the campsite.
Had a great stay and would certainly go back
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Extremetrader |
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We stayed overnight on a Saturday and the campsite was full. It was lucky we had booked.
The site is great for groups as you could pitch up anywhere. Even though it had been raining heavily for a few days prior to the visit, the ground was very dry. The ground was quite hard and as I didn't have a mallet, I bent a number of pegs pushing them in with my foot.
The site is well located with a 30 minute or so leisurely walk into Llangollen (5-10 minutes on the road and then 20 minutes on the footpath along the canal where we saw a horse drawn canal boat.
Behind the site where the Pods are located, there is a path that you can take which takes you up to the top of the hill which overlooks the site and is approximately an hours walk.
Toilets and showers were not great but adequate. Needed cleaning more often.
Site is good for groups and families and plenty of room between pitches.
Price was relatively cheap for the 2 of us in a 4 man tent as they charged per person plus vehicle.
Would definitely visit again and do the walks up the hills.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Daniella |
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Stayed at abbey farm with my family, booked online & rec'd a confirmation & paid on arrival. Nice welcome from the staff who allowed us to choose a pitch where we liked, the office checked the cctv & advised us where was available before we drove down to the field.
We pitched by the stream close to the camping pods & found that it was a great spot, easy accessible for the toilets & showers and quite enough to enjoy the surroundings -
Toilets & showers were adequate, although could be updated and cleaned more regular, pot wash was basic and became flooded at one point but this soon got sorted.
Great for the kids, climbing and paddling in the stream, there are rope swings and lots of outdoor exploring to be done.
Site is strict on noise after 10pm which is good and they have security patrolling & cctv -
The site is peaceful at night & we all enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere -
Site has a shop & a butchers also a cafe ( did not use)
would certainly use this site again
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: S15218 |
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Spent two nights at this campsite, it is in a very pleasant location. There is a very friendly pub about 200 yards along the main road, cannot recommend the food because we did not eat there.
The mens toilets were unpleasant, the floors were constantly wet because the toilets leaked every time they were flushed. The showers had old and tatty shower curtains which allowed water to flood the toilet floor.
I tried to use the shop on site. I arrived at the shop at 9. 15am, which was due to be open at 9. 00am, but it was closed. So I waited around 15 minutes, nobody turned up, so I went back to reception and was told the owner would be there in about half an hour.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: BenBellTent |
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I stayed at this campsite during a trip through Wales last summer. I'd agree with the comments about the toilets/showers; they were truly awful however we couldn't complain too much as despite trying to pay at reception on 5 different occasions we ended up staying for free as there was never anyone there to pay! Great! The site was in a lovely location with the Abbey and river close by and we found a lovely flat spot to camp up near a tree. Site was really quiet and peaceful. Will be returning next summer!
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: MarkyCub |
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Recently spent 4 nights camping at Abbey Farm Llangollen and Valle Crucis Abbey is a fantastic view to pitch a tent.
Toilet & shower facilities are adequate, clean and well maintained if somewhat oversubscribed during busy periods.
Plenty to do for kids with a modest park situated by the river and handy little shop for those last minute items (recommend the home produced sausages).
There is limited provision for touring caravans and the usual electrical hook up points. The only thing that spoiled our visit was the staff, at times they were standoffish. A smile doesn’t cost anything.
Well worth a visit if you can get onto the site but would recommend booking online or via telephone
The camp site is well situated just outside the town of historic town of Llangollen with great attraction such as the steam railway, motor museum, miniature golf, parks and of course the Llangollen International Eisteddfod. In addition there are some great shops, excellent places to eat, convenience stores and Banks close by.
A few miles from Llangollen is The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct at Trevor which is now recognized as a World Heritage site and well worth a visit. If you enjoy horse drawn or motor driven canal boats the Aqueduct is a must and stands 127 feet above the River Dee with fantastic views for miles around, however not recommended if you don’t like heights.
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Privatehudson |
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This is a nice large site with very friendly staff in a great location. I also found it very cheap - £5 a night for a single person backpacking in a tent is a steal for such a site.
I was backpacking and somehow managed to forget my spork that I normally use for cutlery. I was at a loss for how I was going to eat my evening meal but when I mentioned this to the receptionist she opened up the cafe that is on site and handed me one of their spoons, telling me not to worry about returning it!
Right in the centre of the site is Valley Crucis Abbey which looked like it was worth a look, but unfortunately I wasn't able to wait for it to open. There are lots of walking opportunities nearby as the site is close to parts of both Offa's Dyke Path and the Clwydian Way along with many smaller walks. Llangollen is only 30 minutes walk down the road and has a steam railway, plenty of shops and horse drawn canal boats to name some of its major attractions.
I think the only problem might have been that the toilet/shower block seemed a little small considering the size of the site but that's a minor quibble and would not stop me recommending the site to others.
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| Reviewer: BradHeather |
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We have just got back from a lovely weekend break. The location of this campsite is fantastic. It's wonderful to open your tent in the morning and see the ruins of the picturesque Valle Crucis Abbey right on your doorstep! The abbey is well worth a visit for the small fee of £2. 80 per visit which helps support historic sites like this in Wales.
Short drive to Llangollen town with many activities, food, steam railway, horse-drawn barges and it's definitely worth the steep climb to the ruins of Dinas Bran Castle set up high on a hill-top. You have breathtaking 360 degree views out all over the surrounding area.
Abbey Farm campsite is very family orientated. As a result you do get a lot of noisy children having fun also many school/scouts etc groups.
The washing block was small for the size of the campsite and there were queues for toilet, shower and wash basins. There were only three showers and three toilets in each male and female wash rooms. The drains were blocked in the men's showers and the floor was very wet and dirty. The showers operated on a push button which you had to keep pushing to turn it on. The pressure wasn't great if the shower next door was being used and the temperature fluctuated.
We think the site would be best visited during off-peak periods/mid-week trips when there are less campers staying.
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