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We stayed at Lady Margaret's Park for 7 nights during the February Half Term (11-18 February).
We last visited this site in, I think, 2000 when we had a part-seasonal pitch there during the Autumn.
Although we prefer sites with a bit more of a view we thought that its sheltered position in woodland might be better than some exposed coastal location in case of high winds.
The site was quite busy due to school holidays when we arrived at 7.00pm on the Friday evening. The wardens were friendly and helpful. The pitches are spread around an open grassed area with some hardstandings and others in 2 woodland areas.
We chose to stay on a pitch in the woodland area of Bluebell Dell, pitch 26. There was a service point - water, CDP and bins about 10 metres away. The toilet block was about a hundred metres away but we mainly used our own facilities. There was a nearby dog walk through the woodlands, although it was a bit muddy. Some of the pitches in the other woodland area, Primrose Dell did have some views through the woodland to the verdant countryside beyond although these views might be lost when the trees are in leaf.
Some people have mentioned the 24 hour noise from the chipboard factory in the village but all we heard was a faint hum, obviously more noticeable, but not intrusive, at night.
The campsite reception sold newspapers and a few other basics and a mobile chip shop call on Saturday evenings. There is a information 'hut' with a good range of attractions both locally and further afield.
The centre of the village of Chirk is an easy walk of under a mile. The village has a small range of shops including a butcher, newsagent, baker, florist, gift shops and a small Spar supermarket. For food there is an Indian restaurant, fish and chip shop and the Hand Hotel. About a mile along the main road towards the A5 there is a small Co-op supermarket and a chip shop opposite - we bought a pleasant take-away meal from the chip shop on the evening of our arrival. There is, also, a Mac Donald's on the A5 about 2 miles away. We visited McD's car park to use their free wi-fi as there was no wi-fi on the campsite.
There are some good walks nearby including ones along the canal. The canal can be reached along the road or by a, very muddy, woodland footpath directly from the campsite. This canal walk can include a walk through the unlit 'darky' tunnel and then over the aqueduct above the River Ceiriog. The quarter mile long tunnel actually passes under the campsite's rally field. We did this walk twice in opposite directions. The second time we took a torch as neither Cary nor Max, the collie, liked the darkness of the tunnel very much. There is a handrail all the way through the tunnel but care would be necessary if one had children. In fact Max half fell in the canal whilst dragging his feet. Fortunately I was able to haul him back as he was still wearing his car harness attached to his lead.
The adjacent Chirk Castle was closed whilst we there although the grounds were open at the weekends. Chirk railway station is just down the road from the campsite. There is normally a regular train service between Chester and Shrewsbury calling at Chirk Station but this was suspended during most of our stay due to flood damage to the line.
We had a day in Llangollen, an easy drive along the A5, but the town was rather quiet out of season. The river was dramatic as it was running very high. The Llangollen Railway was only operating at weekends - a Thomas the Tank Engine weekend was planned for the weekend of 19 February. Near the railway station, on the way to canal there is a very interesting taxidermist's shop with a very wide variety of stuffed animals on display - this has been there for years and fascinated our children when they were young.
We walked the short walk from the centre of Llangollen to the Shropshire Union Canal which runs above the town and walked eastwards towards the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct at Trevor. This spectacular aqueduct built by Telford to carry the Shropshire Union Canal over the River Dee valley is said to be the largest in the UK. There are canal boat trips over the aqueduct in busier seasons but they weren't operating when we were there. Another good family walk, which we took on a previous visit, is to Dinas Bran Castle. This romantic ruin which stands on a hill overlooking Llangollen is reached by an easy climb up a well-marked path from near the Canal.
The ruins of Val Crucis Abbey about a mile outside Llangollen are spectacular although rather spoilt by a rather tacky, mainly static, caravan park next door. The road to Val Crucis passes the site of the annual International Eisteddfod and then continues to the Horseshoe Pass.
At the end of our visit to Llangollen we drove further west along A5 through the beautiful river valley to the village of Carrog. That is the western terminus of the Llangollen Railway and we wanted to look at the campsite there.
As a late Valentine's Day treat we had dinner at 'The Hand Hotel' in Chirk. 'The Hand' actually advertises a 'special'- 'Caravan Club Menu' (£9.95 for 3 courses). The food was imaginative and tasty but the service wasn't very good. The young (part-time?) waitress was lacked training and forgot cutlery for 2 of the courses and the serving cutlery for the vegetables. The restaurant although comfortable and well decorated was rather cold as the central heating was off.
We enjoyed our visit Lady Margaret's Park which was helped by the mild, and mainly dry weather. We would recommend the site highly although it is better suited to good weather.
The site was very busy when we stayed - would estimate less than 20 hardstanding spaces available.
Pitches are large and well kept, plenty of space between units. Toilets / showers are well heated with plenty of hot water and kept very clean. Wardens helpful and friendly and checked us in quickly.
From the site we walked into Chirk - approx 10 mins. The town/village has all you could want - a Spar, a lovely butchers and a bakery. The hotel at the bottom of the hill does a campers special for CC offering 2 courses for £7.95 between 4pm and 7pm.
There is a walk way up to the castle from the entrance to the campsite - about 1 1/2 miles and mainly up hill. Well worth it for the glorious views from the top.
Overall we couldn't fault this site. Well kept, quiet and yet close enough to walk into the village for shopping or a drink. The only negative is the factory which has been mentioned before - we could hear the constant hum of the machinery through the night and this may be intrusive for some.
This was our first ever trip and we are glad we chose this site.
Even though we stayed in February and arrived at about 1pm there were only 5-6 pitches still available of the 100+ but it wasn't a problem as there are no bad pitches on site.
The neighbours were very friendly and helped with the various questions we had.
Once all set-up we took a walk through the woods at the back of the site to Chirk stopping at the Aqueduct, which was very impressive albeit a little too high for my wife, and tunnel (you will need a torch). Chirk has a Spar store which stocks everything you could want.
The site is very quiet at night and the play facilities were enjoyed by our 3 year old.
The shower and washing-up/food prep area's were spotless.
We visited Chirk Castle on our 2nd day which was very impressive and is a must see if staying here.
Overall I was very impressed with the site and hope to visit again in the future.
Please be warned do not arrive before 12.00 am very strict warden. We only just joined the caravan club but the telling off we got was enough to put you off. That aside the site was wonderful, great clean warm toilet block. Lovely walks and great pubs in walking distance.The poachers pocket very good food,also the station inn and the hand hotel good,was told the tandoori is good but didn't get to try it. Will have to go back but not before 12.00
In our party was Mum, Dad, our 2 boys aged 9 & 7 and our dog.
Lady Margaret’s Park Caravan Club Site was booked to provide us with just an overnight stop on our way to south west Wales on a Friday night.
I would recommend strict adherence to the CC map as Sat-Nav will get it wrong.
We arrived with check-in being pleasant and easy but during our stop, the card payment processing device was not working so cash had to be used but cash points are nearby in the town.
Like nearly all CC sites, we picked our own pitch and could set up. We pitched near the dog walk which is really lovely as me and the dog had some lovely walks amongst the Bluebells but there are loads of better and longer dog walks amongst the woods and fields nearby.
The playground offers just enough to keep the kids amused while you’re busy with tea etc. A playing field is next to the vans at the lower end of the site.
As usual and as standard, the shower block was always perfect and spotless even on this very busy weekend.
While on this overnight stop, we walked over the Chirk Aqueduct and although myself and the dog where fine, my wife found the height and narrow supports to hold onto too much and turned back.
Perhaps the only small thing that spoils the site is the noise from the nearby MDF wood factory. Due to the use of the hills, you don't always hear it, but when the wind is from that direction, the vans nearest the storage and dell ends may find it a constant as the factory is a 24 hour operation.
We have just spent 3 nights at this site, it is great. The staff are extremely friendly. Choose your pitch then let the wardens know which you have chosen. Small play area, with additional field for ball games. Barrier system entry / with exit by fob.
The pitch we chose was in Bluebell Dell, with only about 10 pitches and away from the main drive through.
There are water/waste/toilet emptying facility in each of the 2 dells, with I think 2 others in the main area.
The shower block is always clean and has plenty of showers & sink areas with privacy with limitless hot water. There is also an annex which can be used when the shower blocks are being cleaned.
A chip van visits the site, currently on Thursdays.
There is a slight hum from the factory which seemed to work 24/7, but this did not keep us awake, and the smell from the chocolate factory is gorgeous.
Lots to do in the area;
Chirk Castle - a great day out, our 2nd visit and just as good if not better than the 1st.
Llangollen - trip on the steam train 1/2 hour each way with 20 min stop at other end, BOGOF tickets with caravan club membership vouchers.
Pontyscylte aqueduct - very high but a must!
The Chirk aqueduct which we didn't visit until our last day, so didn't have time to walk along.
Woodland walks around the park, canal walks close by.
Spent two nights on this site, very reasonably priced £28 for two adults & one child.
The site is very well maintained, a good clean toilet block, plenty of bins and drinking\waste water points.
The Showers were free and not time limited, which is a big bonus.
Locally there is a walk to the Chirk Aquaduct and you can return through the canal tunnel (it's 421m in length and very dark, so take a torch).
There is a Supermarket, a few shops and a Tandoori located in Chirk itself.
Chirk Catle grounds backs on to the campsite and is worth a visit.
The only negative was the factory, a blot on the landscape with a constant hum. Although you are sometimes rewarded with the smell of chocolate from the cadburys factory. This is a minor negative and would not put me off returning.
Definitely a good bas to explore the surrounding area, will definitely return.
When we arrived at the site it was covered in snow.
We drove around looking for a pitch but the car got stuck on a icey incline so the pitch chose us, as we had no choice but to role back into it.
The site was up to caravan club standards and for £28 for two nights it was ideal. Clean warm toilets, information room and plenty of water points.
Also a small play area for the kids.
We went for a lovely walk over the aqueduct an stopped at a lovely pub called the Bridge Inn.
On the Sunday had a long walk through the castle grounds.
On our last day the site was covered in 4 inches of snow but the wardens let us leave whenever we were ready. Although they never bothered to put any grit down on the roads making getting off site very worrying.
All in all a great site for a weekend break a few pubs in walking distance.The factory noise other people have mentioned wasn't very noticeable but we where at the far right of the site. Not sure how bad it would be at the other side.
Will be returning in the summer when the castle is open.
This is a lovely site with good pitches, most of level hard standing but there are some grass pitches too. Some are in wooded areas some in the open, be warned if pitching under the trees if it rains, the noise from the drops off the trees in the night can drive you mad, we had to move.
Even though it was a bank holiday the site was quiet and didn't feel crowded.
It has the usual good standard C.C facilities.
As said previous, some good walks from the site to the Castle, to Chirk and through the woods to the viaduct and the aquaduct where you can follow the tow path to the Bridge Inn.
Chirk has a few shops, a Spa, a couple of pubs, cafe, two chip shops and a few others.
It's a nice site in a nice area with plenty to do and central for lots of places to visit.
The castle and nearby Erddig House are well worth a visit.
This was our second visit to this fantastic site. The setting amongst the trees is lovely and the site is beautifully kept. The toilet
Blocks are spotlessly clean and the wardens very friendly. Chirk Castle is worth a visit, we went on foot walking through the gardens up the hill. And there are nice walks along the canal in both directions. This is becoming one of our favourites!
What a delight this site is, from the very beginning it felt very comfortable. The staff were pleasant and welcoming, they efficiently got us through booking in then we were off to choose our pitch. I really like this about CC sites “You choose your pitch” We found a good spot and set up on grass. There is a mixture of both grass and hard standing here. There are two facility blocks here main and an ancillary one right next to each other.
From previous reviews we followed the tow path along the canal to the Bridge Inn. There is also the walk up to Chirk Castle. Chirk itself is small with only a few shops the Star of this must be the butchers, very nice.
There is a small information cabin near the entrance packed to bursting with information about the local area and with loads of Ideas of where to visit. I really like this site calming pleasant and very picturesque. Well recommended I will certainly return.
What a fantastic site. Enjoyed 2 days here but could of easily spent more. Toilet blocks were spotlessly clean as per usual with the caravan club. We had some lovely walks along the aquaduct towards the pub. Walked into chirk, not an awful lot there but you can buy the basics. Chirk castle was the highlight for us, being national trust members we had to visit. The gardens are wonderful especially on a lovely sunny day like we had. The views are to die for, apparently you can view 9 different counties from the castle. The caravan site gets 10 out of 10 from us.
This was our 1st visit to Lady Margaret and it certainly won't be our last. A number of our friends have been and return regularly and had told us how great a site this is. I'm glad we followed friends though as it's not easy to find and the signs are limited.
The drive down past the Cadburys factory had the children excited with the smell of chocolate in the air this was a good start to the weekend.
The entrance gates to Chirk Castle greet you ahead of the turn off for the site and they are extremely impressive, it is like a scene from pride and prejudice - fantastic photo opportunity too.
The small drive up to the site entrance is tree lined and has a relaxing feel. The system for booking in is the same as with all Caravan club sites give in your name the wardens find out if you’ve stayed before and explain the system and give you a map of the site. Once you’ve chosen your pitch and there are some fantastic pitches to choose from like bluebell dell you return to the warden with the number of the pitch and you are given a tag to the electronic barrier. Some pitches are set out in a wooded area and I would agree with the previous review if you don’t want your car and van covered in leaves or pine needles you should pitch on the grass area.
This site is slightly different as there are no keys for the shower block which is great especially as we have a boy and a girl who usually need the toilet at the same time! Or have to worry about them loosing them or leaving them in the lock.
The site is quite big, we went on the May Day weekend and it was fairly full but didn’t feel over crowded. We hardly saw the children who were off on their bikes, in the play area or walking the dog.
The toilets and shower block are warm and very clean and signs clearly displayed the cleaning times and as there are 2 shower blocks 1 is always open. As with other sites the dishwashing area is an asset and the only time the children want to help with the dishwashing! There are recycling points for glass and paper everything else we took home with us.
The wardens are visible and friendly and stopped to chat to us most mornings; they even recommended a wonderful restaurant in the Ceiriog valley – The west arms – fantastic service and food with friendly attentive staff. There are board games and books to keep the children occupied and there are some great visitors’ books with entries from many celebrities, though we didn’t meet any on our visit!
The footpath through the woods is idyllic and if you turn left and follow the road to the round about, you will come to the viaduct and aqua duct which offers a beautiful walk with a few pubs to stop and rest along the way – so relaxing. The children thought it was great watching the boats and waving and saying hello to the people as they sailed by. There was a canal boat offering craft sessions and selling what was made from beautiful statues to hand made cards. Are you brave enough to go through the long dark tunnel over the canal, take a torch or hope a boat comes through with a light on? Good fun and exciting for the children and adults alike!
The swimming baths in Wrexham and Plas Madoc Leisure centre near Llangollen are great even if the weather isn’t. They have slides and Plas Madoc has a wave machine, the price is for an hour of fun and the cafe on site have great value children’s meals.
The information room on site has leaflets and details of local events, activities, restaurants, bus/train timetables etc and from this we found an event taking place in Llangollen in Sept so decided to book in before we left.
We had a wonderful long weekend and would recommend this site to anyone its well worth a stay for either a relaxing weekend or as a base to visit so many beautiful places. Give it a go you won’t be disappointed.
Very nice Site, close by is the Telford aquaduct and Viaduct, good for easy walks with a book available at reception £1.50 well worth it. Spar with everything you desire about 1 mile up the road. Very friendly site staff Papers milk bread etc at reception , Llangolen Aquaduct about 5 miles from site, this is the big one 128ft above the river where barges seem to be flying across the bridge Lots of local pubs, Indian Restaurant and Take aways if required, lots to do we would revisit again.
Excellent site. Ultra clean, friendly wardens. For those who like a walk, walk towards Chirk railway station and at the mini roundabout turn right, continue for about 400yards to the next mini roundabout, right in front of you will see Telfords aquaduct, which is about 200 foot above ground level, walk across the aquaduct (don't look down), follow the towpath for about 25 minutes or so and stop for a beer at the Poachers pub, or if you like the dark.Instead of walking across the aquaduct walk in the opposite direction through the tunnel which seamed to take for ever. Keep hold of the children cos it really is dark.
Good butchers/bakery in Chirk. Cash machine in village centre
For some strange reason the pitches just past the shower block can't get sky, yet those on the lower level can
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No Tents 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Club Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop <5 miles 
Bar <5 miles 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
No Wild Swimming 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
Golf <5 miles 
Tennis <5 miles 
No Beach 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Open All Year 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
We stayed at Lady Margaret's Park for 7 nights during the February Half Term (11-18 February).
