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Thornleigh Park Farm Campsite
Ferry Lane
Higher Ferry
Chester
Cheshire (Browse area)
CH1 6QF
Tel: 01244 371718
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Pitches: 10 Tents Only
Open: 01/08/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
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 Tent Pitches |
 No Caravans |
 No Motorhomes |
 No Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Adults Only |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <1 mile |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding On Site |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Peggy159 |
8 reviews from this member |
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 This was our first ever outing in a van and we chose wisely while visiting Chester.
The area is quiet and in beautiful surroundings. The owner is pleasant man who enjoyed a chat. The toilet facilities are a little jaded but do the job ok. Didn't use the shower as we have our own but looked ok.
Very convenient for Park n Ride into Chester where we treated ourselves to a Cream Tea for wife's birthday at the Grosvenor. Height of indulgence and worth every penny.
In short for a quiet stay in Cheshire ideal but not really for kids as little to do as far as I could see. Would happily stay again. 
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| Date of Visit: January 2013 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: IannSuem |
5 reviews from this member |
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Visited for a three night stay but ended up as two because of the threat of heavy snow so we reluctantly came home early! Lovely quiet site but very handy for the park and ride to Chester. Facilities are good if a bit tired but suited us fine! Agree with earlier comment about the road leading up to the site, it is a bit bumpy so take your time! Owners great, very helpful and friendly, we ordered some rib eye steak from them. Good price and very nice indeed! We will be back later in the year and taking the bikes to try out the river Dee path into Chester.
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| Date of Visit: September 2012 |
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| Reviewer: DPironi |
1 review from this member |
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We specifically chose this site under the impression it was adults only (double checked when telephone booking), however the adults section apparently only applies to a small scrub of land reserved for tents - approx. 4 pitches.
Unaware of this caveat we turned up expecting a nice, quiet weekend only to have to endure the squeaking and crying of four kids stationed opposite us. So, beware this site is very much NOT AN ADULT ONLY - not unless you wish to spend all day in the tiny camping field to the rear of the site. Anyway the noise from the kids was simply a nuisance and we decided we had had enough after only 2 nights.
On the plus side, the site is very close to Chester - about 2. 5 miles to the centre. The site is secluded - the patch allocated for tents is tiny and best avoided although the larger field for caravans etc. Is a very nice location.
Toilets/showers are basic but clean - only one sink and one toilet in gents - would imagine summer could be very busy, but September was ok.
All in all a good site, but certainly not a peaceful, adults only site
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| Date of Visit: May 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Ashandalex |
7 reviews from this member |
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A gem of a site.
Main points are:
Although Site is Camping club this only applies to caravans and tourers and not for tents.
Very clean
Quiet and family friendly (we didn't have children with us but did see Children playing in the main camping club field). No children's play frames or swings which didn't appear a problem.
Flat pitches
Electric hook up if required
Hot showers.
Toilet and Shower areas cleaned regularly and always have fresh loo rolls and paper towels available.
Really good value for money at £12 per night with EHU. The best value in the area.
Very close to the River Dee with fantastic cycle paths to Chester and Connahs Quay.
5 minutes from Park and Ride if wish to visit Chester. Cost is £1. 75 each return but you have to have correct money.
Extremely helpful owners who provide you with a map of the area and tokens for the showers.
The washing up area is inside.
Views are beautiful.
Will definitely be using this site again, almost a shame to let everyone into our little secret.
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| Date of Visit: November 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Madmid |
2 reviews from this member |
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Lovely site, clean toilets/showers and only 40p for 6mins shower! Although grass pitches it was good hard ground.
Large retail park 2 miles away, plenty stores etc.
Park n Ride nearby £1. 70 return to Chester city.
Tarmac path for walking/biking to Chester, 3 miles beside river Dee.
Excellent biking routes from site.
Will definitely return.
Visited Chester zoo (4 miles), cheshire oaks is 8 miles away.
Had afternoon tea at Oddfellows, finger sandwiches, cakes and a scone (lovely)
Red lion pub in Chester was nice, didn't eat there but it looked reasonable.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Lornamd |
15 reviews from this member |
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This site is in a great location - easily found and close to Chester.
We arrived and were directed to the tent field - child free - where we found a flat pitch and put the tent up. The camping field is a bit hap-hazard with the pitches not very clearly marked and some areas are decidedly not flat.
The facilities on the site are clean and functional but have clearly been around for a while.
This is a mixed-use farm, with liveried horses being exercised in an outdoor menage next to the camping field, a caravan field - which does allow children - and a working farm with cattle grazing, so there is plenty going on!
We walked into Chester along the River Dee and it was a pleasant walk and the town itself is lovely.
Overall we enjoyed our stay, the owners are very friendly and helpful in terms of directions to all life's necessities and the pitch costs were the most reasonable we had this year!
We hope to visit the area again and would certainly return to this site.
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| Date of Visit: October 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Mike681 |
2 reviews from this member |
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Really pleased with our stay at Thornleigh park, the owner was very helpful and friendly and made us feel very welcome. Gave us a map of surrounding areas with all essential information.
Site is flat and well maintained. Nice quiet location toilet block kept very clean.
Nice walking along the river Dee in both directions in walking distance from site really enjoyable days.
Near to Chester town and 8 miles via sat nav to Cheshire oaks (don't know how I got there but the sat nav did)
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Saldec |
3 reviews from this member |
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Yet another brilliant stay at Thornleigh.
Peter the owner is very accommodating & will help with anything he can.
The site is a very quiet peaceful location yet only a short drive away to the city of Chester or North Wales.
Peter also sells his meat which is a must at great prices.
The toilets are always spotless & clean.
This site is our favourite & we won't be visiting any other site at all.
Where else can you go & pay £9 including a full awning with electrics? Plus there was 4 of us with 3 dogs! I doubt anywhere would beat this place.
Keep up the good work Peter, you really are a star.
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Corni |
17 reviews from this member |
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Just got back from thornleigh. If you like the peace and quiet this is the site for you.
Site is surrounded by trees. Very secluded. Toilets & showers are spotless. Owner, peter is very helpful. They also sell meat at the farm and the prices and the meat are very good.
Great for cycling or walking. If you turn right when you leave the site it takes you down to the river dee. When you reach the river dee (about3\4 mile) you turn left onto a foot / bike path that takes you into chester about two & half miles.
Great base for exploring north wales.
If you go to west kirby on the wirral you can walk across to one of the islands when the tides out. Make sure you get the tide times or you will get stuck on the island.
A great day out for children of 5,6,7 years or older is the Sun Centre at rhyll. It's a swimming baths with everything. Waves,surfing, slides, you name it it's got it. It costs £7.95 to get in, but you will be in for the day.
If you need any help just ask peter he's very helpful.
It costs £8.50 with awning. We will be going back soon.
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| Date of Visit: December 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Mrs. Bonce |
398 reviews from this member |
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A very nice site, flat and well drained, good facilities. The lane up to the site is a little bumpy, but not bad. It's easy to find, Ferry Lane is opposite the Vauxhall car sales 'Lookers', and you can't go wrong with the lane to the site, on the right just before 2 houses. Don't turn into the static caravan site, it's the next turn right after that.
If you want a pub with cheap (2 for £6.99) bar food, Sky and Setanta sports on TV, try the Egerton Arms which is on the road from Blacon to Saughall. Also has a pool table.
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