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Grindley Brook Wharf Caravan And Campsite
Grindley Brook
Whitchurch
Shropshire (Browse area)
SY13 4QH
Tel: 07946 676792
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Opening Updates
We are currently taking bookings for arrivals from 28/02/2025 onwards.
To enquire about a booking or for more information please contact us
Description
This is an adults only site
Pitches: 5
Opening Dates next year: 28/02/2025 to 03/11/2025
Located on the side of and with unrivalled views of the Llangollen Canal adjacent to top of Grindley Brook Wharf triple lock stair case, access is via its own drive on to the main A41 Chester road, The site run by Kevin and Tom run one of the most desirable locations in the region. The site is well managed and maintained and has a warm and friendly feel to the place with both Kev and tom making you feel welcome.
The site sit alongside one of the Canals & Rivers trust prestige waterways in a quiet peaceful location and offers those looking for peace and quiet watch stunning sunsets or Dark Skys especially those wanting the opportunity to Star Gaze with its views towards the Hills of Minera which sit above the town of Llangollen and the Mountains of North Wales.
The Ellesmere canal, known to most as the Llangollen canal, passes right through the village of Grindley Brook, climbing as it passes through six locks, set amongst the rural surroundings borders of Cheshire and Shropshire countryside, as it passes under the A41 it moves into the infamous Grindley Brook wharf three chamber staircase lock.
The canal locks attract visitors by canal boat car and foot as it passes alongside the 34miles/55km Sandstone Trail/Cheshire Way a ridge line trail that passes through the Iron Age Hill Fort of Bickerton.
Grindley Brook Wharf Campsite (GBWC) is a CL SITE consisting of 5 pitches all of which have electric hook-up and water point... Pitches cost £25 per night as of the March 2025, based on 2 adults and 2 pets and 1 other vehicle.
There is an Additional charge of £5 for each of the following;
Adult Pet and 2nd vehicle.
A £5 PER NIGHT NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF BOOKING CONFIRMATION... [Details at time of booking]…
All Pitches are on hard grass standings PLEASE NOTE: The over flow backfield is no longer available for touring vehicles...
The GBWC consists of 3 parts, a CL site, Plus a seasonal site and moorings areas alongside the canal the later two are PRIVATE and access is by invitation only…
The site has recently undergone redevelopment and upgraded access to pitches and facilities…. A new ELSAN POINT, WASHING UP AREA, SHOWER & TOILETs have also be updated to meet todays needs… There is is also a RECYCLING POINT and DOG Waste disposal bin.
Please email us using the booking form on this listing for further information or to enquire about a pitch. Please call/text/whatsapp 07946676792
Nearby Attractions
In the immediate area all the travellers essential facilities are within a very short walk, nearby the A41 road bridge are both a post box and telephone kiosk.
The Horse & Jockey pub is situated near the bottom of the locks, opposite D.A. Roberts garage and is well equipped to quench any travelers thirst or fill any hunger gap. Opposite the Horse and Jockey, is a Petrol station with a convenience shop for all your essentials.
The Lock side Cafe/Coffee Shop provides internet access and laundry, plus the gardens and the area adjacent to the canal all within walking distance of the campsite on the other side of the canal...
Whitchurch is a one mile walk from the A41 Grindley Brook bridge in a south east direction. Whitchurch has recently restored part of the canal arm that used to go right to the heart of the town. You can find the arm on the left just past bridge 31 as you travel south on the canal. From here the walk into Whitchurch is only about half a mile.
Whitchurch has been a market town since Roman times (market day is Friday) and has a large selection of pubs, hotels, restaurants, shops and services Other attractions:
Offas Dyke Path
The Clwydian Range
Dee Valley
Pontcysylite Aqueduct
Llangollen- Corwen Steam Railway
Ellesmere Sculpture trail
Ellesmere Lakes
Oulton Park
Beeston Castle
Chester Zoo
Cheshire Oakes Designer Outlet
Chester Racecourse
Salt Museum
Delamere Forest - Go Ape, Segways, Live music
Anderton boat Lift
Sandsone Trail
Bunbury Locks
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker
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| Pitch Types |
 No Tents |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
 No Caravan Storage |
| 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 |
 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 On Site |
 Wild Swimming <5 miles |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 Outdoor Pool <5 miles |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <1 mile |
 Tennis <5 miles |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 Campfires not Allowed |
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 Canalside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 No Dog Walk |
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Owner Directions
IF approaching from Chester via the A41 the entrance is via a narrow lane on the left hand side… So for ease of access please proceed up to the roundabout and return back along the A41… The turn is the second turning on the right past GRINDLEY BROOK HOUSE…. PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE BEFORE 1300 (1pm) this to allow those leaving to be off site before the arrival of newcomers due to the access and the narrow lane entrance…
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