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From £25 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Oakwood Marina

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Typical pitch - grass on matting. ehu and tap 👍

Relaxed 30-acre campsite bordering the Trent and Mersey Canal
A 10-minute drive from Northwich; Chester 40 minutes
On-site tea rooms serving breakfasts, coffees, scones and cakes

Whether you're in the mood for merrymaking, meandering through the countryside or day trips to Manchester city centre, Oakwood Marina is a relaxed waterside campsite in rural Cheshire that ticks all the right boxes. As it borders the Trent and Mersey Canal, a wonderful waterway that runs all the way from Derby to Liverpool, walking and cycling routes along the towpath can be accessed in a few seconds – an excellent way to take in the scenery of the surrounding Cheshire Plains. The marina runs for almost a mile along the canal and hosts a constantly changing collection of up to 90 colourful narrowboats, while the campsite is similarly spacious, covering roughly 30 acres of gently sloping land with views over the water's edge. The surrounding fields are either grazed by cows or mown for hay just a couple of times a year, meaning there's lots of long grass around to shelter passing wildlife (a few footpaths have been cut between the pitches to help guide you through the fields). Guests staying at Oakwood Marina are welcome to light campfires and barbecues (in the designated areas) and have access to useful marina facilities like a laundry room, toilet block, showers and washing-up area. There's also an on-site tea rooms, where you can stop for all-day breakfasts, coffees, scones, cakes and other goodies. To top it all off, there's a pizza trailer, plus an outdoor bar open from 4pm until late. Oakwood Marina is just under a mile from a local organic farm shop and roughly two miles from Rudheath, where there is a railway station and a well-stocked supermarket.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
The bar is open between 29/03 and 30/09.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 18 Apr to Mon, 29 Sept 2025

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass tent pitch

5 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 12.0m width x 10.0m depth (39.4ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 120.0m² (1291.7ft²)

5 people maximum

One Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 12.0m width x 10.0m depth (39.4ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 120.0m² (1291.7ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Picnic table

Extras

Bag of kindling (max unlimited)		£3.95 (£3.95) per item
Breakfast (max unlimited)		£25 (£25) per item
Cooking pack (1 max)		£10 (£10) per item
Dog (2 max)		£3 (£3) per stay
Log basket (1 max)		£8.50 (£8.50) per item
Prosecco and chocolates (1 max)		£20 (£20) per item
Small (disposable) barbecue hire (1 max)		£4 (£4) per item

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults

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Electric grass motorhome pitch

5 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 3.0m width x 8.0m depth (9.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)

5 people maximum

One Motorhome or Campervan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 3.0m width x 8.0m depth (9.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Motorhome, Campervan

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Chemical disposal point

Water hook-up

Other restrictions

Pup tents not allowed

Extras

Bag of kindling (max unlimited)		£3.95 (£3.95) per item
Breakfast (max unlimited)		£25 (£25) per item
Cooking pack (1 max)		£10 (£10) per item
Dog (2 max)		£3 (£3) per stay
Log basket (1 max)		£8.50 (£8.50) per item
Prosecco and chocolates (1 max)		£20 (£20) per item
Small (disposable) barbecue hire (1 max)		£4 (£4) per item

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults

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Bell tent

4 people maximum

Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)

4 people maximum

Bedding, pillows and linen are only provided for the double bed.

Please bring your own towels.

Dimensions

5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)

1 room

Open space 1 x Double bed, 1 x Z-bed or foam mattress

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Bed linen 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Duvets and pillows 2 included, 2 max.

Lanterns/fairy lights

Outdoor furniture

Picnic table

Extras

Dog (2 max)		£15 (£15) per stay
Dutch oven hire (1 max)		£15 (£15) per item
Log basket (1 max)		£8.50 (£8.50) per item
Prosecco and chocolates (1 max)		£20 (£20) per item
Small (disposable) barbecue hire (1 max)		£4 (£4) per item

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £75 (£75) 1 night, 2 adults

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Pretty location, quiet

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Jenny K. Aug 2024

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Convenient utilities and facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site fab location

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Carole C. Aug 2024

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: The pitches the pizza hut and bar

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site, just not for me!

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	6

Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Huge pitches, quiet and peaceful. Nice pizzas and a cool boat bar.
Cheap wood and firepit.
Outdoor showers when it's warm weather.

Disliked: 500m walk to the car, cafe closed all day, portaloo and showers not the cleanest.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We stayed at Oakwood on Wednesday for the night. Me, my partner,…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Lauren C. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: We stayed at Oakwood on Wednesday for the night. Me, my partner, two children and dog. We really enjoyed our stay. Lovely place with plenty of room so your not camping right next to others. Facilities really good. Booking to go again in the next couple of weeks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

marina facilities were excellent, cafe shop was great and well priced.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

david S. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: really liked the boat pub and pizza hut. cafe shop was good and reasonably priced. liked the separate pitches for privacy, nice and level. lovely for walking the dog. unfortunately couldn't finish our stay due to family issues, but will definately return to finish it.

Disliked: portaloo ran out of paper after one day. would have liked car at pitch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommend

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Carrie B. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Everything! The staff couldn’t be more helpful. Even though you can’t park by your pitch the staff were on hand to take your belongings in a trailer.
Onsite cafe open daily plus a boat bar and pizza cabin

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Steve G. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Very quiet site when I was there.
Camped on the top field, all pitches mowed and well spaced out from each other.
Outdoor showers if adventurous or indoor showers located near cafe / shop.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful, clean site with stunning views.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Claire F. Aug 2024

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: The site is well maintained, with friendly staff. Pitches are huge and the facilities are brilliant. We had a pizza and kabab (delicious) and a drink from the barge for our evening meal and then we had a full English at the cafe in the morning.
Both times we sat and enjoyed watching the boats on the marina. Dogs loved it!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location on the canal with marina. Tea room, large pitches.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2024

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: The beautiful location next to the canal, the canal boat bar, peace and quiet and tea rooms.

Disliked: No lighting to find the toilet block and no toilet roll when I eventually found it with my phone torch !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent facilities the very friendly will be going agai

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Mark D. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Brilliant site quiet idillic very friendly site very accommodating and people on barrow boats very friendly made you feel welcome

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Oakwood Marina

Davenham Road

Davenham

Northwich

Cheshire

England

CW9 7RY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.23745°N
-2.4759°W

Nearest transport

Coach

9.7 mi Bus Station

11.6 mi Scotland Road Alighting Only

11.7 mi Bus Interchange

Rail

1.9 mi Northwich Rail Station

2.1 mi Lostock Gralam Rail Station

2.6 mi Greenbank Rail Station

Ferry

24.5 mi Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal

24.6 mi Liverpool Isle of Man & Dublin Terminal

24.6 mi Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal

Airport

12 mi Manchester Airport

12 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3

12.1 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 1

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Start off with some good old-fashioned industrial heritage at the Lion Salt Works in the nearby village of Marston (10 minutes' drive), or visit the Anderton Boat Lift (15 minutes) to see how ingenious Victorian engineers negotiated a 50-foot drop between the river Weaver and the Trent and Mersey Canal. The handsome market town of Northwich (10 minutes) and its bustling high street should be next on your agenda – especially if your stay at Oakwood Marina coincides with its monthly artisanal market. For cities where there's always something on, you could head to Chester (40 minutes) or Manchester (40 minutes), both of which have top museums, kid-friendly attractions, shopping opportunities and historic quarters to explore. Need a breather after all that? Fresh air – and plenty of it – is available at Marbury Country Park (15 minutes), Tatton Park (20 minutes) or Dunham Massey (25 minutes), a National Trust-managed property with a deer park and garden that makes the place well worth visiting all year round.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Wallasey	28.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Moreton	29.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Anderton Boat Lift - Lift Trips 2.4 mi

Arley Hall & Gardens 6 mi

Tatton Park Mansion 7.4 mi

Delamere Forest 8.4 mi

Capesthorne Hall & Gardens 9.8 mi

National Trust

Nether Alderley Mill 10.3 mi

Hare Hill 12.6 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 14.9 mi

Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 17.9 mi

Lyme Park 19.1 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Anderton and the Trent and Mersey Canal 3.4 mi

Pickmere, Great Budworth and Arley Hall 3.6 mi

Marbury - Anderton Country Parks - Anderton Boat Lift 3.8 mi

Whitegate Way 4.6 mi

TABLEY HOUSE 4.7 mi

Local events

Creamfields (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)
Warrington, Cheshire 9.5 mi
Parklife Festival (Saturday 14 June 2025 – Saturday 14 June 2025)
Manchester, Lancashire 18.1 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
The bar is open between 29/03 and 30/09.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: a £100.00 damage/cleanliness deposit hold is required prior to arrival and will be released within 24 hours of your departure date after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found. The damage deposit will automatically be pre-authorised in advance on the card used to make your booking.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £25.00 will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. between 01/05 and 30/09.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 9 p.m..

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Oakwood Marina have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Oakwood Marina dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Oakwood Marina? Start off with some good old-fashioned industrial heritage at the Lion Salt Works in the nearby village of Marston (10 minutes' drive), or visit the Anderton Boat Lift (15 minutes) to see … Read more