Discover Oakwood Marina, a serene spot on the banks of the Trent and Mersey Canal. Tents, motorhomes and campervans can pitch up on grass pitches, with cosy furnished bell tents for glampers. Start your day with a full English at the onsite tea room, and savour summer evenings at the narrowboat pub with street food delights. Northwich and the Delamere Forest are also within a 15 minute drive!

Situated along the scenic Trent and Mersey Canal, providing a picturesque and tranquil setting

Great onsite facilities including a shop, tea rooms and a seasonal pub, bar and pizza hut!

Located five minutes from Northwich, 15 minutes to Delamere Forest and Go Ape

About Oakwood Marina

An ideal spot to sit back, unwind and watch barges chug past. With waterside benches to enjoy a picnic or grab a delicious bite to eat from the onsite tea room, it is a great place to enjoy a slow morning or wildlife spotting. For tent campers, there are a total of seventeen non electric grass pitches, each a spacious 12m x 10m. These all allow up to five guests, with many close to the waters edge so you get a great view! If travelling with your campervan or motorhome, there are five electric grass pitches on offer. These measure 3m x 8m and come with a 16 amp hook up, along with a water tap. Up to five guests are permitted per pitch. The site also offers five cosy bell tents for those looking for a little more luxury. Four of the 5m tents sleep up to two adults and two children, whilst the fifth tent is adult only. They are kitted out with a double bed, memory foam mattress, duvet, bedside tables, battery lights, rugs and blankets. The adult only bell tent also has a log burner. A 5l bottle of water, candles, cooking equipment, crockery and an LED lantern are included too. For relaxing outdoors, you will have a picnic table, along with two folding chairs. If you want to toast some marshmallows, you will have a fire pit, kindling, logs and a firelighter. Solar lighting is around the tent, and you will have access to a washing up bowl, along with a door mat and shoe box. For scaring away the midgies, there is a citronella candle too. Dogs are welcome to join you for your stay, with up to two four-legged friends per pitch. Guests can also bring along a BBQ or fire pit, just please ensure to keep it raised from the ground.

Camping and touring is available from 3rd April to September 29th while the bell tents are available from 18th April to September 29th.


Facilities and amenities

Onsite facilities include toilets, showers and a laundry room. The bell tents also have access to a washing up station, hot water and a plug socket.

There is a small shop selling essentials, along with a tea room (open Thursday-Sunday 10am-4pm) with WiFi, inside and outside seating, and a range of breakfast, drinks and daily specials on offer. A pizza hut and pub in an old working boat are available Wednesday to Sunday throughout the summer.

If heading off site, there is a Spar and multiple pubs and eateries within a five minute drive, including The Old Broken Cross and Cheshire Grill Country Pub and Steakhouse.

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Adult only

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Communal BBQ

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Family friendly

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

As the proud owners of Oakwood Marina, a cherished family-run business, we find immense joy in creating a haven for fellow nature enthusiasts. Our journey with this site has been fueled by a deep love for the tranquillity that the Trent and Mersey Canal offers and a desire to share this serene escape with kindred spirits like yourselves.

Running Oakwood Marina is not just a business for us, it's a passion project that reflects our commitment to providing a warm and welcoming space where families and friends can forge unforgettable memories. We take great pleasure in curating an environment that seamlessly combines the beauty of nature with the comforts of modern amenities.

The laughter of families, the quiet enjoyment of couples, and the camaraderie among friends - these are the moments that fuel our enthusiasm. We believe in the restorative power of a slow morning by the water's edge, the joy of spotting wildlife, and the simple pleasure of sharing a meal with loved ones.

Our family has poured love and care into every aspect of Oakwood Marina - from the cosy bell tents to the grass pitches and the on-site facilities. We want each guest to experience the same sense of tranquillity and delight that drew us to this place in the first place.

So, as you embark on your journey with us, know that Oakwood Marina is more than just a campsite, it's an extension of our family, and we genuinely want you to feel the warmth and joy that this beautiful location has to offer. Welcome to our haven, where nature meets hospitality, and every moment is an opportunity to savour the beauty that surrounds us.


Map and address

Park address

Oakwood Marina,

Davenham Road, Rudheath, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7RY

Coordinates

53.2390, -2.4758 | SJ 68 71

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Oakwood Marina is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 27 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

17 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 5 people

Spacious grass pitches measuring 2m x 10m without electric, suitable for tents only.

5 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches

Max 5 people

Grass 3m x 8m pitches with 16 amp electric hook up and a water tap. Suitable for campervans and motorhomes.


Bell tent bed

Bell Tent (Adult Only)

Max 2 people

5m bell tents furnished with a double bed with a memory foam mattress and bedding, bedside tables, a log burning stove, rugs and blankets. Outside is a fire pit, kindling, picnic table and solar lights. Dogs welcome. Shared facilities nearby.


Oakwood Marina reviews

4.72 /5

39 reviews

92%

would recommend

Overall
4.72
Location
4.72
Value for money
4.77
Service
4.85
Facilities
4.51
Cleanliness
4.77

Lovely site

Fiona M

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesSep 2024

Great site, very well run, nothing was too much trouble.

Site's response

Thank you for your kind review! Glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

Would recommend

Damon S

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Large Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesSep 2024

We would recommend this campsite and we will be going back again. One nice thing about it was it wasn't crowded at all. Each group get their own plot and the plots are very spaced out. Fire pits were great too. Good facilities.

Good campsite

Tracey W

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VW-Type Campervan - Electric Grass Touring PitchesSep 2024

Had a lovely stay at Oakwood Marina, plenty of room on the pitches and level. Clean facilities. The marina, with its array of canal boats, is an added interest. There is a café on site which looks popular, though I didn't use it. It was a peaceful stay, it was not very busy while I was there. I loved the way they only cut the amount of grass needed for pitching and leave the rest long for nature, spot on 👍🏻

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FAQ

Guests are able to check in from 1pm until 7pm for camping and touring. For glamping, check in is from 3pm until 7pm. Please let the site know if you are going to be delayed. Check out is due before 10:30am.

Yes, you may bring up to two dogs with you for your stay. Please ensure it is kept on a lead at all times and not left unattended.

Campfires and BBQs are only permitted if raised from the ground.

Yes, the site allows awnings, gazebos and pup tents free of charge, be sure to add these on when booking.

The site does not accept group bookings of 8+ guests unless by prior arrangement. Hen and stag parties are also not accepted.

There is a car park onsite to park your vehicle and a separate car park for any guests arriving after 10:30pm and any visitor vehicles.

The electric grass touring pitches have a 16 amp electric hook up.

Yes, there is WiFi in the onsite tea room.

Yes, there is a small onsite shop selling essentials.

Yes, there is an onsite tea room open Thursday-Sunday from 10am until 4pm with indoor and outdoor seating. They sell a range of breakfasts, drinks and daily specials. Also, throughout Wednesday to Sunday during summer there is a pizza hut, bar and pub in an old working boat.

You can find the site map here.


For days off site, the popular Delamere Forest is only 15 minutes away. Here you will find a great range of woodland walks, along with a Go Ape and Wild Shore Delamere, a fun-filled waterpark.

If travelling with the kids, Tatton Park (20 minutes) also makes for a great day out. Explore the historic estate and wander through the scenic gardens and deer park. There is even a farm where you can meet the animals.

For families, Anderton Boat Lift is a 15 minute drive away. Explore the historic attraction, an impressive engineering marvel. Take a boat trip on the River Weaver and experience the lift in action.

Lion Salt Works are a ten minute drive from the site, where you can step back in time at the restored salt production site. Enjoy interactive exhibits and learn about the region's industrial heritage.

At Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre (15 minutes), you can meet majestic shire horses and other farm animals. Enjoy informative demonstrations and explore the beautiful countryside setting.

Wander through stunning gardens at Arley Hall (20 minutes). The gardens offer a delightful setting for family walks and picnics. Nearby there are also the romantic and enchanting Abbeywood Gardens (15 minutes). Explore the stunning grounds and relax in the tranquil setting.

Perfect for a day out, Tatton Park (20 minutes) offers picturesque gardens and a historic mansion. Enjoy a romantic walk around the lake or explore the Japanese Garden.

Share a unique shopping experience at the Northwich Artisan Market (10 minutes). Discover local crafts, food, and gifts for a special day out.

Whether you're seeking family-friendly adventures or a romantic escape, Northwich and its surroundings offer a diverse range of activities to suit all tastes.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Fletcher Moss Botanical Gardens (25 minutes)
  • Gulliver's World Theme Park (30 minutes)
  • Legoland Discovery Centre (30 minutes)
  • National Trust - Biddulph Grange Garden (35 minutes)
  • Manchester Art Gallery (40 minutes)
The listing for Oakwood Marina was last updated on November 1st, 2024 at 9:08 AM

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