James Caravan Park

From £20 For 1 night, 2 adults 9.4 359 reviews
Hard standing (added by manager 29 Jul 2022)
Very spacious (added by manager 29 jul 2022)
First view once past reception (added by visitor 30 jun 2021)
View from our pitch (added by visitor 12 jun 2021)

  • Well-maintained rural site with pitches surrounded by trees
  • On the edge of Ruabon; Llangollen 15 minutes' drive
  • Easy access from A539; half a mile to pubs and a railway station
Set yourself up for leisurely North Wales breaks at James Caravan Park, a well-maintained site on the edge of the small town of Ruabon. There's a range of styles of pitches here, from grass-based basic options to hard-standing fully-serviced plots, plus a host of handy amenities like a centrally heated toilet and shower block. With easy access off the A539 dual carriageway, the park grounds are spacious and dotted with trees, but please be aware there may be some traffic noise. With so much room on site, your nearest neighbours are likely to be the various forms of local wildlife that flit among the trees (although when you're feeling more sociable, it's an easy half-mile walk to the nearest pub). The park is a 15-minute drive from the gorgeous town of Llangollen, the base of the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guests with an adventurous side have all sorts of activities to try out here, from river rafting to boating, trail riding and more. Larger towns and cities like Wrexham (10 minutes' drive), Chester (30 minutes) and Liverpool (50 minutes) are also well within reach for urban day trips. The nearest station is under 15 minutes' away on foot, making it easy to catch the train to Chester (journey time 20 minutes) or Shrewsbury (30 minutes) too.

Site type

Tent pitches 46
Touring caravan pitches 52
Motorhome pitches 52
Open all year
Please note
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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They could be more helpful if they tried. Everything was clean and…

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
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced hardstanding pitch

Liked: They could be more helpful if they tried. Everything was clean and perfect little get away

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From the manager: Thank you for your positive feedback, we really appreciate it. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back to James' again in the future.

Lovely site, the owners are amazing cannot do enough to help. The…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Geoff R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely site, the owners are amazing cannot do enough to help. The toilet block is very clean and warm and always smelled nice and fresh.

Disliked: No wifi

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From the manager: Thank you for your positive feedback, we really appreciate it. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back to James' again in the future.

Ideal location for the area.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Richard J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced hardstanding pitch

Liked: Location ideal for ten minute walk into Ruabon’s bars/ restaurants and bus stops or train to Wrexham, Chester etc. Facilities are good but would be a push if the camp was busy. Nice walk around the camp with plenty of wildlife about.

Disliked: Pitches right next to the A483 bypass so a lot of road noise which didn’t bother us but would bother some so ask for pitches away from the road. Don’t agree with £4 charge for the dog.

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From the manager: Thank you for your positive feedback, we really appreciate it. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back to James' again in the future.

Recommend apart from busy traffic noise

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
brian n. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced hardstanding pitch

Liked: Friendly helpful staff, clean toilets and showers. 5 minute walk into local village which has 5 pubs only one of them do food. Nice site.

Disliked: Site is very nice, however it is next to a very busy road which is ok once you tune it out.

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From the manager: Thank you for your positive feedback, we really appreciate it. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back to James' again in the future.

Everything…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Kyle P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Everything

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From the manager: Thank you for your positive feedback, we really appreciate it. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back to James' again in the future.

Could ask for a better service, so welcome in arrival, and during…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Steve P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Could ask for a better service, so welcome in arrival, and during our stay, nothing too much trouble

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From the manager: Thank you for your positive feedback, we really appreciate it. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back to James' again in the future.

Daniel was a fantastic host, I arrived later than I was hoping…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Leanne B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Daniel was a fantastic host, I arrived later than I was hoping and the weather was terrible. He made sure I could park somewhere I wouldn't get stuck. I didn't get to see much of the site itself but the showers were great, nice space, plenty of hooks and good flow and temperature. The site was clean and had character from the buildings. Great location too with a new services and Aldi just up the road and easy access to Wrexham. Will definitely use this site again.

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your positive feedback, we really appreciate it. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back to James' again in the future.

Very friendly staff. Extremely helpful.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Thomas E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Very friendly staff. Extremely helpful.

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From the manager: Thank you for your positive feedback, we really appreciate it. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back to James' again in the future.

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Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Nigel B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced hardstanding pitch

Liked: Perfect little site, spotlessly clean and the owners were lovely, we will definitely go back.

Disliked: Nothing at all

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From the manager: Thank you for your positive feedback, we really appreciate it. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back to James' again in the future.

Good pitch, clean facilities, friendly wardens and well placed for short drive…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Tracey S T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Good pitch, clean facilities, friendly wardens and well placed for short drive to Llangollen.

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From the manager: Thank you for your positive feedback, we really appreciate it. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back to James' again in the future.


Features

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

Disabled facilities

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

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Wild camping

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

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

Seasonal pitches

Tourer storage facilities

Location

James Caravan Park

Llangollen Road

Ruabon

Wrexham

Wrexham

Wales

LL14 6DW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.9825°N
-3.0411°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.4 mi Wynnstay Arms Hotel
0.4 mi Kandy Lodge
0.9 mi Clinic
Rail
0.3 mi Ruabon Rail Station
3.6 mi Chirk Rail Station
4.7 mi Wrexham Central Rail Station
Ferry
28.5 mi Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
29 mi Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
29.3 mi Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal
Airport
25.7 mi Liverpool John Lennon Airport

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

Hoping for history? You've come to the right place. Take a trip to Chirk Castle (10 minutes' drive) and discover one of the most impressive Marcher fortresses on the border between England and Wales. Afterwards, similarly scenic and historic times are to be had at the National Trust-run Erddig Estate (15 minutes), a spectacular Grade I-listed property with fab formal grounds. Water has done such a lot to shape the Welsh landscape, and the area surrounding James Caravan Park has a fair bit of the wet stuff to admire. Check out the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (10 minutes) on the Shropshire Union Canal to see an exceptional feat of Victorian engineering, and stick around to take a boat ride by its arches along the river Dee. For a break with one foot in Wales and the other in England, trundle along by train to Chester Zoo (or drive there in 30 minutes), take yourself off to Tate Liverpool (50 minutes) for art and culture, or – if you really want to make the kids' day – organise a jaunt to the high-adrenaline rides at Gulliver's World Theme Park (50 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
West Kirby 27.5 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Prestatyn 29.5 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Meols 29.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Marine Lake, Rhyl 29.7 mi Sea N/A N/A Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Chester Castle 15.4 mi

Cheshire Military Museum 15.4 mi

Chester Cathedral 15.8 mi

Chester Zoo 18.1 mi

Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet 20.5 mi

National Trust

Chirk Castle 3.9 mi

Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 25.4 mi

Attingham Park 25.9 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 26.2 mi

Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 28.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Pontcysyllte Viaduct and the River Dee 1.6 mi

Erddig Hall - Wrexham Steeple 3.4 mi

Erddig Hall and Wat's Dyke 3.4 mi

Chirk - The Aqueduct - Shropshire Union Canal - Chirk 3.5 mi

Chirk Castle and the Afon Ceiriog 3.8 mi

Local events

  • Creamfields (Thursday 22 August 2024 – Thursday 22 August 2024)

    Warrington, Cheshire 29.3 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.

Want to know more about camping in Wrexham?

  • Does James Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is James Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near James Caravan Park? Hoping for history? You've come to the right place. Take a trip to Chirk Castle (10 minutes' drive) and discover one of the most impressive Marcher fortresses on the border between England … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of James Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at James Caravan Park? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.