The Ridings Caravan and Camping Park
View prices & book- Small friendly site in Babell hamlet, a short drive from pubs/food
- Beaches, Chester Zoo and Snowdonia within 45 minutes' drive
- A few minutes from the A55 for easy cross-country journeys
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 29 Mar to
Reviews
Voted 97% of visitors View breakdown
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Liked: Friendly, clean facilities, well kept grounds.
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Poor campsite with unclear rules. Won’t use again.
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Liked: It was clean.
Disliked: Very clicky, rules not abided by. ie dogs off leads. Not friendly towards children, especially those with additional needs. Bullying from children who are regulars there. We booked for 4 nights but stayed for 3 as we felt unwelcome and singled out. There was an odd stench of trout in the air! 🤷🏻 The manager/owner who patrolled the site often had a pint of beer in his hand. The entrance was just a farm gate and was easy to miss on arrival as signs were small and bushes grown over them. Don’t get much in the way of 4g or 5G for your phone. Pot washing area was not lit and wasn’t easy to see if your pots were clean. Showers were turned off at night, so no night time showers. There was only family shower rooms with no baby changing units and the lack of a shower block was frustrating during busy periods. This campsite is aimed more at caravan owners than tent owners.
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Excellent site with well kept facilities
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Liked: Everything! Bri was the most amazing host and made us feel completely welcome and at home upon arrival and throughout our stay. The seasonal caravan owners were all also welcoming and very friendly. The shower and toilet block was immaculate and toilet paper very well stocked. The whole site was well laid out and very well kept. We will definitely be booking again and recommending to our camping friends.
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Owner very friendly and honest. Toilets and showers are immaculate. Perfect location for going…
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Powered grass and earth tent or caravan site
Liked: Owner very friendly and honest. Toilets and showers are immaculate. Perfect location for going out and visiting places.
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Everything. Fabulous facilities and hosts……
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Pat's 1 bedroom camping pod
Liked: Everything. Fabulous facilities and hosts…
Disliked: Nothing
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Great place to stay
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Liked: Clean, friendly and quiet at night. Space to play and a park for the kids.
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We had the most amazing weekend stay here, it was our first…
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Liked: We had the most amazing weekend stay here, it was our first outing in our caravan. The owners are really friendly and helped us with the caravan. The toilet and shower facilities were super clean and really modern. Absolutely beautiful site, would highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Great community feel very family friendly. Already re-booked.…
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Liked: Great community feel very family friendly. Already re-booked.
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Lovely site with super clean facilities, would recommend
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Liked: Toilet and shower block was very clean and well maintained. The washing up area was good too. The pitches were a great size. The owners were lovely and helpful. Children’s play area was a bit tired but the chickens and goats made up for it Would definitely stay again
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The toilet/shower blocks. Absolutely spotless and well thought out. Small, well kept site. Water…
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Liked: The toilet/shower blocks. Absolutely spotless and well thought out. Small, well kept site. Water tap by pitch. Chickens and goats to watch (and horses at the end of the field). Lots of information on the local area. Large space to play ball games etc.
Disliked: Play area needs maintaining which is a shame as it would be the perfect site for us.
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Features
Dogs 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 site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundry
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
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump point
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Small (11-25 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Seasonal sites
Location
The Ridings Caravan and Camping Park
Babell
Holywell
Flintshire
Wales
CH8 8PZ
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.25374°N
-3.26542°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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West Kirby | 13.8 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Prestatyn | 14.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Rhyl East | 16.8 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Marine Lake, Rhyl | 17 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Rhyl | 17.8 km | Sea | Good | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Rhuddlan Castle 13.9 km
Bodelwyddan Castle 15.8 km
Williamson Art Gallery & Museum 20.9 km
Lady Lever Art Gallery 21 km
Mersey Ferries 23.9 km
National Trust
Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 25.2 km
Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 27.5 km
Bodnant Garden 35.6 km
Formby 36.6 km
Chirk Castle 37.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Afonwen and Caerwys 3.4 km
Nannerch and Moel Arthur 4.9 km
Holywell - Basingwerk Abbey - St Winefride's Well 5.3 km
Clwydian Hill-Forts (2): Moel y Gaer, Bodfari 7.4 km
The Clwydian Way (2): Tremeirchion - Cilcain 7.4 km
Local events
- Creamfields (Thursday 22 August 2024 – Thursday 22 August 2024)
Warrington, England 42.4 km
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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in Flintshire?
- Does The Ridings Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Ridings Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Ridings Caravan and Camping Park? Want to go for a walk? Take your pick from the coast path, the mountain and lake trails of the Snowdonia National Park and hikes along the northern part of the Offa’s … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Ridings Caravan and Camping Park?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Ridings Caravan and Camping Park? From $76.70 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.