Malpas
Things to do in Malpas, Cheshire
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Malpas sits in Cheshire with Cholmondeley Castle Gardens as its main draw—a substantial visitor attraction rated 4.5 from nearly 600 reviews. The gardens alone make it worth a stop, and they give the area a focus that shapes how visitors tend to spend time here.
The accommodation here tilts towards people visiting for a few days rather than those seeking self-catering stays, and the cluster of well-reviewed places to stay suggests that Malpas functions as a small but properly serviced base. The campsites give it a different character than purely hotel-dependent towns, and the presence of Cholmondeley Castle Gardens means there's a reason to be here beyond passing through.
Where to stay in Malpas(6)
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There are six hotels and guest houses to choose from, ranging from The Lion at Malpas and The Cholmondeley Arms (both rated 4.6) to Higher Farm and Mill Cottage, which have five-star ratings, though the latter has only a handful of reviews so far. The Bickerton Poacher is rated 4.3 from a substantial review count of nearly 1,900. Three campsites operate in the area: Bickerton Sandstone Trail Campsite has strong backing with over 1,800 reviews at 4.3, while Magical Malpas PYO Farm offers a smaller-scale experience rated 4.4 from 129 reviews.
Things to Do in Malpas(1)
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Where to Eat in Malpas
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All attractions in Malpas →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Malpas.
2 mi
BeWILDerwood Cheshire
Bickley Moss · ⭐ 4.6
Sandstone Trail
Chester · ⭐ 4.8
6 mi
Beeston Castle and Woodland Park
Tarporley · ⭐ 4.5
6 mi
Doodle Alley
Whitchurch · ⭐ 4.9
6 mi
The Ice Cream Farm
Chester · ⭐ 4.4
6 mi
Funzone
Whitchurch · ⭐ 4.4
6 mi
Tattenhall Marina Day Boat Hire
Chesterton · ⭐ 4.5
7 mi
Alderford Lake
Whitchurch · ⭐ 4.4
Camping in Malpas(3)
All campsites in Malpas →Larkhill Cottage Camping and Caravan Site
from £20/night
Bickerton Sandstone Trail Campsite
⭐ 4.3 · from £40/night
The Bickerton Poacher
⭐ 4.3
The Happy Pheasant
⭐ 4.7
The Durham Heifer Certificated Site
⭐ 4.8
Lower Hall Glamping
⭐ 5.0 · from £155/night
Bluebell Wilds
⭐ 4.9
Sunny Oak Caravan Park
⭐ 4.6
Self-Catering Cottages in Malpas
All cottages in Malpas →Drift House
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,102
Carter’s Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £638
Dairyman’s Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £573
Drover’s Barn
3 bed · sleeps 7 · from £829
Farmhouse Wing
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £576
Miller’s House
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £944
The Corn Store
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £775
Malpas Retreats
2 cottages · from £777
Common questions about Malpas
How many campsites are there in Malpas?
We list 3 campsites in and around Malpas, of which 3 take tents.
Which campsites in Malpas have electric hook-up?
2 of the 3 campsites we list in Malpas offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Malpas?
We list 6 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Malpas.
What is there to do in Malpas?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Malpas.
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