Church House Caravan and Camping Park
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Church House Caravan and Camping Park is set on the banks of the River Vyrnwy next to the famous and historic Melverley Church, overlooking the borderlands countryside across the Severn/Vyrnwy flood plains towards the distant Welsh mountains.
If you are seeking the peace and quiet of the countryside then look no further!
On site there are toilets, washbasins and a shower. We have a recycling centre for bottles, cans and newspapers.
If you enjoy walking there is an abundance of local footpaths, and the Severn Way long-distance footpath passes the site.
Dogs are welcome provided that you respect the rules of the site and the surrounding countryside.
If fishing is your pastime, you need travel no further as the River Vyrnwy runs alongside.
The famous and historic Melverley Church is open daily and services are held regularly on Sundays.
Nearby attractions and activities
Next door to the site there has been a place of Christian worship in Melverley for about a thousand years. In 1401, the original wooden chapel was burnt down by the Welsh chieftain Owen Glyndwr. The present church was built in 1406, and is made of local Melverley oak.
Melverley Church is a rare example of timber, wattle and daub construction. The white sections are narrower than the timbers, which is a sign of an early timber building. The entire structure is held together with wooden pegs and no nails have been used.
Pistyll Rhaeadr is a captivating waterfall in the Berwyn Mountains, just inside Wales and west of Oswestry and Shrewsbury. At 240ft (80m) high it is the UK tallest single drop waterfall. People have returned generation after generation to take in the spirit and presence of this special place.
Salmon run along this stretch twice a year in spring and autumn, and often hole up in the pools behind the church waiting for an influx of extra water. Fish weighing up to 12lb have been caught in recent years.
Coarse fishing is varied with most species present from barbel to minnows. In recent years weekend matches have been won with weights of between 6lb and 10lb. Mixed bags consisting of chubb (up to 3lb), roach (up to 1lb 8oz), dace (up to 8oz) and gudgeon are caught on float tackle with maggot or caster baits.
Barbel in the river (up to 10lb or more) will show themselves in the summer months to feed on hemp seed or fish meal.
Predatory fish are also present with pike (up to 12lb) and perch (up to 2lb) not uncommon throughout the stretch.
The River Vyrnwy usually fishes at its best a few days after rain and in the warm months of summer. Day or season tickets are always available from Church House.
Attractions near Church House Caravan and Camping Park
Must see
- Powis Castle & Garden (9.5 miles)
- Much Wenlock Priory (20.7 miles)
- Darby Houses (Ironbridge) (21.9 miles)
National Trust
- Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill (13.7 miles)
- Chirk Castle (14.0 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near Church House Caravan and Camping Park
Breidden Hills (Rodney's Pillar) and Belle Eisle Farm (2.6 miles) Walking
Breidden Hills (Rodney's Pillar) and Middletown Hill (2.6 miles) Walking
Middletown and Moel y Golfa (3.2 miles) Walking
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A site on the riverbank with immaculate facilities and amazing views christ (Family with older children, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: The site had everything needed for a relaxing break. The views from the site are amazing. The owners of the site could not have been more helpful from the minute we arrived. We had canoes with us and were able to launch from the site where we camped. The toilets and shower facilities were always spotlessly clean and never once did we queue even on Bank Holiday weekend. The site limits the amount of campers ... Disliked: nothing to dislike |
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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
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Touring and motorhomes
Electrical hook-up points for tourers
Seasonal pitches
Tourer storage facilities
Rules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Gay friendly
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Restaurant nearby
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Halfway House (Shrops): Coach Stop — 3.1mi
Middletown (Powys): Breidden Hotel Coach Stop — 3.1mi
Nesscliffe (Shrops): Coach Stop — 3.6mi
- Train stations
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Welshpool Rail Station — 8.6mi
Shrewsbury Rail Station — 10.3mi
Gobowen Rail Station — 10.6mi
- Ferry ports
- Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing — 44.4mi
- Airports
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport — 41.5mi
Directions
Leave the A5 at Junction 7, turn right onto Holyhead Rd-B5061, then turn right. Merge onto the A5 signposted Shrewsbury. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto the A5 signposted north Wales and Shrewsbury.
At the roundabout, take the second exit onto the A5 signposted Oswestry. At Edgebold roundabout, take the second exit onto the A5 towards north Wales and Oswestry. At the next roundabout, take the second exit signposted north Wales and Oswestry.
At the following roundabout, take the first exit onto the A458 signposted Welshpool. Turn right into Alberbury Rd- B4393 signposted Four Crosses, then turn right, turn left (do not turn down Church Lane), pass the Tontine Inn, and the site is 100 yards on the left.
Permitted arrival time
From 11am
Cancellation policy
No cancellation policy.
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
Payment of the balance is payable upon arrival in cash.
Cards accepted on the park
NoneTerms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsCheck availability at Church House Caravan and Camping Park…
8m x 8m grass tent pitch without electric. Includes an awning, gazebo and pup tent.
Max. persons: unlimited
8m x 8m grass pitch with 16-amp electric hook-up. Includes an awning, gazebo and pup tent.
Max. persons: unlimited
