Thistleford Camping
From £25 For 1 night, 2 adults
- Family-orientated campsite on the river Roden in rural Shropshire
- A 10-minute drive from Wem; Shrewsbury 25 minutes
- Farm site with excellent stargazing; campfires welcome
Site type
15
3
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 2 May to
Pitch types & availability
The Dell non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
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The Dell non-electric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Spacey pitches, basic facilities and very friendly staff.
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Liked: Superb setting for a relaxing break. Great walks for the dog, river for those that fish or canoe. Camp keeper John was always on hand to help.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike, it is what it is , a simple site to enjoy.
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Lovely rustic stay to get away from it all
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Liked: Lovely setting along the river. The stars were incredible at night. Its close to Wem if you need bits and pieces. Farmer John is just a perfect host, friendly and great company and nothing is too much bother. We camped with a 1 year old a 5 year old and a dog and it was perfect.
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As close to heaven as you can be.....!
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Liked: Oh my word, we found a true slice of paradise right here! From the moment we arrived we loved it! John met us and showed us a pitch across from the main field where we could camp by ourselves, though the main field had just a few other campers there already. We decided to have the use of the hot tub during our stay, and John worked tirelessly to clean it, fill it with fresh water and prep it with firewood for our stay. John and his wife Jan are kind and welcoming and it's obvious that they care about their guests because the whole site is immaculate and well maintained, as well as being in one of the most beautiful locations ever. John checks in with his campers morning and afternoon on his quad bike and goes above and beyond to make sure everyone is happy. He even towed the large boat to a place where it was safe for us to enter and leave the river. There are no electric points or showers but this just meant that watching the stars was made even more beautiful. Out of everywhere we have stayed in our van, this is our firm favourite now. Truly awesome place.
Disliked: We have no dislikes about this place. Everything was absolutely perfect and we will be back again soon!
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Brilliant place
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Liked: Great campsite this, one of the best. Quiet and peaceful, edged by a narrow stretch of river. No showers but spotlessly clean composting toilets and a place for washing up (not drinking water). Hot tub if you want to use it, two man canoe free to use if you want to give it a go. John, the campsite owner, was very friendly and came down every evening to get everyone's fire pit going for them. Loads of places for kids to play or explore. Would definitely recommend, will definitely be back.
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Location was peaceful and very beautiful. Loved the simplicity, we have a…
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Liked: Location was peaceful and very beautiful. Loved the simplicity, we have a camper and can survive with no electric hook up. Be aware there is a naturally powered hot tub and composting toilets but that’s it…it’s about being with nature. Great location for star gazing on a clear night. Warm welcome by John, will be back.
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Fantastic little site next to the river
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Liked: Fantastic site, lovely spot next to the river, toilets are clean. Lovely Jacuzzi on site (payable). Nice walk in the nearby woods. Rope swing, free use of canoes. John the owner is very friendly nothing is to much trouble for him. Will definitely be returning.
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Wild camping in a tidy field.
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Liked: Peace Wild camping Very helpful host River and free canoe
Disliked: Sand flies - but repellent worked
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Just simply great…
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Liked: Just simply great
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What's not to like, lovely clean campsite, pitch where you want, have…
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Liked: What's not to like, lovely clean campsite, pitch where you want, have a campfire, walk in the woods, hire a woodburning jacuzzi, free use of a canoe along the river, rope swings in the trees and farmer John on his quad. Spent a lovely night at thistleford camping and will definitely be back soon.
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Quiet, natural campsite in a peaceful setting
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Liked: Absolutely gorgeous setting, it felt very back to nature and so peaceful. We stayed one night and after exploring and settling in we wished we’d booked longer. Don’t overlook this place because the facilities aren’t modern, it really doesn’t matter once you’re there and this place wouldn’t be possible with mains water or electric hookup
Disliked: Don’t forget your bug spray and citronella candles
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Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Hot tub
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
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
Peaceful
Remote location
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No drinkable water point
No hot water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Farm
Pop-up campsite
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Location
Thistleford Camping
Thistleford Bridge
Hill Cop Bank
Aston
Shropshire
England
SY4 1QH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.84857°N
-2.67931°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
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
Must see
Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 16.2 mi
Blists Hill Victorian Town 16.5 mi
Iron Bridge and Toll House 17 mi
Ironbridge Gorge Museums 17 mi
Enginuity 17.2 mi
National Trust
Attingham Park 11.4 mi
Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 12.4 mi
Sunnycroft 12.6 mi
Chirk Castle 18.2 mi
Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 21.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
HAWKSTONE 2.5 mi
HODNET HALL 3.9 mi
Battle of Shrewsbury, 1403 7.1 mi
Ebury Hill - Uffington - Haughmond Abbey 7.2 mi
Colemere - Wem Moss - Shropshire Union Canal 7.3 mi
Local events
- Camp Bestival Shropshire (Thursday 15 August 2024 – Thursday 15 August 2024)
Telford, Shropshire 20 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 Shropshire?
- Does Thistleford Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Thistleford Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Thistleford Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Corbet Wood: 10 minutes’ drive - Hawkstone Park Golf Club: 10 minutes - Alderford Lake (paddleboard hire): 20 minutes - Shrewsbury: 25 minutes - Colemere: 25 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Thistleford Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Thistleford Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.