The Grassy Shire

Tranquil pop-up meadow site on a farm in the gorgeous Welland Valley
A half-hour drive to Rutland Water, and 15 minutes to Uppingham
Wild camping field surrounded by woodland, close to shops and pubs

Set on a secluded eight-acre meadow on a working farm in the Welland Valley, the Grassy Shire is a secluded South Leicestershire campsite with spacious grass pitches – and it’s not just for hobbits; couples, families and their dogs are all welcome too. If you’re after a basic and peaceful site with lots of stuff to do locally, this could be the spot for you. The rustling of leafy trees around the camping field is a restful summer experience, and if you’re quiet on site, you might discover all sorts of wildlife in hedgerows and along the stream that meanders through the field. Local roads are generally quiet and suitable for family cycling – and there’s plenty of local footpaths leading you through spectacular landscapes. The level pitches are generous so you’ll have no issues with privacy, and pop-up facilities include toilets and a mains drinking-water supply as well as rubbish and recycling bins. There’s parking space next to your tent, and there’s easy access to the fields from the adjoining unclassified road. Barbecues are allowed on site and you can pick up basics in Medbourne if you want to spark up the grill. Beef, lamb and pork products can also be purchased directly from the farm. There are a couple of pubs there too, and you’ll find family-friendly pubs in Hallaton and Weston by Welland (all five minutes’ drive).

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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 pitch/unit Composting toilet 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Grassy Shire

Medbourne Road

Near Slawston

Market Harborough

Leicestershire

England

LE16 8FH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.54708°N
0.83289°W

Nearest transport

Coach

6.1 mi Market Hall

6.1 mi Springfield Street

6.8 mi George Street

Rail

5.7 mi Market Harborough Rail Station

7.3 mi Corby Rail Station

9.6 mi Oakham Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

28.5 mi East Midlands Airport

29.8 mi Coventry 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

There are several delightful and historic market towns to explore round and about, from the mellow-stone charm of Uppingham (15 minutes) and its boutique-lined town square, to the medieval architecture of Oakham (25 minutes). Stamford (half an hour) has plenty of Georgian buildings as well as a busy Friday market and riverside walks. You can also up the cultural ante with opera concerts at Nevill Holt Opera (10 minutes), set to the backdrop of a sprawling Elizabethan mansion. Have a potter around Lyddington Bede House (15 minutes) and its herb garden, tour the elaborate state rooms at Kirby Hall (20 minutes), or learn about WWII history at Armourgeddon Military Museum (half an hour), with its display of military weaponry and tanks. If being out in quiet countryside is rather more your scene, Rutland Water Nature Reserve is a one-stop destination for golfers, anglers and walkers, while you can let the kids burn off some energy on the floating inflatable courses at Aqua Park Rutland or have a scenic chug across the lake from Rutland Water Cruises (all half an hour).

(within 6.2 mi)

Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

The Bewicke Arms Pub 1 mi
The Fox Inn Pub 1.1 mi
The Nevill Arms Pub 1.3 mi
The Old Red Lion Pub 2.2 mi
Wheel and Compass Pub 2.3 mi
The George Pub 2.5 mi
Queen's Head Pub 3.2 mi
The Baker's Arms Pub 3.5 mi
The Sun Inn Pub 3.8 mi
Hungry Hogs At Hillside Cafe Restaurant 3.9 mi

Groceries

Co-op Food Supermarket 5.5 mi
Aldi Supermarket 5.7 mi
B & P Off Licence Off-licence 5.8 mi
Majestic Off-licence 5.8 mi
Lidl Supermarket 5.8 mi
Waitrose Supermarket 5.9 mi
Co-op Food Supermarket 6 mi
The High Street Off License Off-licence 6 mi
Sainsbury's Supermarket 6 mi
The Co-operative Food Supermarket 6.1 mi

Parks and play

Hallaton Village Green park 1 mi
Clarke's Piece park 3.6 mi
East Carlton Countryside Park 4.3 mi
Great Bowden Park 5 mi
Launde Park 5.8 mi
Little Bowden Play Park Playground 6.1 mi
Little Bowden Park 6.1 mi

Family days out

Ice house Visitor attraction 5.1 mi
Rockingham Castle 5.2 mi
Mini Mischiefs Theme park 5.5 mi
Triangular Lodge Castle 7.8 mi
Gunthorpe Hall Castle 8.1 mi
Adrenaline Alley Theme park 8.5 mi
Mini Monsters Theme park 9.4 mi
Oakham Castle 9.7 mi

Public transport

Mill Farm 0.9 mi
Eastgate 1 mi
Welham Road 1 mi
Main Street 1 mi
Church 1.6 mi
Crossroads 1.9 mi
Weston Road 2.3 mi
Council Houses (adj) 2.4 mi
Mickleborough Close (adj) 2.4 mi
The George (o/s) 2.6 mi

What’s nearby

Stoke Albany Golf and Country Club 4 mi
Blackthorn Wood Golf Complex 5.1 mi

Local services

Post Office Cashpoint 4.8 mi
Tesco Express Fuel station 5.2 mi
BP Market Harborough SF Connect Fuel station 5.2 mi
Ashdale Pharmacy 5.4 mi
Cashzone Cashpoint 5.4 mi
Jet Fuel station 5.5 mi
Boots Pharmacy 5.5 mi
Uppingham Surgery Doctors 5.7 mi
BP Fourways Fuel station 5.7 mi
Pytchley Court Pharmacy 5.8 mi

Must see

Rockingham Castle 5.3 mi

Foxton Locks 7.1 mi

Barnsdale Gardens 12.1 mi

National Space Centre 14.6 mi

Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe 15.3 mi

National Trust

Lyveden New Bield 13.3 mi

Woolsthorpe Manor 19.9 mi

Grantham House 26.7 mi

Staunton Harold Church 29.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hallaton - Stonton Wyville - Welham - Hallaton 1 mi

NEVILL HOLT 1.9 mi

Stoke Albany - Ashley - Wilbarston - Stoke Albany 4.6 mi

LANGTON HALL 4.8 mi

ROCKINGHAM CASTLE 5.1 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Grassy Shire have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Grassy Shire dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Grassy Shire? There are several delightful and historic market towns to explore round and about, from the mellow-stone charm of Uppingham (15 minutes) and its boutique-lined town square, to the medieval architecture of Oakham … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Grassy Shire?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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