Church Stretton Camp and Fish (Oaklands)

View prices & book 9.4 146 reviews
View across the carp lake to the lake pitches
Peaceful field by the lake
Spectacular location
June 2021

  • Small family-run site and fishery near Church Stretton in Shropshire
  • Ironbridge Valley of Invention half an hour’s drive; Ludlow 25 minutes
  • Three fishing ponds, an air-rifle range and playground on site
Retreat to Church Stretton Camp and Fish – an independently run campsite and fishery set in the Shropshire Hills National Landscape – for quiet escapes on long woodland walks or countryside bike rides. Set on 40 acres of meadows, woodland, brooks and lakes, it’s 10 minutes’ drive from pubs, restaurants and shops in Church Stretton, and heather-covered hills in the Carding Mill Valley. And don’t forget the fishing. The site has three fishing lakes suitable for any level of skill, well-stocked with multiple varieties of carp of 20lbs and above, as well as sturgeon, bream, perch, roach, trout and gudgeon. The on-site shop sells camping and fishing essentials (including bait); you can also hire rods and tuition is subject to availability. Even if you’re not a mad-keen angler, there’s plenty to do on site. Other sporty amenities include a wild-swimming lake, where you can also kayak or paddleboard, as well as a rifle range (with rifle hire). And kids can whizz around on electric quad bikes (hire charges apply), or run off energy on the trampoline, swings and slides in the play area. Modern amenities include several shower and toilet blocks (please note there is no hot water on site, apart from in the showers), water points and washing facilities. There is also a communal area for charging your devices. The friendly site owners actively encourage open fires. Free firepits are provided and you can buy firewood at competitive prices (please do not bring your own wood onto the site).

Site type

Tent pitches 140
Motorhome pitches 3
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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).
  • Facilities/activities including fishing and air rifle range are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 20 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • No toilet paper or hand wash provided. The activities need to be booked in advance, they are subject to availability and to extra charges payable on arrival.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

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Location
10
Value for money
9
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
6

95% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a beautiful, natural setting with private woodland and lakeside pitches. Visitors praise the friendly and accommodating staff, the peaceful atmosphere, and the variety of activities including fishing and swimming. While facilities are described as basic, they are generally clean and well-maintained. Some guests noted limited shower availability during busy periods and occasional issues with litter left by previous campers. The site is highly recommended for a relaxed, back-to-basics camping experience.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 23/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

We had a wonderful one-night stay…

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10 out of 10
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Lena M. 1 review

Lakeside non-electric grass tent pitch (medium)

Liked We had a wonderful one-night stay at this campsite—gorgeous nature by a beautiful lake, perfect for a walk. The toilets were super clean, and the tap water was drinkable, which was a big bonus. Chris, who runs the place, was so welcoming and helpful—an extra star for him! Highly recommend it.

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Beautiful lakes and enjoyed the swimming…

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8 out of 10
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8
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10
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6
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8
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No rating
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Anonymous

Lakeside non-electric grass tent pitch (small)

Liked Beautiful lakes and enjoyed the swimming lake.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved the whole experience! Felt like…

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10 out of 10
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10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
7
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10
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10
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10
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John M. 1 review

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (medium)

Liked Loved the whole experience! Felt like wild camping but with the added extras of a toilet block a very short walk from the pitch. Beautiful site with little walks and very private in the areas of the forest.

Disliked One shower block was not working.

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The expansive site on which there…

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7 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
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Anonymous

Lakeside non-electric grass tent pitch (small)

Liked The expansive site on which there was lots to explore and see. We were lakeside but really liked the look of the woodland pitches for another time. It was really quiet when we went so we loved having a lot of the space to ourselves.
The facilities were well maintained.
We were also checked in on to see if everything was ok and if we needed anything which was super nice.

Disliked On the face of it there were plenty (4 spread about) of shower blocks however only one appeared to be working right at the front near reception. In that block there was only one shower which was fine for the time we went but if it had have been busier then I imagine it would have been trickier.

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I’d stay again

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
5
Accommodation
4
Facilities / Activities
3
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
7
Cleanliness
3
Wifi
No rating

Lakeside cabin

Liked Beautiful scenery

Guy on reception spot on

Fishing pegs were good

Forrest camping

Disliked Looked a Bit rundown could do with a spruce up

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing place family great staff would…

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10 out of 10
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10
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Carl m. 1 review

Lakeside non-electric grass tent pitch (large)

Liked Amazing place family great staff would definitely recommend to anyone

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely sight plenty of places to…

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10 out of 10
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Lakeside non-electric grass tent pitch (small)

Liked Lovely sight plenty of places to pitch up lovely grounds, not fishers ourselves but great if you are

Disliked Nothing

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Aiga S. 6 reviews

Lakeside non-electric grass tent pitch (medium)

Liked Viss ļoti patika.Ideāls kempings ,kur relaksēties pie dabas.Mežs,pļava,makšķerēšana.

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Loved it. How camping use to…

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10 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
7
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
No rating

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (medium)

Liked Loved it. How camping use to be. Great for kids to be kids and have freedom

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location and site but lacking in toilet and shower facilities.

Overall

5 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
6
Facilities / Activities
1
Customer service
7
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (medium)

Liked Location. The woodland pitches were beautiful. Owners were super friendly.

Disliked Lack of facilities. One shower between 400 people? Ridiculous.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Lake and/or mountain 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

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Church Stretton Camp and Fish (Oaklands)

Harton

Church Stretton

Shropshire

England

SY6 7DL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.50021°N
2.76031°W

Route directions

Don't rely on satnav.

Nearest transport

Coach
14.6 mi Bus Station
15.4 mi Rural Cottages
15.4 mi Rural Cottages
Rail
3.2 mi Church Stretton Rail Station
5.1 mi Craven Arms Rail Station
7.5 mi Broome Rail Station

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

This is spectacular countryside with easy access to peaceful ambles, quiet cycles and mountain-biking routes. The heather-covered hills of wildlife haven Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd (15 minutes’ drive) are close by for meanderings among views of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape. County town Shrewsbury (40 minutes) is the birthplace of famed local hero Charles Darwin: take the Darwin Town Trail to investigate his backstory further. The Ironbridge Valley of Invention (half an hour) incorporates museums such as Blists Hill, commemorating the Industrial Revolution, and the pretty market town of Ludlow (25 minutes) has an 11th-century castle to tour as well as a mash-up of Tudor half-timbered houses and elegant Georgian architecture. Geologists can rock out in Wenlock Edge (20 minutes), ancient woodland covering a limestone escarpment and Site of Special Scientific Interest, while anyone who fancies balloon rides over the Shropshire Hills or learning about their history should have at least a few hours at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre (15 minutes).

Must see

Stokesay Castle 5.7 mi

Ludlow Castle 9.3 mi

Much Wenlock Priory 10.7 mi

Enginuity 14.2 mi

Ironbridge Gorge Museums 14.4 mi

National Trust

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 4.1 mi

Wilderhope Manor 4.3 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 12 mi

Attingham Park 13.3 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 15 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

MILLICHOPE PARK 2.6 mi

Church Stretton and Acton Scott 3.1 mi

Caer Caradoc from Church Stretton, via Three Fingers Rock 3.1 mi

Church Stretton - Pole Bank - Carding Mill Valley 3.1 mi

Church Stretton - Caer Caradoc - Hope Bowdler Hill 3.2 mi

Local events

  • Shrewsbury Folk Festival (Friday, 28 August 2026 – Friday, 28 August 2026)

    Shrewsbury, Shropshire 14.9 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 Church Stretton Camp and Fish (Oaklands) have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Church Stretton Camp and Fish (Oaklands) dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Church Stretton Camp and Fish (Oaklands)? This is spectacular countryside with easy access to peaceful ambles, quiet cycles and mountain-biking routes. The heather-covered hills of wildlife haven Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd (15 minutes’ drive) are … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Church Stretton Camp and Fish (Oaklands)?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Church Stretton Camp and Fish (Oaklands)? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.