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General
- 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 Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – 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
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Group bookings of 20 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Facilities/activities including fishing and air rifle range are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
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.
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Max. persons: 5 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Max 3.0m width x 3.0m depth (9.8ft width x 9.8ft depth) Calculated area: 9.0m² (96.9ft²)
Ground type: Grass
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Max. persons: 10 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 4.0m depth (19.7ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 5 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Max 3.0m width x 3.0m depth (9.8ft width x 9.8ft depth) Calculated area: 9.0m² (96.9ft²)
Ground type: Forest floor
Max. persons: 7 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 4.0m depth (13.1ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 7 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 4.0m depth (13.1ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
Ground type: Forest floor
Max. persons: 10 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 4.0m depth (19.7ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 10 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 4.0m depth (16.4ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 20.0m² (215.3ft²)
Ground type: Forest floor
Reviews
Very friendly staff and a great place to stay
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Clean facilities, quiet and peaceful
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Best campsite we've been to!
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Really friendly staff and we had a pick of where we put or tent
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Excellent varied campsite with lots of activities and friendly owners!
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Wonderful peaceful spot
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Absolutely loved our stay here, beautiful location, friendly staff, great …
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Excellent site, will be going back.
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Great stay
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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
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
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
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycling nearby
Golf nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Tennis nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Bus Station
— 14.6 miles
Rural Cottages — 15.4 miles
Rural Cottages — 15.4 miles
- Train stations
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Church Stretton Rail Station
— 3.2 miles
Craven Arms Rail Station — 5.1 miles
Broome Rail Station — 7.5 miles
- Ferry ports
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Sharpness Old Docks
— 54.9 miles
- Airports
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Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2
— 43.5 miles
Don't rely on satnav.
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 AONB.
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 miles)
- Ludlow Castle (9.3 miles)
- Much Wenlock Priory (10.7 miles)
National Trust
- Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills (4.1 miles)
- Wilderhope Manor (4.3 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 11 a.m. – | 6 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10 a.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 3 p.m. – | 6 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10 a.m. | |
Due to COVID-19, arrivals and departures will have to be staggered.
Church Stretton Camp and Fish (Oaklands) cancellation policy
No refunds within 2 weeks of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
Changes cannot be made once you have booked.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Church Stretton Camp and Fish (Oaklands) will debit the balance from your card 2 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 2 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
Bank transferCash
MasterCard
Visa
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- 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. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Due to COVID-19, arrivals and departures will have to be staggered.
Read more - 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. Check prices and availability
Cheers for the review, glad you enjoyed it here. Just for the record, 24hour fishing is £25, not £50.