Newnes Touring Caravan Park

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On-site fishing pond
On-site fishing pond
Pitches overlooking the fishing pond
View of the site
Well-stocked fishing pond on site
View of the site
Hardstanding pitches
Hardstanding pitches
View of the site at sunset
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Pitches overlooking the fishing pond
View of the site
Well-stocked fishing pond on site

  • Adults-only site outside Ellesmere, in Shropshire’s ‘Lake District’
  • A 25-minute drive from Llangollen and 35 minutes from Shrewsbury
  • Outdoor dog-washing station with warm water; well-stocked fishing pond
Just outside the Shropshire market town of Ellesmere and close to the border with Wales, Newnes Touring Caravan Park is a secure adults-only site on a working farm run by Robin and Jane. This dog-loving couple will also welcome your four-legged friend when you come to stay – just be sure to keep it on a lead at all times while on the farm and to clean up after it, of course. The touring pitches here have electric and water hook-up points, and night lights so you can find your way after a late night at the pub… By the way, the nearest watering hole is in town, where there are also several dining options, plus shops and supermarkets for stocking up on barbecue supplies. It's just over a mile to the town centre, along a mostly flat path. Other on-site amenities include three heated toilet/shower blocks (no freezing in your PJs while brushing your teeth here), including facilities for disabled guests. One of the toilet blocks has a washing-up area. Robin and Jane have thought about your canine companions too: should they get muddy on a woodland walk, you can shower them with warm water at the outdoor dog-washing station. Those who never travel without their fishing rod should be pleased to hear that there’s a well-stocked pond on site; others might prefer to explore the local area, which is known as ‘Shropshire’s Lake District’ thanks to its nine meres, or shallow lakes. They include The Mere (five minutes), with birdwatching and boat trips, and White Mere (10 minutes) and Cole Mere (15 minutes), with wooded walks and sailing clubs.

Site type

Tent pitches 24
Touring caravan pitches 24
Motorhome pitches 24
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • 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.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
Dogs allowed

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 205 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

Newnes is a highly-rated, adults-only campsite praised for its cleanliness, spacious level pitches, and superb views. Owners Robin and Jane are consistently described as incredibly friendly and helpful. Facilities, including en-suite toilet/shower rooms, are immaculate. The site offers a peaceful atmosphere and is a short, pleasant walk into Ellesmere town centre with its pubs and shops. Many visitors express a strong desire to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

4 days at Newnes Touring Caravan Park

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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James G. 3 reviews

16-amp electric grass pitch

Liked We spent 4 days at Newnes Touring Caravan Park and the sun shone every day, making our pitch perfect for sunset views. We had a partly serviced touring caravan pitch and made good use of the very clean, modern onsite facilities, including a really hot shower every day.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely quiet site with some beautiful views and near to Ellesmere

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Nigel C. 8 reviews

16-amp electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely site and great location. We were in the first field and had some beautiful views and sunsets. Very peaceful and lovely owners

Disliked Nothing

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Superb Site 🤩

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10 out of 10
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 Danielle S. 2 reviews

16-amp electric grass pitch

Liked Superb campsite. Spotlessly clean facilities and the pizza tent in the Friday evening was a lovely touch 🤩🤩 the owners are incredibly friends and more than helpful. Beautiful walk into Ellesmere town took 15 minutes. Already booked to return! Probably the best we’ve stayed!

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I was contacted prior to arrival…

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10 out of 10
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Phil H. 2 reviews

16-amp electric grass pitch

Liked I was contacted prior to arrival due to the hot weather and as we had dogs given pitch 41 to make sure they had shade, also told the gate code .
On arrival the pitch 41 had great views then met by the very friendly owner who gave us loads of info about the site and places to go.
3 different fields of campers and they are all very well spaced out. Pitch 41 is next to the very well kept toilet block and that suited us.
Nothing to do with Newnes farm but 3 mobile had no data signal but had mobile signal (an advisory comment to stop any future dislikes) it just meant we could step off the roundabout for a couple of brilliant days.

Disliked Nothing

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Very peaceful clean site with good…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Kelly L. 7 reviews

16-amp electric grass pitch

Liked Very peaceful clean site with good facilities. Owners very polite and helpful.

Disliked Nothing

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Fantastic site one of the best…

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10 out of 10
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Alan H. 2 reviews

16-amp electric grass pitch

Liked Fantastic site one of the best kept we've stayed on, top facilities with free hot water 24/7 amazing showers and toilet blocks Rob and Jane went the extra mile to make our stay thoroughly enjoyable. Town with pubs and good food just a short walk away. Cannot ask for more Will be back. Alan Joan.

Disliked None all perfect 👍

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We had a fabulous time at…

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Dave R. 5 reviews

16-amp electric grass pitch

Liked We had a fabulous time at Newnes, fantastic hosts, very friendly and welcoming. Great plots with superb views. The facilities are excellent we only wished we were staying longer. A short stroll into Ellesmere where you can find shops, pubs etc. we will definitely return. Hopefully see you soon Dave and Wendy

Disliked Nothing to dislike here

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Spacious pitches, great TV signal, lovely…

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10 out of 10
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Jan D. 6 reviews

Electric hardstanding pitch

Liked Spacious pitches, great TV signal, lovely clean toilet block and hot showers. Great location with lovely views. Owners very friendly and helpful.

Disliked No Wifi

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Everything excellent…

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 Darren w. 22 reviews

Electric hardstanding pitch

Liked Everything excellent

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will go back for sure. Great site

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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 ROGER K. 2 reviews

Electric hardstanding pitch

Liked Quite, adults only
Within walking distance to local town with pubs and eateries.
Loo's were clean and maintained.
Conveniently located ehu and water taps
Owner was friendly and helpful

Disliked No drive over grey water drop for campers/ motorhomes.
Idiots driving fast past your van and showering you in dust.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Newnes Touring Caravan Park

2 Old Newnes Cottage

Ellesmere

Shropshire

England

SY12 9HH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.90197°N
2.91668°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.1 mi Bus Stop No 3
5.1 mi Bus Stop No 1
6.2 mi St Mary`s Church
Rail
5.1 mi Gobowen Rail Station
6.6 mi Chirk Rail Station
7.9 mi Ruabon 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

The peaty, boggy habitat of Fenn’s, Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve (25 minutes’ drive) attracts assorted wildlife, from birds of prey and waders to lizards and colourful butterflies. There are far-reaching views of the wetlands from the top of the five-metre Mammoth Tower. The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (25 minutes) was constructed in the early 1800s to allow the Llangollen branch of the Shropshire Union Canal to cross the River Dee. You’ll need a head for heights to stroll along its path, but there are splendid views of the Welsh countryside to be had from 38 metres above ground. And you might see a barge or two navigating the aqueduct’s waters… Built by the Romans, Chester (50 minutes) is surrounded by centuries-old defensive walls with elevated walkways. The city’s ancient heritage can also be seen at the Roman Amphitheatre and at the 12th-century Agricola Tower, a stone gateway with a frescoed chapel. Shropshire's county town of Shrewsbury (35 minutes) is worth a trip too, for a stroll around the castle and abbey and a boat trip along the River Severn.

Must see

Chester Castle 19.7 mi

Cheshire Military Museum 19.7 mi

Powis Castle & Garden 20.1 mi

Chester Cathedral 20.1 mi

Chester Zoo 22.4 mi

National Trust

Chirk Castle 7.6 mi

Attingham Park 18.3 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 18.8 mi

Sunnycroft 22 mi

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 24.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Colemere - Wem Moss - Shropshire Union Canal 3.3 mi

Overton / Owrtyn - Erbistock - Overton / Owrtyn 4.8 mi

PRADOE 6.1 mi

Chirk - The Aqueduct - Shropshire Union Canal - Chirk 6.2 mi

BROGYNTYN 6.7 mi

Local events

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

    Shrewsbury, Shropshire 14.4 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 Newnes Touring Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Newnes Touring Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Newnes Touring Caravan Park? The peaty, boggy habitat of Fenn’s, Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve (25 minutes’ drive) attracts assorted wildlife, from birds of prey and waders to lizards and colourful butterflies. There are … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Newnes Touring Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Newnes Touring Caravan Park? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.