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
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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

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Dogs

  • 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.

Reception

  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Vehicles

  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 274 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This adults-only site offers a peaceful retreat with beautiful countryside views and is just a short walk from Ellesmere town centre. Visitors consistently praise the immaculate, well-maintained facilities, particularly the modern shower rooms. Owners Robin and Jane are frequently mentioned as friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Pitches are generally spacious and level, with many enjoying the tranquil atmosphere. Minor points include occasional road noise and a desire for more recycling options.

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Very friendly welcome from the owners.…

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Alexandra 29 reviews

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Liked Very friendly welcome from the owners. The site looked inviting and very clean and cared for. Good sized pitches with own watertap and electric point.
The showers and toilets were clean and tidy .

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Wayne 15 reviews

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Liked Everything

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Ellesmere is a lovely little town…

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Anonymous

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Liked Ellesmere is a lovely little town so it's great to be only a few minutes' walk away. We went into Ellesmere on all 3 days of our stay because we liked it so much! Our pitch next to the pond was very pleasant, and it was very convenient having our own water tap. The bathrooms were very luxurious for a campsite. The owner Robin was very nice.

Disliked This isn't a criticism but it might be worth noting for tent campers like us that this is primarily a site for touring caravans with awnings, many of which seemed to be there permanently. We assumed the site would be quiet in September but it was actually fairly busy for this reason (not a problem, everyone was really friendly). The bathrooms in our field weren't too busy (2 for men and 2 for women) but we guessed they could be in peak season.

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Nice big green areas clean toilet…

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Anonymous

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Liked Nice big green areas clean toilet and shower

Disliked Disabled shower is not suitable for disabled persons, suitable for seniors with limited mobility, but not for amputees or wheelchair users,
I am quadruple amputee

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Lovely views. Shower/toilet facilities were immaculate…

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Ryan F. 1 review

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Liked Lovely views. Shower/toilet facilities were immaculate and looked new. Very peaceful site. Would definitely stay here again.

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Internet connection hit & miss,but it didn't really effect our stay.

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 sharon e. 1 review

16-amp electric grass pitch

Liked Peaceful, relaxing campsite/ caravan park with excellent shower block facilities.
Well maintained with EHU & Water stand per pitch. Pitches hard/grass standing .

Robin & Jane very welcoming.
Don't miss the "Meat lady"& "Honey lady" who come onto campsite on a Friday selling fresh products from local farms.

Easy access with security barrier & CCTV.
Shortcut walk into Ellesmere village really good fish & chips shop and Tesco for supplies.

A few welcoming pubs too.

All in all a lovely stay

Will be visiting again.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent relaxing break in a lovely part of the country

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 Nigel S. 8 reviews

16-amp electric grass pitch

Liked A very friendly, well-maintained adults-only site with good facilities.
Pitches are generally level, offering lovely countryside views.
It's a 20 min walk along road or a 40min walk along canal to the pretty Ellesmere town centre.
Good selection of pubs offering good food choices and local beers.
Walks all around in the area and easily accessible from the site.
I would consider this site great value for money and ideal for a peaceful and relaxing break.

Disliked A little tlc required in places but nothing that deterred from our stay.

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A very nice site, very relaxing, nice and clean toilets and showers.

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Lee W. 1 review

16-amp electric grass pitch

Liked Good well spaced flat pitches, clean toilet and shower blocks. Local vendors arrived at the pitch Friday evening selling honey and meats. Short walk into town. Water and electric points close to pitches.

Disliked Dogs barking and off leads at times despite signs stating to keep them on leads but nothing to do with the site.

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Nice site, well spaced out ,…

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Anonymous

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Liked Nice site, well spaced out , owners really nice, can't comment on shower block as did not use, only 20min walk into town, easy route, sheep cows horses to look at ,honey lady came one day selling items, and the butcher van came too, pizza sometimes on site , kebab house and chinese take away dlv for small cost , overall a very pleasant stay and very reasonably on price

Disliked Only thing we thought is the hedges/trees on sharp bend passed the farm coming in on the right could be trimmed to make it a little clearer for coming in and stop catching caravan, but could be due to time of year so not allowed to cut them, apart from that nothing else

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Amazing site. We were in field…

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Matthew M. 8 reviews

16-amp electric grass pitch

Liked Amazing site. We were in field 1, great views. Site is lovely, quiet, clean and plenty of room on pitches. Had a local butcher, lady with honey and there was supposed to be a pizza guy but sadly he couldn’t make it. Toilets and showers are clean and tidy, just what you need. 10/10 all round.

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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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

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.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Market Hotel Pub 1 mi
  • The Black Lion Hotel Pub 1 mi
  • The Vault Pub 1 mi
  • The Swan Pub 1 mi
  • White Hart Pub 1.1 mi
  • Asian Spices Restaurant 1.1 mi
  • Meze Restaurant Ellesmere 1.1 mi
  • The Red Lion Coaching Inn Pub 1.2 mi
  • The Narrowboat Inn Pub 2.2 mi
  • The Trotting Mare Pub 2.8 mi

Groceries

  • Tesco 0.9 mi
  • The Co-operative Food 1.1 mi
  • Stans Superstore 4.1 mi
  • Spar 6.2 mi

Parks and play

  • Cremorne Gardens 1.2 mi
  • Castlefields 1.3 mi
  • Sculpture park 5.2 mi
  • Broadlands Way 5.5 mi
  • Eaton Field & Pond 5.6 mi
  • Unicorn Road Playing Fields 5.7 mi
  • Brynkinalt Park 6 mi
  • Wilfred Owen Green 6.2 mi

Family days out

  • Halston Hall Castle 3.2 mi
  • Whittington Castle 4.1 mi
  • Park Hall Farm Visitor attraction 5.1 mi
  • Oswestry Castle 6.4 mi
  • Shropshire Falconry Zoo 7.5 mi
  • Chirk Castle 7.6 mi
  • Knockin Castle 8 mi

Public transport

  • adj Lakelands School 0.6 mi
  • opp Lakelands School 0.7 mi
  • Stanham Drive Jct 0.9 mi
  • opp Watergate Street 1 mi
  • adj Ellesmere Crossroads 1.1 mi
  • Narrowboat Inn 2.2 mi
  • Madras Primary School 4 mi
  • Penley Maelor School 4 mi
  • Maelor School 4.1 mi
  • Three Trees 4.1 mi

Other nearby

  • Blackwater Meadow Marina 1.1 mi
  • Maestermyn Marina 2.2 mi
  • Henlle Park Golf course 5.1 mi
  • Oswestry Golf Course 5.6 mi
  • Mile End Golf Club Golf course 6 mi

Local services

  • The Co-operative Food Cashpoint 1.1 mi
  • Cash Zone Cashpoint 5.1 mi
  • HSBC Cashpoint 6.2 mi
  • Ellesmere Medical Practice Doctors 0.9 mi
  • The Foot Clinic 1 mi
  • Ellesmere Pharmacy 1 mi
  • Mere Motors Fuel station 1.2 mi
  • RolecEV Charging station 2.8 mi
  • Penley Hospital 4.1 mi
  • Stans Fuel Station 4.2 mi
  • Texaco Fuel station 4.3 mi
  • Swan Petroleum Fuel station 4.3 mi
  • Overton Surgery Doctors 4.7 mi

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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

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.