Newnes Touring Caravan Park
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- 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
Site type
24
24
24Admission
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
Pitch types & availability
12 
10-amp electric grass pitch
Adults only 
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 9m depth (54m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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16-amp electric grass pitch
Adults only 4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 9m depth (54m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Electric hardstanding pitch
Adults only 4 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 9m depth (54m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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What customers say
A friendly, well-maintained adults-only site with excellent, spotless facilities. Pitches are well-spaced and level, offering lovely countryside views. It's a short, pleasant walk to Ellesmere town centre. Owners are consistently praised for being welcoming and helpful. Ideal for a peaceful and relaxing break.
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A very clean well organised site within easy reach of Ellesmere
Electric hardstanding pitch
Liked We’re fairly local to the site and are familiar with its location. However, we were pleasantly surprised with just how nice it is. The site is divided into 3 fields which makes it feel quite cosy and no doubt helps shelter it from the wind being in an elevated position. We were put up in the corner of the third field which gave us an excellent view of the surrounding countryside. We were placed adjacent to the recently constructed excellent shower and toilet block which was convenient and quite secluded. The hard standing was nice, level and easy to manoeuvre into, within easy reach of the hook up. We looked down over the fishpond and towards Ellesmere which is within easy walking distance with a gate from field 3 leading directly towards it. Apart from one recent housing estate, that was at quite a distance Ellesmere is nevertheless hardly visible and you do feel like you’re out in the countryside. Noise from the road wasn’t intrusive. Robin the owner who came to say hello and collect the balance of his fee was friendly, approachable and informative.
Being quite late season and a lot of the site housing seasonal pitches for touring caravans, the vibe was very quiet and chilled. This is an ‘adult only’ site so should still be pretty mellow even in the school holidays.
In the evening we walked into Ellesmere and had a nice Indian meal at the Asian Spice restaurant and in the afternoon just chilled at the campsite. All in all a nice experience and it felt like a proper mini getaway even though we are very familiar with Ellesmere. A different perspective I guess!
Disliked Very little. A shame about the new housing estate slightly spoiling the view but that’s progress I guess?!
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Lovely adults only site. The toilets…
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Liked Lovely adults only site. The toilets and shower blocks are immaculate and the owner very helpful. We arrived a bit early, but he still allowed us on the pitch. A short walking distance into Ellsmere, we ate in the red lion, the food was good and large potions. They had a pool table and darts in the back room and there is also an outside seating area. Would definitely recommend staying at this campsite.
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Lovely adult only site, very peaceful…
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Liked Lovely adult only site, very peaceful location
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Overall a lovely stay we had and would recommend.
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Liked The owner was very nice and the facilities were good with excellent views across the countryside. We were in Field 1 and the pitches hard and grass standing were very spaced.
The site was quiet and the walk into Ellesmere across the field was nice, lovely to go into a currently unspoilt market town.
Disliked Not enough light in the dishwashing area and concern with very hot water - no hot water signs. Would have been nice to have option of wifi
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fishing great walks history views robin…
Electric hardstanding pitch
Liked fishing great walks history views
robin a great guy
shower blocks outstanding
dog freindly
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We had a great pitch by…
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Liked We had a great pitch by the fish pond with beautiful views. We were contacted in the morning with our pitch number and the code to get on site. There isn't a manned reception but telephone numbers are available to contact the owners, who are very friendly and helpful. It's a 20 minute walk into Ellesmere and the mere is lovely to walk around.
Shower blocks were excellent- each large shower room had a toilet and sink as well. A leaking sink was repaired straight away. Washing up facilities are indoors.
Disliked There was road noise during the day but it was quiet at night.
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Would come back in a heartbeat, we shall be back!
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Anonymous Electric hardstanding pitch
Liked Really tidy welcoming site. The owner was very friendly and informative. Only stayed a night but was so relaxing. 10 to 15 minutes walk depending on your pace to Ellesmere.
Disliked The showers in this heat would benefit from ventilation, by the time you have finished showering you need another! Obviously the owner cannot control the weather! But maybe something to think about.
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Peace and quiet! This site saved…
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Liked Peace and quiet! This site saved our summer holiday after having to move from a rowdy site in Wales. Great views, easy walk into Ellesmere with its array of shops. We had a lovely walk around the mere and along the canal. Lots of places to visit nearby. Easy check in - pizza night - meat man etc… lovely clean toilets and showers.
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Great site, lovely views, great location…
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Liked Great site, lovely views, great location close to pubs and restaurants in ellesmere
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Spacious pitches, great TV signal, lovely…
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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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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
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 pathNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
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
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
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
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
- Three Trees 4.1 mi
- Post Office 4.4 mi
- Moors Lane Jct. 4.5 mi
- Agnes Hunt 4.7 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
- Ellesmere Medical Practice Doctors 0.9 mi
- The Foot Clinic 1 mi
- Ellesmere Pharmacy 1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Cashpoint 1.1 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
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?
Read moreCamping 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. - 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.