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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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.7

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96% would stay here again

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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Wendie H. 1 review

10-amp electric grass pitch

Liked Great view, great services

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Will definitely be going back.

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Jez W. 2 reviews

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Liked Contact prior to arrival to let us know of things at site.

Disliked Some pitches are a bit close for privacy.

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Very friendly site

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Paula S. 3 reviews

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Liked Very Clean site. friendly staff. very quiet site nice walk into the village.

Disliked Nothing

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One of our regular campsites. Facilities…

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 Linda H. 1 review

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Liked One of our regular campsites. Facilities are very good, great location.

Disliked Nothing

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Clean, well organised site

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 Helen A. 22 reviews

10-amp electric grass pitch

Liked Well organised site with good clean facilities.
Good communication about pitch location before we arrived
Great view from our pitch

Disliked Some road noise
Blocked sink in the bathroom
Recycling facilities limited

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Very nice sit.All the facilities were…

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Anonymous

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Liked Very nice sit.All the facilities were spotless and very convenient. The staff were very polite and efficient. The site is situated in beautiful countryside with a pleasant 15/20 minute walk into the town centre.

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Book and stay with confidence, great site.

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stuart g. 1 review

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Liked We visited the site for a weekend with our daughter and son in law and were not disappointed. The site is clean, tidy and well maintained. The small but well stocked pond gave us a few hours of pleasure 😁 facilities are excellent, clean, heated and plenty of consumables. Lovely and quiet allowing us to relax and unwind in a beautiful part of the country. It’s a short and pleasant walk to Ellesmere allowing us to leave the cars and not have to worry about parking or missing anything!!

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Beautiful relaxed site with excellent toilets/showers

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 Kate I. 10 reviews

10-amp electric grass pitch

Liked Beautiful views , immaculate facilities , very friendly helpful owner , great dog walking field , short walk to town

Disliked Not a lot to do in area other than the pubs, restaurants

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geoff h. 1 review

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Liked Great site

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Friendly and funny staff very helpful…

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Sam W. 1 review

10-amp electric grass pitch

Liked Friendly and funny staff very helpful clean and lovely walks

Recommend to friends Visit again

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.
(within 6.2 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

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

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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.
    Read more
  • 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.