Wharf Caravan Park

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Touring site by the pub
Touring site by the pub
Touring site entrance
Touring pitches
Pub garden
Wharf tavern on site
Wharf tavern
View down the canal
Canal boats
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  • Well-kept caravan pitches next to the Shropshire Union Canal
  • Ironbridge, Attingham Park and the Wrekin within 40 minutes' drive
  • In the grounds of a pub with home-cooked meals and a canalside garden
Parking your motorhome in a peaceful canalside location is a lovely thing. Then again, picking a pitch next to a pub is fantastic for convenient evening meals and drinks. It therefore possibly goes without saying that Wharf Caravan Park – which manages to roll both of those features into one truly splendid Shropshire location – is a real winner of a site. About 10 minutes’ drive from Market Drayton, this park sits right next to the Shropshire Union Canal, giving you easy access to the towpath for walks, fishing or just relaxing and watching the canal boats. It’s also very handily situated in the grounds of a friendly family-run pub that serves home-cooked meals daily as well as keeping a great selection of cask ales, beers, wines and other drinks. Settle down in a cosy corner by the fire in winter, or take your drinks out into the garden in summer – the grounds run down to the canal’s edge so it’s a wonderful spot for a scenic alfresco pint. And of course the major bonus is that you’ll be staying just a couple of minutes’ walk away – so there are no discussions to be had about whose turn it is to drive… The park itself has been nicely set up too, with well-spaced pitches (six metres between each one) that all have water and electric hookups and access to a chemical disposal point. There’s also drinking water, a washing-up area and 24-hour access to toilets and showers. Families and dogs are welcome at the caravan park, but please note that dogs can't be taken into the pub.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 25
Motorhome pitches 25
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • 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.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

8.5

Overall rating from 81 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

84% would recommend this site to a friend

83% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-maintained, peaceful site with spacious pitches, praised for its canal-side location and proximity to a popular pub serving excellent food. While the site itself is clean and tidy, some guests noted the facilities, particularly the showers, are dated and a short walk across the road. Issues with electricity tripping were mentioned, and Wi-Fi/mobile signal is poor. Dogs are not permitted in the pub. Despite minor facility criticisms, many visitors would happily return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 16/06/2026

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The area was pretty.…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked The area was pretty.

Disliked The smell of the sespit or drains was horrendous.So much so we only stayed 1 night of the 2 we booked and paid for.
We had requested a pitch close to amenities which we were given but we were not warned about the stench.We couldn't have the doors and windows open on the camper.Not at all relaxing. No WiFi, no network coverage and the canal walk to market drayton is4 miles and most of it is unfit to walk on during to dangerous mud paths and land slip. The amenities where we were were a toilet block, that again was a disgusting smell, with sinks and an outside washing up sink.We were given codes for across the road on the seasonal side but dodnt stay long enough to use these.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peace and quiet…

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Graham S. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Peace and quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful quite area

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 Tonya M. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Pitches good distance apart plenty space tidy site lovely peaceful area amazing pub

Disliked No WiFi, no data signal

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 Pam A. 5 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful setting

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 Julie H. 7 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Beautiful setting beside a canal and pub . Food in the pub is lovely and you get huge portions.
The site is clean and well organised with coded barrier for added security. Check in is in the pub bar where your pitch is allocated . Friendly staff .
I would stay again !

Disliked No wifi or TV signal ( no fault of the site) even in the pub !
Unfortunately we had very rainy weather so didn't explore much .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site and nice and clean…

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 Paul M. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely site and nice and clean toilets and showers good

Disliked No dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

great place to visit

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derek m. 3 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked great place clean tidy good location

Disliked no shelter outside pub if you have a dog when it rained had to go back to van

Recommend to friends Visit again

Tranquility,pub food amazing

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Corinne H. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Tranquil lovely site, everything at hand,clean..
The pub is so lovely ,welcoming, Staff and management are very helpful
Food amazing book early

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely go back as it is a lovely site .

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Nice big pitches , liked the barrier felt more protected against people wandering in.
Enjoyed our meal in the pub.

Disliked Felt the facilities could do with a makeover, there was only 1 shower for women + one for disabled people.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect break overall. Definitely will return

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 Lynn B. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Friendly pub with lovely food. Peaceful countryside resort and private. Clean toilets and showers

Disliked Maybe a local shop

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant 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 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

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

Themes

Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Wharf Caravan Park

Goldstone

Market Drayton

Shropshire

England

TF9 2LP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.86192°N
2.43805°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.9 mi Bus Station
13.6 mi Bus Station
13.8 mi Railway Station
Rail
10.4 mi Norton Bridge Rail Station
10.8 mi Prees Rail Station
11.6 mi Wellington (Shropshire) 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

There are fishing spots along the banks of the canal, and several fishing lakes nearby – Tern Fisheries (10 minutes’ drive) is probably the closest. Meanwhile, Market Drayton Golf Club (10 minutes) and Hawkstone Park Golf Club (20 minutes) cater for the golfers among you. For family-friendly rural outings, meet the animals at Fordhall Organic Farm (10 minutes), Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World (25 minutes) or Trentham Monkey Forest (35 minutes). You’ll also want to spend at least a full day at Ironbridge (40 minutes) – there’s a fine collection of museums here, including Blists Hill Victorian Town and Enginuity as well as the Museum of the Gorge. Not got kids in tow? Try outings to Hodnet Hall Gardens (15 minutes), the Hawkstone Park Follies (20 minutes), the Capability Brown-designed gardens at Weston Park (half an hour) or the grand National Trust - Attingham Park (40 minutes). There are lots of great walks around too – try the Wrekin (35 minutes) for a popular and scenic hill walk.

Must see

The Trentham Estate 12.1 mi

Trentham Monkey Forest 12.3 mi

Wedgwood Visitor Centre 13 mi

Royal Doulton Factory Shop, Trentham 15.2 mi

Boscobel House & the Royal Oak 15.3 mi

National Trust

Sunnycroft 12 mi

Attingham Park 15.6 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 16.9 mi

Shugborough Estate 18.3 mi

Moseley Old Hall 20.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

PELL WALL 2.9 mi

Battle of Blore Heath, 1459 3.6 mi

CHETWYND PARK 5.8 mi

HODNET HALL 6.2 mi

MAER HALL 7.6 mi

Local events

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

    Shrewsbury, Shropshire 16.9 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 Wharf Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wharf Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wharf Caravan Park? There are fishing spots along the banks of the canal, and several fishing lakes nearby – Tern Fisheries (10 minutes’ drive) is probably the closest. Meanwhile, Market Drayton Golf Club (10 minutes) … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wharf Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Wharf Caravan Park? From £30 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.