Fairhaven Camping and Glamping

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Large pitches
Small sandpit for our young campers
Large pitches
Bell tent

  • Family-run site in peaceful rural Shropshire, with firepit hire
  • Near the Montgomery canal; British Ironwork Centre five minutes' drive
  • Within walking distance of pubs serving food; buy eggs on site
Guest after guest takes time out of their day to praise the friendly owners in reviews of Fairhaven Camping and Glamping – that’s got to be a great start, surely? But that’s not all this family-run Shropshire site has going for it, as the location’s likely to be a winner too: it’s in the village of Maesbury, just outside Oswestry, with walks and bike rides directly outside the gates. Local strolls might take you to traditional pubs for homemade food, or to the nearby Montgomery canal for waterside walks, rides on a horse-drawn barge or a stopoff at the canal’s central café for a scone smothered in cream. Heading further afield? The speedy A483 is a mile away for easy travels, but if you’re leaving the car behind you can flag down a bus just outside the site for jaunts into Oswestry and Shrewsbury. Time spent on site should be pretty peaceful – the park stretches out over four acres of quiet green space, with plenty of space to spread out, set up a barbecue or light up a campfire. Firepits can be hired here, and there’s firewood for sale too. Amenities include three toilets, two showers, two wash basins, a washing-up area with hot water, drinking water, free phone charging, chemical waste disposal, waste water disposal and use of a fridge and freezer. A chemical toilet and toilet tent are available to hire. One last thing that’s won a fair amount of fans? The chickens and ducks that live on site, waiting to be fed by visiting kids and providing eggs for sale in return.

Site type

Rent a tent 2
Motorhome pitches 4
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent pitches 8
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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 units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a friendly, clean, and well-maintained campsite with spacious, level pitches. Visitors highlight the welcoming and helpful owner, Carrie, and the on-site chickens and ducks. Facilities, including toilets and showers, are consistently praised for their cleanliness. The site is noted for its peaceful atmosphere and good location for local walks and attractions. Some mention limited facilities like showers/toilets at peak times and occasional road noise, but overall feedback is highly positive, with many planning return visits.

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Arrival date (latest first)

The host was lovely and nothing was a problem 😃

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and will definitely be returning! The facilities were basic but great! It was our first time camping with no electric hookup but the only thing we needed was to charge our phones and this was provided within one bathroom (bring your charges) The Children loved the chickens! And the hire of the fire-pits were a lovely touch! We brought our own coolbox, but fridge and a freezer was available to store things! The campsite is a 5 minute drive from Oswestry or buses run outside the site located on the main road. Perfect weekend!

Disliked The signal was very poor with EE - nothing to do with the campsite! So take plenty of games and activities to entertain the children instead of youtube 😂

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good open space. Toilets/ showers clean. Friendly site owner. Close to pub…

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Brian H.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Good open space. Toilets/ showers clean. Friendly site owner. Close to pub and bus stop.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great family site, lovely clean bathrooms and it was nice to be…

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Anonymous

Bell tent (four person)

Liked Great family site, lovely clean bathrooms and it was nice to be able to buy some
Ice-creams, cold drinks etc

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice chilled out vibe, really friendly and helpful campsite owner, the chickens…

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Claire W.

Bell tent (basic, six person)

Liked Nice chilled out vibe, really friendly and helpful campsite owner, the chickens and ducks were ace! We stayed in their large bell tent which was so lovely, and really spacious for a family of 4. Nice hot showers and you could buy a few bits from the reception including ice lollies, and could refreeze your ice packs in the freezer and pick up ice for free too.

Disliked Very little signal there.

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Would definitely return again

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Kay C.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked The campsite is very peaceful, the toilets and showers are very clean. Carrie was very helpful and she was very attentive to cleaning and preparing for new guests.
The chickens were very entertaining for our children and they loved the sand area.

Disliked Nothing - although our kids want chickens now!

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Would return

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Ieva S.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Big size pitches, host was around or could be easily found in her house nearby. Cleaning around and keeping area clean. Straight surface.
Chickens and little kids corner was lovely as it kept kids busy and they could spend time there with new friends met onsite.

Fridge is very useful, I believe there was even freezer. Only good points for that.

Disliked Extra toilet and shower would be good idea, as there is time you could que for it, but I won't take point down for that.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent quiet site with large pitches and clean facilities

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Neill H.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful peaceful site kept immaculately tidy. Large pitches, fire pit rental, clean facilities and lovely owner.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, lovely, lovely.

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Steve B.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Chickens, level plot, lovely host.

Disliked Absolutely nothing at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good site well maintained lots to see and do with the…

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Paul G.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very good site well maintained lots to see and do with the canal system a short walk away where you can hire canoes or just enjoy a lovely walk and grab a nice pint from the local pubs. Pitch size are very big

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a lovely few days here. The owner Carrie is very…

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Jim L.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We had a lovely few days here. The owner Carrie is very pleasant and accommodating, and she never seems to clock out. Facilities are immaculate, the toilets have no bugs as nobody leaves lights on. Found the canal and went for a run on it one morning, enjoyed that, always wary of dogs on unknown roads but there weren’t any. Might never get back here again but have no problem recommending Fairhaven!

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Features

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 Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge 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 Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Fairhaven Camping and Glamping

Back Lane

Oswestry

Shropshire

England

SY10 8AX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.82802°N
3.03016°W

Route directions

Pass The Original Ball pub on your right, then take the next right onto Back Lane. The site is the first drive on the right-hand side, just through the wooden gate and into the field.

Nearest transport

Coach
2.5 mi Bus Station
4.5 mi Bus Stop No 1
4.6 mi Bus Stop No 3
Rail
4.5 mi Gobowen Rail Station
7.4 mi Chirk Rail Station
11 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

Getting a fix of rural life is pretty simple around here: take your rod over to Weston Pools Fishery (two minutes’ drive) for a day by the water or make friends with farmyard animals at Park Hall The Countryside Experience (10 minutes). If you time your stay right you might also be able to catch an event at the Oswestry & District Agricultural Society showground (10 minutes). Fancy a hit of history with that? Try Whittington Castle (10 minutes), which often stages goings-on like medieval days and ghost tours, or take an inside/outside stroll around Chirk Castle and its gorgeous gardens (20 minutes). If your tastes veer more towards the 21st century, check out the creations at the British Ironwork Centre or check out Cae Glas Park and the eclectic mix of shops in Oswestry (all about five minutes away). Folk who just want to get out for a walk should set their sights on Wat’s Dyke Way (five minutes away), take a waterside wander at The Mere (20 minutes) or nip over the border into Wales to stroll along the shores of Lake Vyrnwy (45 minutes). Fancy a pint at the end of it all? Head to Stonehouse Brewery, a mile from the site, for a tour and/or samples of some award-winning beers.

Must see

Powis Castle & Garden 13.4 mi

Much Wenlock Priory 25.4 mi

Chester Castle 25.4 mi

Cheshire Military Museum 25.4 mi

Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 25.8 mi

National Trust

Chirk Castle 7.8 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 18.1 mi

Attingham Park 18.2 mi

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 21.3 mi

Sunnycroft 23.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

PRADOE 3.3 mi

BROGYNTYN 3.6 mi

Oswestry Old Racecourse 4.1 mi

Breidden Hills (Rodney's Pillar) and Middletown Hill 7 mi

Breidden Hills (Rodney's Pillar) and Belle Eisle Farm 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Fairhaven Camping and Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Fairhaven Camping and Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Fairhaven Camping and Glamping? Getting a fix of rural life is pretty simple around here: take your rod over to Weston Pools Fishery (two minutes’ drive) for a day by the water or make friends with … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Fairhaven Camping and Glamping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Fairhaven Camping and Glamping? From £22 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.