Camping at West Midlands Showground
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- Peaceful family-friendly site on the banks of the River Severn
- Shrewsbury sights, restaurants and shops within 15 minutes' walk
- Half an hour from Ironbridge Gorge and the Shropshire Hills
Site type
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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).
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Pitch types & availability
2 
Non-electric grass pitch
5 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22.50
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- 3
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Electric grass pitch
5 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Reviews
92% would recommend this site to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
This spacious showground campsite boasts a prime location, just a short, pleasant walk into Shrewsbury town centre. Visitors frequently praise the exceptionally friendly and helpful staff, the ample space between pitches, and the convenient riverside access. While the new shower block is well-received, some older toilet facilities are noted as basic and in need of updating. Despite occasional comments on noise or dated facilities, many guests highlight its excellent value and recommend it for future stays.
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Last updated 07/07/2026
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Good stay .shame about the toilets
Electric grass pitch
Liked Nice area large space to park. Not far into town or nearest pub
Disliked Toilets very smelly and old fashioned
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From the manager: Thank you for your review.
As a charity-run site, we work hard to maintain our facilities wherever possible. However, some of our buildings are listed, which does place restrictions on the upgrades and alterations we are permitted to make. The site unfortunately suffers flooding during the winter months, which can cause ongoing maintenance challenges despite our team's continued efforts.
We do value feedback and remain committed to providing a welcoming and enjoyable stay for all our visitors, and so we will take your comments on board.
The West Mid Team
Perfect site for exploring the old market town of Shrewsbury
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Flat field
Walk into Shrewsbury
Warden very friendly and helpful
Carboot Sunday morning
Milk dispenser great idea
Disliked Toilets desperately need upgrading smells damp
WiFi not great kept disconnecting
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From the manager: Thank you for your review.
As a charity-run site, we work hard to maintain our facilities wherever possible. However, some of our buildings are listed, which does place restrictions on the upgrades and alterations we are permitted to make. The site unfortunately suffers flooding during the winter months, which can cause ongoing maintenance challenges despite our team's continued efforts.
We do value feedback and remain committed to providing a welcoming and enjoyable stay for all our visitors, and so we will take your comments on board.
The West Mid Team
99 percent will go again
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Anonymous Electric grass pitch
Liked Love coming to this site it’s pleasant it’s big the facilities toilets and showers and washing facilities are amazing only downfall this time someone letting fireworks off on the site my dog was not best happy he shakes but other than that amazing
Disliked Fires going off
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From the manager: Thank you for your review.
We are sorry to hear of a firework issue. We were not made aware of this and it is certainly not permitted on site. We are glad that it didn't totally ruin your stay.
The West Mid Team
Nice enough, it just fellow humans that spoil it!
Anonymous Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The person who oversees the pitches was great. Welcoming and very helpful
Nice area
Disliked Fireworks being set off by an idiot fellow camper . Surely they don’t mix well with tents and gas cylinders. Not to mention the poor dogs that were there.
Toilet blocks were a bit minging.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review.
We are sorry to hear of a firework issue. We were not made aware of this and it is certainly not permitted on site.
We would always encourage guests to speak with us during their stay so we have the opportunity to help and improve their experience immediately - there is always a team member's number on the reception door for visitors to contact.
We appreciate your comments and will continue working hard to ensure all guests enjoy their visit.
The West Mid Team
Nice space , friendly staff on…
Anonymous Electric grass pitch
Liked Nice space , friendly staff on duty .
Disliked Fireworks being set off by fellow camper , scared hell out of our dog. Noisy campers during night, got no sleep at all , such a shame
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From the manager: Thank you for your review.
We are sorry to hear of a firework issue. We were not made aware of this and it is certainly not permitted on site.
We would always encourage guests to speak with us during their stay so we have the opportunity to help and improve their experience immediately - there is always a team member's number on the reception door for visitors to contact.
We appreciate your comments and will continue working hard to ensure all guests enjoy their visit.
The West Mid Team
All the facilities that I needed…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked All the facilities that I needed and only 15min walk into town.
Disliked Nothing.
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From the manager: Thank you for the review.
The West Mid Team
Did what it said on the tin
Electric grass pitch
Liked It was ok, good for a couple of night, reasonably priced.
If you after a fancy site with brick loos and showers forget.it, but everything was functional so quite happy
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From the manager: Thank you for the review.
The West Mid Team
A very nice stay in pleasant surroundings.
Electric grass pitch
Liked An overall good site just a 15 minute walk away from the lovely town of Shrewsbury. The site is huge, with a good selection of grass and gravel pitches, and ehu. We found the site owner/manager/warden friendly and accommodating. We originally booked a grass pitch, but on arrival were asked if we wanted to go on a gravel pitch at no extra cost, as they weren't overly busy.
We pitched up near to what looks like a relatively new mobile shower block, which contains 4 cubicles with a good powerful shower, sink and toilet. There was also 2 separate toilet blocks near by.
The site has wifi, which we didn't use, as we have a mobile router containing a '3' sim card, which worked well and streamed from our firestick with no problems.
Disliked The toilet blocks were a little dated, but I've seen a lot worse.
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From the manager: Thank you for the review.
The West Mid Team
Great location.
Anonymous Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Great big spaces to park your camper van.
Clean showers and loos.
Great location for walking into town- 20/25 mins depending how fast you walk.
Lovely and quiet at night.
Felt safe as a solo female traveler.
Perfect for my one night stop on my way home from Anglesey.
Disliked Have everything I needed.
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From the manager: Thank you for the review.
The West Mid Team
Brilliant
Anonymous Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked Purpose built pitch for a long vehilcle. Proximity to the exit of the site.
Although we didn't use the facilities provided we did have a look at them and they looked fantastic. 15 min walk into town was achievable for anyone without mobility issues. The staff at the site were marvellous too. Thank you to Vince & Mike for your help & advice.
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review.
The West Mid Team
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/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 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
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
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
Very large (over 200 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level site, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Camping at West Midlands Showground
West Midlands Showground
Gravel Hill Lane
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
England
SY1 2PF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.71532°N
2.76335°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
Must see
Much Wenlock Priory 11.9 mi
Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 12.4 mi
Blists Hill Victorian Town 12.5 mi
Ironbridge Gorge Museums 12.8 mi
Iron Bridge and Toll House 12.8 mi
National Trust
Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 4.5 mi
Attingham Park 4.6 mi
Sunnycroft 10.4 mi
Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 12 mi
Wilderhope Manor 13.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Shrewsbury Town Centre 0.6 mi
QUARRY PARK, AND DINGLE GARDENS SHREWSBURY 0.6 mi
Battle of Shrewsbury, 1403 2.8 mi
LONGNER HALL 3.6 mi
Haughmond Abbey - Ebury Hill 3.6 mi
Local events
- Shrewsbury Folk Festival (Friday, 28 August 2026 – Friday, 28 August 2026)
Shrewsbury, Shropshire 0.1 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 Camping at West Midlands Showground have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Camping at West Midlands Showground dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camping at West Midlands Showground? Once Shrewsbury has been well and truly explored (don’t forget a pitstop at The Mount, birthplace of Charles Darwin), venturing out into nature will be a welcome break from bricks and mortar. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping at West Midlands Showground?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 2 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12:30 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Camping at West Midlands Showground? From £22.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.