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
In need of an escape? Settle in at Camping at West Midlands Showground, a family-friendly Shropshire site less than 15 minutes’ walk from Shrewsbury town centre, where tourist sites and shopping are within easy reach and there’s plenty of green space for kids and the dogs to run around on. Peaceful urban getaways are a dream here: days can be spent wandering the winding medieval streets of Shrewsbury, exploring castle and abbey, strolling around gardens and parks, following the Darwin Town Trail (the evolutionist was born here) and taking boating trips on the Severn. Anyone fishing for a good time should swim back to site and cast a line in the Severn. Part of the Greenhous West Mid Showground, the site’s facilities are pretty basic, but it does have its own fishing rights – plus it's well set for getting the most out of Shropshire and Shrewsbury explores, and finding fab eateries, pubs and ways to pass the time will be a piece of cake. Speaking of cake, there are plenty of restaurants in Shrewsbury for local bites, and barbecues are welcome on site for cooking more substantial meals.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Motorhome pitches 20
Tent pitches 200
Touring caravan pitches 2
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).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

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Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 588 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts a superb location, offering easy walking access to Shrewsbury and its amenities. Visitors frequently praise the spacious and level pitches, the friendly and helpful staff, and the modern, clean shower facilities. While older toilet blocks are noted as dated, the new shower cabins are well-received. The site is considered great value, peaceful, and ideal for exploring the town and surrounding areas, with many guests stating they will return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Level good size pitch. Facilities good.…

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Susan W.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Level good size pitch. Facilities good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent

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Keith J.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Very friendly staff, easy Going. Toilets clean no hassle own water supply on hard standing pitches
Town close to visit
Would be using again highly recommended

Recommend to friends Visit again

As a base within 15 mins walk of town, it's great, or event on

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Philip W.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Close to town, fairly quiet, newish unisex toilet shower units,

Disliked The old ladies and gents buildings are clean but very dated and a bit ramshackle, but useable,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Space of the pitch between vans,…

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Neville C.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Space of the pitch between vans, near the facilities, quiet site. Very warm welcome and useful information imparted.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Joanne T.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, good location and friendly helpful staff

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Gilly R.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Nice spacious pitches
Clean and tidy site
New shower block
Short walk into Shrewsbury town centre

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good flat. Site..staff very good…

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trevor j.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Good flat. Site..staff very good close to shrewsbury. Centre easy walk

Disliked Toilet block clean but. Needs replacing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Staff were great and helpful

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Anonymous

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Convenience, friendly, spacious area to walk dogs.
Basic facilities but knew that in advance

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely

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Anonymous

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Warm welcome from Mark .Envelope full of information .places to visit ,shops ,taxi companies .places to eat.We had just got back from staying in the Cotswolds and we had none of that .Our grandson loved the milkshake machine .

Recommend to friends Visit again

We love the location of this site but the facilities are lacking

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Anonymous

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked The location

Disliked Lack of working showers

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/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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

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

Very large (over 200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby 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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping at West Midlands Showground

West Midlands Showground

Gravel Hill Lane

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

England

SY1 2PF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.71532°N
2.76335°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.6 mi Bus Station
4.3 mi Rural Cottages
4.3 mi Rural Cottages
Rail
0.6 mi Shrewsbury Rail Station
6.6 mi Yorton Rail Station
9.9 mi Wem 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

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. The site is a little over half an hour’s drive from the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where scenic wanders, horse riding, gliding and paragliding are the order of the day. If those walking boots haven’t seen enough action, make tracks for Buttington (35 minutes' drive) to join the Offa’s Dyke long-distance path and follow 177 miles of England-Wales border – alternatively, rest weary legs with a scenic boat tour along the Severn, leaving 15 minutes away. There’s plenty of history hereabouts, so dive right in with a look inside the fab 18th-century mansion at Attingham Park (and a stroll around the gardens and parkland) or a stop at the spectacular Sunnycroft villa in nearby Telford. Go from finery to industry by trundling along to the Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO site to explore the birthplace of the industrial revolution, making time for the recreated Victorian town of Blists Hill, the Coalport China Museum and the world’s first ever cast-iron bridge. Stay in the past (the very, very distant past) with a trip to Wroxeter Roman City and Vineyard, or return to the present with some modern urban days: Telford is half an hour away and has a snowboard and skiing centre that should keep families entertained, while Birmingham Is a little over an hour and a half from base if a real big-city vibe is needed.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
West Kirby 48.7 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Meols 50.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Moreton 50.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Wallasey 51.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Prestatyn 51.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday 20 July 2026 – Monday 20 July 2026)

    Farnborough, Hampshire 131 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?
    Camping 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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping at West Midlands Showground? From £35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.