Leaton Wood

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  • Off-grid field site next to woodland, four miles from Shrewsbury
  • Ironbridge Gorge and the Shropshire Hills within 40 minutes’ drive
  • Dog-friendly site by the River Severn
In a peaceful field where the River Severn meanders its way through the Shropshire countryside, Leaton Wood is a simple site set on a woodland estate dating back to 1837. The historic county town of Shrewsbury is around four miles away, so you can drive down there in about 10 minutes, or if you prefer to slow down to the pace of life round these parts, follow a roadside footpath and walk all the way into town. Follow the Darwin Shrewsbury Trail through the winding streets to explore key locations in the life of the town’s most famous son, the naturalist Charles Darwin. Stroll along the riverbank through 29 acres of open parkland at the Quarry, or go for a wander to pick up a treat in the cafés, delis and independent shops. Cyclists can make the most of the quiet lanes around or check out the Sustrans National Cycle Network routes that connect up with Shrewsbury. A bus also stops right outside the site gates. Facilities at Leaton Wood are on the basic side (please note there's no drinkable water on site, although you will have portable toilets), but you can park up next to your pitch and you’re welcome to bring your dog along. It’s fine to use barbecues; the nearest shop for supplies is a mile away in Bomere Heath, or visit the farm shops in Baschurch or Battlefield, both under 10 minutes’ drive away. Baschurch also has popular country pubs for eating out, and there’s another one in Myddle (15 minutes).

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Leaton Wood

Leaton

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

England

SY4 3AP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.76052°N
2.78922°W

Route directions

The site postcode is shared with Leaton Industrial Estate but don’t turn in there. Head for Leaton Church on the B5067 (with the tall spire), turn down the drive opposite marked 'Leaton Forest Christmas Trees' and follow the signs to site.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.8 mi Bus Station
4.6 mi Rural Cottages
4.6 mi Rural Cottages
Rail
3.7 mi Shrewsbury Rail Station
4 mi Yorton Rail Station
7.3 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

Shrewsbury is well worth a day’s visit with its shops, abbey, castle, market and parks. Another place that many visitors make a day of is Ironbridge Gorge (35 minutes’ drive). Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its importance in the birth of the Industrial Revolution, here you can see the world’s first ever cast-iron bridge and a recreated Victorian town at Blists Hill. For more top history hits within 20 minutes’ drive, wander the medieval and Elizabethan ruins at Moreton Corbet Castle, see the Regency mansion, parkland and gardens at Attingham Park and soak up the atmosphere at the ruined Haughmond Abbey. Outdoor activities are just as easily accessible with the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty about 35 minutes away by car. The lake at Ellesmere is good for a gentle walk and day out (plus there’s a large play area, which is always a bonus for those with kids). Or check out the unusual landscapes, both natural and man-made, at Hawkestone Park Follies (25 minutes’ drive).

Food and drink

  • The View Restaurant at Hencote 2.4 mi
  • Tiger Tavern Bar & Grill 2.6 mi
  • The Meatball Shack 3.2 mi
  • Ego at The Grapes 3.3 mi
  • The Cote Kitchen 3.4 mi
  • Yak & Yeti 3.6 mi
  • BEVANS 3.6 mi
  • The Onslow Balti Lounge 3.6 mi
  • The New Inn 3.6 mi
  • Mandarin 3.6 mi

Groceries

  • Tesco Extra Supermarket 3.1 mi
  • Morrisons Supermarket 3.1 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 3.1 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 3.2 mi
  • Co-op Supermarket 3.2 mi
  • Majestic Off-licence 3.6 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 3.7 mi
  • Dada Oriental Thai Supermarket 3.8 mi
  • Little Camel Oriental Food Store Supermarket 3.9 mi
  • threshers Off-licence 3.9 mi

Parks and play

  • Bomere Heath Park 0.9 mi
  • Battlefield Heritage Park 2.6 mi
  • Baschurch Park 3.2 mi
  • Shelton Fields Playground 3.3 mi
  • Douglas Way Play Area Playground 3.4 mi
  • Flash Gardens park 3.4 mi
  • Hadnall Park 3.5 mi
  • Mardol Quay Gardens park 3.8 mi
  • Quarry Play Area Playground 3.8 mi
  • Splash Park Playground 3.8 mi

Family days out

  • Battlefield Farm Visitor attraction 3 mi
  • The Mill Exhibition Visitor attraction 3.4 mi
  • Shrewsbury Castle Visitor attraction 3.8 mi
  • Church of St Mary the Virgin Visitor attraction 3.9 mi
  • Sundorne Castle 4.2 mi
  • Haughmond Abbey Visitor attraction 5 mi

Public transport

  • School Bus stop 2.7 mi
  • Boscobel Drive Bus stop 2.9 mi
  • Reedham Road Jct Bus stop 2.9 mi
  • Harlescott Park and Ride Bus station 3.1 mi
  • Upper Battlefield Bus stop 3.1 mi
  • Whitemere Road Jct Bus stop 3.1 mi
  • Chelwood Drive Jct Bus stop 3.1 mi
  • Battlefield, Red Lion Hotel Bus stop 3.2 mi
  • Haughmond Avenue Jct Bus stop 3.2 mi
  • Hawkstone Road Jct Bus stop 3.2 mi

What’s nearby

  • Merrington Carp Fishery Fishing 2.1 mi
  • Shrewsbury Driving Range Golf course 3.6 mi
  • The Buttermarket Nightclub 3.7 mi
  • Labyrinth Nightclub 3.8 mi
  • Darwin Shopping Centre 3.8 mi
  • Pengwern Boat Club Marina 4 mi
  • Shrewsbury School Boathouses Marina 4 mi
  • Preston Boats Fishing 5.1 mi

Local services

  • Four Crosses Filling Station Fuel station 2.7 mi
  • Severn Hospice Shrewsbury Hospital 2.8 mi
  • Well Pharmacy 2.9 mi
  • Esso Fuel station 2.9 mi
  • The Uplands Hospital 2.9 mi
  • Prescott Surgery Doctors 3.1 mi
  • BP Fuel station 3.2 mi
  • Tesco Fuel station 3.2 mi
  • Morrisons Fuel station 3.2 mi
  • Bicton Heath Pharmacy 3.2 mi

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Must see

Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 14.8 mi

Much Wenlock Priory 14.9 mi

Blists Hill Victorian Town 15 mi

Ironbridge Gorge Museums 15.4 mi

Iron Bridge and Toll House 15.4 mi

National Trust

Attingham Park 7.4 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 7.6 mi

Sunnycroft 12.2 mi

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 14.9 mi

Wilderhope Manor 16.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Battle of Shrewsbury, 1403 2.7 mi

Shrewsbury Town Centre 3.8 mi

QUARRY PARK, AND DINGLE GARDENS SHREWSBURY 4 mi

Haughmond Abbey - Ebury Hill 5 mi

Ebury Hill - Uffington - Haughmond Abbey 5 mi

Local events

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

    Shrewsbury, Shropshire 3.3 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.

Reviews

8.7

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A cheap but basic option.

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Adam M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Close to public trasnport

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great camp site, very peaceful and…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great camp site, very peaceful and only 10 minutes drive to Shrewsbury Centre. Amenities clean and tidy. Would definitely recommend. Looking forward to returning in the future.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site, level pitches and peaceful stay

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful stay! The site was beautiful. The toilets were clean and the facilities provided were everything you'd need for a weekend camping. Rich was friendly and a text or call away if we needed anything. Definitely recommend☺️

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks For the Loverly Review.
Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you soon
Rich

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Leaton Wood have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Leaton Wood dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Leaton Wood? Shrewsbury is well worth a day’s visit with its shops, abbey, castle, market and parks. Another place that many visitors make a day of is Ironbridge Gorge (35 minutes’ drive). Designated a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Leaton Wood?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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