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General
- Off-grid campsite with spectacular views over the Shropshire Hills
- Ironbridge Valley of Invention 25 minutes’ drive; hiking from site
- Spacious grass pitches in a dark-skies area; shops 15 minutes’ drive
Are you ready for a real off-grid experience? One with spectacular views over hills on the edge of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with lots of walking options right from the camping field… and the chance to see buzzards or red kites flying overhead? If it’s yes to all those questions, then haste ye to Spring Field Dark Skies Camping.
On-site numbers are kept low to provide spacious pitches and privacy for all guests, and keep the ‘away-from-it-all’ vibe of the place. Facilities are simple: solar power for the electricity and a private water supply (there’s also wifi – the kids will be pleased).
In terms of amenities, there are flushing toilets with hot hand-washing facilities and separate grey and black water disposal available. There is also a drive-on grey water point for motorhomes.
If you’re keen to hone your barbecuing skills, pick up gourmet treats from the well-known butcher in Much Wenlock (15 minutes by car) to grill on the communal firepit. Otherwise there are several traditional pubs serving good grub within about the same distance, and Shrewsbury’s only 35 minutes away for big nights out.
By the way, the site’s in a dark-skies area, so if you get a clear night, don’t miss the chance to see the stars glittering in the heavens far above you.
Open from 25/11/2023 to 20/12/2023
Open from 01/03/2024 to 31/10/2024
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
✓ French
Please note
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
Units heavier than 3500 kg are not allowed.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No electric barbecues allowed.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
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Max. persons: 2 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Max 2.5m width x 3.0m depth (8.2ft width x 9.8ft depth) Calculated area: 7.5m² (80.7ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Car
Max. persons: 4 x
One Campervan allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 6.0m depth (16.4ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 30.0m² (322.9ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 4 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 8.0m depth (13.1ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 32.0m² (344.4ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 6 x
One Campervan allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 8.0m depth (16.4ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 6 x
One Motorhome allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 8 x
One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Reviews
Lovely peaceful site with gorgeous views. Really friendly hosts. Would …
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Excellent and well taken clean facilities and smashing staff
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if you need a weekend getaway to unwind, this is excellent place for u
From the manager...
We were privileged to enjoy your stay at your fire pit with you and look forward to seeing you again. |
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Fabulous site, friendly owners nice and quiet.
From the manager...
Thank you for your kind review. So pleased you enjoyed your stay and appreciate our efforts to operate the site in an Eco Friendly way.. Yes we have been working on the limited toilet. We know this has been an issue at the weekends when we have more campers on the field. It should have been here 3 weeks ago but were let down by our supplier. |
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Absolutely brilliant. On arrival there was a hamper of goodies, …
From the manager...
Thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and tasted our local produce. |
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We wouldn’t go back , which is a shame as the views were lovely .
From the manager...
We offer our site as Eco and Green Friendly but unfortunately these campers were neither Eco, Green or Friendly. If you are cold in midsummer, you have the wrong equipment. Heating a tent with electricity overnight is certainly environmentally unsustainable. What would the EPC rating be of a tent !!. |
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Site was great.
From the manager...
The best approach directions are clearly given in the booking information. What3words: decking.above.rocks. Use the B4371 Much Wenlock to Church Stretton road and turn off through Hughley. It has the best access to the site and avoids narrow lanes. |
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From the manager...
Thank you for staying with us again and we look forward to many returns. |
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
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
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
Camping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitches
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Lake and/or mountain
Leave the car at home
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No hot water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Type
Farm
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point
Water hook-up points for tourers
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Bus Station
— 8.9 miles
Bus Station — 10.4 miles
Rural Cottages — 12.0 miles
- Train stations
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Church Stretton Rail Station
— 7.4 miles
Shrewsbury Rail Station — 9.0 miles
Wellington (Shropshire) Rail Station — 9.4 miles
- Ferry ports
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Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
— 57.2 miles
- Airports
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Birmingham International Airport
— 40.2 miles
What3words: decking.above.rocks. Use the B4371 Much Wenlock to Church Stretton, and turn off through Hughley because it has the best access to the site and avoids narrow lanes.
Local attractions
If you’re an active family looking for sporty pursuits, whizz around on quad bikes, try an archery session or improve your aim while shooting clays at The Edge Adventure Activities (15 minutes’ drive). Go pony trekking in the Shropshire Hills (25 minutes), or take to the water in a kayak on the River Severn (half an hour). And of course, there are loads of hiking trails to explore on foot or by bike (an electric bike might make some of those hills easier though).
Sneak a bit of history into the holiday mix with a potter around the ruins at Wroxeter Roman City (20 minutes), where you can also see a recreated Roman townhouse, and move forward to the 18th century at National Trust - Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill (15 minutes) to admire the Italianate villa built by mega-architect John Nash.
To continue the cultural theme, plan to spend a day discovering the numerous museums and attractions at Ironbridge Valley of Invention (25 minutes), where highlights include the chance to get dressed up in period hats at Blists Hill Victorian Town, pull a locomotive down the track at Engenuity or go deep underground in a tunnel oozing with bitumen.
Must see
- Much Wenlock Priory (4.0 miles)
- Enginuity (7.2 miles)
- Ironbridge Gorge Museums (7.3 miles)
National Trust
- Wilderhope Manor (4.5 miles)
- Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill (5.2 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
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| Arrive: | 3 p.m. – | 6 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
Spring Field Dark Skies Camping cancellation policy
No refunds within 2 weeks of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Spring Field Dark Skies Camping will debit the balance from your card 2 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 2 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
Pitches: a £20.00 deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure when returning the gate badge/barrier pass/toilet keys.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
Bank transferCash
PayPal
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Spring Field Dark Skies Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Spring Field Dark Skies Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Spring Field Dark Skies Camping? If you’re an active family looking for sporty pursuits, whizz around on quad bikes, try an archery session or improve your aim while shooting clays at The Edge Adventure Activities (15 minutes’ … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Spring Field Dark Skies Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Spring Field Dark Skies Camping? From £17.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
So please you enjoyed our simple back to basic campsite with some Tech and Eco modern enhancements. As campervan travellers and owners of 30 years, its the type of site we ourselves look for. We will never crowd our site. The Fire-Pit has been a great social success this year and you can be assured it will be available next year. Extra toilet with hot hand-wash now installed.