The Old School Campsite
View prices & book- Well-maintained and family-run site in the Shropshire Hills
- Close to the Welsh border and 35 minutes' drive from Shrewsbury
- Outdoor activity and crafts centre on site
Site type
- 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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 5 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- A charge of £0.50 applies for the use of the shower.
- Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 25 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
4 electric grass pitch (XXL)
5 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8.0m width x 10.0m depth (26.2ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & book7 electric grass pitch (medium)
5 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10.0m width x 5.0m depth (32.8ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 50.0m² (538.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & book8 electric grass pitch (XL)
5 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 7.8m width x 8.3m depth (25.6ft width x 27.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.7m² (696.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
5 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 8.0m width x 5.0m depth (26.2ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookGrinshill bell tent
3 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 4.0m width x 4.0m length (13.1ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £70 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookStiperstones bell tent
3 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 4.0m width x 4.0m length (13.1ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £70 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookEastridge bell tent (large)
5 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £75 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookEllesmere bell tent (large)
5 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £75 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookLong Mynd bell tent (large)
5 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £75 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 73% of visitors View breakdown
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Felt more like Camping than Glamping.
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Long Mynd bell tent (large)
Liked: Close to nice walks. The WiFi wasn't too bad.
Disliked: The tent wasn't as comfortable as we'd hope due to beds being hard, especially single beds. Also there were no chairs to relax on and didn't see any heaters, which were needed due to the cold at night. The campsite was quite small so we were near to other campers which didn't help when a noisy group arrived. However, the owner spoke to them and they were a lot quieter after that.
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Nice site
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7 electric grass pitch (medium)
Liked: Check in was easy Clean and tidy
Disliked: Waiting for toilets only 2 on site Road noise
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Great little site. We really enjoyed our stay and had a lovely…
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8 electric grass pitch (XL)
Liked: Great little site. We really enjoyed our stay and had a lovely walk to the top of the hill opposite the site and a day in Shrewsbury.
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Lovely, quiet and kitsch place. Recommend the pastries for breakfast and honesty box…
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: Lovely, quiet and kitsch place. Recommend the pastries for breakfast and honesty box for a treat. Great facilities
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Very clear directions from the road how to get there. Very warm,…
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Monty on-site touring caravan
Liked: Very clear directions from the road how to get there. Very warm, homely and cozy Monti caravan. No problem contacting the owners, plenty of activities for children. Beautifully kept grass, many toilets, showers and sinks.
Disliked: No WiFi coverage and that's a big no no for us. The owner says that we can catch WiFi closer to the family home however, I would expect WiFi for this price.
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Small remote site
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3 electric grass pitch (XXL)
Liked: On arriving we found a petit site with a mix of glamping tents and pitches. Pitches were a good size. The site is situated in Shropshire near the Welsh border and offered activities and crafting which we did not know about until we arrived. The campsite has little night lights which allowed you to see the stars at night.
Disliked: Unfortunately we did not have any phone signal being so remote so we had to rely on the site limited Wi-Fi to keep in contact with family. The pitch was next to a road but did not cause us to much trouble. The showers were available for 50p and unfortunately the washing up facilities lacked hot water which was a pain when your trying to wash up.
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7 electric grass pitch (medium)
Liked: Owner seemed nice and clean and tidy site , some nice views of the surrounding hills .
Disliked: Small site and Very noisy main road literally right next to the campsite , lack of sleep due to road noise . Half the amenities not working , ie no hot water and an extra 50 pence for a short shower !
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Lovely location, peaceful maybe a little pricey.
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4 electric grass pitch (XXL)
Liked: We wanted to be near friends so the location was perfect. It was quiet and the pitch sizes were fab. The countryside around here is beautiful and this is well placed for exploring it all. It was clean and well kept.
Disliked: It did feel a little like camping in someone's garden. I could see the pitches through the hedge and they looked much more like our kind of camping, this is just personal preference though. It was a shame we weren't able to book any of the activities. Possibly a little more expensive than we would usually pay for what is available.
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Clean accommodation Clean site Friendly staff Location good for visiting both Mid Wales and…
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Monty on-site touring caravan
Liked: Clean accommodation Clean site Friendly staff Location good for visiting both Mid Wales and Shropshire
Disliked: Noise/vibration from road at night Canopy over stove allowed rain to drip through No bins/recycling bins available
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Generally a pleasant staying but lacking due to the owners being away.
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8 electric grass pitch (XL)
Liked: The campsite was well maintained, surrounded by beautiful scenery in a quiet location. The facilities were close by and high quality, heated in the evenings. The owners were away, but their father was attentive and helpful. The kids enjoyed free rein and making friends with the owners children too.
Disliked: Sadly, due to the owners being away all the outdoor activities, crafting, shop and more; that had drawn us to the campsite, were not running. This put a dampener on the stay, as the children were looking forward to certain activities. The laundry facilities were also closed, therefore we cannot comment on their quality. There was dog poo left on our pitch from previous campers, which we had to clear up.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
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
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Walkers' paradise
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Watersports nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitches
Location
The Old School Campsite
Shelve
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
England
SY5 0JQ
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.57191°N
-3.00261°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Must see
Powis Castle & Garden 8.5 mi
Stokesay Castle 12.1 mi
Ludlow Castle 18.4 mi
Much Wenlock Priory 18.7 mi
Enginuity 21.7 mi
National Trust
Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 7.7 mi
Wilderhope Manor 14.2 mi
Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 14.8 mi
Attingham Park 16.1 mi
Croft Castle and Parkland 21.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Corndon Hill and Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle (Shorter Version) 1.2 mi
Corndon Hill - Priest Weston - Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle 1.2 mi
Corndon Hill and Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle 1.2 mi
The Stiperstones 2.3 mi
Nipstone Rock (The Stiperstones) 2.3 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.
Nearest sites
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Want to know more about camping in Shropshire?
- Does The Old School Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Old School Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of The Old School Campsite?
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. - How much does it cost to stay at The Old School Campsite? From £27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.