Lower Lacon Caravan Park
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- Family site one mile from the market town of Wem
- Within 25 minutes' drive of Shrewsbury, Ellesmere and Whitchurch
- Two play areas, crazy golf and a supermarket with off-licence on site
Site type
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- 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).
- The grocery shop is open between 02/01 and 23/12.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 2 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 cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- The outdoor swimming pool is open between 25/05 and 08/09 (subject to weather conditions).
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The lead name on the booking must check in with the payment card used and if driving a non-UK vehicle, a copy of the passport will be taken at check-in. Swimming pool sessions must be booked on site at the pool. Amendments are subject to a 10% (of the holiday cost) campsite fee.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu 1 Jan to
Pitch types & availability
5

Non-electric grass pitch (no pets, small)
5 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 8m depth (32m²)
Arrival daysFrom £21.50
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Non-electric grass pitch (large)
7 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22
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Non-electric grass pitch (XL)
8 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Electric grass pitch (medium)
5 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27
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Electric grass pitch (large)
7 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 10m depth (60m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Electric grass pitch (XL)
8 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £33
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Fully-serviced grass and gravel pitch (super)
7 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 10m depth (70m²)
Arrival daysFrom £34
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Electric grass pitch (large, no pets)
7 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35
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Reviews
80% would recommend this site to a friend
76% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a large, well-maintained campsite praised for its friendly and helpful staff, spacious pitches, and excellent facilities for families. Highlights include the outdoor swimming pool, multiple playgrounds, and on-site entertainment. Some guests noted dated toilet blocks and occasional noise from other campers, but many would recommend and return.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 16/06/2026
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A lovely place to stay, we will definitely be back.
Fully-serviced grass and gravel pitch (super)
Liked Lovely site with good facilities, absolutely incredible staff who don't hesitate to help, the wardens were fantastic. Lots of different type of pitches so some would be louder than others. Two good parks for kids and a great ' no photo' policy at the swimming pool. Great area to do washing up.
Disliked It would be nicer to have a longer slot in the pool as 45 minutes isn't that long for a larger family however we appreciate you are trying to accommodate everyone.
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It just wasn’t what I’d expected and not somewhere I’d go back to
Fully-serviced grass and gravel pitch (super)
Liked The staff were lovely
Disliked The toilet and showers were absolutely grim
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Excellent
Fully-serviced grass and gravel pitch (super)
Liked Very nice very quiet site mid week break not many people on site midweek break getting busy thursday Friday ready for week end but very nice very quiet place very clean and tidy
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Would return
Fully-serviced grass and gravel pitch (super)
Liked Loved the over 18's bar.
Facilities very clean although dated.
Friendly staff
Recommend to friends Visit again
Good site, pitches good, friendly and helpful staff.
Fully-serviced grass and gravel pitch (super)
Liked Easy access to site, quick check in with a very pleasant lady. Helped set up at our pitch, didn't need it but he had showed us to the pitch and stayed to help set up,which was kind.large site, plenty of pitches, quiet area.
Disliked Not much to dislike really, the onsite facilities were not available, but not to bothered but shame thing's were closed.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent site, clean facilities. Staff and wardens were friendly
Fully-serviced grass and gravel pitch (super)
Liked This site had everything someone needs! Site staff/wardens were never too far away and always willing to help. Always had a smile on their face, and very professional and polite. Our fully serviced hard standing pitch was level, had to little bit of levelling of the caravan but no trouble! Well kept site, clean and tidy.
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Well serviced but random site….
Fully-serviced grass and gravel pitch (super)
Liked Really great service from staff and the site is well patrolled / kept clean etc. Good parks for the kids as there are two on each end.
Disliked Very large site and there is a lot of permanent residents that make lots of areas shanty town looking and derelict. The site seems to be a bit mish mash in terms of its set up and what it’s aiming for. Lots of E Bikes zooming around too…We personally wouldn’t stay again and have two young kids.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Definitely go again
Fully-serviced grass and gravel pitch (super)
Liked Lovely site, nice and clean, very friendly staff
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great for families, & couples of all ages.
Fully-serviced grass and gravel pitch (super)
Liked Good sized pitches, cafe on site, two bars, one an adult only, open air swimming pool. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable of the local area & a well stocked shop.
Disliked There's nothing I didn't like about the site.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great place
Fully-serviced grass and gravel pitch (super)
Liked Great place everything there that you need
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. 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 yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Wildlife havenUtilities
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: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level site, no steep slopes Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Lower Lacon Caravan Park
Lower Lacon Caravan Park
Soulton Road
Wem
Shropshire
England
SY4 5RP
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.86399°N
2.70115°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
Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 17.6 mi
Blists Hill Victorian Town 17.9 mi
Iron Bridge and Toll House 18.4 mi
Ironbridge Gorge Museums 18.4 mi
Enginuity 18.6 mi
National Trust
Attingham Park 12.5 mi
Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 13.5 mi
Sunnycroft 14 mi
Chirk Castle 17 mi
Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 22.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
HAWKSTONE 3.3 mi
HODNET HALL 5 mi
Colemere - Wem Moss - Shropshire Union Canal 6.1 mi
The Sandstone Trail S to N (Part 1): Whitchurch - Bickerton 7.3 mi
Battle of Shrewsbury, 1403 8 mi
Local events
- Shrewsbury Folk Festival (Friday, 28 August 2026 – Friday, 28 August 2026)
Shrewsbury, Shropshire 10.6 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 Lower Lacon Caravan Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Lower Lacon Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Lower Lacon Caravan Park? Shropshire is a pretty peaceful place without too many crowds most of the time, so grab your chance to get stuck into a few gentle activities like floating on the Shropshire Union … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Lower Lacon Caravan Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Lower Lacon Caravan Park? From £21.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.