Thistleford Camping

10 4 reviews
View of The Dell
View of the dell
Shropshire holidays
Main field
Camping field
Blue skies
Pitching area
The dell
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitches
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  • Family-orientated campsite on the river Roden in rural Shropshire
  • A 10-minute drive from Wem; Shrewsbury 25 minutes
  • Farm site with excellent stargazing; campfires welcome
Thistleford Camping is a family-orientated campsite near the hamlet of Aston in rural Shropshire. Set on the edge of a farm, this site is great for families looking to introduce kids to the great outdoors and those looking to unwind in an all-natural setting. The site is divided into a handful of dells that are strung along the riverbank, with part of a small woodland also included. Guests are welcome to bring their own canoes and get out exploring on the water. Fishing is also allowed too, but please release whatever you catch after snapping a photo or two. Thistleford Camping is in a peaceful location with very little light pollution, so on clear nights some amazing star-filled skies are visible here. (That also means it can get very dark, so a torch should be high on your packing list). The main field is very spacious, with plenty of room for a game of cricket or rounders. Away from the pitches, there is a circular walk that takes you along the edge of the forest to Woods End, an excellent spot for a picnic. Campfires and barbecues are allowed if raised off the ground. Firewood is sold on site and special burners are available to hire if you're looking to keep large groups warm on chilly evenings. For food supplies and places to eat out, look to Wem, a small spot 10 minutes' drive away.

Site type

Tent pitches 15
Motorhome pitches 3
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub 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

Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Thistleford Camping

Thistleford Bridge

Hill Cop Bank

Aston

Shropshire

England

SY4 1QH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.84857°N
2.67931°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10 mi Bus Station
11.4 mi The Crescent
11.4 mi The Crescent
Rail
1.7 mi Wem Rail Station
3.5 mi Prees Rail Station
3.6 mi Yorton 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Corbet Wood: 10 minutes’ drive - Hawkstone Park Golf Club: 10 minutes - Alderford Lake (paddleboard hire): 20 minutes - Shrewsbury: 25 minutes - Colemere: 25 minutes - Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: 30 minutes - Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World: 30 minutes - Ironbridge Gorge: 40 minutes

Must see

Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 16.2 mi

Blists Hill Victorian Town 16.5 mi

Iron Bridge and Toll House 17 mi

Ironbridge Gorge Museums 17 mi

Enginuity 17.2 mi

National Trust

Attingham Park 11.4 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 12.4 mi

Sunnycroft 12.6 mi

Chirk Castle 18.2 mi

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 21.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HAWKSTONE 2.5 mi

HODNET HALL 3.9 mi

Battle of Shrewsbury, 1403 7.1 mi

Ebury Hill - Uffington - Haughmond Abbey 7.2 mi

Colemere - Wem Moss - Shropshire Union Canal 7.3 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.

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Excellent basic camp site

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Jacqueline G.

The Dell non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Farmer John as our grandson called him ciukd not do enough for you. He made our mini break the best and we would definately return again.

Disliked Nothing

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Spacey pitches, basic facilities and very friendly staff.

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Steven T.

The Dell non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Superb setting for a relaxing break. Great walks for the dog, river for those that fish or canoe. Camp keeper John was always on hand to help.

Disliked Nothing to dislike, it is what it is , a simple site to enjoy.

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Lovely rustic stay to get away from it all

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Meghan W.

The Dell non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely setting along the river. The stars were incredible at night. Its close to Wem if you need bits and pieces. Farmer John is just a perfect host, friendly and great company and nothing is too much bother. We camped with a 1 year old a 5 year old and a dog and it was perfect.

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As close to heaven as you can be.....!

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Wendy W.

The Dell non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Oh my word, we found a true slice of paradise right here! From the moment we arrived we loved it! John met us and showed us a pitch across from the main field where we could camp by ourselves, though the main field had just a few other campers there already. We decided to have the use of the hot tub during our stay, and John worked tirelessly to clean it, fill it with fresh water and prep it with firewood for our stay.
John and his wife Jan are kind and welcoming and it's obvious that they care about their guests because the whole site is immaculate and well maintained, as well as being in one of the most beautiful locations ever.
John checks in with his campers morning and afternoon on his quad bike and goes above and beyond to make sure everyone is happy. He even towed the large boat to a place where it was safe for us to enter and leave the river.
There are no electric points or showers but this just meant that watching the stars was made even more beautiful.
Out of everywhere we have stayed in our van, this is our firm favourite now.
Truly awesome place.

Disliked We have no dislikes about this place. Everything was absolutely perfect and we will be back again soon!

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Thistleford Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Thistleford Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Thistleford Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Corbet Wood: 10 minutes’ drive - Hawkstone Park Golf Club: 10 minutes - Alderford Lake (paddleboard hire): 20 minutes - Shrewsbury: 25 minutes - Colemere: 25 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Thistleford Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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