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General
- Back-to-basics site on a farm 10 minutes' drive from Kidderminster
- West Midland Safari Park and Go Ape! within a 20-minute drive
- A 10-minute walk from two riverside food pubs and miniature golf
Keen for a country escape close to Kidderminster? Castle Gate Campsite could be the place for you – wend your way to its Wolverley location to be 10 minutes’ drive from the centre of town, and well within reach of lots of ways to spend Worcestershire days.
This working farm site once had its own castle; it’s long gone now, but you’ll still see traces of the walls around the park, and be greeted by two grand gatehouses. With the fancy focal point no more, life proceeds at a rather more sedate and simple level: this is a rural back to basics place, where frills are limited to just a toilet and sink and where neighbours are mostly cattle and horses.
To fill up on fresh air, take a little trot around the park, following the trails and seeking out little sunny spots in the wooded areas. You may also want to consider barbecue based cookouts, or leave all the foodie prep to the pros by toddling off to one of the local pubs – there are two rather fine options down by the river, about a half-hour amble away. (If you opt for the Queens Head, take some time to peruse the pub’s team photos to see if you can spot a famed musician among the ranks.)
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
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Max. persons: 6 x
One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Bring a gazebo
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Features
Coronavirus
Hand sanitising stations
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
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
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
Remote location
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
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Pop-up campsite
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Dudley Bus Station
— 9.5 miles
Raven Hotel — 10.7 miles
Bearwood Interchange — 11.9 miles
- Train stations
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Kidderminster Rail Station
— 1.9 miles
Blakedown Rail Station — 2.5 miles
Hagley Rail Station — 3.8 miles
- Ferry ports
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Sharpness Old Docks
— 48.7 miles
- Airports
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Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2
— 21.4 miles
Birmingham International Airport — 21.4 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1 — 21.4 miles
Use the Google Maps location 'Strong Farmed 1988' and access the site from Castle Road.
Local attractions
Once you’ve warmed up on the farm, head off to the Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve 20 minutes away, for walks through the woodland, meadows and orchards that make up the 549-hectare reserve. Tread quietly for glimpses of deer, butterflies and kingfishers; you can always save your yelling for a ride on the ziplines at the forest’s Go Ape! adventure park.
If farm life’s given the kids (or, ahem, you) a desire to get hands-on with the animals, take flight to Little Owl Farm Park (20 minutes’ drive), where they (or, ahem, you) can pet chicks and bunnies and make pals with the pigs. Best be keeping your hands to yourselves if you then head on to the West Midland Safari Park (15 minutes) – the beasts here are rather bigger and better viewed from a safe distance.
Holiday not complete without hitting a few balls about? Depending on your golfing prowess you may like to swing your way round the 18-hole course at Kidderminster Golf Club, or putt your way round the zany obstacles at the miniature golf course in Wolverley.
Train buffs will know Kidderminster as a place to join the steam powered Severn Valley Railway; it’s also home to the Museum of Carpet (a bit niche, this one, but with high praise from past visitors).
Must see
- Dudley Zoological Gardens (9.5 miles)
- Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings (9.6 miles)
- Witley Court & Gardens (English Heritage) (10.0 miles)
National Trust
- Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses (2.6 miles)
- Rosedene (6.7 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 8:30 a.m. – | 9:30 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 12 p.m. | |
Castle Gate Campsite cancellation policy
No refunds within 2 weeks of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Bookings cannot be amended within 14 day(s) of arrival.
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. Castle Gate Campsite 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.
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 transferMaestro
MasterCard
Visa
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Castle Gate Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Castle Gate Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Castle Gate Campsite? Once you’ve warmed up on the farm, head off to the Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve 20 minutes away, for walks through the woodland, meadows and orchards that make up the 549-hectare … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Castle Gate Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Castle Gate Campsite? From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
Hi , Really sorry about the toilet !
The weather has played a role as if we had used our tractor and tank we would have turned up the grass
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