Castle Gate Campsite

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  • 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

Motorhome pitches 5
Tent pitches 40
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

9.2

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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

there was a lot of space…

Overall 7/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked there was a lot of space

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site. Will be back again.

Overall 9/10

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Wifi
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Zoe M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely site. Big field with about 5 portaloos. Campsite owners were very helpful on the phone on arrival and also when I needed to ask a group to quieten down at midnight.
Toilets were checked many times through the day.
Taps on site near all loos.
Hot air balloons flew over head in the morning.

Disliked Signage could do with being a bit bigger but to be honest you cant really go too wrong.
The gate on entry kept swinging shut. So if travelling on your own it can be tricky. Luckily my kids held the gate open.
Toilets did get a tad smelly at times - but they are just portaloos so was expected.
Sink in toilets didnt work so make sure you have a bucket to make a hand wash station.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful, love the wild camping feel…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Peaceful, love the wild camping feel

Recommend to friends Visit again

Too expensive, there is literally nothing. Toilets dirty.

Overall 2/10

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Michal B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Peace

Disliked Price, Grass almost 1 meter long, toilets dirty ages...

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautifull

Overall 10/10

Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely peacefull sight. Back to basics just a look and a tap. But in a lovely meadow amongst the trees what else do you need. Campfire. Beautiful stay.

Disliked Nothing really. Signage is a bit small and hard to see as green amongst the greenery. But that's all really.
Perhaps a dog poo bin. Fortunately I brought lots of bags ti double wrap and take litter home.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wild camping vibe; friendly welcome; considerate other campers; lovely village nearby…

Overall 10/10

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Facilities / Activities
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Wild camping vibe; friendly welcome; considerate other campers; lovely village nearby

Disliked No mobile reception

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, friendly staff and over all a good experience

Overall 10/10

Location
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Always a nice and chilled atmosphere

Disliked N/a

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean open spaces.…

Overall 8/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Clean open spaces.

Disliked Some toilets full and no showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing service Cleaning toilets I’ve experienced while wild camping. Child friendly Very respectful people…

Overall 10/10

Location
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Wifi
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Amazing service
Cleaning toilets I’ve experienced while wild camping.
Child friendly
Very respectful people around you

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean toilets Amazing service with staff/family Lovely place…

Overall 10/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very clean toilets
Amazing service with staff/family
Lovely place

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

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 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)

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

Castle Gate Campsite

Keepers Cottage

Lea Castle Farm

Wolverhampton Road

Wolverley

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

England

DY10 3RA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.41273°N
2.23362°W

Route directions

Use the Google Maps location 'Strong Farmed 1988' and access the site from Castle Road.

Nearest transport

Coach
9.4 mi Dudley Bus Station
10.7 mi Raven Hotel
11.9 mi Bearwood Interchange
Rail
2 mi Kidderminster Rail Station
2.4 mi Blakedown Rail Station
3.7 mi Hagley Rail Station
Airport
21.4 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2
21.4 mi Birmingham International Airport
21.4 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1

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

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 9.4 mi

Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings 9.6 mi

Witley Court & Gardens (English Heritage) 10 mi

Black Country Living Museum 10.1 mi

Hanbury Hall (National Trust) 11.6 mi

National Trust

Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses 2.6 mi

Rosedene 6.7 mi

Dudmaston Estate 8.1 mi

Hanbury Hall 11.6 mi

Wightwick Manor and Gardens 11.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ENVILLE 4.1 mi

Bewdley - Severn Valley - Arley - Bewdley 4.2 mi

Bewdley – Trimpley – Bewdley 4.3 mi

Upper Arley - Eymore Woods - Trimpley Reservoir - Upper Arley 4.8 mi

ARLEY HOUSE 4.9 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • 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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8:30 a.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Castle Gate Campsite? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.