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. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Castle Gate Campsite?

From £16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Castle Gate Campsite

View prices & book Last booked one day ago 9.4 185 reviews

Visitor image of the lovely field (added by manager 07 Sep 2022)

Visitor image of the lovely and peaceful area

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

Open now

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

Open from Wed, 15 May to Tue, 12 Nov 2024

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)

6 people maximum

One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

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

0 rooms

Suitable for

Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Other restrictions

Arrival days

From £16 (£16) 1 night, 2 adults

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The views on a night are so beautiful. it’s just worth a stay for the view.

Nice…

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nader a. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Nice

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good stay and worth the money!

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Anonymous Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Lots of space and nice area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff, beautiful relaxing tranquil pitch up, surrounded by trees, very wild…

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Sophie D. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Friendly staff, beautiful relaxing tranquil pitch up, surrounded by trees, very wild camping. Only tap and porta toilets.

Disliked: Toilet facilities were not in the best shape. The drive has deep tyre tracks so was a difficult ride in and out but apart from that it was a nice stay. And would recommend.

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Excellent site

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Peter H. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Great scenery for a campsite. Clean facilities and away from roads enough to not notice them at all. Amazing people and right near Kinver hills

Recommend to friends Visit again

So quiet and wonderful. Plenty of loos dotted around, always clean and…

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Adele W. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: So quiet and wonderful. Plenty of loos dotted around, always clean and even have air freshener in them. Loo roll. Especially having the option of an outside sink. Brush teeth, wash hair. A true feel of outside living. They tick all boxes for me. It's my go to place. Thanks

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Left alone to do what ever we liked.

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Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Peaceful

Disliked: Car tracks are very deep and cars get stuck

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site with clean facilities

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Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Absolutely beautiful site, right on the canal with lovely walks both ways, couldn't believe how lush and beautiful the area was. Toilets very clean and close by, loved being able to make campfires and watch the stars.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site. Friendly staff. Nice walks

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Leisa T. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Loved the views and the relaxed, camp where you want, attitude. Quiet side, with only a vague him off the local A road. Low light pollution. Loved having a fire. We managed to catch the tree surgeon in and got some good logs really cheap.

Disliked: Would have preferred compost toilets instead of portaloos, and not having to walk quite so far (into next field) but was worth it to be on the higher site.

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Lovely site. Lovely owners

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emma r. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Peacefulness, space, how nice the host was when I talked to her. More guests this time which added to the camping feel/vibe

Disliked: Portaloo and lack of simple style showers. I'm OK with both aspects but it would be nicer if it wasn't portaloos and a basic shower should we want it

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This was our second stay within the month. Also invited some friends…

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Leanne W. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: This was our second stay within the month. Also invited some friends along to join us for the second night. Even with it being busy for a bank holiday, you couldn’t tell. It was so quiet and peaceful on a night time. Toilets were kept clean and tidy. Water tap is so handy. Plenty of room between everyone. The owners are lovely, think my children enjoyed their dog more. Thank you again, sure to visit again soon.

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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 Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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

Ferry

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available pitch on arrival.
The site will send you further check-in information 1 day(s) before your arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 14 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
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.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 9 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Nearest 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.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Castle Gate Campsite? From £16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.