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 45
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • 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

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 147 Pitchup.com customers

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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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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a peaceful, back-to-basics, and natural camping experience, often described as feeling like wild camping. Guests appreciate the spaciousness, the ability to have campfires, the cleanliness of the portaloos and water facilities, and the friendly, helpful owners. Some mention the fields can be uneven or sloping. Minor issues noted include occasional noise from other campers and access difficulties in wet weather.

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Arrival date (latest first)

It was lovely and quiet, beautiful…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked It was lovely and quiet, beautiful surrounding location, the site is very picturesque, lovely hosts, everything was clearly explained, toilets had loo roll already 👍🏼👍🏼

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peace and quiet. Spotlessly clean…

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Nicola B. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Peace and quiet. Spotlessly clean owners lovely

Recommend to friends Visit again

Choosing our own pitch, walking in…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Choosing our own pitch, walking in the woods & having a campfire.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful setting. Plenty of room. Helpful…

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Daniel B. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful setting.
Plenty of room.
Helpful and friendly site management/team and quick to deal with a late night noise issue.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite, great scenery, well maintained,…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely campsite, great scenery, well maintained, easy access to local amenities, friendly host (Molly). We weren’t packed like sardines so there was plenty of room for kids to play without disturbing others which is good, and great to have access to the forest next door.

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Listening to the birdsong was lovely.…

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Debbie C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Listening to the birdsong was lovely. Friendly campsite. Clean toilets. Woods either side of camping field, quiet rural setting. First time camping here, will definitely be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant location, lovely site, surrounded by beautiful countryside.

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Lee N. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fantastic service with logs and bricks, friendly woman driving around the site ensuring everyone has what they need. Plenty of choice and space for pitching up. Ground nice and soft, grass well looked after. Toilets nice and clean, kids can safely run about.

Disliked Didn't dislike anything but a shower block would definitely encourage us to stay longer.

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Friendly welcoming owners. Only stayed one night…

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Frank M. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Friendly welcoming owners.
Only stayed one night in brilliant weather, but enjoyed gazing over the meadow. Basic facilities but met my needs.
Lovely

Recommend to friends Visit again

Toilets are very clean. Get cleaned…

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Heather W. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Toilets are very clean. Get cleaned every few hours. You are allowed to spread out if space allows. Back to basics camping. Everyone on campsite didn't have a bad word to say about site. Owner very very helpful. Shops and pubs not far away.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The absolute best, and I’ll definitely be going again

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 Ray Z. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great campsite back to basic natural camping

Disliked Dislike when people set up tense in front of the toilet nearest to where your tent is almost blocking anyone else from using making it a long walk to the next one.

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

Local events

  • Moseley Folk Festival (Friday, 4 September 2026 – Friday, 4 September 2026)

    Birmingham, West Midlands 14.7 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 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 £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.