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

9.1

Overall rating from 132 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulWild camping

93% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a popular choice for those seeking a basic, rural camping experience, praised for its peaceful atmosphere and natural surroundings. Visitors appreciate the ample space, the freedom to choose pitches, and the availability of campfires. Clean portable toilets and water taps are provided. The owners are frequently described as friendly and helpful. Minor drawbacks include potential access issues in wet weather and occasional noise from other campers.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Too expensive, there is literally nothing. Toilets dirty.

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Michal B.

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

Very basic and rural and not expensive

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Kerry S.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We had a lovely time. The campsite is as described. Clean toilets and available water and very much rural with just your tent and nature which is what a camper wants. Lovely little fire pits to add to the experience

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice camp site with pleasant owners

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emma r.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The peaceful vibe and ability to have a camp fire

Disliked Porta loo but who does like them lol

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Plenty of space
Solidtude

Disliked Grass could be a little shorter

Recommend to friends Visit again

Do not recommend unless you have an all terrain vehicle

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Was at least quiet

Disliked Entrance to site was impassable due to being so rutted. Caused damage to my campervan on entrance to the site. Incredibly poorly maintained

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Very sorry to hear this !
We have never has this complaint before , perhaps staying in a hotel with a tarmac car park we be more suitable.
however we will look into this

Quiet site…

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kevin h.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Quiet site

Disliked No bins provided , very uneven ground. Over priced

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful setting,lovely walk to local pubs and into Kidderminster.Clean toilets.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Peaceful setting,lovely walk to local pubs and into Kidderminster.Clean toilets.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Love love love it. Peaceful quiet and bootiful scenery. We took our…

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Caroline K.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Love love love it. Peaceful quiet and bootiful scenery. We took our pup for his first camping trip here and he loved it. Owners checked in every night friendly and welcoming. We will defo be back here for another lovely stay. Close to shops for top ups. Oh and the toilets the weather was 30 plus and the toilets where spotless and smelt better than any portable loo we have ever used. Thumbs up guys. Thank you for a sharing your idyllic treasure with us.

Disliked Having to leave 😕

Recommend to friends Visit again

Little bit of heaven on my door step ❤️ will be back…

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Kerry D.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Little bit of heaven on my door step ❤️ will be back

Recommend to friends Visit again

I love the peace.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Peaceful
Clean toilets
Exeptional service
Well looked after

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic back to basics site. Friendly staff.

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10 out of 10
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Lauren J.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The site was exactly what we were looking for! Back to basics, but there were portaloos and running water. Absolutely perfect!
The children enjoyed collecting wood from the woods and building a fire.

Disliked I have no complaints at all!

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.

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.