Green Dragon Inn

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Green dragon inn
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  • Well-maintained pub site on the border between England and Wales
  • In Buttington on the River Severn; four miles from Powis Castle
  • Sunday roasts; dogs welcome, with riverside and country walks nearby
Whether it’s castle spotting, hikes along Offa's Dyke or exploring natural beauty spots like the Shropshire Hills and Snowdonia National Park, the Green Dragon Inn will get you right on track. This warm and welcoming pub site in Powys is in the hamlet of Buttington on the river Severn, a few minutes' drive from the English border and it’s a fab place to top up your batteries before you get out… Meals at the rural country pub are sorted by a varied pub menu, with hot food served between 10am and 8pm from Monday to Saturday, and only roast dinners served between 12pm and 5pm on Sundays. Green Dragon Inn has a range of mixed hardstanding and grass pitches to choose from, plus access to a washing-up area, baby changing facilities and a well-maintained bathroom block. This is a dog-friendly site close to lots of riverside and country walks, with visit-worthy local vistas including Admiral Rodney’s Pillar, Whitehouse Nature Reserve and Severn Farm Pond Nature Reserve (all a few minutes' drive from base). The Offa's Dyke trail is a few minutes' walk from the site, running along the river to the north and inland through the fields to the south. Getting to the site should be nicely straightforward as it's just off the A478 – the trade-off for this is that there is a certain amount of road noise on the pitches.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Tent pitches 15
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open now
Opens 17 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • As the site is close to a railway line and road, be mindful that guests might hear some noise from passing traffic.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Thu, 17 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

7.9

Overall rating from 97 Pitchup.com customers

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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
 9
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Budget/backpacker

74% would recommend this site to a friend

75% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a friendly, welcoming small campsite attached to a pub, praised for its excellent food and accommodating owners and staff. Pitches are generally level, and facilities, though basic and limited (often just one shower and toilet), are reported as clean. The location is convenient for exploring Mid Wales, with beautiful views. Some guests mention road and train noise, and a few note that the pub can close early.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great stay , lovely welcome , great food in the pub ,…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Linda K.

Electric optional hardstanding pitch

Liked Great stay , lovely welcome , great food in the pub , would definitely go back .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff - nice outside area - nice atmosphere in pub.

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9 out of 10
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 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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shirley j.

Electric optional hardstanding pitch

Liked Lovely friendly folks that run the pub - very welcoming. The outside seating area is really nice - kiddy friendly- nice spacious pitches. Basic showers and toilets but adequate. Would stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Site has so much potential but needs a little bit of tlc

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3 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 7
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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Robert J.

Electric optional hardstanding pitch

Liked Level pitches
Great pint of Butty
Close to the town of Welshpool, bus stop outside a 10 minute journey into the town and a great pub OWL & Pussycat
Close to Offas Dyke walking trail
Pub garden has good facilities for children to use

Disliked Shower block very basic to the point we didn’t use it
Toilet block again requires some tlc
Not a problem for us but very close to main road, and main train line does run past the site, but you do get used to it and can’t beat a good bit of train spotting
Food was ok
No WiFi but 4G signal was strong

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great value for money Good pitch People lovely and friendly

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9 out of 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
 9
Wifi
 10
Sue Y.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked We loved it, staff helpful
I took my grandchildren 15 and 5
We visited family in Manchester and had a day in Rhyl

Disliked It’s not for everyone the trains pass close to site so bit noisy but didn’t bother us my granddaughter loved waving to them and the road on other side of camp is busy day and night again it didn’t bother us
Both reflected in the site fees

Recommend to friends Visit again

The view from the pub garden is beautiful…

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1 out of 10
Location
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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

Electric optional hardstanding pitch

Liked The view from the pub garden is beautiful

Disliked Booked this as an Overnight stop off as I thought it was a restaurant pup and we could have food and drinks before carrying on our travels next day. The grass at side of pitches is unkept.
Only 1 toilet and I shower that was unclean and smelt of dirty water. We did not use them. The pup itself smelt musty and was also unclean. No chief just the owner making food. We didn’t eat or drink there.
The pup is on a very busy road so the traffic noise is constant and all through the night - never slept a wink
Overall worst night experienced in our MH

Recommend to friends Visit again

I stopped for an overnight camp at the Green Dragon Inn during…

Overall

9 out of 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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David B.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked I stopped for an overnight camp at the Green Dragon Inn during my Offa’s Dyke challenge walk, arriving late after a gruelling day on the trail. The moment I stepped in, I was met with a genuinely warm and friendly atmosphere that felt like a home away from home. Despite the late hour, the landlady kindly kept the kitchen open and served me a much-needed hot meal — a gesture I won’t forget.
The facilities were excellent, and the relaxed, family-run vibe made it an ideal stop for a weary backpacker like me. I left feeling rested, well-fed, and grateful. Highly recommended — I’d happily stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good for a one nighter. Very friendly. more basic than expected

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 7
Accommodation
 5
Facilities / Activities
 3
Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Nicola F.

Electric optional hardstanding pitch

Liked The owners
The location

Disliked Very basic amenities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, friendly staff

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
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

Electric optional hardstanding pitch

Liked Great pitches, nice area, Colette was very helpful. Lovely hot shower

Disliked Toilet was basic

Recommend to friends Visit again

Zero…

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1 out of 10
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Stuart C.

Electric optional hardstanding pitch

Liked Zero

Disliked For what they charge with minimum falcities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Flat pitches, accommodating hosts.…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
 9
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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Charmaine H.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Flat pitches, accommodating hosts.

Disliked Location is by road and trainline so there was some noise but the night was quiet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly nice management staff on site and helpful

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 6
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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Craig M.

Electric optional hardstanding pitch

Liked Location, staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Gastronomic delight

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Location

Green Dragon Inn

Buttington

Welshpool

Powys

Wales

SY21 8SS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.6723°N
3.11028°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.6 mi Welshpool NX
2.3 mi Trewern Bus Shelter
2.3 mi Criggion Lane
Rail
1.6 mi Welshpool Rail Station
13.9 mi Newtown (Powys) Rail Station
15.4 mi Shrewsbury Rail Station

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

What horizons to set your sights on first? Well, for those of you who have historical sites high up on your holiday to-do list, there are a few places to get started and Powis Castle (10 minutes' drive) is one of the closest out of the lot. This huge Welsh castle has some splendid garden terraces and walks in the grounds are a real treat… For less walking and more chugging about, steam train trips go from the Welshpool and Llanfair Railway Preservation Company (10 minutes). To continue with your historic streak, The Wharf Powysland Museum (10 minutes) spills the beans on Montgomeryshire’s local history, while for ruins, Montgomery Castle (15 minutes) and the Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle (20 minutes) are some of your options. Of course, activities-wise, walking is particularly fine around this area, especially in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (20 minutes) and Snowdonia National Park (40 minutes) but the kids in your group could cheer on the pig races or meet the alpacas at Park Hall’s adventure farm (25 minutes). Meanwhile, the adults might prefer to go for a laidback game of golf at the Brookland Hall Golf Club (10 minutes).

Must see

Powis Castle & Garden 2.5 mi

Stokesay Castle 20.4 mi

Much Wenlock Priory 23.7 mi

Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 25.9 mi

Blists Hill Victorian Town 26 mi

National Trust

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 14.9 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 17.7 mi

Chirk Castle 18.2 mi

Attingham Park 18.6 mi

Wilderhope Manor 20.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Welshpool - Severn Valley Walk - Powis Castle - Welshpool 1.7 mi

Llyn Coed y Dinas - River Severn - Montgomery Canal 3.3 mi

Middletown and Moel y Golfa 3.9 mi

Breidden Hills (Rodney's Pillar) and Belle Eisle Farm 4.6 mi

Breidden Hills (Rodney's Pillar) and Middletown Hill 4.6 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

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Green Dragon Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Green Dragon Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Green Dragon Inn? What horizons to set your sights on first? Well, for those of you who have historical sites high up on your holiday to-do list, there are a few places to get started … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Green Dragon Inn?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Green Dragon Inn? From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.