Shuttlefast Lane Campsite

Fancy staying local? Catch an event at the Three Counties Showground (directly opposite the site; a few minutes' walk), where antique shows, vintage car and motorbike rallies, horticultural events, collectors' fairs and live concerts are the order of the day (check the showground's website in advance to see what's on during your stay). For a fun day out with the kids, take them to pick their own fresh berries at Clive's Fruit Farm (10 minutes' drive), a friendly farm shop just outside Upton upon Severn. After a filling a punnet or two of natural goodies, wander through the streets of Upton (10 minutes), where handsome 17th-century buildings, riverside pubs and an attractive medieval church (affectionately known as the Pepperpot) make a most pleasing mix indeed. Similar laidback vibes can be found at other spots along the local area's rivers, including Tewkesbury (20 minutes) – home to an abbey, island pub and theatre – and Tenbury Wells (45 minutes), a well-preserved market town in an area known for its fine ales and ciders.