Lower Lacon Caravan Park

Se priser og reservér 8.5 116 anmeldelser
Great Family Holidays Since 1974: the Shingler family welcomes you to Lower Lacon Caravan Park
Play area by orange area and top field
Children can play for hours and make lots of new friends
Play park by one of the camping fields

Opened by the Shingler family in 1974, Lower Lacon Caravan Park is just a mile from the stunning market town of Wem in north Shropshire. With train and bus services in Wem being within walking distance, the site has easy access to plenty of local attractions, including Shrewsbury, Ellesmere and Whitchurch (which are all within 25 minutes' drive of the site if you'd rather take your own transport). The site has a very convenient and secure set-up, with a barrier system, 24-hour emergency cover and a warden and owners living on site. There are two play areas on site, as well as crazy golf and a heated outdoor swimming pool with a toddler's paddling pool (please take note that the pools are only open during high season for pre-booked sessions only, and weather dependent). For extra entertainment, the J.A.K.K.S. Barn (open on weekends during low season and closed during winter) has a bar and occasional family discos. When you're hungry, pick up snacks at the on-site supermarket, which also has an off-licence. The J.A.K.K.S. café and takeaway (open on weekends during low season and closed during winter) are on hand for further refreshments. By the pool, there's the choice of CJ's Snack Bar (weather dependent) and the adults-only Windmill Lounge Bar (only open during high season or on weekends during low season and winter), which has a marquee. Lower Lacon Caravan Park has a pretty cool backstory, having started as the back entrance for the Aston Park American Army Camp, a munitions and distribution depot built in World War II (on land purchased from owner Clive's paternal grandfather). During its development, a D8 bulldozer sank in the soil, so the land was covered with three feet of solid materials from local foundries; this can make placing pegs difficult but it also means that the team have never had to turn away any customers due to bad weather as the pitches stay firm.

Pladstype

Teltpladser 80
Campingpladser for kørende campingvogne 160
Autocamperpladser 30
Træhytter, hytter eller camping-pods 2
Udlejningscampingvogne og -autocampere 5
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  • På denne campingplads er der ingen adgang for hunderacer eller krydsninger, som figurerer på listen over farlige hunde.
  • Gruppereservationer af 2 eller flere enheder (fx. telte, kørende campingvogne, autocampere eller lejet indkvartering), der rejser sammen, er ikke tilladt via Pitchup.com.
  • Reservationer med 3 eller flere personer af samme køn (undtaget par) er ikke tilladt via Pitchup.com.
  • Ingen polterabender er tilladte via Pitchup.com.
  • Udendørsswimmingpoolen er åben fra 25/05 til 08/09 (afhængigt af vejret).
  • Købmanden har åbent fra 02/01 til 23/12.
  • Kommercielle køretøjer (køretøjer, der anvendes til arbejdsrelaterede formål, fragter gods eller betalende passagerer) og køretøjer med firmalogoer er ikke tilladte på pladsen.
  • Rabatkort og gavekuponer kan ikke anvendes ved reservationer foretaget via Pitchup.com.
  • Mindst én af de overnattende skal være 18 eller ældre.
  • Det kræver et kabel på mindst 20 meter at benytte de elektriske tilslutninger.
  • The lead name on the booking must check in with the payment card used. Swimming pool sessions must be booked on site at the pool.

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82% vil anbefale denne plads til en ven

77% ville overnatte her igen

Det siger kunderne

Denne store, veldrevne campingplads er ideel for familier med masser af aktiviteter og faciliteter. Gæster roser ofte den venlige og hjælpsomme stab. Nogle fandt faciliteterne forældede eller oplevede støjproblemer. Hundepolitikken fik blandede anmeldelser.

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Ankomstdato (seneste først)

A large family friendly site with entertainment but needs investment.

Samlet

7 ud af 10
Beliggenhed
9
Værdi for pengene
9
Indkvartering
Ingen bedømmelse
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter
8
Kundeservice
9
Børnevenligt
Ingen bedømmelse
Renlighed
3
Wi-fi
Ingen bedømmelse
Anonym

Areal med græs uden elektricitet (kæledyr forbudt, lille)

Syntes om Great to come back with grandchildren after 30 years! Staff were very friendly and helpful especially the manager of JAKKS and the swimming pool. Good communication and organisation and very family friendly. We enjoyed being on the TOP field out of the way and using our bikes to get around. Kids loved the facilities

Syntes ikke om It was very very busy and the fields were all occupied as it was good weather in August! The toilets and showers at the top field were just like festival toilets and struggled to cope with the amount of campers. Some people were up until early hours making noise. Perhaps more showers and toilets needed and investments in the cleanliness. Lots of litter - I picked from our field. The 4pm pool slot was too busy but we had it to ourselves at 10am! Could be cleaner but heavily populated.

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nice place worth recommending

Samlet

10 ud af 10
Beliggenhed
10
Værdi for pengene
9
Indkvartering
Ingen bedømmelse
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter
9
Kundeservice
10
Børnevenligt
10
Renlighed
8
Wi-fi
9
Duncan S.

Areal med græs med elektricitet (kæledyr forbudt, stor)

Syntes om Fantastic campsite👍🏻Thank you for your warm care. Friendly staff and the directions were very clear.

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Above average but chavs amongst you

Samlet

6 ud af 10
Beliggenhed
6
Værdi for pengene
8
Indkvartering
Ingen bedømmelse
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter
6
Kundeservice
10
Børnevenligt
7
Renlighed
7
Wi-fi
10
Matthew S.

Areal med græs med elektricitet (kæledyr forbudt, stor)

Syntes om Level pitch
Freindly staff

Syntes ikke om Chavy campers. 2am partying and spewing uo. Come on....

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Well serviced but random site….

Samlet

5 ud af 10
Beliggenhed
8
Værdi for pengene
6
Indkvartering
Ingen bedømmelse
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter
9
Kundeservice
10
Børnevenligt
5
Renlighed
10
Wi-fi
8
Steve E.

Areal med græs og grus med vand, el og afløb (super)

Syntes om Really great service from staff and the site is well patrolled / kept clean etc. Good parks for the kids as there are two on each end.

Syntes ikke om Very large site and there is a lot of permanent residents that make lots of areas shanty town looking and derelict. The site seems to be a bit mish mash in terms of its set up and what it’s aiming for. Lots of E Bikes zooming around too…We personally wouldn’t stay again and have two young kids.

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Amazing family friendly site!!

Samlet

10 ud af 10
Beliggenhed
10
Værdi for pengene
10
Indkvartering
Ingen bedømmelse
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter
10
Kundeservice
10
Børnevenligt
10
Renlighed
10
Wi-fi
10
Samantha B.

Areal med græs uden elektricitet (stor)

Syntes om What an incredible camp site this is!
We very nearly booked another night only for my husband not being able to get if off work the next day!
Every single staff member we came across were amazing,
The outdoor pool, the bar, the bottle top bingo, the club, the site everything was delightful! Everywere was nice and clean, everyone was so polite, welcoming and friendly! We would highly recommend this site and we will 100% be coming back to visit!
This was our first time camping and what an amazing first choice this was! So thank you! We WILL be back!

Syntes ikke om Nothing!

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The staff were friendly enough so that was nice.

Samlet

6 ud af 10
Beliggenhed
8
Værdi for pengene
8
Indkvartering
Ingen bedømmelse
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter
5
Kundeservice
8
Børnevenligt
Ingen bedømmelse
Renlighed
9
Wi-fi
Ingen bedømmelse
Claire G.

Areal med græs med elektricitet (XL)

Syntes om The campsite was close to lots of different places to visit….Wem, Shrewsbury, Chester, Nantwich etc
We liked where our pitch was ( next to a hedge ) so had more privacy and it was a good size too.
The campsite also had a nice well stocked shop near the entrance also the security barrier gave you peace of mind.
There was also a nice takeaway place on site too selling burgers, breakfasts, fish & chips…..very good 👍🏻

Syntes ikke om The campsite seemed very tired in some places the amount of seasonal pitches was crazy , and some looked really shabby. Not a nice sight to see on arrival.
The toilet/shower blocks were functional but could definitely do with a bit of TLC

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Had to find else where to stay after 3 hours travelling and waiting

Samlet

1 ud af 10
Beliggenhed
Ingen bedømmelse
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Ingen bedømmelse
Indkvartering
Ingen bedømmelse
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter
Ingen bedømmelse
Kundeservice
1
Børnevenligt
Ingen bedømmelse
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Ingen bedømmelse
Wi-fi
Ingen bedømmelse
Martin H.

Areal med græs med elektricitet (kæledyr forbudt, stor)

Syntes om Nothing

Syntes ikke om Absolutely shocking experience I was not allowed on the site, I have a van for motocross only not work related use at all they wouldn’t let me on the site unless i kept my van in a lock up with no access for the weekend the manager said I should get a refund, absolutely never choose this site again & other van where going in & out why we was waiting for staff to sort us -5 out of 5

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Fra bestyreren: Hi Martin

As I said at the time the other vans had told us about the van and use the van storage during their stay.
In the PitchUp rules it says,
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

I also double checked and you sent multiple emails that said about vans

Wed 30/07/2025 22:11, PitchUp Booking at Lower Lacon Caravan Park
Wed 06/08/2025 08:32, Lower Lacon Arrival Information
Fri 08/08/2025 08:29, Check in times and Directions to Lower Lacon Caravan Park for camping

All containing the wording

And can we remind you that Commercial vehicles are not allowed onto the caravan park, this includes vans and sign written cars. If you're unsure, please visit the website. https://www.llcp.co.uk/vehicle.cfm


So although PitchUp may not be so black and white to you. I think in our own email information with you we did say vans are not permitted. So we tried our very best to keep you informed, thank you for making it obvious that vans are not allowed with this review.


Kind regards
Robert

Lower Lacon Caravan Park

Great place, but noisy

Samlet

6 ud af 10
Beliggenhed
10
Værdi for pengene
6
Indkvartering
9
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter
10
Kundeservice
6
Børnevenligt
10
Renlighed
10
Wi-fi
Ingen bedømmelse
Sara G.

Areal med græs med elektricitet (lille)

Syntes om Great set up, with clean toilets and showers.
Food and choice of drinks great. Swimming pool looked fab, but we didn’t use

Syntes ikke om E-bikes and scooters with small children
Loud music
Site cancelled second booking even though pitch up allowed it.
Said accessible showers but no sets in the actual shower

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Definitely go again

Samlet

10 ud af 10
Beliggenhed
10
Værdi for pengene
10
Indkvartering
Ingen bedømmelse
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter
10
Kundeservice
10
Børnevenligt
10
Renlighed
10
Wi-fi
5
Leanne P.

Areal med græs og grus med vand, el og afløb (super)

Syntes om Lovely site, nice and clean, very friendly staff

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Amazing site and well kept and monitored

Samlet

10 ud af 10
Beliggenhed
10
Værdi for pengene
10
Indkvartering
Ingen bedømmelse
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter
10
Kundeservice
10
Børnevenligt
10
Renlighed
10
Wi-fi
7
Anonym

Areal med græs med elektricitet (XL)

Syntes om All of the amenities were clean and tidy and everything very accessible. Such a good site will be returning

Syntes ikke om Paying for WiFi (however I had signal) so used hotspot but if didn’t it’s an added expense

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Faciliteter

Fritidsaktiviteter på stedet

Aftenunderholdning Bar eller klubhus Børneklub Cykelleje Fiskeri Fitnesscenter Fjernsynsrum Indendørs swimmingpool Legeplads Restaurant/Bar på pladsen Spillerum Takeaway Tennis Udendørs swimmingpool Vandsport

Faciliteter på stedet

Afhentning fra offentlig transport Bad til rådighed Bilparkering ved campingarealet/enheden Bruser til rådighed Familietoiletter Fryser med køleelement Gratis wi-fi Hundepark Internet-adgang Komposttoilet Købmandsbutik Lokale produkter Møntvaskeri Offentlig telefon Offentlige toiletter Opvaskeområde Portabelt toilet Toiletblok Tørrerum Uden licens Wi-fi

Grupper er velkomne

Familievenlig Grupper af samme køn velkomne Grupper af studerende velkomne Motorcyklister velkomne Skoleklasser velkomne Stævner velkomne

Regler

Bål tilladt Erhvervskøretøjer tilladt Grill kan lånes Grill tilladt Hunde tilladte Hunde tilladte hele året rundt

Camping 2.0

Ekstra store pladser

Temaer

Naturparadis

Service

Gasflasker til rådighed Genbrug tilgængeligt Grøn energi Kemisk bortskaffelse Ladestationer til elbiler Opladningsfaciliteter

Faciliteter i nærheden

Bar i nærheden Bondemarked i nærheden Butik i nærheden Hundevenligt område Offentlig transport i nærheden

Type

Meget stor (mere end 200 arealenheder)

Tilgængelighed

Badeværelser: kørestolstilgængeligt bad Badeværelser: kørestolstilgængeligt toilet Badeværelser: trinfri adgang Jævne, hårde underlag såsom asfalt Lettilgængelig parkering på pladsen Plan campingplads, ingen stejle skråninger Trinfri eller plan adgang

Fritidsaktiviteter i nærheden

Cykling i nærheden Fiskeri i nærheden Golf i nærheden Indendørs swimmingpool i nærheden Kano/kajak i nærheden Restaurant i nærheden Ridning i nærheden Tennis i nærheden Udendørs swimmingpool i nærheden

Campingvogne og autocampere

Autocamper Servicestation Campingvogns-opbevaringsfaciliteter Spildevandstilslutning for campingvogne Sæsonbetonede pladser Vandtilslutning for campingvogne

Beliggenhed

Lower Lacon Caravan Park

Lower Lacon Caravan Park

Soulton Road

Wem

Shropshire

England

SY4 5RP

Rutevejledning

Tidszone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52,86399°N
2,70115°V

Rutevejledning

If you are using GPS, Lower Lacon Caravan Park post code will take you to the farm next door. Head south west on B5065 for 350 yards and you will find the park.

Nærmeste transport

Bus
17,4 km Bus Station
18 km The Crescent
18 km The Crescent
Jernbane
1,4 km Wem Rail Station
4 km Prees Rail Station
6,6 km Yorton Rail Station

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Lokale seværdigheder

Shropshire is a pretty peaceful place without too many crowds most of the time, so grab your chance to get stuck into a few gentle activities like floating on the Shropshire Union Canal, river Severn or Llangollen canal (50 minutes' drive). The site is also within striking distance of Ironbridge Gorge (45 minutes), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Adore exploring the history of a place? Take yourself to spots like the British Ironwork Centre (35 minutes), Blists Hill Victorian Town (40 minutes) and Royal Air Force Museum Midlands (40 minutes), or pretend like you've gone back in time at Attingham Park (25 minutes), a National Trust site. The Quarry (half an hour) is a gorgeous spot for a little stroll in Shrewsbury, and if you fancy something a bit more challenging, Hawkstone Park Follies (five minutes) has sandstone hills and caves. If you're looking for activities that'll entertain the kids, however, make a beeline for Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World (35 minutes). The site is near plenty of historic Shropshire towns and villages, from Hodnet (10 minutes) and Ellesmere (20 minutes) to Market Drayton (20 minutes) and Oswestry (40 minutes).

Bør opleves

Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 28,4 km

Blists Hill Victorian Town 28,8 km

Iron Bridge and Toll House 29,6 km

Ironbridge Gorge Museums 29,6 km

Enginuity 29,9 km

National Trust

Attingham Park 20,1 km

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 21,7 km

Sunnycroft 22,5 km

Chirk Castle 27,3 km

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 36,4 km

Cykelruter

Find lokale ruter på det nationale cykelnet - over 19,000 kilometer cykelruter.

Andet

HAWKSTONE 5,3 km

HODNET HALL 8 km

Colemere - Wem Moss - Shropshire Union Canal 9,7 km

The Sandstone Trail S to N (Part 1): Whitchurch - Bickerton 11,8 km

Battle of Shrewsbury, 1403 12,8 km

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Nærmeste pladser

Desværre har vi ingen pladser i nærheden, som kan reserveres.

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