Camping at West Midlands Showground

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The showground
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The showground
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  • Peaceful family-friendly site on the banks of the River Severn
  • Shrewsbury sights, restaurants and shops within 15 minutes' walk
  • Half an hour from Ironbridge Gorge and the Shropshire Hills
In need of an escape? Settle in at Camping at West Midlands Showground, a family-friendly Shropshire site less than 15 minutes’ walk from Shrewsbury town centre, where tourist sites and shopping are within easy reach and there’s plenty of green space for kids and the dogs to run around on. Peaceful urban getaways are a dream here: days can be spent wandering the winding medieval streets of Shrewsbury, exploring castle and abbey, strolling around gardens and parks, following the Darwin Town Trail (the evolutionist was born here) and taking boating trips on the Severn. Anyone fishing for a good time should swim back to site and cast a line in the Severn. Part of the Greenhous West Mid Showground, the site’s facilities are pretty basic, but it does have its own fishing rights – plus it's well set for getting the most out of Shropshire and Shrewsbury explores, and finding fab eateries, pubs and ways to pass the time will be a piece of cake. Speaking of cake, there are plenty of restaurants in Shrewsbury for local bites, and barbecues are welcome on site for cooking more substantial meals.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
RV & Motorhome sites 20
Tent sites 200
Caravan sites 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Site types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCaravan sitesRV & Motorhome sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
Choose your dates
2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9

Overall rating from 635 Pitchup.com customers View breakdown

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Peaceful

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Friendly site warden, basic, but clean facilities, will use again.

Overall 8/10

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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass site

Liked Plenty of space in between pitches. Basic, but clean facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lots of space - closed to the town . Very spacious -…

Overall 10/10

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Michele H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked Lots of space - closed to the town . Very spacious - second time experience and do recommends

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

This was our second stay and we'll be back next season.

Overall 8/10

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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Becky H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked Loads of space and easy to walk into Shrewsbury. Very quiet and peaceful at night.

Disliked Toilets need updating and perhaps more showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, great, clean amenities and a stroll into town

Overall 10/10

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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Hazel S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked What a fantastic spot, spotlessly clean, great value for money, friendly people and a short stroll into beautiful Shrewsbury.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice easy access to Shrewsbury, quiet despite urban location. Being able to…

Overall 8/10

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Edward F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass site

Liked Nice easy access to Shrewsbury, quiet despite urban location. Being able to pitch where we liked (grass pitch no EHU)

Recommend to friends Visit again

New shower/ loo block The uncrowdedness - huge area. Easy walk to Shrewsbury town…

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked New shower/ loo block
The uncrowdedness - huge area.
Easy walk to Shrewsbury town centre
Cheerful volunteer greets you on arrival.
Good level site.

Disliked No washing up facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff & welcome Choose your pitch Close to town centre Level pitches…

Overall 8/10

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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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Diane R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked Friendly staff & welcome
Choose your pitch
Close to town centre
Level pitches

Disliked Old toilet blocks

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location 15 min walk to historic town centre Lots of space The modern showers…

Overall 9/10

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Stephen G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass site

Liked Location 15 min walk to historic town centre
Lots of space
The modern showers
Easy going and welcoming staff
Town map provided on arrival

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, easy walk into Shrewsbury centre

Overall 9/10

Location
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Nicola D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass site

Liked Great site, lots of space to choose from. Good showers and clean toilets. Easy walk into Shrewsbury centre and a nice real ale pub nearby.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely staff, convenient location and good vibe

Overall 9/10

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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Wifi
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Phil Y. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked We received a really friendly welcome to the site and found the grass well kept and generally the grounds really looked after. The Showers/toilet/sink in the new block were lovely. Convenient walk into town about 25 minutes. If too tired to get back by foot an Uber from town is about £6.

Disliked The old toilets etc really need replacement but this is known about and not a criticism.

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 Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 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

Peaceful

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping at West Midlands Showground

West Midlands Showground

Gravel Hill Lane

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

England

SY1 2PF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.71532°N
-2.76335°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.9 km Bus Station
7 km Rural Cottages
7 km Rural Cottages
Rail
1 km Shrewsbury Rail Station
10.6 km Yorton Rail Station
16 km Wem 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

Once Shrewsbury has been well and truly explored (don’t forget a pitstop at The Mount, birthplace of Charles Darwin), venturing out into nature will be a welcome break from bricks and mortar. The site is a little over half an hour’s drive from the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where scenic wanders, horse riding, gliding and paragliding are the order of the day. If those walking boots haven’t seen enough action, make tracks for Buttington (35 minutes' drive) to join the Offa’s Dyke long-distance path and follow 177 miles of England-Wales border – alternatively, rest weary legs with a scenic boat tour along the Severn, leaving 15 minutes away. There’s plenty of history hereabouts, so dive right in with a look inside the fab 18th-century mansion at Attingham Park (and a stroll around the gardens and parkland) or a stop at the spectacular Sunnycroft villa in nearby Telford. Go from finery to industry by trundling along to the Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO site to explore the birthplace of the industrial revolution, making time for the recreated Victorian town of Blists Hill, the Coalport China Museum and the world’s first ever cast-iron bridge. Stay in the past (the very, very distant past) with a trip to Wroxeter Roman City and Vineyard, or return to the present with some modern urban days: Telford is half an hour away and has a snowboard and skiing centre that should keep families entertained, while Birmingham Is a little over an hour and a half from base if a real big-city vibe is needed.

Must see

Much Wenlock Priory 19.1 km

Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 19.9 km

Blists Hill Victorian Town 20.2 km

Ironbridge Gorge Museums 20.6 km

Iron Bridge and Toll House 20.6 km

National Trust

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 7.3 km

Attingham Park 7.4 km

Sunnycroft 16.7 km

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 19.3 km

Wilderhope Manor 21.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Shrewsbury Town Centre 1 km

QUARRY PARK, AND DINGLE GARDENS SHREWSBURY 1 km

Battle of Shrewsbury, 1403 4.5 km

LONGNER HALL 5.9 km

Haughmond Abbey - Ebury Hill 5.9 km

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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping at West Midlands Showground have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping at West Midlands Showground dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping at West Midlands Showground? Once Shrewsbury has been well and truly explored (don’t forget a pitstop at The Mount, birthplace of Charles Darwin), venturing out into nature will be a welcome break from bricks and mortar. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping at West Midlands Showground?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping at West Midlands Showground? From $47.21 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.