Cartref Camping and Caravan Site

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Some of the lovely flower and plant beds
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Some of our touring pitches
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  • Small and friendly adults-only site 10 minutes' drive from Shrewsbury
  • A 15-minute drive to Wroxeter Roman City; Ironbridge half an hour
  • Five-acre site with a bar and shop; shared kitchen; dedicated dog walk
Heritage hunters, serenity seekers, walkers, wildlife watchers and fans of all things Roman (and wine) … cart yourself off to this small, peaceful and secluded Shropshire site for all the above and a fair bit more, at a friendly rural base less than ten minutes' drive from the medieval market town and 600+ listed buildings of Shrewsbury. As well as its locale five miles from the Shropshire capital, Cartref Camping and Caravan Site is also half an hour's drive from the famed industrial setting and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ironbridge, and a short drive from Wroxeter Roman City and its adjoining Roman vineyard. It's set in the Shropshire Hills where several walks and bike rides are easily reached, such as Offa's Dyke Path passing between Shrewsbury and nearby Welshpool; the Marches Way, also passing Shrewsbury on its way from Cheddar to Chepstow, and lake-based wanders around the glacial waters of Ellesmere. The amiable Cartref owners have named the site after the Welsh word for 'home', as the mission on site is for everyone to feel relaxed and comfy, whether they're Crusoe-style campers or out on their first trip with a new tent or caravan. Pitches have a cosy, private feeling as they're marked out with hedgerows. Within the site's five-acre field is a dedicated dog walk, and there's also a small bar selling local ales, Wrexham lager and Shropshire gin along with wines and other spirits. The immaculate amenities include a toilet and shower block with access for disabled guests, a washing-up area and a laundry. Cartfef also has a shop and communal kitchen.

Campground type

Tent sites 6
Caravan sites 37
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
RV & Motorhome sites 37
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The grocery shop is open between 24/03 and 30/10.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • 7 kWh of electricity is included in the nightly price and any usage beyond this is metered on site at £0.29 per kWh.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 241 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Spotless, adult-only park with roomy, private sites and top-notch facilities. Guests rave about the super-clean loos, helpful staff, and great bar/food. Fido-friendly too, with dedicated walks & loo. Perfect for a chill break near Shrewsbury. Many keen to return.

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Very friendly welcome. Very near private…

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Joanne L. 1 review

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Very friendly welcome. Very near private pitches. Lovely warm showers and clean facilities. Only stayed one night as passing through so didn’t eat or drink at the site but the bar did look inviting.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely site, clean and well cared…

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 Linda T. 3 reviews

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Lovely site, clean and well cared for. Good amenities and Friendly management.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A quiet site ideal if you…

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 Debbie W. 3 reviews

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked A quiet site ideal if you have a dog, great facilities and the meal we had on thurs was amazing . Would recommend to anyone and we will return.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

don’t change a thing

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 kevin h. 1 review

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked All I can say is well done to the people in charge, fantastic site. If you are a dog person and you have been to a so called dog friendly sites before to find they are not so dog friendly you will be amazed at Cartref, dogs are welcome everywhere in both inside and outside areas. They can go everywhere you go.
This site has 5 star grounds, toilets, food bar, shop and even the dog have their own toilet. On top of this the staff are super friendly, especially Rachel who works on the bar. The bus stop is about half an hour walk, or about £12 by taxi into Shrewsbury. I will defiantly be going back

Disliked Nothing

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We would definitely come again but only with our tow car as very rural

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 Andrew B. 2 reviews

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked The pitch was nice and big, plenty of room for awning and still an area for our dog to laze on grass.
Site was kept immaculate, even the dog walk areas were mowed and kept nice, loved the dog toilet.
Bar area is also lovely and welcoming, with variety of seating areas.
We had a meal from the hungry chef which was very tasty, plus cooked quickly, amazing given the size of kitchen.
Excellent TV signal, especially for the football fans.
Lots of farm noises, animals, machinery etc as you would expect in a very rural environment.

Disliked Helicopters flying overhead were a little annoying but great if you're an aircraft enthusiast.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spotlessly clean, beautiful location, perfect get away.

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 Lynette J. 1 review

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Beautiful clean, friendly site. I loved how each pitch has the individualised private feel to it.
The freedom field for dogs is amazing. The onsite bar and food amazing too.
The toilet/ showers, washing up facilities and the room to empty and wash the caravan toilet was fantastic 10/10 for all your amenities and bonus is you are only 75 min drive away from us, so we will 100% be back. All in all we had a fantastic time staying and we will definitely come back and recommend.
Oh and so close to loads of local points of interest we spent the day in Shrewsbury so much to see and do so you are an ideal spot to venture and see what Shropshire has to offer. ❤️

Disliked Our only dislike is we didn’t book longer, we didn’t want to leave.

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Great Site

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brief I know but it’s a great place

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 Peter S. 3 reviews

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Everything

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We had a lovely couple of…

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 Julie S. 3 reviews

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked We had a lovely couple of nights. Serviced pitches. Very friendly. Good atmosphere in the cafe/pub. Meal on Saturday night was absolutely gorgeous. Will defiantly be returning.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful site , with its own bar. Plus it's adult only.

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked What a lovely well kept site. The staff very friendly and helpful nothing is too much trouble.

Disliked Can't say I dislike anything.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Local produce 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

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

Themes

Peaceful Wildlife haven

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

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Cartref Camping and Caravan Site

Ford Heath

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

England

SY5 9GD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.69808°N
2.86568°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.7 km Rural Cottages
1.7 km Rural Cottages
7.6 km Marche Lane Jct
Rail
8 km Shrewsbury Rail Station
15.1 km Yorton Rail Station
18.4 km Church Stretton 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

Shropshire's splendid capital of Shrewsbury is around five miles from Cartref Camping and Caravan Site. The piles of old buildings to see will keep anyone occupied for quite some time, but ask around when you're there to see if any of the famed festivals are running during your stay: the Shrewsbury Flower Show, Folk Festival and the Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festival and more have their HQs here. Roam a little further to Wroxeter Roman City, five miles south-east of Shrewsbury: once one of the biggest cities in Roman Britain, it's managed these days by English Heritage, which runs regular events, an audio tour and a museum around its bathhouse remains, townhouse re-creation and the biggest free-standing Roman wall in the country in the Old Work. Guided tours, afternoon teas and wines are available at Wroxeter Roman Vineyard. The Industrial Revolution site of Ironbridge half an hour's drive away is another top Shropshire attraction, or you could sample some fine dining or afternoon teas in the foodie town of Ludlow. Ellesmere, with its glacial meres created during the last Ice Age, also has a bowling green at the ruins of its 11th-century motte-and-bailey castle.

Must see

Powis Castle & Garden 20.5 km

Much Wenlock Priory 23.6 km

Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 25.8 km

Blists Hill Victorian Town 26 km

Ironbridge Gorge Museums 26.3 km

National Trust

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 12.4 km

Attingham Park 13.5 km

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 17.2 km

Wilderhope Manor 22.7 km

Sunnycroft 23.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

QUARRY PARK, AND DINGLE GARDENS SHREWSBURY 7.2 km

Shrewsbury Town Centre 7.9 km

CONDOVER HALL 10.3 km

Battle of Shrewsbury, 1403 10.9 km

Middletown and Moel y Golfa 11.4 km

Local events

  • Shrewsbury Folk Festival (Friday 28 August 2026 – Friday 28 August 2026)

    Shrewsbury, England 7.2 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cartref Camping and Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cartref Camping and Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cartref Camping and Caravan Site? Shropshire's splendid capital of Shrewsbury is around five miles from Cartref Camping and Caravan Site. The piles of old buildings to see will keep anyone occupied for quite some time, but ask … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cartref Camping and Caravan Site?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cartref Camping and Caravan Site? From $72.81 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.