Smithy Park

View prices & book 9.5 97 reviews
Aerial view of the site
Aerial view of the site
Well-kept touring park
Spacious pitches
Spacious open pitches
Family and friends get together
Playground and mini football pitch
Dogs are welcome to join you
Have a drink while looking out for the kingfishers on site
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Well-kept touring park
Spacious pitches
Spacious open pitches

  • Pretty family-run park on the banks of the River Severn in Abermule
  • Montgomery, Welshpool and Newtown within a 15-minute drive
  • Riverside picnic spots and fishing on site
You're mostly aware of the River Severn as the thing that marks the border of England and Wales, yes? Take a look a little further – well away from the bit with the huge bridges, the UK’s longest river meanders through much of mid Wales, taking in some stunning rural spots along the way. One of those spots is Smithy Park, a family-run touring park right on the banks of the river in a pretty corner of Powys, in the village of Abermule and 10 minutes’ drive from the town of Montgomery. Picnics and drinks by the riverside are popular activities here, as is settling in to spy on local residents (referring, of course, to the ducks, herons, kingfishers and swans that call the river home – maybe even an otter if you’re very lucky). Also resident in the river are plenty of fish, which you’re welcome to try to hook out if you’ve got the right kit; you can try your luck a bit further upstream if you’ve got a permit stashed away too. Smaller travellers without such an interest in the river can be kept entertained at the playground and mini football pitch, or dispatched to the ‘Bookery’ by reception to borrow books, DVDs or jigsaws (and it’s also got a whole pile of info on local attractions, pubs and restaurants for planning purposes). Site staff pride themselves on a warm welcome, and also on warm bathrooms – kept heated on cooler days and kitted out with private cubicles and handy bits such as a free hairdryer. A local bus service runs from the village: the bus stop is 100 metres down the lane from the park.

Campground type

Caravan sites 26
RV & Motorhome sites 26
Open now
Opens 1 March

Tourist board rating

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).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, 1 Mar to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 97 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Top spot! Loved the riverside setting, tidy grounds, and clean loos. Big, flat pitches and super friendly staff were a hit. Peaceful vibe, great walks, and handy for shops. A bit of road noise and patchy Wi-Fi were minor drawbacks.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 09/06/2026

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Anna T. 1 review

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Great facilities
Very friendly team
Lovely quiet location
Clean and well kept

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Love the 'hidden gem' !
Thank you!

Pitch size excellent, toilets and showers…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Pitch size excellent, toilets and showers very clean, by the river was extremely peaceful.

Disliked Road noise

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you, it is special sitting down by the river!

Beautiful location…

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Steve E. 2 reviews

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Beautiful location

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review, see you soon!

Lovely, clean and quiet site. Will definitely book again.

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Ray J. 1 review

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Very clean and well maintained facilities, nice wide pitches, access to the river for a paddle, friendliness of the staff when I arrived. I had only booked this particular site due to its proximity to Newtown, but it was a great place to stay. I'll be returning to the area in a few weeks so will definitely be booking this site again (hopefully pitch 12 again as it was really good).

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thanks for your great review, loved your little camper!

Beautiful setting right next to the…

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 Stacy J. 3 reviews

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Beautiful setting right next to the river, immaculate kept grounds and clean facilities. Lots of supermarkets nearby. Very helpful staff. We will be returning for sure.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you!
Look forward to seeing you again.

Very nice site. Large level pitches…

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Steve W. 11 reviews

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Very nice site. Large level pitches and the grounds and shower/toilet block were always clean and tidy . We had an amazing stay. Thank you.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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From the manager: Glad you enjoyed your break with us!

Had a fantastic time at Smithy…

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 John I. 2 reviews

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Had a fantastic time at Smithy Park. Staff was very friendly and kind. Facilities were very clean every time. Will definitely visit again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you!
Look forward to seeing you.

Worth the trip and the bank holiday weekend away. we will be back

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 Ian P. 2 reviews

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Great pitches and the site is very well kept

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank You!
Hope to see you again soon.

Will return next year

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Caroline M. 2 reviews

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Everything! Stunning location on a quiet site. The pitches were very spacious. Showers clean and hot. The staff couldn't do enough for us.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Glad you enjoyed you stay, hope to see you again soon

Lovely site, we will definitely be back

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 Sue E. 14 reviews

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Everything,
It was very well maintained, the staff were very welcoming and friendly, the proximity of the river & canal was lovely, showers & toilets were spotless & a good base to visits lots of places within an hour,well done.

Disliked There was a little traffic noise from main road the other side of the river but it was quieter at night so didn't disturb a good night's sleep

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much for your comments, look forward to seeing you again

Features

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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Smithy Park

Abermule

Montgomery

Powys

Wales

SY15 6ND

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.54322°N
3.23936°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.5 km Nag`s Head Hotel
5.5 km Nag`s Head Hotel
6.2 km Bus Station
Rail
6 km Newtown (Powys) Rail Station
13.4 km Caersws Rail Station
14.4 km Welshpool 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

The river, though mighty, isn’t the only waterway around here: the Montgomeryshire Canal is a short stroll away too, with a waterside path that lends itself well to walks or bike rides to Newtown or Berriew, or beyond to Welshpool (which is 10 miles away, so perhaps best to come back by bus if on foot). Alternatively, drive to Welshpool (15 minutes) and then take rides on the Llanfair-Welshpool steam railway or boat trips along the canal to get a taste of the local scenery. The grand Italian-style gardens around Powis Castle (just outside Welshpool) are worth a wander too, for colourful floral displays, ambitious topiary and gorgeous views over the surrounds. Somewhat more crumbling but no less atmospheric are the ruins of Dolforwyn Castle (half an hour’s walk) and Montgomery’s castle and town walls (10 minutes). And though the countryside is splendid around here, sometimes the coast just calls your name – if that’s the case, drive west for an hour or so to get to Aberystwyth, Aberdyfi or Borth for a blast of sea air.

Must see

Powis Castle & Garden 13.1 km

Stokesay Castle 30.3 km

Ludlow Castle 40.2 km

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 41.9 km

Much Wenlock Priory 46.3 km

National Trust

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 28.1 km

Wilderhope Manor 38.4 km

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 39.8 km

Croft Castle and Parkland 40.9 km

Attingham Park 41.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Llyn Coed y Dinas - River Severn - Montgomery Canal 11.4 km

Welshpool - Severn Valley Walk - Powis Castle - Welshpool 14.3 km

Corndon Hill and Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle 14.7 km

Corndon Hill - Priest Weston - Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle 14.7 km

Corndon Hill and Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle (Shorter Version) 14.7 km

Local events

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

    Shrewsbury, England 37.5 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 Smithy Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Smithy Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Smithy Park? The river, though mighty, isn’t the only waterway around here: the Montgomeryshire Canal is a short stroll away too, with a waterside path that lends itself well to walks or bike rides … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Smithy Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Smithy Park? From $64.38 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.