Newnes Touring Caravan Park

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On-site fishing pond
On-site fishing pond
Pitches overlooking the fishing pond
View of the site
Well-stocked fishing pond on site
View of the site
Hardstanding pitches
Hardstanding pitches
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Pitches overlooking the fishing pond
View of the site
Well-stocked fishing pond on site

  • Adults-only site outside Ellesmere, in Shropshire’s ‘Lake District’
  • A 25-minute drive from Llangollen and 35 minutes from Shrewsbury
  • Outdoor dog-washing station with warm water; well-stocked fishing pond
Just outside the Shropshire market town of Ellesmere and close to the border with Wales, Newnes Touring Caravan Park is a secure adults-only site on a working farm run by Robin and Jane. This dog-loving couple will also welcome your four-legged friend when you come to stay – just be sure to keep it on a lead at all times while on the farm and to clean up after it, of course. The touring pitches here have electric and water hook-up points, and night lights so you can find your way after a late night at the pub… By the way, the nearest watering hole is in town, where there are also several dining options, plus shops and supermarkets for stocking up on barbecue supplies. It's just over a mile to the town centre, along a mostly flat path. Other on-site amenities include three heated toilet/shower blocks (no freezing in your PJs while brushing your teeth here), including facilities for disabled guests. One of the toilet blocks has a washing-up area. Robin and Jane have thought about your canine companions too: should they get muddy on a woodland walk, you can shower them with warm water at the outdoor dog-washing station. Those who never travel without their fishing rod should be pleased to hear that there’s a well-stocked pond on site; others might prefer to explore the local area, which is known as ‘Shropshire’s Lake District’ thanks to its nine meres, or shallow lakes. They include The Mere (five minutes), with birdwatching and boat trips, and White Mere (10 minutes) and Cole Mere (15 minutes), with wooded walks and sailing clubs.

Site type

Tent sites 24
Travel trailer sites 24
RV sites 24
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Vehicles

  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Safety

  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Reception

  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 256 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This adults-only spot offers a peaceful escape with lovely country views. Guests rave about the spotless, modern washrooms, roomy pitches, and super-friendly owners. It's perfect for walking to Ellesmere or exploring the area. Minor road noise and shower pressure dips have been mentioned.

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Excellent facilities and would stay over again.

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt campsite

Liked A lovely kept site, tidy with excellent facilities

Disliked I only stayed overnight but couldn’t suggest anything to improve site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely visit again

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 Janet M. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt campsite

Liked A lovely site, clean and quiet. Great bathrooms with lots of hot water.

Disliked Showers on a timer so have to keep pressing button but a small problem in a lovely big bathroom. No WiFi.

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Nice big green areas clean toilet…

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Anonymous

16-amp powered grass campsite

Liked Nice big green areas clean toilet and shower

Disliked Disabled shower is not suitable for disabled persons, suitable for seniors with limited mobility, but not for amputees or wheelchair users,
I am quadruple amputee

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Lovely views. Shower/toilet facilities were immaculate…

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Ryan F. 1 review

16-amp powered grass campsite

Liked Lovely views. Shower/toilet facilities were immaculate and looked new. Very peaceful site. Would definitely stay here again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful, peaceful site. The owner communicated…

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 Jessica N. 5 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt campsite

Liked Beautiful, peaceful site. The owner communicated with us really well with a phonecall and came to greet us. Bathroom facilities are being updated soon so the owner explained we were free to use more modern ones in other fields but they were lovely and clean so no issues there.

Disliked Please review your dog policy as it states you don't allow Rottweilers (I know this can be insurance rather than yourselves). Apologies that we never read this before booking and we brought our 11 week old Rottweiler puppy and I'm assuming it wasn't an issue as he isn't yet being walked about yet or mixing with other people and dogs. But unfortunately we won't be able to visit again due to this.

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Internet connection hit & miss,but it didn't really effect our stay.

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 sharon e. 1 review

16-amp powered grass campsite

Liked Peaceful, relaxing campsite/ caravan park with excellent shower block facilities.
Well maintained with EHU & Water stand per pitch. Pitches hard/grass standing .

Robin & Jane very welcoming.
Don't miss the "Meat lady"& "Honey lady" who come onto campsite on a Friday selling fresh products from local farms.

Easy access with security barrier & CCTV.
Shortcut walk into Ellesmere village really good fish & chips shop and Tesco for supplies.

A few welcoming pubs too.

All in all a lovely stay

Will be visiting again.

Disliked Nothing

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Definitely recommend this site.

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Amanda D. 4 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt campsite

Liked Lovely site. Facilities are immaculate. Owner very friendly and helpful. Nice walk into town.

Disliked Nothing

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A rural site with 3 fields,one…

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Lets give it a g. 15 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt campsite

Liked A rural site with 3 fields,one for tourers,one for seasonal and one split between the two,this last one with a slope boarders the A495 but the noise is generally quite muted,levelish hard standings with EHU and water,newish toilet block with 4 shower rooms,a grey waste emptying point, a dog wash but no chemical toilet point which is down the lower part of the field,no wifi but there was a reasonable phone (EE and vodafone)+ tv signal,I liked the fact you only pay a deposit then the remainder on arrival through bank transfer,owner seemed friendly and we enjoyed our visit.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent relaxing break in a lovely part of the country

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 Nigel S. 7 reviews

16-amp powered grass campsite

Liked A very friendly, well-maintained adults-only site with good facilities.
Pitches are generally level, offering lovely countryside views.
It's a 20 min walk along road or a 40min walk along canal to the pretty Ellesmere town centre.
Good selection of pubs offering good food choices and local beers.
Walks all around in the area and easily accessible from the site.
I would consider this site great value for money and ideal for a peaceful and relaxing break.

Disliked A little tlc required in places but nothing that deterred from our stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Only fult. Very slippy in showers…

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 Kevin B. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt campsite

Liked Only fult. Very slippy in showers a mat would help but very nice will be going back asp

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Newnes Touring Caravan Park

2 Old Newnes Cottage

Ellesmere

Shropshire

England

SY12 9HH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.90197°N
2.91668°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.2 km Bus Stop No 3
8.2 km Bus Stop No 1
9.9 km St Mary`s Church
Rail
8.2 km Gobowen Rail Station
10.6 km Chirk Rail Station
12.7 km Ruabon 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 peaty, boggy habitat of Fenn’s, Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve (25 minutes’ drive) attracts assorted wildlife, from birds of prey and waders to lizards and colourful butterflies. There are far-reaching views of the wetlands from the top of the five-metre Mammoth Tower. The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (25 minutes) was constructed in the early 1800s to allow the Llangollen branch of the Shropshire Union Canal to cross the River Dee. You’ll need a head for heights to stroll along its path, but there are splendid views of the Welsh countryside to be had from 38 metres above ground. And you might see a barge or two navigating the aqueduct’s waters… Built by the Romans, Chester (50 minutes) is surrounded by centuries-old defensive walls with elevated walkways. The city’s ancient heritage can also be seen at the Roman Amphitheatre and at the 12th-century Agricola Tower, a stone gateway with a frescoed chapel. Shropshire's county town of Shrewsbury (35 minutes) is worth a trip too, for a stroll around the castle and abbey and a boat trip along the River Severn.
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • Market Hotel Pub 1.6 km
  • The Black Lion Hotel Pub 1.6 km
  • The Vault Pub 1.7 km
  • The Swan Pub 1.7 km
  • White Hart Pub 1.7 km
  • Asian Spices Restaurant 1.7 km
  • Meze Restaurant Ellesmere 1.7 km
  • The Red Lion Coaching Inn Pub 1.9 km
  • The Narrowboat Inn Pub 3.5 km
  • The Trotting Mare Pub 4.6 km

Groceries

  • Tesco 1.4 km
  • The Co-operative Food 1.7 km
  • Stans Superstore 6.7 km
  • Spar 10 km

Parks and play

  • Cremorne Gardens 2 km
  • Castlefields 2.1 km
  • Sculpture park 8.3 km
  • Broadlands Way 8.8 km
  • Eaton Field & Pond 8.9 km
  • Unicorn Road Playing Fields 9.1 km
  • Brynkinalt Park 9.6 km
  • Wilfred Owen Green 10 km

Family days out

  • Halston Hall Castle 5.2 km
  • Whittington Castle 6.6 km
  • Park Hall Farm Visitor attraction 8.3 km
  • Oswestry Castle 10.4 km
  • Shropshire Falconry Zoo 12 km
  • Chirk Castle 12.2 km
  • Knockin Castle 12.9 km

Public transport

  • adj Lakelands School 1 km
  • opp Lakelands School 1.1 km
  • Stanham Drive Jct 1.4 km
  • opp Watergate Street 1.7 km
  • adj Ellesmere Crossroads 1.7 km
  • Narrowboat Inn 3.5 km
  • Three Trees 6.6 km
  • Post Office 7.1 km
  • Moors Lane Jct. 7.2 km
  • Agnes Hunt 7.6 km

Other nearby

  • Blackwater Meadow Marina 1.8 km
  • Maestermyn Marina 3.6 km
  • Henlle Park Golf course 8.1 km
  • Oswestry Golf Course 9 km
  • Mile End Golf Club Golf course 9.7 km

Local services

  • Ellesmere Medical Practice Doctors 1.5 km
  • The Foot Clinic 1.6 km
  • Ellesmere Pharmacy 1.7 km
  • The Co-operative Food Cashpoint 1.7 km
  • Mere Motors Fuel station 1.9 km
  • RolecEV Charging station 4.4 km
  • Penley Hospital 6.6 km
  • Stans Fuel Station 6.7 km
  • Texaco Fuel station 6.9 km
  • Swan Petroleum Fuel station 6.9 km

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Must see

Chester Castle 31.7 km

Cheshire Military Museum 31.7 km

Powis Castle & Garden 32.4 km

Chester Cathedral 32.4 km

Chester Zoo 36.1 km

National Trust

Chirk Castle 12.2 km

Attingham Park 29.5 km

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 30.2 km

Sunnycroft 35.4 km

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 40.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Colemere - Wem Moss - Shropshire Union Canal 5.3 km

Overton / Owrtyn - Erbistock - Overton / Owrtyn 7.7 km

PRADOE 9.9 km

Chirk - The Aqueduct - Shropshire Union Canal - Chirk 9.9 km

BROGYNTYN 10.9 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Newnes Touring Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Newnes Touring Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Newnes Touring Caravan Park? The peaty, boggy habitat of Fenn’s, Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve (25 minutes’ drive) attracts assorted wildlife, from birds of prey and waders to lizards and colourful butterflies. There are … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Newnes Touring Caravan Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Newnes Touring Caravan Park? From $56.23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.