Camping at West Midlands 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.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
RV sites 20
Tent sites 200
Travel trailer sites 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 599 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This spacious, friendly, and well-located site offers a relaxed atmosphere & easy walk to Shrewsbury. Guests loved the helpful staff, good-sized pitches, and on-site amenities. Older washrooms need an update, but newer showers are great. Excellent value & close to attractions.

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peter s. 2 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked It was ok, good for a couple of night, reasonably priced.
If you after a fancy site with brick loos and showers forget.it, but everything was functional so quite happy

Recommend to friends Visit again

A very nice stay in pleasant surroundings.

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Alan D. 4 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked An overall good site just a 15 minute walk away from the lovely town of Shrewsbury. The site is huge, with a good selection of grass and gravel pitches, and ehu. We found the site owner/manager/warden friendly and accommodating. We originally booked a grass pitch, but on arrival were asked if we wanted to go on a gravel pitch at no extra cost, as they weren't overly busy.

We pitched up near to what looks like a relatively new mobile shower block, which contains 4 cubicles with a good powerful shower, sink and toilet. There was also 2 separate toilet blocks near by.

The site has wifi, which we didn't use, as we have a mobile router containing a '3' sim card, which worked well and streamed from our firestick with no problems.

Disliked The toilet blocks were a little dated, but I've seen a lot worse.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location.

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great big spaces to park your camper van.
Clean showers and loos.
Great location for walking into town- 20/25 mins depending how fast you walk.
Lovely and quiet at night.
Felt safe as a solo female traveler.
Perfect for my one night stop on my way home from Anglesey.

Disliked Have everything I needed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

May consider staying again

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7 out of 10
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 Ian T. 1 review

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Location good to visit Shrewsbury, able to get on to the site early. Pitch had electric and water.

Disliked Toilets not very clean on arrival, and not cleaned at all during our stay. No toilet brushes provided. Showers were better but only 4 for this size of site which had lots of people staying. Again no floor mops/squeeze to wipe out after use resulted in wet floor to stand.on and change.maybe a shelter outside to stand under when queuing got very wet in the rain

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Everything…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Close to town…

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John L. 3 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Close to town

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly place with lots of space…

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 Bronwen G. 11 reviews

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Friendly place with lots of space and walkable to Shrewsbury town centre

Disliked The toilet block was kept clean but urgently needs updating.

Recommend to friends Visit again

All ok…

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martin s. 1 review

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked All ok

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff Relaxed atmosphere…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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 Philip B. 1 review

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Friendly staff
Relaxed atmosphere

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very informal, quiet, easy access to…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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dick l. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Very informal, quiet, easy access to water and electricity. Some big trees that provided shade almost all day, helpful during a heatwave.

Disliked Not enough showers when it gets busy. The showers themselves are wonderful, temperature adjustable from hot to ice cold, great during hot weather.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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 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

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

Themes

Peaceful

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

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 Horseback 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

Local events

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

    Shrewsbury, England 0.1 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 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
    On-park 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 $42.60 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.