Cartref Camping and Caravan Site

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Some of the lovely flower and plant beds
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Some of the camping 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.

Site type

Tent sites 6
Travel trailer sites 37
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
RV sites 37
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Admission

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

Occupancy

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

General

  • The grocery shop is open between 24/03 and 30/10.

Dogs

  • 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).
  • 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

9.5

Overall rating from 255 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This spotless adults-only site features roomy, private spots and a tranquil vibe. Guests rave about the super-clean facilities, welcoming staff, and great on-site bar and food. A top pick for a chill break, with many planning to come back.

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Great site plenty of room on…

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 philip s. 3 reviews

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Great site plenty of room on the pitch , showers good ,shop very small but great bar area.

Disliked Nothing

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A brilliant site for older couples with dogs

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 Paul J. 8 reviews

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The site is superbly maintained,good shower and toilet facilities,with good size pitches with electric and water hook ups.
The staff do an outstanding job, multitasking on the site,one minute their showing you to your pitch,the next their pulling you a pint.
The bar is very cosy,with ample seating indoors and out,and a little shop provided too.
Must say a very quite and relaxing place.

Disliked We felt that it was a very sort of dog orientated site,although all dogs were well behaved and owners adhered to the rules and regulations of the site,being a mature couple on our own,at times we struggled to chat to people.

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Lovely site, love the food van…

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 Diane P. 2 reviews

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely site, love the food van - very helpful staff

Disliked Please check ladies toilets more regularly to ensure toilet paper will last till morning

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10/10

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 Thomas M. 2 reviews

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything, the site was immaculate, the staff were attentive and helpful, facilities were top notch. First time there will not be the last.

Disliked Leaving

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Nice rural site for peace n quiet

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Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Quiet site, friendly staff, GREAT bar & kitchen

Disliked Hook-up app didn’t work day 2

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will visit again as the location is ideal for travelling.

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 Susan J. 7 reviews

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The location, friendly staff. The toilet/shower block being very clean. The pitch was a great size plenty of room for the caravan and gazebo.

Disliked Found dog dirt on the pitch

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Really helpful staff, clean camp site,…

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 Sharon F. 2 reviews

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Really helpful staff, clean camp site, loved the fully serviced pitch.
Good location to Shrewsbury, Abba was great on Saturday night.

Disliked Our opinion, the pitches were too close to each other, as we have a large dog and like abit of space.
Also they had two small, safe areas to let your dog run off lead, but in our opinion these spaces weren't big enough for large dogs.

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10/10 for everything.

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 Adrian B. 2 reviews

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything, from arriving to leaving the staff were very friendly and helpful. Site itself is immaculate. Showers and Toilets were sparkling clean. Will definitely be going again.

Disliked Leaving.

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Dog paddock was a nice size…

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 Daniel M. 7 reviews

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Dog paddock was a nice size well kempt it would be nice to have a water facility and maybe another bench. All the facilities spotless and well maintained. Good pitch size. Pub was friendly. A nice addition.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely recommend clean toilets/showers good size pitches

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 Paul M. 1 review

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked All good very clean friendly site, all the staff are great ,and food excellent

Disliked Having to come home

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 Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce 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 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

Peaceful 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

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers 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.

Food and drink

  • Gio's Taste of Italy 1.7 km
  • Saffron Cottage 1.7 km
  • Lea Cross Tandoori 3.3 km
  • The Cote Kitchen 3.5 km
  • The Onslow Balti Lounge 4.2 km
  • Ego at The Grapes 4.6 km
  • Zenna 5.6 km
  • Halfway Diner 6.6 km
  • Mahim 6.8 km
  • Yak & Yeti 7.2 km

Groceries

  • Co-op Supermarket 4.4 km
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 5.7 km
  • Your Coop Food Supermarket 6.1 km
  • Majestic Off-licence 7.1 km
  • Little Camel Oriental Food Store Supermarket 7.5 km
  • threshers Off-licence 7.5 km
  • M&S Foodhall Supermarket 7.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 7.7 km
  • Dada Oriental Thai Supermarket 7.7 km
  • The Food Warehouse Supermarket 7.8 km

Parks and play

  • Rowton Castle Hotel & Country Club park 3.9 km
  • Montford Parish (Millennium Green) park 4.2 km
  • Douglas Way Play Area Playground 5 km
  • Rad Valley Road Play Area Playground 5.5 km
  • Shelton Fields Playground 6.1 km
  • Radbrook Green Park 6.2 km
  • Sweetlake Meadow Play Area Playground 6.2 km
  • Bayston Hill Playground 6.5 km
  • Quarry Play Area Playground 7.1 km
  • Splash Park Playground 7.1 km

Family days out

  • Wattlesborough Castle 6.2 km
  • Church of St Mary the Virgin Visitor attraction 7.8 km
  • Shrewsbury Castle Visitor attraction 8 km
  • The Mill Exhibition Visitor attraction 8.6 km

Public transport

  • Junction 1.5 km
  • Butt Lane 1.7 km
  • Stores 3.1 km
  • Vine Close Jct 3.4 km
  • Caradoc View Jct 3.6 km
  • Welshpool Road Jct 4 km
  • Woodcrest Jct 4.1 km
  • The Onslow 4.1 km
  • Bromley Road Jct (opp), on Gains Avenue 4.3 km
  • Welshpool Road 4.4 km

What’s nearby

  • Arscott Golf course 3.4 km
  • Pengwern Boat Club Marina 7 km
  • Shrewsbury School Boathouses Marina 7.2 km
  • Labyrinth Nightclub 7.4 km
  • Darwin Shopping Centre 7.7 km
  • The Buttermarket Nightclub 8 km
  • Shrewsbury Driving Range Golf course 9.6 km

Local services

  • Ford Service Station Fuel station 1.7 km
  • Bicton Heath Pharmacy 4.4 km
  • Mytton Oak Medical Practice Doctors 4.7 km
  • The Redwoods Centre Hospital 4.7 km
  • Four Crosses Filling Station Fuel station 4.8 km
  • Severn Hospice Shrewsbury Hospital 4.9 km
  • The Uplands Hospital 4.9 km
  • Evolution Scanning Suite Clinic 5 km
  • Pharmacy Stores 5 km
  • Royal Shrewsbury Hospital 5.1 km

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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, August 28, 2026 – Friday, August 28, 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $71.68 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.