Castle Gate Campsite

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  • Back-to-basics site on a farm 10 minutes' drive from Kidderminster
  • West Midland Safari Park and Go Ape! within a 20-minute drive
  • A 10-minute walk from two riverside food pubs and miniature golf
Keen for a country escape close to Kidderminster? Castle Gate Campsite could be the place for you – wend your way to its Wolverley location to be 10 minutes’ drive from the centre of town, and well within reach of lots of ways to spend Worcestershire days. This working farm site once had its own castle; it’s long gone now, but you’ll still see traces of the walls around the park, and be greeted by two grand gatehouses. With the fancy focal point no more, life proceeds at a rather more sedate and simple level: this is a rural back to basics place, where frills are limited to just a toilet and sink and where neighbours are mostly cattle and horses. To fill up on fresh air, take a little trot around the park, following the trails and seeking out little sunny spots in the wooded areas. You may also want to consider barbecue based cookouts, or leave all the foodie prep to the pros by toddling off to one of the local pubs – there are two rather fine options down by the river, about a half-hour amble away. (If you opt for the Queens Head, take some time to peruse the pub’s team photos to see if you can spot a famed musician among the ranks.)

Site type

RV sites 5
Tent sites 45
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

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.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Reception

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

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
Dogs allowed

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 181 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

A beautiful, peaceful valley with spacious sites, great for "wild camping." Friendly owners, quiet vibe, and handy porta-potties/water taps. Campfires okay. Some found the ground uneven and missed showers, but facilities were clean. Tricky access when wet.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026-08-11

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Liked the site, nice and peaceful,…

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Andy P. 3 reviews

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Liked the site, nice and peaceful, just toilets and water but that's fine, nice stay

Disliked Wanted to walk up the lane into cookley but couldn't get through the barbwire, also been fenced off, so instead of a 500yard walk it was a 2 mile walk

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From the manager: Hi
Sorry you were not told where the entrance to the woods are .
A 5 bar metal gate half way up the valley in the middle of the site leads into the woods it’s then a short walk to Lea lane
There is a reason we fence the site off
To keep it private and secure for guests
More signs will be made and a informative cabin
Also
Thank you for your feedback back

Lovely quiet campsite walks in the…

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 Fiona B. 1 review

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Lovely quiet campsite walks in the woods straight from the field . Hosts were super friendly and helpful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very quiet site with lovely walks ,pubs and shops a quick walk away

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David R. 3 reviews

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Really friendly staff ,canal walks close by very quiet laid back site.

Disliked Nothing, will be re- visiting

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly owner, very helpful. Nice location,…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Friendly owner, very helpful.
Nice location, 15 mins walk from local village.
Great for stargazing.
Portaloos are very clean and always stocked with loo roll, fresh water/sink available.

Recommend to friends Visit again

good experience

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Kashif A. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The landscape, way it gave a outdoors vibe and closeness of bicycle track nearby and natural woods.

Disliked The toilet light going off midnight

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Gorgeous setting, really friendly staff and…

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Nicole G. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Gorgeous setting, really friendly staff and exceptionally clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

I like how quite it was…

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Keyon B. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked I like how quite it was

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely open area, staff respected your…

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9 out of 10
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Destanhy G. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely open area, staff respected your space
On site portaloo and water
Fires allowed

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful and thoroughly enjoyable. We will be back!

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Jonathan 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Despite arriving late in the evening and pitching up in completely different field, it was a cosy and beautiful area. Owners were very friendly and informative. Plenty of wood to forage for campfire and portaloos were the cleanest ive ever encountered. Well done! Also campsite was pristine. No litter and road in very well maintained. Lying back between the trees, the stars looked amazing and even caught glimpse of several satellites crossing the night sky.

Disliked Unfortunately, the castle gate has fallen into a state of disrepair. Although it may not be the owners responsibility for its upkeep. It would of made a grand entrance to the the area.

We would also like to provide a little feedback which hasnt altered our enjoyment and love for the campsite. We would suggest a small, waist height screen to be attached to the shower support. It may be of benefit for those who like to strip completely for a deep clean.

Finally, the signage directing campers to the site was visible and clear. However go faster than walking pace; or indeed after dusk and it can be difficult seeing the signs. Perhaps a slightly larger sign might be of benefit.

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A simple pull up and pitch…

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 carl f. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked A simple pull up and pitch site with enough clean portaloos to make the stay easy enough.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Car parking by site/unit 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 Scouts 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Remote location Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Castle Gate Campsite

Keepers Cottage

Lea Castle Farm

Wolverhampton Road

Wolverley

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

England

DY10 3RA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.41273°N
2.23362°W

Route directions

Use the Google Maps location 'Strong Farmed 1988' and access the site from Castle Road.

Nearest transport

Coach
15.2 km Dudley Bus Station
17.2 km Raven Hotel
19.1 km Bearwood Interchange
Rail
3.2 km Kidderminster Rail Station
3.9 km Blakedown Rail Station
6 km Hagley Rail Station
Airport
34.4 km Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2
34.4 km Birmingham International Airport
34.4 km Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1

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 you’ve warmed up on the farm, head off to the Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve 20 minutes away, for walks through the woodland, meadows and orchards that make up the 549-hectare reserve. Tread quietly for glimpses of deer, butterflies and kingfishers; you can always save your yelling for a ride on the ziplines at the forest’s Go Ape! adventure park. If farm life’s given the kids (or, ahem, you) a desire to get hands-on with the animals, take flight to Little Owl Farm Park (20 minutes’ drive), where they (or, ahem, you) can pet chicks and bunnies and make pals with the pigs. Best be keeping your hands to yourselves if you then head on to the West Midland Safari Park (15 minutes) – the beasts here are rather bigger and better viewed from a safe distance. Holiday not complete without hitting a few balls about? Depending on your golfing prowess you may like to swing your way round the 18-hole course at Kidderminster Golf Club, or putt your way round the zany obstacles at the miniature golf course in Wolverley. Train buffs will know Kidderminster as a place to join the steam powered Severn Valley Railway; it’s also home to the Museum of Carpet (a bit niche, this one, but with high praise from past visitors).

Must see

Dudley Zoological Gardens 15.2 km

Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings 15.5 km

Witley Court & Gardens (English Heritage) 16.1 km

Black Country Living Museum 16.3 km

Hanbury Hall (National Trust) 18.7 km

National Trust

Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses 4.2 km

Rosedene 10.8 km

Dudmaston Estate 13 km

Hanbury Hall 18.7 km

Wightwick Manor and Gardens 19.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

ENVILLE 6.6 km

Bewdley - Severn Valley - Arley - Bewdley 6.8 km

Bewdley – Trimpley – Bewdley 6.9 km

Upper Arley - Eymore Woods - Trimpley Reservoir - Upper Arley 7.8 km

ARLEY HOUSE 7.8 km

Local events

  • Moseley Folk Festival (Friday, September 4, 2026 – Friday, September 4, 2026)

    Birmingham, England 23.7 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 Castle Gate Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Castle Gate Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Castle Gate Campsite? Once you’ve warmed up on the farm, head off to the Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve 20 minutes away, for walks through the woodland, meadows and orchards that make up the 549-hectare … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Castle Gate Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  8:30 a.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Castle Gate Campsite? From $46.97 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.