Green Dragon Inn

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  • Well-maintained pub site on the border between England and Wales
  • In Buttington on the River Severn; four miles from Powis Castle
  • Sunday roasts; dogs welcome, with riverside and country walks nearby
Whether it’s castle spotting, hikes along Offa's Dyke or exploring natural beauty spots like the Shropshire Hills and Snowdonia National Park, the Green Dragon Inn will get you right on track. This warm and welcoming pub site in Powys is in the hamlet of Buttington on the river Severn, a few minutes' drive from the English border and it’s a fab place to top up your batteries before you get out… Meals at the rural country pub are sorted by a varied pub menu, with hot food served between 10am and 8pm from Monday to Saturday, and only roast dinners served between 12pm and 5pm on Sundays. Green Dragon Inn has a range of mixed hardstanding and grass pitches to choose from, plus access to a washing-up area, baby changing facilities and a well-maintained bathroom block. This is a dog-friendly site close to lots of riverside and country walks, with visit-worthy local vistas including Admiral Rodney’s Pillar, Whitehouse Nature Reserve and Severn Farm Pond Nature Reserve (all a few minutes' drive from base). The Offa's Dyke trail is a few minutes' walk from the site, running along the river to the north and inland through the fields to the south. Getting to the site should be nicely straightforward as it's just off the A478 – the trade-off for this is that there is a certain amount of road noise on the pitches.

Site type

Travel trailer sites 5
RV sites 5
Tent sites 25
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open now
Opens April 1
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).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • As the site is close to a railway line and road, be mindful that guests might hear some noise from passing traffic.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

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Reviews

7.6

Overall rating from 131 Pitchup.com customers

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Wifi
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Budget/backpacker

76% would recommend this site to a friend

75% would stay here again

What customers say

This friendly, family-run site gets kudos for its welcoming hosts, great pub grub, and good value. Many appreciate the handy location for Offa's Dyke and local sights. Some facilities are basic and dated, but improvements are underway. Road and train noise is noted but often manageable. A solid choice for stopovers and area exploration.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Nice unpretentious pub - perfect for a walking or camper trip stopover

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10 out of 10
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 Philip S. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Friendly and helpful owners; good traditional pub menu; excellent quality food at lower than average pub prices. Good beer selection.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent stop for hikers on the…

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10 out of 10
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Iain W. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Excellent stop for hikers on the Offa's Dyke Path.
We had a nice camping pitch and enjoyed a very nice evening and full breakfast the next morning before setting off on our way.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I enjoyed my time with both…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked I enjoyed my time with both Green Dragons in Welshpool, and its neighbour Buttington.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Food good…

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 Steve W. 1 review

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Food good

Disliked Very basic
Services poor

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pod was nice. Hosts were friendly.…

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7 out of 10
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 Neil J. 1 review

Camping pod (adults only, no pets)

Liked Pod was nice. Hosts were friendly. Close to local attractions

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good place to stay, defo go back

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 Steve R. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely hosts, very friendly

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great budget friendly site will return

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 Ian S. 7 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Location size of pitch the owners and the food

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good value for what you pay.

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Nils C. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The right location on the day with the required pub selling evening meals right next door.

Disliked Road noise. Very close to the railway.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Competitively priced but not of standard I usually find on most sites

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4 out of 10
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Value for money
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Anonymous

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Friendly staff. The hard standing pitches were a good size.

Disliked No clean Water fill point for onboard fresh water tank. Toilet &Shower very poor condition so decided to avoid using.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice and quiet even though near the road...staff very friendly..

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7 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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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely staff very welcoming and lovely food
Lovely views

Disliked No hot water to wash the dishes and the loos a bit dated

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 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

Gastronomic delight

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pub campground

Location

Green Dragon Inn

Buttington

Welshpool

Powys

Wales

SY21 8SS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.6723°N
3.11028°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.6 km Welshpool NX
3.7 km Trewern Bus Shelter
3.8 km Criggion Lane
Rail
2.6 km Welshpool Rail Station
22.4 km Newtown (Powys) Rail Station
24.8 km Shrewsbury 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

What horizons to set your sights on first? Well, for those of you who have historical sites high up on your holiday to-do list, there are a few places to get started and Powis Castle (10 minutes' drive) is one of the closest out of the lot. This huge Welsh castle has some splendid garden terraces and walks in the grounds are a real treat… For less walking and more chugging about, steam train trips go from the Welshpool and Llanfair Railway Preservation Company (10 minutes). To continue with your historic streak, The Wharf Powysland Museum (10 minutes) spills the beans on Montgomeryshire’s local history, while for ruins, Montgomery Castle (15 minutes) and the Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle (20 minutes) are some of your options. Of course, activities-wise, walking is particularly fine around this area, especially in the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (20 minutes) and Snowdonia National Park (40 minutes) but the kids in your group could cheer on the pig races or meet the alpacas at Park Hall’s adventure farm (25 minutes). Meanwhile, the adults might prefer to go for a laidback game of golf at the Brookland Hall Golf Club (10 minutes).

Must see

Powis Castle & Garden 4.1 km

Stokesay Castle 32.9 km

Much Wenlock Priory 38.1 km

Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 41.7 km

Blists Hill Victorian Town 41.8 km

National Trust

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 23.9 km

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 28.5 km

Chirk Castle 29.3 km

Attingham Park 29.9 km

Wilderhope Manor 33.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Welshpool - Severn Valley Walk - Powis Castle - Welshpool 2.7 km

Llyn Coed y Dinas - River Severn - Montgomery Canal 5.4 km

Middletown and Moel y Golfa 6.3 km

Breidden Hills (Rodney's Pillar) and Belle Eisle Farm 7.5 km

Breidden Hills (Rodney's Pillar) and Middletown Hill 7.5 km

Local events

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

    Shrewsbury, England 23.9 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 Green Dragon Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Green Dragon Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Green Dragon Inn? What horizons to set your sights on first? Well, for those of you who have historical sites high up on your holiday to-do list, there are a few places to get started … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Green Dragon Inn?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Green Dragon Inn? From $22.52 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.