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
View of the site at sunset
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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 pitches 24
Touring caravan pitches 24
Motorhome pitches 24
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 74 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

97% would stay here again

What customers say

A truly exceptional adults-only site with breathtaking views & a tranquil vibe. Guests rave about the spotless facilities, ample pitches & the owners' genuine warmth. It's perfectly placed for a stroll into Ellesmere & exploring further afield. A top-notch spot, most couldn't fault it.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great welcome and lovely, flat, open and large pitches.

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Louise K.

16-amp electric grass pitch

Liked Loved this site and will return. Friendly welcome from Robin. Pitches are level and some are terraced. Nice views whichever field you are in. All very open and sunny. Bathrooms kept clean. In field 3 there are 2 x male and 2 x female shower rooms which include toilet and sink. Also a single washing up sink with a view out over the fields. Field 1 contains 2 x unisex shower rooms, again with toilet and sink and in a separate but adjoining cabin, 2 x male and 2 x female toilets with sinks. About 1 mile to Ellesmere which is pretty with a few pubs and independent shops, and a Tesco. Easy walk from here to the Mere.

Disliked Nothing I disliked, but if being really picky, it would be nice to have a couple of toilet cubicles in field 3 in case the showers are occupied.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site

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tracy s.

Electric hardstanding pitch

Liked Another fantastic stay Robin found us a wonderful pitch toilet and showers extremely nice and spotless will definitely be going time and time again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good sized pitch with nice views. Clean toilets and showers. Friendly owners.…

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Rosemary H.

16-amp electric grass pitch

Liked Good sized pitch with nice views. Clean toilets and showers. Friendly owners. Would definitely stay there again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent, quiet , clean site with very good facilities.

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Glenn D.

Electric hardstanding pitch

Liked Quiet, clean site with very good facilities. Owners were very welcoming, and we managed to arrive just as the Friday night Pizza ovens had been fired up, so that was tea sorted. Close to all amenities and easy to travel out to numerous attractions around the area.

Disliked Not a dislike but just a note/consideration for anyone with a motorhome/campervan with fixed onboard waste water tank, no drive over waste water drain (unless we missed it!)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great clean and peaceful site.

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Stephanie F.

16-amp electric grass pitch

Liked Peaceful adult only site. Lovely shower/toilet/washing up block.
Lovely owner and wardens.
Mix of seasonal pitches and tourer pitches.
15 min walk from town.
Large Tesco in canal basin. Lots of cafes and shops. The mere is beautiful. Tow paths for a nice relaxing walk and chat to the boaters. Dog walking field. Dogs on lead as livestock around as its a farm. Can't wait to return.
Everyone friendly.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good pitch size, decent facilities, nice walk into elsmere…

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Andrew W.

16-amp electric grass pitch

Liked Good pitch size, decent facilities, nice walk into elsmere

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice place very clean and tidy Facilities with a fishing lake…

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andrew u.

Electric hardstanding pitch

Liked Very nice place very clean and tidy Facilities with a fishing lake situated in one field nice and friendly owners and is only a 15 min walk to Ellesmere and is a great base for travelling

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

An all round winner.

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Amanda G.

16-amp electric grass pitch

Liked A really friendly welcome started our visit off the best way possible. We were shown to a fabulous pitch with incredible views. We were even allowed to park whichever way we wanted to enjoy those views. We overlooked the horses field & loved watching them & the neighbouring goat who was a character, it was so peaceful. We had water & electric on the pitch. The facilities were spotless and a lot of effort had gone into making the place look pretty with stunning hanging baskets and flower displays & fruit trees lining the entrance drive which is gated. The site pretty much enjoys panoramic views, it is in a stunning position. All in all we both agreed this place has become one of our absolute favourites. Thanks!

Disliked Nothing - we loved it!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site very clean very quiet and friendly staff

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Kristy A.

16-amp electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely site very friendly and welcoming toilets and showers spotless. Very quiet and peaceful. 20 min walk to the town. Fresh produce available Saturday morning came on to site. Pitches good space. Would come back again worth the money

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely stay

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David C.

Electric hardstanding pitch

Liked Friendliness, cleanliness, peacefulness.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Level site, no steep slopes Pitch 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

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

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.

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.

Nearest sites

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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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site 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 €34.68 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.