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Camping and touring Arrive: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

Leaton Wood

9.3 39 reviews

Entrance to site approx 200 yards from the road entrance.

Off-grid field site next to woodland, four miles from Shrewsbury
Ironbridge Gorge and the Shropshire Hills within 40 minutes’ drive
Dog-friendly site by the River Severn

In a peaceful field where the River Severn meanders its way through the Shropshire countryside, Leaton Wood is a simple site set on a woodland estate dating back to 1837. The historic county town of Shrewsbury is around four miles away, so you can drive down there in about 10 minutes, or if you prefer to slow down to the pace of life round these parts, follow a roadside footpath and walk all the way into town. Follow the Darwin Shrewsbury Trail through the winding streets to explore key locations in the life of the town’s most famous son, the naturalist Charles Darwin. Stroll along the riverbank through 29 acres of open parkland at the Quarry, or go for a wander to pick up a treat in the cafés, delis and independent shops. Cyclists can make the most of the quiet lanes around or check out the Sustrans National Cycle Network routes that connect up with Shrewsbury. A bus also stops right outside the site gates. Facilities at Leaton Wood are on the basic side (please note there's no drinkable water on site, although you will have portable toilets), but you can park up next to your pitch and you’re welcome to bring your dog along. It’s fine to use barbecues; the nearest shop for supplies is a mile away in Bomere Heath, or visit the farm shops in Baschurch or Battlefield, both under 10 minutes’ drive away. Baschurch also has popular country pubs for eating out, and there’s another one in Myddle (15 minutes).

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

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

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Leaton Wood

Leaton

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

England

SY4 3AP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.76052°N
-2.78922°W

Route directions

The site postcode is shared with Leaton Industrial Estate but don’t turn in there. Head for Leaton Church on the B5067 (with the tall spire), turn down the drive opposite marked 'Leaton Forest Christmas Trees' and follow the signs to site.

Nearest transport

Coach

6.1 km Bus Station

7.4 km Rural Cottages

Rail

6 km Shrewsbury Rail Station

6.5 km Yorton Rail Station

11.7 km Wem Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

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

Shrewsbury is well worth a day’s visit with its shops, abbey, castle, market and parks. Another place that many visitors make a day of is Ironbridge Gorge (35 minutes’ drive). Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its importance in the birth of the Industrial Revolution, here you can see the world’s first ever cast-iron bridge and a recreated Victorian town at Blists Hill. For more top history hits within 20 minutes’ drive, wander the medieval and Elizabethan ruins at Moreton Corbet Castle, see the Regency mansion, parkland and gardens at Attingham Park and soak up the atmosphere at the ruined Haughmond Abbey. Outdoor activities are just as easily accessible with the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty about 35 minutes away by car. The lake at Ellesmere is good for a gentle walk and day out (plus there’s a large play area, which is always a bonus for those with kids). Or check out the unusual landscapes, both natural and man-made, at Hawkestone Park Follies (25 minutes’ drive).

Must see

Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 23.8 km

Much Wenlock Priory 24 km

Blists Hill Victorian Town 24.2 km

Ironbridge Gorge Museums 24.8 km

Iron Bridge and Toll House 24.8 km

National Trust

Attingham Park 11.8 km

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 12.3 km

Sunnycroft 19.7 km

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 24 km

Wilderhope Manor 26.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Battle of Shrewsbury, 1403 4.3 km

Shrewsbury Town Centre 6.1 km

QUARRY PARK, AND DINGLE GARDENS SHREWSBURY 6.4 km

Haughmond Abbey - Ebury Hill 8 km

Ebury Hill - Uffington - Haughmond Abbey 8.1 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.

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

A cheap but basic option.

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Adam M. Jul 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Close to public trasnport

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Great camp site, very peaceful and only 10 minutes drive to Shrewsbury…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jun 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Great camp site, very peaceful and only 10 minutes drive to Shrewsbury Centre. Amenities clean and tidy. Would definitely recommend. Looking forward to returning in the future.

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Beautiful site, level pitches and peaceful stay

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous May 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Lovely peaceful stay! The site was beautiful. The toilets were clean and the facilities provided were everything you'd need for a weekend camping. Rich was friendly and a text or call away if we needed anything. Definitely recommend☺️

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From the manager: Thanks For the Loverly Review. Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you soon Rich

Great site with the required essentials, exactly as described Lovely location and really…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Graham C. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Great site with the required essentials, exactly as described
Lovely location and really close to both a small tiwn with shop/pub and only a short trip into Shrewsbury.
Loads of activities and places to see right on the doorstep.
Really friendly host too. We loved our stay here

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From the manager: Thank you for your loverly comments and glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again soon, Rich

very tidy and secure.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Richard W. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: very tidy and secure.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to provide your feed back, hope you enjoyed your stay. Rich

Exactly what it says on the tin. Field nice and quiet ,…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Morgan B. Jul 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Exactly what it says on the tin. Field nice and quiet , port aloo and kitchen facility's. gated entrance only two other campers on the field. Taxi into Shrewsbury was £13 ,

Disliked: Maybe get a pitch with electric as some people may want this option and a toilet block but then that make sit just like all teh rest.

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From the manager: Thanks for the feed back and glad to see you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your feed back, we are hoping to develop the site a little more over the next closed season and value any sugestions made. Rich

Shed with sink useful

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jul 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Peace and quiet. Only a mile from the chip shop in Bomere village.

Disliked: No clue to pathway into town. This would be useful as the road is very busy and pathway overgrown. No buses stall on Sunday

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From the manager: Thanks for your feedback and thank you for the review, I hope you had a peaceful, enjoyable stay and hope to see you again soon. Rich

Myself & my friend John were on a cycling trip to Wales…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jun 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Myself & my friend John were on a cycling trip to Wales Recently & we stayed at Leaton Farm,We were made very welcome by Richard & really enjoyed our stay at Leaton Farm will defiantly be back again,Well done all at Leaton Farm.

Regards Gerry Doyle Ireland

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From the manager: Thank you, very much for the loverly feedback - was good to meet you both. Keep in touch and hope to see you soon. Rich.

Nice location, just a field, nothing more, nothing less.…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Anonymous May 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Nice location, just a field, nothing more, nothing less.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your comments and feed back - Hope you enjoyed your stay - Hope to see you again

Countryside location…

Overall	6/10
Location	6
Value for money	6
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sept 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Countryside location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

Does Leaton Wood have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Leaton Wood dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Leaton Wood? Shrewsbury is well worth a day’s visit with its shops, abbey, castle, market and parks. Another place that many visitors make a day of is Ironbridge Gorge (35 minutes’ drive). Designated a … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Leaton Wood?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more