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

Motorhome sites 5
Tent sites 45
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This campground/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 Dangerous Dogs Act (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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Reviews

9.2

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, no-frills spot with ample space and lovely nature. Reviewers loved the friendly owners, tidy portaloos, and pitch choice. Despite limited showers and tricky tracks, it's a top pick for a quiet, natural escape.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 22/09/2026

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Definitely recommend really good experience

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 Charlie M. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Had a really great time at castle gate. Campsite was lovely and quiet and I was able to park next to our tent. Toilets super close as well and a little fire. Definitely going back soon.

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The toilet was very clean. The…

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Gionatan D. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked The toilet was very clean. The rest was as you would expect in a "nearly wild" campsite. The only thing I found underwhelming was that I assumed that users were allowed to roam in the woods around the field. I was wrong. It's private land, with clear signs saying to keep out. All in all, it's a very peaceful spot with a ton of space, so other people were pitched 50-100 yards away from us, which is great for privacy and quiet.

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From the manager: Hi

Sorry you got confused the one side of the campsite is private the other side has 15 acres of woods to explore no signs.

we shall make signs more obvious.

if you want to visit again let us know and we shall make sure you have a better experience


Regards

CGC

Large pitch and quiet (granted I…

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 Peiyi D. 3 reviews

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Large pitch and quiet (granted I was there off season)- . The toilet facilities were clean. I'm on Vodafone and there was signal on the pitch.

Disliked Would have preferred if there is a discount for solo travellers- prices start for party of 2. Also, the grass was quite tall- would have been great if it was mowed.

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Remote feeling, plenty of toilets, lovely…

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Dan G. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked Remote feeling, plenty of toilets, lovely

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Good site if no facilities needed and wanting to be in this location

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Bridget L. 12 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked Large field short walk from Cookley. Seemed quite pricey for a field with only facilities being portaloo and water but it was in the location I needed and cheaper than Wolverley and allowed and one night stay - so in short, met my needs!

Disliked Grass was quite long underfoot so damp feet in the morning

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Lovely and open…

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 JACOB T. 2 reviews

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Liked Lovely and open

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Just what we wanted - simple…

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Richard C. 2 reviews

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Liked Just what we wanted - simple and beautiful

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Big open space…

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Anonymous

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Liked Big open space

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Liked the site, nice and peaceful,…

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Andy P. 3 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan site

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

Unpowered grass campervan site

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

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Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

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

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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 Bush Remote location Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse 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).
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • Red Lion 0.6 km
  • The Eagle & Spur 0.9 km
  • Bulls Head 0.9 km
  • The Lock Inn 1.1 km
  • The Park Gate 1.2 km
  • The Boadwaters Inn 1.3 km
  • The Queens Head 1.4 km
  • Hare and Hounds 1.4 km
  • Island Pool 1.5 km
  • The Yew Tree 1.7 km

Groceries

  • Wolverley Store Supermarket 2 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 2.8 km
  • Bargain Booze Off-licence 2.8 km
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 2.9 km
  • Spar Supermarket 3 km
  • Select & Save Supermarket 3.1 km
  • The Weavers Off-licence 3.1 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket 3.2 km
  • Aldi Supermarket 3.3 km
  • Tesco Supermarket 3.3 km

Parks and play

  • Broadwaters Park 1.4 km
  • Springfield Playground 1.7 km
  • Springfield Park 1.8 km
  • Willowfield Drive Play Area Playground 2.2 km
  • Baxter Garden park 2.3 km
  • Jerusalem Walk Play Area Playground 2.4 km
  • Talbot Park 2.9 km
  • White Wickets Park 3.2 km
  • Comberton Park 3.3 km
  • Brinton Park 4 km

Family days out

  • Severn Valley Railway Visitor attraction 3.2 km
  • Nanny's Rock Visitor attraction 3.4 km
  • Kinver Edge Visitor attraction 3.7 km
  • Holy Austin Rock Houses Visitor attraction 4.2 km
  • Kinver Miniature Railway Visitor attraction 4.3 km
  • Kinver Miniature Railway Visitor attraction 4.3 km
  • Kinver Miniature Railway Visitor attraction 4.3 km
  • Kinver Miniature Railway Visitor attraction 4.4 km
  • Kinver Miniature Railway Visitor attraction 4.4 km
  • Kinver Miniature Railway Visitor attraction 4.4 km
  • Safari Park Theme Park 5.6 km
  • SEGA Prize Zone Amusement arcade 5.7 km
  • West Midlands Safari Park Zoo 5.9 km
  • Dudley Castle 15.4 km
  • Dudley Zoo & Castle 15.5 km

Public transport

  • North Lodges 0.4 km
  • Portway Place 0.6 km
  • Cookley- Gaymore Road 0.9 km
  • Bulls Head 0.9 km
  • Sion Hill Middle School 1 km
  • Lea Castle Hospital-Bus Stop 1.1 km
  • Wolverhampton Road 1.1 km
  • Heath Drive 1.2 km
  • Sion Hill 1.3 km
  • Wolverley Secondary School 1.3 km

Other nearby

  • Swan Centre Shopping centre 2.9 km
  • Rowland Hill Shopping Centre 3 km
  • Churchill & Blakedown Golf Club Golf course 3.3 km
  • Nubu Nightclub 3.4 km
  • The Kidderminster Golf Club Golf course 4 km
  • Habberley Golf Club Golf course 4.1 km
  • Bewdley Pines Golf Club Golf course 4.7 km
  • Stourbridge Golf Course 6.6 km
  • Moochers Nightclub 7.6 km
  • Chicago's Nightclub 7.7 km

Local services

  • Wolverley Surgery Doctors 1.4 km
  • Texaco Fuel station 2.3 km
  • Crest Pharmacy 2.4 km
  • Stanmore House Surgery Doctors 2.4 km
  • Kidderminster Medical Centre Clinic 2.7 km
  • Franche Clinic 2.8 km
  • Nigel Kavanagh Chiropracter Clinic 2.8 km
  • Himom Ultrasound Clinic 2.8 km
  • Dr China Wellness Doctors 2.8 km
  • Worcestershire Liaison and Diversion Service Clinic 2.8 km

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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

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?
    Camping and caravan
    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 $58.37 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.