Smithy Park

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Aerial view of the site
Aerial view of the site
Well-kept touring park
Spacious pitches
Spacious open pitches
Family and friends get together
Playground and mini football pitch
Dogs are welcome to join you
Have a drink while looking out for the kingfishers on site
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Well-kept touring park
Spacious pitches
Spacious open pitches

  • Pretty family-run park on the banks of the River Severn in Abermule
  • Montgomery, Welshpool and Newtown within a 15-minute drive
  • Riverside picnic spots and fishing on site
You're mostly aware of the River Severn as the thing that marks the border of England and Wales, yes? Take a look a little further – well away from the bit with the huge bridges, the UK’s longest river meanders through much of mid Wales, taking in some stunning rural spots along the way. One of those spots is Smithy Park, a family-run touring park right on the banks of the river in a pretty corner of Powys, in the village of Abermule and 10 minutes’ drive from the town of Montgomery. Picnics and drinks by the riverside are popular activities here, as is settling in to spy on local residents (referring, of course, to the ducks, herons, kingfishers and swans that call the river home – maybe even an otter if you’re very lucky). Also resident in the river are plenty of fish, which you’re welcome to try to hook out if you’ve got the right kit; you can try your luck a bit further upstream if you’ve got a permit stashed away too. Smaller travellers without such an interest in the river can be kept entertained at the playground and mini football pitch, or dispatched to the ‘Bookery’ by reception to borrow books, DVDs or jigsaws (and it’s also got a whole pile of info on local attractions, pubs and restaurants for planning purposes). Site staff pride themselves on a warm welcome, and also on warm bathrooms – kept heated on cooler days and kitted out with private cubicles and handy bits such as a free hairdryer. A local bus service runs from the village: the bus stop is 100 metres down the lane from the park.

Site type

Caravan sites 26
Motorhome sites 26
Open now
Opens 1 March

Tourist board rating

Please note

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, 1 Mar to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 124 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Immaculate riverside/canal site, praised for cleanliness, spacious pitches & friendly staff. Excellent walks/cycling. Traffic noise from A483 noted but usually manageable. Some guests would like an on-site shop.

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Excellent site with good washing/shower facilities…

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 Mark H. 7 reviews

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Excellent site with good washing/shower facilities which has been really looked after - staff really friendly and helpful
Some good walks to the canal towpath or you can stay on the site and have a paddle in the river Severn as there is a very good access and seating by the river
One of the best sites that have been to with the pitches having each water , drainage and an antenna connection good from a simple camper van to a motorhome or caravan

Disliked Nothing about the site but a couple of things that were not their fault and not in their control
yes the road noise can be distracting for some people but can be drowned out with a bit of radio 2
Surprised Abermule did not have a local shop but some essentials can be bought from reception

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From the manager: Thank you for your great review.
There is a lovely new Cafe and Stores just at the end of our lane, and is well worth a visit when you stay again!

lovely clean site

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked location, pub and cafe a few minutes walk away
Very clean facilities

Disliked no dog field to loose the dog off for a run, although there is a walk with open fields not far from site

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From the manager: Thank you, look forward to seeing you again.

Clean facilities friendly staff well kept…

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 Richard V. 2 reviews

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Clean facilities friendly staff well kept grounds good dog walk straight from the site

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From the manager: Thank You, hope to see you again.

Lovely site next to the river,…

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 Matthew G. 1 review

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Lovely site next to the river, well maintained and very clean.

Disliked Only downside is the traffic noise which is not the fault of the site.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review, hope to see you again.

Spotless site with fully serviced pitches. Highly recommended.

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 Richard J. 2 reviews

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Immaculate small site, toilet and shower facilities spotless, fully serviced pitches incl tv coax on each plot. Local pub 5 mins walk, ok for drinks. Lovely country pubs, Bull and Heifer & Nags head a short 15 mins drive. Main road traffic noise not an issue for us. Highly recommend

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From the manager: Thanks for your great review, look forward to seeing you again.

Enjoyed stay but road noise would put us off returning

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Flat concreted hard standing so no sharp stones, water at the pitch, waste also but I didn’t use this, small but clean toilet block. Walks from site, along the disused Montgomery Canal now a wildlife haven and very pretty, challenging walk up to Dolforwyn Castle ruins (free) and amazing views, access on site to a small area of the river Severn good for a paddle. Abermule Inn Pub 5 min walk also cafe. Free WiFi.

Disliked Road noise is quite loud. I was in a pop top van and I could hear it all night but if you were in a motorhome or caravan I suspect this would be less. No shop in village but big Morrisons and Aldi 4 miles away in Newtown. Lack of information on walking trails, circular walks, I am touring with a dog so walks are important to us. Very fast road adjacent near the site no foot path.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review, glad you found the walk up to Dolforwyn Castle, it's worth the climb!
Our lovely new cafe in the village has a small stores too, and stocks the basics, goodies and local produce.

Excellent. Top class very welcoming and…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Excellent. Top class very welcoming and extremely clean.

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From the manager: Thank you, look forward to you staying again.

Dogs loved the river. Strong current…

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 Dawn W. 21 reviews

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Dogs loved the river. Strong current tho

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From the manager: We're glad you all enjoyed your stay (and the swimming) !

Overall we enjoyed a relaxing stay here.

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 Julie R. 2 reviews

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Pitch was immaculate.
Showers and toilet facilities some of the cleanest we have seen.
Book swop facility.
Friendly welcome.
Close to canal and river walks.

Disliked No shops or cafe in the village.
Road noise - but quickly got used to this.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review.
The new Stores and Coffee House opened today (20th July) in the village and is gorgeous!

Spotless with flat pitches and great amenities.

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 Joanna I. 13 reviews

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked The flat fully serviced pitches were close to amenities and I loved the small touches like the curtains around the sink and plenty of hooks. It was quiet but it might be livelier now that the school holidays have started.

The mop for campers to use kept everything clean too. Everything was spotless and neat. Booking in and finding the pitch was easy as there was some information to help you get around the site. The information had tips on where to eat etc too. I’ll definitely be back.

Disliked Nothing.

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From the manager: Thank you for your great review!
We're glad you found everything so handy and look forward to seeing you again.

Features

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 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

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Smithy Park

Abermule

Montgomery

Powys

Wales

SY15 6ND

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.54322°N
3.23936°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.5 km Nag`s Head Hotel
5.5 km Nag`s Head Hotel
6.2 km Bus Station
Rail
6 km Newtown (Powys) Rail Station
13.4 km Caersws Rail Station
14.4 km Welshpool 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 river, though mighty, isn’t the only waterway around here: the Montgomeryshire Canal is a short stroll away too, with a waterside path that lends itself well to walks or bike rides to Newtown or Berriew, or beyond to Welshpool (which is 10 miles away, so perhaps best to come back by bus if on foot). Alternatively, drive to Welshpool (15 minutes) and then take rides on the Llanfair-Welshpool steam railway or boat trips along the canal to get a taste of the local scenery. The grand Italian-style gardens around Powis Castle (just outside Welshpool) are worth a wander too, for colourful floral displays, ambitious topiary and gorgeous views over the surrounds. Somewhat more crumbling but no less atmospheric are the ruins of Dolforwyn Castle (half an hour’s walk) and Montgomery’s castle and town walls (10 minutes). And though the countryside is splendid around here, sometimes the coast just calls your name – if that’s the case, drive west for an hour or so to get to Aberystwyth, Aberdyfi or Borth for a blast of sea air.

Must see

Powis Castle & Garden 13.1 km

Stokesay Castle 30.3 km

Ludlow Castle 40.2 km

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 41.9 km

Much Wenlock Priory 46.3 km

National Trust

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 28.1 km

Wilderhope Manor 38.4 km

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 39.8 km

Croft Castle and Parkland 40.9 km

Attingham Park 41.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Llyn Coed y Dinas - River Severn - Montgomery Canal 11.4 km

Welshpool - Severn Valley Walk - Powis Castle - Welshpool 14.3 km

Corndon Hill and Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle 14.7 km

Corndon Hill - Priest Weston - Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle 14.7 km

Corndon Hill and Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle (Shorter Version) 14.7 km

Local events

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

    Shrewsbury, England 37.5 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 Smithy Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Smithy Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Smithy Park? The river, though mighty, isn’t the only waterway around here: the Montgomeryshire Canal is a short stroll away too, with a waterside path that lends itself well to walks or bike rides … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Smithy Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Smithy Park? From $78.09 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.