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RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 10 a.m. – Anytime Depart by: Anytime Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre?

From $19.80 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 8.9 25 reviews

Campsite. portaloos are near the entrance and river is to the back

Back to basics pitches in a hay meadow on the edge of Craven Arms
On the Shropshire Way, nine miles from Ludlow and Long Mynd
Shop and café on site, plus fishing permits to buy

If you’re setting out to explore the Shropshire Hills, what better place to do it from than on site at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre? The back to basics pitches here are on the edge of Craven Arms, just a few minutes’ walk from its shops, pubs and takeaways, and in a handy spot for getting out and about. The folk that run the place describe stays here as being close to wild camping – numbers are kept low and there are no regimented pitches. This isn’t the place for you if you need things like showers and electric hookups, as the only facilities on site are a cold water tap and ‘festival-style’ toilets (although you can also use the centre’s proper loos during opening hours). However, it may well be the place for you if you like the sound of camping among 12 hectares of nature reserve that’s recognised by the British Dragonfly Society as a hotspot for dragonfly spotting. You may well also see red kites overhead and notice kingfishers and otters down at the banks of the river Onny, 50 metres away. All sorts of outdoor pursuits are possible around here: buy day permits for fishing in the river (home to trout, salmon and grayling), set off on the adjacent Shropshire Way for a walk to Ludlow or Clun or head out for a ride on National Cycleway 44, which runs through Craven Arms. Those travelling without a car can get around on the bus (from the stop just outside) or train (from the station five minutes’ walk away). Don’t forget to leave some time to explore the centre itself: it’s got a great exhibition about the area (including the story of the Shropshire Mammoth) and houses a café serving breakfasts, lunches, snacks, drinks and ice creams.

Campground type

Opens July 25

Please note

This park has no on-site shower facilities.

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).
Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
Units longer than 7.5 metres are not allowed.
Units heavier than 7500 kg are not allowed.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Please note that the site is adjacent to the main A49, and there will be some associated traffic noise. While flushing toilets are only available during centre hours (10am - 5pm daily), portable toilets are available at all times.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Open from Fri, Jul 25 to Fri, Sep 5 2025

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Onny Meadows primitive grass RV campsite

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Site size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)

6 people maximum

One RV or Class B motorhome allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

RV, Class B motorhome

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a shelter tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit
Picnic table

Other restrictions

Arrival days

From £15 (£15) 1 night, 2 adults

Other campsite types

Onny Meadows primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Site size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)

6 people maximum

One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a shelter tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit
Picnic table

Other restrictions

Arrival days

From £15 (£15) 1 night, 2 adults

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

So many fun things to see and do all within close proximity…

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

Joe P. Aug 2024

Onny Meadows primitive grass RV campsite

Liked: So many fun things to see and do all within close proximity to the site! The centre itself has a great exhibition and a lovely cafe. There’s a bmx pump track 10min walk away, Long Mynd is a 15min drive, there’s meadow walks all around the Oni meadows, a cute museum of lost content 5 minute walk away. A garden centre/camping supplies shop 2 min walk from the centre made sure we were able to grab things that we hadn’t intended to bring like a different style bike pump or extra gas.

There is a river that runs through the campsite which is great for activities just be up on your water safety talks. Our dog is a bit obsessed with water so we chose to keep him nearby. However, dogs were welcome so long as they were well behaved and on the lead during walks.

Disliked: Not so much a dislike, but be prepared and bring lots of insect repellent just in case. There are lots of water sources and midges and mozzies love that stuff. Wearing plenty of mosquito repellent was a must for us.

Recommend to friends Visit again

No fuss site with basic amenities as advertised…

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2024

Onny Meadows primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: No fuss site with basic amenities as advertised

Disliked: Slightly hard to find the campsite turn off from a reasonably busy road.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Small quiet site. One Chemical toilet that was clean. Only down side…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Adam C. Aug 2024

Onny Meadows primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Small quiet site. One Chemical toilet that was clean. Only down side is on night there was a group making a lot of noise until 1.30 in the morning and flashing a light around at tents.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We really enjoyed our stay here, plenty of walks to do with…

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

Jasmin P. Aug 2024

Onny Meadows primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: We really enjoyed our stay here, plenty of walks to do with the kids and pup. The area was clean and well maintained we will come back at some point

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay. Did some lovely walks and just over the…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Kirsty H. Aug 2024

Onny Meadows primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Great place to stay. Did some lovely walks and just over the road from stokesy castle.
No showers but hey ho. The cleanest porta loo ever seen! Saw lots of different birds and at night lots of bats and an owl swooped over us!
Perfect 2 night stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site but take torches, lanterns and lights…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Mark H. Aug 2024

Onny Meadows primitive grass RV campsite

Liked: Nice site but take torches, lanterns and lights

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect budget pitch in the Onny Meadows

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

Martin P. Aug 2024

Onny Meadows primitive grass RV campsite

Liked: Perfect budget pitch for a night in the Onny Meadows. A tap, a bin and a chemical toilet are, as advertised, the only overnight facilities - but that's all we needed! A short walk to the Discovery Centre and the town, a longer morning walk to the woods on Norton Camp above.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely get away from it all stay

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Joanne K. Aug 2024

Onny Meadows primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: We loved the setting. It was great being surrounded by nature, the fields, the river, the walks. We also loved the cafe and the activities at the centre.

Disliked: It would be great to be able to take our dog into the centre, even if just a small area. Travelling as a lone adult with children and a dog this made using the cafe and the centre facilities difficult.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing little find discovery center was brilliant. Porta loo was…

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

Nicola M. Aug 2024

Onny Meadows primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Amazing little find discovery center was brilliant. Porta loo was clean nice quiet site

Disliked: Road noise

Recommend to friends Visit again

In a meadow, near river, orchards & wildlife just basics ,loo & water.

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

Anonymous Aug 2024

Onny Meadows primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Gentle introduction to wild camping with extra amenities a short walk away (a mile).

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 Car parking by site/unit 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 Scouts welcome 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre

School Road

Craven Arms

Shropshire

England

SY7 9RS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.43757°N
-2.83271°W

Nearest transport

Bus

18.1 mi Nag`s Head Hotel

19 mi Marche Lane Jct

Rail

0.4 mi Craven Arms Rail Station

2.4 mi Broome Rail Station

4.6 mi Hopton Heath 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

Start your stay with a visit to your local manor house, the medieval Stokesay Castle – it’s only 10 minutes’ walk away, so it’s easy to pop round for a tour of the house and the walled garden. If you’ve got an eye for historic buildings, check out the ruins of Clun Castle (20 minutes’ drive) and the National Trust’s Croft Castle and Parkland (half an hour) too. A stay in the Shropshire Hills should also involve some walks, of course – the landscapes around here are rather special. Top spots include Wenlock Edge (15 minutes) and the trails of Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd (20 minutes). Several local towns are worth a stroll, too, including foodie favourite Ludlow (15 minutes), Church Stretton (15 minutes) and Shrewsbury (35 minutes) with its half-timbered Tudor centre.

Must see

Stokesay Castle 0.5 mi

Ludlow Castle 6.7 mi

Much Wenlock Priory 15.8 mi

Enginuity 19.4 mi

Ironbridge Gorge Museums 19.5 mi

National Trust

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 7.5 mi

Wilderhope Manor 9.3 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 10.6 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 17.1 mi

Attingham Park 18.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Craven Arms, Halford and the River Onny 0.1 mi

Craven Arms and Hopesay Common 0.1 mi

STOKESAY COURT 2.5 mi

FERNEY HALL 3.1 mi

OAKLY PARK 5.1 mi

Local events

The Hay Festival (Thursday, May 22, 2025 – Thursday, May 22, 2025)
Hay-on-Wye, England 28 mi

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 3 day(s) of arrival.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
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).

Extras

Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

A state-issued fishing license is required (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
The fishing lakes are stocked with trout, dace, chub and grayling.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

Reception is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. between 07/19 and 09/01.
Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.

Sites

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.
You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Units heavier than 7500 kg are not allowed.
Units longer than 7.5 metres are not allowed.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 10 p.m..

Additional terms

Please note that the site is adjacent to the main A49, and there will be some associated traffic noise.

While flushing toilets are only available during centre hours (10am - 5pm daily), portable toilets are available at all times.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre? Start your stay with a visit to your local manor house, the medieval Stokesay Castle – it’s only 10 minutes’ walk away, so it’s easy to pop round for a tour of … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 10 a.m. – Anytime

Depart by: Anytime

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre? From $19.80 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.