How much does it cost to stay at Newnes Touring Caravan Park?

From $39.86 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Newnes Touring Caravan Park

View prices & book Last booked one day ago 9.9 40 reviews

New

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.

Campground type

Open all year

Please note

The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
There is no reception building 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

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

would recommend this campground to a friend

would stay here again

97%
10
0%
9
2%
8
0%
7
0%
6
0%
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Foggy day at the campsite but lit up well.

Level pitches in the top field

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

Raymond W. May 2025

10-amp powered grass campsite

Liked: Views, site cleanliness and very nice site owners.

Accepted our roof tent.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful haven .

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

Andrea R. May 2025

Powered cement/asphalt campsite

Liked: Lovely site , loved watching the sunsets from the plot 6 field 1 with added bonus of watching hot air balloons going over in the morning .
We strolled into Ellesmere about a 15 to 20 min easy walk , then had a walk on the canal to the mere ( nice cafe for snacks and drinks ) then upto Ellsmere town for lunch Black lion pub which has a nice beer garden .
Highly recommend this site the shower / toilet facilities where spotless very friendly owners who gave advice on the walk , will definitely be returning at some time .

Disliked: Nothing .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Over all what a ideal site for a weekend or bank holiday get away.

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

Anonymous May 2025

16-amp powered grass campsite

Liked: What an amazing site clean, tranquil and very friendly. The facilities are clean and spacious and well within walking distance. The wardens are lovely people and very informative of the local area. The surrounding area has loads to offer, we visited the British iron works and the Oswestry heritage railway as well as visiting the local pubs for a couple of pints. There are local super markets close, the farm has a fresh produce van that comes onto site in the morning.Even better it’s adults only.

Disliked: Needs a reception area ideally, apart from that it ticks all the boxes.

Recommend to friends Visit again

would Definitely stay again

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

david c. May 2025

16-amp powered grass campsite

Liked: This was my first time on this site as me and my wife have been trying different sites in Shropshire. and what can i say its clean tidy and very welcoming, we were on the top field and the views are excellent, we walked into town (Ellesmere) twice while we were there its about 20 - 30mins depending on how fast you walk, on one occasion Robin went out of his way to help us, this is a site i would recommend and will be going again, Thanks for such a great weekend.

Disliked: none

Recommend to friends Visit again

We absolutely loved this site. The owners are so friendly and nothing…

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

Dave R. May 2025

16-amp powered grass campsite

Liked: We absolutely loved this site. The owners are so friendly and nothing is a problem, Robin gave us lots of advice on the local area, walks, eating etc. The facilities are immaculate. A ten minute walk by the road into Ellesmere or across a couple of fields to the canal footpath. Enough to do in Ellesmere, several pubs and eateries, a Tesco superstore if you require some shopping. We will definitely return.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, friendly & clean site. Will definitely return again.

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

Laura J. May 2025

Powered cement/asphalt campsite

Liked: Lovely quiet site with a large secure field for dog walking. New and immaculate shower block. Nice wide pitches & ideally located for exploring the surrounding areas.

Disliked: The shower was a push button which didn't last long & you couldn't increase the water temperature either.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Adult only site, Fantastic…

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

Kirsty A. Apr 2025

16-amp powered grass campsite

Liked: Adult only site, Fantastic

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely stay again

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

Anonymous Apr 2025

16-amp powered grass campsite

Liked: The owners were very friendly, the facilities were clean and the showers hot.
The pitch we were given was a good size and had a lovely view.

Disliked: none

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beuatiful location, great facilities…

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

Melanie H. Apr 2025

Powered cement/asphalt campsite

Liked: Beuatiful location, great facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities friendly staff and level pitches

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

Chrissie B. Apr 2025

Powered cement/asphalt campsite

Liked: -Host was very welcoming and shared some great local knowledge.
- spacious pitches with great flow of water and electric hook up.
- communal toilets, showers and washing up area spotless and in pristine working condition
- has segregated areas for all waste

Disliked: I have nothing to add as a dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) 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

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Level campground, no steep slopes Site 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

Gray water hook-up for caravans Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

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

Bus

5.1 mi Bus Stop No 3

5.1 mi Bus Stop No 1

6.2 mi St Mary`s Church

Rail

5.1 mi Gobowen Rail Station

6.6 mi Chirk Rail Station

7.9 mi Ruabon 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

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 19.7 mi

Cheshire Military Museum 19.7 mi

Powis Castle & Garden 20.1 mi

Chester Cathedral 20.1 mi

Chester Zoo 22.4 mi

National Trust

Chirk Castle 7.6 mi

Attingham Park 18.3 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 18.8 mi

Sunnycroft 22 mi

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 24.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Colemere - Wem Moss - Shropshire Union Canal 3.3 mi

Overton / Owrtyn - Erbistock - Overton / Owrtyn 4.8 mi

PRADOE 6.1 mi

Chirk - The Aqueduct - Shropshire Union Canal - Chirk 6.2 mi

BROGYNTYN 6.7 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 7 day(s) of arrival.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

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.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
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.
The fishing lakes are stocked with course fish.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This campground/park does have a catch-and-return fishing policy in place.

Reception

There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

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.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

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.

Vehicles

The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Visitors

Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites
Arrive:	1 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	noon
On-park accommodation
Arrive:	1 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	noon

How much does it cost to stay at Newnes Touring Caravan Park? From $39.86 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.