Camping at West Midlands Showground

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  • Peaceful family-friendly site on the banks of the River Severn
  • Shrewsbury sights, restaurants and shops within 15 minutes' walk
  • Half an hour from Ironbridge Gorge and the Shropshire Hills
In need of an escape? Settle in at Camping at West Midlands Showground, a family-friendly Shropshire site less than 15 minutes’ walk from Shrewsbury town centre, where tourist sites and shopping are within easy reach and there’s plenty of green space for kids and the dogs to run around on. Peaceful urban getaways are a dream here: days can be spent wandering the winding medieval streets of Shrewsbury, exploring castle and abbey, strolling around gardens and parks, following the Darwin Town Trail (the evolutionist was born here) and taking boating trips on the Severn. Anyone fishing for a good time should swim back to site and cast a line in the Severn. Part of the Greenhous West Mid Showground, the site’s facilities are pretty basic, but it does have its own fishing rights – plus it's well set for getting the most out of Shropshire and Shrewsbury explores, and finding fab eateries, pubs and ways to pass the time will be a piece of cake. Speaking of cake, there are plenty of restaurants in Shrewsbury for local bites, and barbecues are welcome on site for cooking more substantial meals.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
RV sites 20
Tent sites 200
Camper sites 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

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Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 473 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

91% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

Great location near Shrewsbury! Staff are friendly, pitches spacious & level, and the vibe is peaceful. New showers are a plus, though some older ones need updating. Despite that, most want to return for the overall great experience and value.

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Great location 15 mins walk to…

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Lance T.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Great location 15 mins walk to town

Disliked Toilet block not very welcoming very cold but plenty of room thought expensive site for what you get

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Good for self contained and for access to town.

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Close to town. Friendly staff.

Disliked Toilet/shower facilities cold and not very clean.

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Close to town. Good flat pitches.…

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Neal A.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Close to town. Good flat pitches. Lots of space between vans.toilets clean, showers hot. Very peaceful site. Would definitely stay again.

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Friendly Staff Flat pitch close to…

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Ivor W.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Friendly Staff
Flat pitch close to water and electric + shower /toilet block all clean + showers were lovely and hot :-)
approx 20mins walk to town - bus stop nearby (didnt use) - close to river

Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, very handy for town!

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Martin E.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Spacious pitch w easily accessible utilities along w handy facilities. Really friendly staff & great to know that the stay contributes the maintenance & upkeep of the showground! Will stay again!

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Very friendly staff. Mike lent me…

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Nick D.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Very friendly staff. Mike lent me a power lead as my own lead was too short.
Great location next to river and close to town centre

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really handy site for visiting Shrewsbury. We've stayed here before.

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Nyki B.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked The choice of hardstanding pitches as it has been raining for the past 3 months (well it feels like)

Disliked Nothing

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We will be back again.

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Tania C.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Showers were hot and clean. Toilets clean.short walk into shrewsbury town.
Helpful staff. Brilliant price

Disliked Nothing

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Great site with lovely clean facilities.

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Kenneth H.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely and peaceful with plenty of room to walk the dog even if it was a little muddy. Great shower block with plenty of hot water and really clean.

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We've been before and enjoyed our stays But this time we didn't

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Simon B.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Convenient for town centre

Disliked No electricity in shower block on Sunday( no light or hot water).
Stayed here before on 2 occasions where gates are locked at night , these weren't locked while were there and the code for the side door to get in didn't work

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your feedback - we are sorry about the electricity, we were made aware later on and was easily rectified. we didnt receive a message to the oncall conatct number, so not sure what happened.

Features

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 Rallies 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

Peaceful

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

Very large (over 200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping at West Midlands Showground

West Midlands Showground

Gravel Hill Lane

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

England

SY1 2PF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.71532°N
2.76335°W

Nearest transport

Bus
0.6 mi Bus Station
4.3 mi Rural Cottages
4.3 mi Rural Cottages
Rail
0.6 mi Shrewsbury Rail Station
6.6 mi Yorton Rail Station
9.9 mi Wem 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

Once Shrewsbury has been well and truly explored (don’t forget a pitstop at The Mount, birthplace of Charles Darwin), venturing out into nature will be a welcome break from bricks and mortar. The site is a little over half an hour’s drive from the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where scenic wanders, horse riding, gliding and paragliding are the order of the day. If those walking boots haven’t seen enough action, make tracks for Buttington (35 minutes' drive) to join the Offa’s Dyke long-distance path and follow 177 miles of England-Wales border – alternatively, rest weary legs with a scenic boat tour along the Severn, leaving 15 minutes away. There’s plenty of history hereabouts, so dive right in with a look inside the fab 18th-century mansion at Attingham Park (and a stroll around the gardens and parkland) or a stop at the spectacular Sunnycroft villa in nearby Telford. Go from finery to industry by trundling along to the Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO site to explore the birthplace of the industrial revolution, making time for the recreated Victorian town of Blists Hill, the Coalport China Museum and the world’s first ever cast-iron bridge. Stay in the past (the very, very distant past) with a trip to Wroxeter Roman City and Vineyard, or return to the present with some modern urban days: Telford is half an hour away and has a snowboard and skiing centre that should keep families entertained, while Birmingham Is a little over an hour and a half from base if a real big-city vibe is needed.

Must see

Much Wenlock Priory 11.9 mi

Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 12.4 mi

Blists Hill Victorian Town 12.5 mi

Ironbridge Gorge Museums 12.8 mi

Iron Bridge and Toll House 12.8 mi

National Trust

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 4.5 mi

Attingham Park 4.6 mi

Sunnycroft 10.4 mi

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 12 mi

Wilderhope Manor 13.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Shrewsbury Town Centre 0.6 mi

QUARRY PARK, AND DINGLE GARDENS SHREWSBURY 0.6 mi

Battle of Shrewsbury, 1403 2.8 mi

LONGNER HALL 3.6 mi

Haughmond Abbey - Ebury Hill 3.6 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping at West Midlands Showground have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping at West Midlands Showground dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping at West Midlands Showground? Once Shrewsbury has been well and truly explored (don’t forget a pitstop at The Mount, birthplace of Charles Darwin), venturing out into nature will be a welcome break from bricks and mortar. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping at West Midlands Showground?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping at West Midlands Showground? From $30.33 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.