Cartref Camping and Caravan Site

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Some of the lovely flower and plant beds
Some of the lovely flower and plant beds
Some of our touring pitches
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Some of the camping pitches
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Some of our touring pitches
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  • Small and friendly adults-only site 10 minutes' drive from Shrewsbury
  • A 15-minute drive to Wroxeter Roman City; Ironbridge half an hour
  • Five-acre site with a bar and shop; shared kitchen; dedicated dog walk
Heritage hunters, serenity seekers, walkers, wildlife watchers and fans of all things Roman (and wine) … cart yourself off to this small, peaceful and secluded Shropshire site for all the above and a fair bit more, at a friendly rural base less than ten minutes' drive from the medieval market town and 600+ listed buildings of Shrewsbury. As well as its locale five miles from the Shropshire capital, Cartref Camping and Caravan Site is also half an hour's drive from the famed industrial setting and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ironbridge, and a short drive from Wroxeter Roman City and its adjoining Roman vineyard. It's set in the Shropshire Hills where several walks and bike rides are easily reached, such as Offa's Dyke Path passing between Shrewsbury and nearby Welshpool; the Marches Way, also passing Shrewsbury on its way from Cheddar to Chepstow, and lake-based wanders around the glacial waters of Ellesmere. The amiable Cartref owners have named the site after the Welsh word for 'home', as the mission on site is for everyone to feel relaxed and comfy, whether they're Crusoe-style campers or out on their first trip with a new tent or caravan. Pitches have a cosy, private feeling as they're marked out with hedgerows. Within the site's five-acre field is a dedicated dog walk, and there's also a small bar selling local ales, Wrexham lager and Shropshire gin along with wines and other spirits. The immaculate amenities include a toilet and shower block with access for disabled guests, a washing-up area and a laundry. Cartfef also has a shop and communal kitchen.

Campground type

Tent sites 6
Camper sites 37
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
RV sites 37
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The grocery shop is open between 03/24 and 10/30.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed 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.
  • Until 01 March 2025 all electricity is included in the price. From 01 March 2025, 7 kWh is included in the nightly price and any usage beyond this is metered on site at £0.31 per kWh.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 237 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Immaculate, peaceful, adults-only site with beautifully maintained grounds & level, private pitches. Staff are friendly & helpful, facilities are spotless, and the on-site bar is charming. Minor notes on shower design/bar hours, but highly recommended for a relaxing getaway.

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very good site, we thoroughly enjoyed it and would definitely go back

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Christopher M.

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Fantastic site, really clean and tidy with all staff very friendly.

Disliked No offer of breakfast or breakfast sandwiches etc

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Beautiful site really friendly staff and dog friendly Loved it.

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Kim Y.

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked We had a lovely stay , beautiful site so peaceful
We will definitely stay again
And a bonus it has a bar and had some food vans come on site , we had Street feast one night and Greek food , both were very nice .

Disliked The showers are push button and don't stay on very long , which is a problem if you have long hair which i do so I only used them once in my 6 day stay and used my caravan shower.
This wouldn't stop me staying again

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the moment you arrive it’s…

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Mark P.

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked From the moment you arrive it’s a case of Wow ! Individual spaces framed in most cases by three beautifully cut hedges creating a private feel to your camping space.

All the Cartref team made us feel very welcome and that nothing was too much trouble !

The toilets/shower block was spotless !
Nighttime was super quiet with everyone being respectful of each other.

The whole site was pristine, I’ve not been to a better run site ! We will return very soon !

Disliked That we couldn’t stay longer ! Faultless !

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Friendly staff, lovely site, Wi-Fi at…

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Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Friendly staff, lovely site, Wi-Fi at pitches, clean showers, great bar

Disliked There was a fair bit of faffing with the hookup app. There were issues on 3 of the 4 days which needed staff assistance. They were great so it wasn’t too much of a problem.

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Wardens and staff very pleasant…

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alan s.

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Wardens and staff very pleasant

Disliked Nice site But pitches to close

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Very clean and pretty site. Private…

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Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Very clean and pretty site. Private pitches, beautiful gardening. Onsite bar is great.

Disliked Limited items in onsite shop
Coffee in the bar on a the morning was terrible. 2 lattes came as 2 cold black coffees. No plant milk.
We needed to leave at 7am but were told we were not allowed to as it was a quiet site, so we left the day before.

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The staff were great Very clean site…

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Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The staff were great
Very clean site
Liked everything about the site.

Disliked Only one thing, pitched near the tents and unfortunately woken up as their dogs were barking at 11.45 and 3.10 am. And on the last night woke us up after midnight with loud voices arguing

This was on our last night.

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Lovely landscaped site with all pitches with privacy hedges

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Lisa Q.

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Pitches all relevantly level with privacy hedges, site perfectly landscaped with shrubs and potted plant pots. Lovely little rustic bar with plenty of seating inside & out very dog friendly. Food available during the evening, we did not eat there, but wished we did it smelt and looked lovely. Very helpful and friendly staff. Our first site in our new to us motor home and it was a very good experience helped by the staff & site been perfect for us.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Would definitely stay again

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Pete B.

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Very well kept site. Lovely layout with tidy hedges between pitches.
Friendly and helpful staff.
Friendly bar

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Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Privacy hedges between pitches
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Great little club house
Perfect size site

Disliked Nothing

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 Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce 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 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

Peaceful 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

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Cartref Camping and Caravan Site

Ford Heath

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

England

SY5 9GD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.69808°N
2.86568°W

Nearest transport

Bus
1 mi Rural Cottages
1 mi Rural Cottages
4.7 mi Marche Lane Jct
Rail
5 mi Shrewsbury Rail Station
9.4 mi Yorton Rail Station
11.4 mi Church Stretton 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

Shropshire's splendid capital of Shrewsbury is around five miles from Cartref Camping and Caravan Site. The piles of old buildings to see will keep anyone occupied for quite some time, but ask around when you're there to see if any of the famed festivals are running during your stay: the Shrewsbury Flower Show, Folk Festival and the Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festival and more have their HQs here. Roam a little further to Wroxeter Roman City, five miles south-east of Shrewsbury: once one of the biggest cities in Roman Britain, it's managed these days by English Heritage, which runs regular events, an audio tour and a museum around its bathhouse remains, townhouse re-creation and the biggest free-standing Roman wall in the country in the Old Work. Guided tours, afternoon teas and wines are available at Wroxeter Roman Vineyard. The Industrial Revolution site of Ironbridge half an hour's drive away is another top Shropshire attraction, or you could sample some fine dining or afternoon teas in the foodie town of Ludlow. Ellesmere, with its glacial meres created during the last Ice Age, also has a bowling green at the ruins of its 11th-century motte-and-bailey castle.

Must see

Powis Castle & Garden 12.7 mi

Much Wenlock Priory 14.6 mi

Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 16 mi

Blists Hill Victorian Town 16.2 mi

Ironbridge Gorge Museums 16.3 mi

National Trust

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 7.7 mi

Attingham Park 8.4 mi

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 10.7 mi

Wilderhope Manor 14.1 mi

Sunnycroft 14.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

QUARRY PARK, AND DINGLE GARDENS SHREWSBURY 4.5 mi

Shrewsbury Town Centre 4.9 mi

CONDOVER HALL 6.4 mi

Battle of Shrewsbury, 1403 6.8 mi

Middletown and Moel y Golfa 7.1 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 Cartref Camping and Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cartref Camping and Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cartref Camping and Caravan Site? Shropshire's splendid capital of Shrewsbury is around five miles from Cartref Camping and Caravan Site. The piles of old buildings to see will keep anyone occupied for quite some time, but ask … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cartref Camping and Caravan Site?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cartref Camping and Caravan Site? From $51.20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.