How much does it cost to stay at Lower Lacon Caravan Park?

From $15.90 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Lower Lacon Caravan Park

View prices & book Last booked one day ago 9.1 27 reviews

Great family holidays since 1974
the shingler family welcomes you to lower lacon caravan park

Children can play for hours and make lots of new friends

Swimming pool, open for booked sessions. from the end of may until the start of september.

Family site one mile from the market town of Wem
Within 25 minutes' drive of Shrewsbury, Ellesmere and Whitchurch
Two play areas, crazy golf and a supermarket with off-licence on site

Opened by the Shingler family in 1974, Lower Lacon Caravan Park is just a mile from the stunning market town of Wem in north Shropshire. With train and bus services in Wem being within walking distance, the site has easy access to plenty of local attractions, including Shrewsbury, Ellesmere and Whitchurch (which are all within 25 minutes' drive of the site if you'd rather take your own transport). The site has a very convenient and secure set-up, with a barrier system, 24-hour emergency cover and a warden and owners living on site. There are two play areas on site, as well as crazy golf and a heated outdoor swimming pool with a toddler's paddling pool (please take note that the pools are only open during high season for pre-booked sessions only, and weather dependent). For extra entertainment, the J.A.K.K.S. Barn (open on weekends during low season and closed during winter) has a bar and occasional family discos. When you're hungry, pick up snacks at the on-site supermarket, which also has an off-licence. The J.A.K.K.S. café and takeaway (open on weekends during low season and closed during winter) are on hand for further refreshments. By the pool, there's the choice of CJ's Snack Bar (weather dependent) and the adults-only Windmill Lounge Bar (only open during high season or on weekends during low season and winter), which has a marquee. Lower Lacon Caravan Park has a pretty cool backstory, having started as the back entrance for the Aston Park American Army Camp, a munitions and distribution depot built in World War II (on land purchased from owner Clive's paternal grandfather). During its development, a D8 bulldozer sank in the soil, so the land was covered with three feet of solid materials from local foundries; this can make placing pegs difficult but it also means that the team have never had to turn away any customers due to bad weather as the pitches stay firm.

Campground type

160

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
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.
Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The outdoor swimming pool is open between 05/25 and 09/08 (subject to weather conditions).
The grocery shop is open between 01/02 and 12/23.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
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 6 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.

Swimming pool sessions must be booked on site at the pool.

Languages spoken

English

Campsite types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

1 of my little visitors while i was there.

Horizon 700 tent & car on large electric pitch

Evening witg neighbours roasting marshmellows and chating

A good selection of ice-creams available

FABULOUS site, it's got everything you need on site. Very clean and…

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michelle m. Sep 2024

Powered grass campsite (small)

Liked: FABULOUS site, it's got everything you need on site. Very clean and tidy, The rangers are always about and extremely helpful. Good dog walking area, my 2 loved a good run off the lead in a secure area. There is a pitch area for non dog lovers too. Well stocked shop, crazy golf, swimming pool, club houses. This will definitely be our go to site when we don't want to go far. Give it a try ! 😍

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good for an overnight stopover

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	6
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Richard D. Sep 2024

FHU grass and gravel campsite (super)

Liked: Very roomy with good shops and a pub on site

Disliked: Was slightly run down

Recommend to friends Visit again

Check in was smooth and the reception staff very friendly and helpful.

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

Andrew M. Sep 2024

Powered grass campsite (small)

Liked: Great site.. The onsite shop is very well stocked and reasonably priced, the swimming pool was heated and warm enough to enjoy. Very Clean site and well managed

Disliked: Not a major dislike just an option, the toilet blocks are in need of a revamp.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really lovely site with helpful staff

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

Jenni A. Sep 2024

Powered grass campsite (small)

Liked: Lots of facilities and things to do on site. There's animals to see and a reasonably stocked shop. Really friendly helpful staff.

Disliked: Toilet block could do with a little refresh and shower burst is only 15 seconds! Paid for WiFi for 2 devices but it only connected to one then said maximum number reached.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff, clean and would recommend it to anyone.

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

Katie H. Sep 2024

Powered grass campsite (small)

Liked: The friendliness off the staff is amazing, nothing was to much for them. Stayed for wem carnival. Never got a chance to go anywhere on the site. But the site looked clean. Always had toilet roll in the toilets and the floor was clean in there aswell. The wardens was super nice and so helpful. Amazing signal on my phone while I was there. Shop is reasonably price and even got a fridge magnet. There was llamas/alpacas a short distance but could see them from the caravan which was nice.

Disliked: The hornets that wanted to camp in my caravan on the 1st night. Called the warden and they got rid of them. The wardens was friendly and had a laugh with them. Not really a dislike as the campsite cant control who wants to go camping including flying bugs. The pitches became water logged after heavy rain but thats mother nature's fault not the campsite itself.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice tidy pitches, loved having the electric hook up…

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

Anonymous Sep 2024

Powered grass campsite (small)

Liked: Nice tidy pitches, loved having the electric hook up

Recommend to friends Visit again

Chilled out park good for young and old quiet after 22.00 wardens…

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

Lee T. Aug 2024

Powered grass campsite (small)

Liked: Chilled out park good for young and old quiet after 22.00 wardens on site very enjoyable 3 nights

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review Rob

Excellent site if you have children. Would visit again.

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

Gemma P. Aug 2024

Powered grass campsite (large, no pets)

Liked: Chose orange pitch (no dogs allowed) lovely and quiet, opposite the park which the children loved. Nice size pool, which you have to book slots for which is ideal because it's never too crowded. Toile & shower facilities all OK. And a handy shop & cafe onsite. Also entertainment onsite aswell. Grounds men nice,friendly & helpful. Overall a lovely relaxing camping trip to end the summer.

Disliked: Location abit boring, not much going on outside of the campsite. Nowhere really to go on day trips unless you venture out.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review Rob

Excellent site, staff were helpful and friendly.

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

Anonymous Sep 2024

FHU grass and gravel campsite (super)

Liked: Nice clean tidy site with everything you need from site shop to to club at night time.

Disliked: Pool was abit disappointing as it was freezing cold and not heated.

Recommend to friends Visit again

lots to do 8 year old daughter loved it, pool great but…

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

Anonymous Aug 2024

Primitive grass campsite (no pets, small)

Liked: lots to do 8 year old daughter loved it, pool great but was cold when we went as it was very windy, really enjoyed the frisbee game

Disliked: overflowing bins, tents very close together and so very noisy at night once the club house kicked everyone out because people were going back to their tents to party so some families may not like this, wardens never seen

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review, Yes the bins were a problem in your area (and this weekend in general), even though they were emptied on Saturday. Also sorry you felt overcrowded on the small pitches that you booked, as they're only really designed for a 4x8 meter unit including gazebo. Tents are getting much bigger these days, so we are thinking of phasing them out. We do have a 24 hour warden phone number so you can report any problems day or night. I I know they were in the area late on Friday and Saturday night as I walked round that with them but this was about 1 o'clock in the morning by then. Hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards Robert

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 Local produce Off licence 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 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

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

Very large (over 200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathroom: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Disabled facilities Level campground, no steep slopes Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

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

Location

Lower Lacon Caravan Park

Soulton Road

Wem

Shropshire

England

SY4 5RP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.86399°N
-2.70115°W

Route directions

If you are using GPS, Lower Lacon Caravan Park post code will take you to the farm next door. Head south west on B5065 for 350 yards and you will find the park.

Nearest transport

Bus

10.8 mi Bus Station

11.2 mi The Crescent

Rail

0.9 mi Wem Rail Station

2.5 mi Prees Rail Station

4.1 mi Yorton 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

Shropshire is a pretty peaceful place without too many crowds most of the time, so grab your chance to get stuck into a few gentle activities like floating on the Shropshire Union Canal, river Severn or Llangollen canal (50 minutes' drive). The site is also within striking distance of Ironbridge Gorge (45 minutes), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Adore exploring the history of a place? Take yourself to spots like the British Ironwork Centre (35 minutes), Blists Hill Victorian Town (40 minutes) and Royal Air Force Museum Midlands (40 minutes), or pretend like you've gone back in time at Attingham Park (25 minutes), a National Trust site. The Quarry (half an hour) is a gorgeous spot for a little stroll in Shrewsbury, and if you fancy something a bit more challenging, Hawkstone Park Follies (five minutes) has sandstone hills and caves. If you're looking for activities that'll entertain the kids, however, make a beeline for Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World (35 minutes). The site is near plenty of historic Shropshire towns and villages, from Hodnet (10 minutes) and Ellesmere (20 minutes) to Market Drayton (20 minutes) and Oswestry (40 minutes).

Must see

Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 17.6 mi

Blists Hill Victorian Town 17.9 mi

Iron Bridge and Toll House 18.4 mi

Ironbridge Gorge Museums 18.4 mi

Enginuity 18.6 mi

National Trust

Attingham Park 12.5 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 13.5 mi

Sunnycroft 14 mi

Chirk Castle 17 mi

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 22.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HAWKSTONE 3.3 mi

HODNET HALL 5 mi

Colemere - Wem Moss - Shropshire Union Canal 6.1 mi

The Sandstone Trail S to N (Part 1): Whitchurch - Bickerton 7.3 mi

Battle of Shrewsbury, 1403 8 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

Admission

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

Arrivals and departures

If the reception is closed on arrival, please check in at the Call Warden.
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.
The park will send you further check-in information 2 day(s) before your arrival.

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.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
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.
Items like (air guns, soft air guns, knives, catapults, bows, and fireworks) are strictly prohibited & will be confiscated. All items deemed to be a nuisance (water bombs & pistols, laser pens, etc) are not allowed. are not permitted.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
The grocery shop is open between 01/02 and 12/23.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pool

Only park guests are authorized to use the pool.
Please note there is no lifeguard on duty.
The outdoor swimming pool is open between 05/25 and 09/08 (subject to weather conditions).

Reception

Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. between 09/06 and 07/14.
Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. between 07/15 and 09/05.
Reception is unmanned after 6 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.
Open fires are prohibited.

Sites

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.
Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Additional terms

Guests must not take any wood from the woods.

Swimming pool sessions must be booked on site at the pool.

Payment terms

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Lower Lacon Caravan Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Lower Lacon Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Lower Lacon Caravan Park? Shropshire is a pretty peaceful place without too many crowds most of the time, so grab your chance to get stuck into a few gentle activities like floating on the Shropshire Union … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Lower Lacon Caravan Park?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.
On-park accommodation
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	10 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Lower Lacon Caravan Park? From $15.90 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.