Lower Lacon Caravan Park
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- 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
Campground type
- 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 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 3 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.
- 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.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- The lead name on the booking must check in with the payment card used. Swimming pool sessions must be booked on site at the pool.
Languages spoken
English
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass campsite (XL)
8 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £17.43 (£17.43)
View prices & bookPrimitive grass campsite (large)
7 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £18 (£18)
View prices & bookPowered grass campsite (large)
7 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 10m depth (60m²)
Arrival daysFrom £23.80 (£23.80)
View prices & bookPowered grass campsite (small)
5 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 8m depth (32m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
View prices & bookPowered grass campsite (XL)
8 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25.93 (£25.93)
View prices & bookFHU grass and gravel campsite (super)
7 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 10m depth (70m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27.20 (£27.20)
View prices & bookPowered grass campsite (large, no pets)
7 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
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Reviews
80% would recommend this campground to a friend
75% would stay here again
What customers say
Spacious, well-kept family-friendly site with friendly staff. Pool, activities, and evening shows are a hit! Facilities clean but dated. Some note hard ground, occasional noise. Managers are responsive to feedback.
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Quiet pitch. Large site and lots…
Powered grass campsite (large)
Liked Quiet pitch. Large site and lots of opportunities to walk the dogs. Cafe served good take away food at a reasonable price. The shop had a good choice. Toilets were clean.
Disliked Very loud noise which woke us and continued for several minutes. It stopped and started several times.
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Location, wardens, entertainment, food and shop…
Powered grass campsite (large)
Liked Location, wardens, entertainment, food and shop on site. Great parks for the kids and animals for them to see. Staff especially the South African lady was super helpful and friendly.
Disliked Nothing about the site. Had a couple of troublesome neighbours but one call to the wardens and they were out very swiftly.
There was some loud noise in the night but the railway is nearby and possibly work being done!
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Powered grass campsite (large)
Liked Large pitches, friendly staff.
Disliked Grass pitches, which are a joke, more rocks than a hard standing, toilets and showers need updating, the water was cold most of the time.
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Excellent
FHU grass and gravel campsite (super)
Liked Very nice very quiet site mid week break not many people on site midweek break getting busy thursday Friday ready for week end but very nice very quiet place very clean and tidy
Disliked Nothing
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Great site will definitely visit again.
Powered grass campsite (large)
Liked Plenty of facilities.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely clean site loads to do
Powered grass campsite (small)
Liked Reception staff were lovely and well informed on facilities etc on arrival.Warden waiting to show you onto your pitch.clean toilets and good washing facilities not the best weather so didn’t walk round much but what we saw was lovely and clean.Again we don’t travel with children except the grandchildren occasionally we did see loads for children and safe spaces for playing
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Would return
FHU grass and gravel campsite (super)
Liked Loved the over 18's bar.
Facilities very clean although dated.
Friendly staff
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Great family site just try and avoid the rude old warden
Primitive grass campsite (large)
Liked Nice clean well kept site great for kids and everything you need shop, shower, pub & food
Disliked Old man warden was very rude when we arrived not the best start to camping
Ground was solid bent all the tent pegs
Other campers also having problems with the ground
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Good site, pitches good, friendly and helpful staff.
FHU grass and gravel campsite (super)
Liked Easy access to site, quick check in with a very pleasant lady. Helped set up at our pitch, didn't need it but he had showed us to the pitch and stayed to help set up,which was kind.large site, plenty of pitches, quiet area.
Disliked Not much to dislike really, the onsite facilities were not available, but not to bothered but shame thing's were closed.
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Field staff friendly
Powered grass campsite (small)
Liked Flat pitch
Disliked Too far from waste disposal points. Rather primitive chemical toilet facility.
Lack of discretion to change pitches despite the site almost empty. On day there where plenty of options yet staff and pitch up both stated they could place me on any of the 25 empty pitches at side of my family’s caravan. I was left in the middle of two empty fields surrounded by no one.
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Very large (over 200 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level campground, no steep slopes Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Lower Lacon Caravan Park
Lower Lacon Caravan Park
Soulton Road
Wem
Shropshire
England
SY4 5RP
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.86399°N
2.70115°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
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.
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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. - How much does it cost to stay at Lower Lacon Caravan Park? From $23.48 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.