Knowle Donkey Sanctuary Certificated Location

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Pitch spaces
Pitch spaces
Neatly kept pitches
New fencing between pitches with young laurel hedging. the soil bank has been seeded with grass and
Meet the residents
Visitor image of a very friendly donkeys
Neat gravel hardstanding and grass pitch
Newly planted hedges
Peaceful pitches surrounded by greenery
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Neatly kept pitches
New fencing between pitches with young laurel hedging. the soil bank has been seeded with grass and
Meet the residents

  • CAMC members-only site at Knowle Donkey Sanctuary in the West Midlands
  • NEC 15 minutes’ drive and family-friendly Warwick Castle 20 minutes
  • Animals to meet; pub five minutes’ walk and shops five minutes’ drive
Ssssh, don’t let the kids get wind of it, but if you stay at Knowle Donkey Sanctuary Certificated Location, a Caravan and Motorhome Club members-only campsite on a farm 10 minutes’ drive from Solihull in the West Midlands, they’ll get to spend lots of time sharing cuddles with the furry residents at the namesake sanctuary. Along with donkey hugs, at this site (new in 2024 and still maturing; all the basics are in place, including water, Elsan points, recycling and visitor information), you also get neatly maintained gravel and grass pitches with countryside views. There’s also a dedicated dog run, so Fido can join you on your adventures, and free-range eggs and honey from the farm’s hives are for sale on site too (that’s breakfast taken care of then). Barbecues are allowed at the pitches, and there are supermarkets in Knowle and Dorridge (both five minutes’ drive) for picking up provisions; Solihull (10 minutes) is the nearest place for major shopping sprees. If you don’t fancy cooking alfresco, there’s a food pub adjacent to the Birmingham Canal about five minutes’ walk away. The site couldn’t be easier to get to, being less than 10 minutes from Junction 5 of the M42, and only 10 miles from Junction 15 of the M40. Please note: this site is under development and the owners will do everything they can to minimise disturbance to guests while improving the facilities. Also, there is some traffic noise from the A4141 at peak times, but it’s quiet at night.

Campground type

Camper sites 5
RV sites 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • This site only accepts bookings from existing Caravan and Motorhome Club members: please provide your membership number in the 'Special requests' box when booking.
  • 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).
  • Facilities/activities including WiFi are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Electricity is metered on site at £0.38 per kWh and must be paid by debit/credit card or PayPal via the website link/QR code provided onsite.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 81 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Developing site with spacious, serviced pitches boasting donkey views. Guests rave about the friendly owner, peaceful setting, and nearby shops & pubs. Some note road noise, but most plan to return. Future plans underway.

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Great site, convenient stop over, easy to find.

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Gary B.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite (members only)

Liked Small site, with plenty of space between pitches.
Freindly staff & great to see the Donkeys.

Disliked Pitches are set quite close to the main road.

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Highly recommended

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Andrew K.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite (members only)

Liked Lovely place to stay very friendly ! When the rest of the building work ( toilets & showers ) is finished it will be awesome!!

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Great site for families who like donkeys

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Liz T.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite (members only)

Liked Lovely site. Great to be able to stroke donkeys .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Always nice to stay here, we…

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Andy T.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite (members only)

Liked Always nice to stay here, we use it as our stop off for the NEC.

It's nice there's works going on to improve the site even if it puts us out slightly to what we expected.

Looking forward to the end results.

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Happy to visit again.

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Anonymous

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite (members only)

Liked The separate, pitches, the caring staff and helpers, good location to the area especially to the NEC.

Disliked Happy to pay for electricity separately to the pitch cost, but thought the rate was extremely high compared to other sites.

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Large gravel pitches - water and…

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Jacquie S.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite (members only)

Liked Large gravel pitches - water and metered EHU on pitch.

Disliked Some Road noise, dog poo on pitches from owners’ dogs. Buying EHU over the internet a bit cumbersome.

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Really fantastic location in the country…

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Vicky C.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite (members only)

Liked Really fantastic location in the country but only 15 mins to Birmingham NEC. Loved waking up to see the donkeys.

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The big pitches and the donkies…

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Kate S.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite (members only)

Liked The big pitches and the donkies

Disliked The pitches so near the noisy road

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Another very pleasant stay and great…

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Karen T.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite (members only)

Liked Another very pleasant stay and great to see the improvements each time we visit.

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Large pitch with easy access. Loved…

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Matthew B.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite (members only)

Liked Large pitch with easy access. Loved the sanctuary and staff very friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Knowle Donkey Sanctuary Certificated Location

Warwick Road

Knowle

Birmingham

West Midlands

England

B93 0EE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.37669°N
1.72657°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5.3 mi B'ham Airport Bus Terminal
6.6 mi Holiday Inn
6.6 mi Shops
Rail
1.2 mi Dorridge Rail Station
2.4 mi Lapworth Rail Station
2.4 mi Widney Manor Rail Station
Airport
5.2 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2
5.3 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1
5.3 mi Birmingham International 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

After you’ve all stopped fussing the donkeys, local bucket-list attractions include the spectacular and family-friendly Warwick Castle (20 minutes’ drive), with jousting sessions, raptor flying displays and live shows re-enacting major events in British history. Other attractions with a heritage slant include the National Trust properties of Baddesley Clinton, where you can tour Elizabethan interiors, or Packwood House (both 10 minutes), a Tudor mansion with an exquisite topiary garden. And of course, Shakespeare’s birthplace of Stratford-upon-Avon is only half an hour away by car for performances at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and visits to the bard’s birthplace. The National Exhibition Centre (15 minutes) is host to year-round fairs and festivals, while petrolheads can spend time admiring the British bikes on display at the National Motorcycle Museum (10 minutes). And after all that culture, if your kids are asking for more time with furry creatures, Hatton Country World (also 10 minutes) has a petting farm as well as dinosaur trails and soft-play for toddlers.

Must see

National Motorcycle Museum 4.8 mi

National Exhibition Centre 5.3 mi

Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden 5.7 mi

Stoneleigh Abbey 8.4 mi

Warwick Castle 8.5 mi

National Trust

Baddesley Clinton 2.1 mi

Packwood House 2.2 mi

Birmingham Back to Backs 9.9 mi

Kinwarton Dovecote 11.9 mi

Charlecote Park 12.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

PACKWOOD HOUSE 2.2 mi

Balsall Common to Fen End Circular 2.5 mi

BADDESLEY CLINTON HALL 2.5 mi

Kingswood - Packwood House 2.7 mi

Baddesley Clinton and Haywood Circular 3.1 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 Knowle Donkey Sanctuary Certificated Location have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Knowle Donkey Sanctuary Certificated Location dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Knowle Donkey Sanctuary Certificated Location? After you’ve all stopped fussing the donkeys, local bucket-list attractions include the spectacular and family-friendly Warwick Castle (20 minutes’ drive), with jousting sessions, raptor flying displays and live shows re-enacting major events … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Knowle Donkey Sanctuary Certificated Location?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Knowle Donkey Sanctuary Certificated Location? From $32.86 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.