Castle Gate Campsite

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  • Back-to-basics site on a farm 10 minutes' drive from Kidderminster
  • West Midland Safari Park and Go Ape! within a 20-minute drive
  • A 10-minute walk from two riverside food pubs and miniature golf
Keen for a country escape close to Kidderminster? Castle Gate Campsite could be the place for you – wend your way to its Wolverley location to be 10 minutes’ drive from the centre of town, and well within reach of lots of ways to spend Worcestershire days. This working farm site once had its own castle; it’s long gone now, but you’ll still see traces of the walls around the park, and be greeted by two grand gatehouses. With the fancy focal point no more, life proceeds at a rather more sedate and simple level: this is a rural back to basics place, where frills are limited to just a toilet and sink and where neighbours are mostly cattle and horses. To fill up on fresh air, take a little trot around the park, following the trails and seeking out little sunny spots in the wooded areas. You may also want to consider barbecue based cookouts, or leave all the foodie prep to the pros by toddling off to one of the local pubs – there are two rather fine options down by the river, about a half-hour amble away. (If you opt for the Queens Head, take some time to peruse the pub’s team photos to see if you can spot a famed musician among the ranks.)

Campground type

RV sites 5
Tent sites 40
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 157 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

94% would recommend this campground to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

A popular choice for a basic, rural camping trip. Praised for its peaceful vibe & natural setting. Guests love the spacious, choose-your-own sites & campfires. Clean portable toilets & water taps are onsite. Owners are friendly & helpful. Wet weather access & occasional camper noise are minor downsides.

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Absolutely loved it

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Ryan O.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful little valley!
Clean water, immaculate toilets, owner was lovely. Nothing bad to say. I'm going back soon to explore their 18 acres of woodland!! Can't wait

Disliked N/a

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Beautiful quiet countryside site lots of…

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Angela T.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful quiet countryside site lots of birds and other wildlife. The farmer and his wife were very accommodating. We will be back 😀

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Nice site with very friendly hosts, no complaints.

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Adrian J.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Wild camping feel and freedom to pick our own pitch, the woods were also great for my son who loved exploring in the day. Friendly hosts and will definitely book again.

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Exactly as described…

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Rosie L.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Exactly as described

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean area and place and friendly staff

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Sian C.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Piece full and quiet and had no problems getting there . It was a loverly place to go .

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Quiet, simple nearly wild site. Helpful…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Quiet, simple nearly wild site. Helpful owners who run the site well.

Disliked Nothing

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Well maintained site, great owners

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David W.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Clean and quiet, low key place with easy walk to the village

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Faye D.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Clean toilets, lots of space, friendly owners, chilled out crowd. There is mobile signal on the field

Disliked Can have large noisy groups over bank holiday weekends but the owners seem to be open letting us having their mobile numbers to sort the noise. No shower facilities

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We arrived late to the campsite,…

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Bijil J.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked We arrived late to the campsite, but the owner went out of their way to welcome us and help us get settled in. Really friendly and accommodating, which made a big difference after a long journey. Would definitely recommend

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Great place grandkids can run around freely

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Russell S.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Excellent site so quiet and campfires are allowed.
Not far to walk into the village pubs.

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Remote location Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Castle Gate Campsite

Keepers Cottage

Lea Castle Farm

Wolverhampton Road

Wolverley

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

England

DY10 3RA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.41273°N
2.23362°W

Route directions

Use the Google Maps location 'Strong Farmed 1988' and access the site from Castle Road.

Nearest transport

Bus
9.4 mi Dudley Bus Station
10.7 mi Raven Hotel
11.9 mi Bearwood Interchange
Rail
2 mi Kidderminster Rail Station
2.4 mi Blakedown Rail Station
3.7 mi Hagley Rail Station
Airport
21.4 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2
21.4 mi Birmingham International Airport
21.4 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1

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 you’ve warmed up on the farm, head off to the Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve 20 minutes away, for walks through the woodland, meadows and orchards that make up the 549-hectare reserve. Tread quietly for glimpses of deer, butterflies and kingfishers; you can always save your yelling for a ride on the ziplines at the forest’s Go Ape! adventure park. If farm life’s given the kids (or, ahem, you) a desire to get hands-on with the animals, take flight to Little Owl Farm Park (20 minutes’ drive), where they (or, ahem, you) can pet chicks and bunnies and make pals with the pigs. Best be keeping your hands to yourselves if you then head on to the West Midland Safari Park (15 minutes) – the beasts here are rather bigger and better viewed from a safe distance. Holiday not complete without hitting a few balls about? Depending on your golfing prowess you may like to swing your way round the 18-hole course at Kidderminster Golf Club, or putt your way round the zany obstacles at the miniature golf course in Wolverley. Train buffs will know Kidderminster as a place to join the steam powered Severn Valley Railway; it’s also home to the Museum of Carpet (a bit niche, this one, but with high praise from past visitors).

Must see

Dudley Zoological Gardens 9.4 mi

Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings 9.6 mi

Witley Court & Gardens (English Heritage) 10 mi

Black Country Living Museum 10.1 mi

Hanbury Hall (National Trust) 11.6 mi

National Trust

Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses 2.6 mi

Rosedene 6.7 mi

Dudmaston Estate 8.1 mi

Hanbury Hall 11.6 mi

Wightwick Manor and Gardens 11.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ENVILLE 4.1 mi

Bewdley - Severn Valley - Arley - Bewdley 4.2 mi

Bewdley – Trimpley – Bewdley 4.3 mi

Upper Arley - Eymore Woods - Trimpley Reservoir - Upper Arley 4.8 mi

ARLEY HOUSE 4.9 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 Castle Gate Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Castle Gate Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Castle Gate Campsite? Once you’ve warmed up on the farm, head off to the Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve 20 minutes away, for walks through the woodland, meadows and orchards that make up the 549-hectare … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Castle Gate Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  8:30 a.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Castle Gate Campsite? From $29.72 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.