The Shires Park

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  • Modern, well-maintained rural park 20 minutes' drive from Hereford
  • Half an hour’s drive to Ludlow; 10 minutes to Hampton Court Castle
  • Smart adult-only site with gardens and a bar; breakfast can be ordered
If you’re feeling the need for a peaceful, adults-only break on a well-maintained and spotless contemporary campsite, have a look at The Shires Park. This holiday park has far-reaching views over Herefordshire countryside, and it's only about a half-hour drive from the fab foodie town of Ludlow. Spread over fields edged by carefully tended, manicured gardens, the site has loads of facilities to make things easy for guests, from a spotless shower and loo block to a splendid bar in a converted barn, where work by local artists is exhibited (making a handy distraction on any rainy days) with lots of bench seating outside for alfresco drinks in sunny weather. Friendly staff are on hand here, and food needs are taken care of too, as breakfasts packed into picnic hampers can be provided by prior request. Barbecues are permitted – but if that’s all too much like hard work, there are several foodie pubs within 10 minutes’ drive where you can grab a bite to eat. Sticking to the self-catering? Replenish supplies at the local community shop (five minutes’ drive) and pick up artisan cider from the apple orchards nearby.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Tent pitches 35
Open now
Opens 2 May
Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 02 May to

Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 54 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Clean, peaceful site with brilliant facilities (especially loos/showers). Owners super friendly & helpful. Nice extras like a bar & dog areas. Some mention road noise, but most find it fine.

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Well maintained camping site

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Richard W.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Ease of booking on the PitchUp website. The camp site was easy to find and was very clean and tidy. The bathrooms were very clean and well maintained with 2 toilets and 2 showers in each men/women section. There was an abundance of hot water. There is a small bar area (not open when we were there on a Friday night though) and a washing up area with fridge. I noticed there was wifi available, but did not use it, so cannot say if the reception was good or bad.
The camping space is a large field for adults only and fellow campers were very friendly and kept noise to a minimum.
There was no-one there to check us in when we rang the video doorbell, so we just drove in. From what we could see on the booking calendar, camping is only available on weekends. The price was good for the facilities provided and we would stay there again if in the area.

Disliked Road noise, but we slept with earplugs in and were not disturbed during the night.
Could not adjust the hot water in the ladies showers, so the water was far too hot for me and some of the other ladies I spoke to. Seemed that the adjuster tap on the right hand side was stuck at one temperature. The lady in the next shower said it was the same in hers.

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This site was fantastic. As a first time solo female camper, I…

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Olivia B.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked This site was fantastic. As a first time solo female camper, I felt safe and welcomed on the site. The facilities are the best I've seen, very clean and modern. Everything that was needed was available onsite, including a fridge which was available to use. The field is a bit sloped but along the back was flat.

Disliked The shower was very hot and seemed stuck so couldn't turn it down.

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Lovely site, wonderful hosts

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Zoe B.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Extremely clean toilets! Cute bar area with seated garden.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Diane was a great host and we are 100% returning soon! Thank you!!

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The Area was extremely clean and everything was easy access e.g toilets, cleaning station for your cups and plates, a bar to buy drinks and play games and they even had a fridge freezer for your food at no extra cost! Diane was very accommodating and helped us in a happy no stress manor which put us at ease for our stay!

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Very clean. Lovely owners who did everything to make our stay 10stars.

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Christina B.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The cleanliness of the facilities were absolutely fantastic and far beyond what you would expect from a camp site. The owners were lovely and you could really see they cared about the experience of the people that were staying! So many lovely extras like flowers in the bathroom, a lovely bar area with games and comfy chairs. Would recommend to anyone and would stay again. Brilliant stay, thank you.

Disliked Nothing

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We were welcomed by lovely hosts who explained the site facilities. The…

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Daanish M.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We were welcomed by lovely hosts who explained the site facilities. The site is very clean, well decorated and well designed with plenty of extras to make the stay more charming. The facilities and shower were very clean and even during one of the hottest days of the year, there was little to no smell or issues with flies.

The prices was a bargain for the quality of this campsite! Extra supplies such as wood, firepit etc are very affordable.

Disliked There is a small amount of traffic noise from the occasional car passing. Nothing i felt that disturbed the peace as the campsite itself was very peaceful. Id recommend pitching further away from the roads to minimise the noise if you are sensitive.

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Wonderful owners and great facilities

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Lyndsey S.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely campsite and the facilities were very clean and modern. The owners were friendly and they gave a very warm welcome.

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Absolutely fantastic stay!

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Samantha C.

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Liked Absolutely loved all of our stay! The toilets & showers were spotless. The feild was nice and open, no one too close to us so plenty of space. The hosts were lovely! The fridge and freezer were a god send on such a hot weekend too. You can even order hot breakfast sandwiches! We can't wait to come back again.

Disliked The road was pretty noisey friday night (and i wear earplugs) but sat night i never heard a thing. Wouldn't put me off coming back though! Also wasps, omg they were on us as soon as food and drink came out. So although that can't be helped by the hosts, defo bring a gazebo with sides so u can escape to eat 🤣

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Absolutely beautiful site. Spotless loos and showers. All the facilities were exceptional. The…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Absolutely beautiful site. Spotless loos and showers. All the facilities were exceptional.
The camping field was well maintained and safe.
The owners were very friendly and couldn’t do enough to ensure I had a great stay, which I did!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A really nice campsite. The facilities were very clean.

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Melissa S.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Facilities and cleanliness. Owners were also extremely friendly and helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

The Shires Park

Ullingswick

Hereford

Herefordshire

England

HR1 3JE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.14396°N
2.62126°W

Nearest transport

Coach
11.3 km Country Bus Station
18.1 km Market House
18.1 km Memorial
Rail
1.8 km Warrington West Rail Station
11 km Hereford Rail Station
11.8 km Leominster Rail Station
Ferry
47.5 km Sharpness Old Docks
Airport
42.3 km Gloucestershire 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

The lovely town of Ludlow (half an hour’s drive) is a joy to explore for its 11th-century castle and ancient cobbled streets. After admiring the half-timbered buildings and poking about in its food shops and market, relax with a cuppa in a tea shop or sneak into a historic pub for a glass of local cider. Opt for Hereford (20 minutes) to learn about the county’s cider-making tradition at Hereford Cider Museum – or, if spirits are more your thing, you can taste and buy local gins and vodkas at Chase Distillery (five minutes). To tick a couple of stately homes off your list, tour the magnificent Jacobean manor at Hampton Court Castle (10 minutes), or have a potter around 18th-century interiors stuffed with period furniture at National Trust - Berrington Hall (20 minutes). Prefer to be out and about in the countryside? There are several golf clubs within 15 minutes’ drive, or you might like to follow the waymarked trails through woodland at Haugh Wood Butterfly Trail (20 minutes), keeping your eyes open for elusive butterflies. Stockton Bury Gardens has seasonal floral displays to discover, while at Newbridge Farm Park (both 15 minutes) you can befriend donkeys, emus and alpacas.

Must see

Eastnor Castle 20.2 km

Malvern Hills 20.4 km

Witley Court & Gardens (English Heritage) 24.5 km

Ludlow Castle 25.7 km

Worcester Cathedral 27.8 km

National Trust

Brockhampton Estate 12 km

The Weir 15.6 km

Croft Castle and Parkland 20.2 km

The Greyfriars 27.9 km

Cwmmau Farmhouse 30.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

STOKE EDITH 9.7 km

SUFTON COURT 12 km

BROCKHAMPTON PARK 12.5 km

KYRE PARK 14.7 km

BERRINGTON HALL 15 km

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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Shires Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Shires Park dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Shires Park? The lovely town of Ludlow (half an hour’s drive) is a joy to explore for its 11th-century castle and ancient cobbled streets. After admiring the half-timbered buildings and poking about in its … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Shires Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Shires Park? From R501,15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.