Newnes Touring Caravan Park

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On-site fishing pond
On-site fishing pond
Pitches overlooking the fishing pond
View of the site
Well-stocked fishing pond on site
View of the site
Hardstanding pitches
Hardstanding pitches
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Pitches overlooking the fishing pond
View of the site
Well-stocked fishing pond on site

  • Adults-only site outside Ellesmere, in Shropshire’s ‘Lake District’
  • A 25-minute drive from Llangollen and 35 minutes from Shrewsbury
  • Outdoor dog-washing station with warm water; well-stocked fishing pond
Just outside the Shropshire market town of Ellesmere and close to the border with Wales, Newnes Touring Caravan Park is a secure adults-only site on a working farm run by Robin and Jane. This dog-loving couple will also welcome your four-legged friend when you come to stay – just be sure to keep it on a lead at all times while on the farm and to clean up after it, of course. The touring pitches here have electric and water hook-up points, and night lights so you can find your way after a late night at the pub… By the way, the nearest watering hole is in town, where there are also several dining options, plus shops and supermarkets for stocking up on barbecue supplies. It's just over a mile to the town centre, along a mostly flat path. Other on-site amenities include three heated toilet/shower blocks (no freezing in your PJs while brushing your teeth here), including facilities for disabled guests. One of the toilet blocks has a washing-up area. Robin and Jane have thought about your canine companions too: should they get muddy on a woodland walk, you can shower them with warm water at the outdoor dog-washing station. Those who never travel without their fishing rod should be pleased to hear that there’s a well-stocked pond on site; others might prefer to explore the local area, which is known as ‘Shropshire’s Lake District’ thanks to its nine meres, or shallow lakes. They include The Mere (five minutes), with birdwatching and boat trips, and White Mere (10 minutes) and Cole Mere (15 minutes), with wooded walks and sailing clubs.

Site type

Tent pitches 24
Touring caravan pitches 24
Motorhome pitches 24
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Vehicles

  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Safety

  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Reception

  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 274 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

A tranquil adults-only escape with lovely countryside views, a stone's throw from Ellesmere. Spotless, modern facilities, especially the showers, and friendly, helpful hosts Robin and Jane get rave reviews. Spacious pitches offer peace, though a bit of road noise and more recycling would be welcome.

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Lovely site, clean facilities. Walking distance into…

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JOANNE R. 1 review

Electric hardstanding pitch

Liked Lovely site, clean facilities.
Walking distance into Ellesmere with lots of nice walks around too.

Disliked We had to ring up for the code to get in when we got there, the reception was poor and I struggled to hear. Maybe send the code with the confirmation email?

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Will be staying again 100%

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding pitch

Liked Perfect place to park up and just enjoy the site. Owner was amazing and the facilities were really clean and well looked after

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Adult only…

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Emma H. 6 reviews

Electric hardstanding pitch

Liked Adult only

Disliked N/a

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Great site - very quiet

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Kate W. 1 review

Electric hardstanding pitch

Liked Great location, roads very accessible for towing and very quiet site

Disliked Showers need an upgrade but passable

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New favorite

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 Gail F. 15 reviews

Electric hardstanding pitch

Liked Fab location. Lovely clean facilities. The owners Robin and Jane are welcoming and friendly. An easy safe walk into the town of Ellesmere.

Disliked Nothing

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Clean Facilities Fantastic Views Friendly Owners…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding pitch

Liked Clean Facilities
Fantastic Views
Friendly Owners
Close to ellesmere

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Lovely site, facilities very modern and…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding pitch

Liked Lovely site, facilities very modern and clean. Lovwly oweners and we had a very peaceful break in our campervan we will be back.

Disliked Nothing

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Peaceful site, great location

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding pitch

Liked This is a lovely, tranquil site, only a twenty minute walk into Ellesmere which suited us as we were in our camper van. The grounds are well maintained and we loved the individual, spotless toilets. The owners are lovely and very helpful. Ellesmere is a picturesque little village, lots of interesting cafes, pubs and unique gift shops to mooch around as well as walking around the beautiful mere. We can’t wait to return.

Disliked Nothing

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Alexandra 29 reviews

16-amp electric grass pitch

Liked Very friendly welcome from the owners. The site looked inviting and very clean and cared for. Good sized pitches with own watertap and electric point.
The showers and toilets were clean and tidy .

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A lovely site

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Anonymous

10-amp electric grass pitch

Liked Peaceful site with very clean facilities
Friendly owner
Great views

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Newnes Touring Caravan Park

2 Old Newnes Cottage

Ellesmere

Shropshire

England

SY12 9HH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52,90197°N
2,91668°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8,2 km Bus Stop No 3
8,2 km Bus Stop No 1
9,9 km St Mary`s Church
Rail
8,2 km Gobowen Rail Station
10,6 km Chirk Rail Station
12,7 km Ruabon Rail Station

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 peaty, boggy habitat of Fenn’s, Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve (25 minutes’ drive) attracts assorted wildlife, from birds of prey and waders to lizards and colourful butterflies. There are far-reaching views of the wetlands from the top of the five-metre Mammoth Tower. The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (25 minutes) was constructed in the early 1800s to allow the Llangollen branch of the Shropshire Union Canal to cross the River Dee. You’ll need a head for heights to stroll along its path, but there are splendid views of the Welsh countryside to be had from 38 metres above ground. And you might see a barge or two navigating the aqueduct’s waters… Built by the Romans, Chester (50 minutes) is surrounded by centuries-old defensive walls with elevated walkways. The city’s ancient heritage can also be seen at the Roman Amphitheatre and at the 12th-century Agricola Tower, a stone gateway with a frescoed chapel. Shropshire's county town of Shrewsbury (35 minutes) is worth a trip too, for a stroll around the castle and abbey and a boat trip along the River Severn.
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 16,1 km)

Food and drink

  • Market Hotel Pub 1,6 km
  • The Black Lion Hotel Pub 1,6 km
  • The Vault Pub 1,7 km
  • The Swan Pub 1,7 km
  • White Hart Pub 1,7 km
  • Asian Spices Restaurant 1,7 km
  • Meze Restaurant Ellesmere 1,7 km
  • The Red Lion Coaching Inn Pub 1,9 km
  • The Narrowboat Inn Pub 3,5 km
  • The Trotting Mare Pub 4,6 km

Groceries

  • Tesco 1,4 km
  • The Co-operative Food 1,7 km
  • Stans Superstore 6,7 km
  • Spar 10 km

Parks and play

  • Cremorne Gardens 2 km
  • Castlefields 2,1 km
  • Sculpture park 8,3 km
  • Broadlands Way 8,8 km
  • Eaton Field & Pond 8,9 km
  • Unicorn Road Playing Fields 9,1 km
  • Brynkinalt Park 9,6 km
  • Wilfred Owen Green 10 km

Family days out

  • Halston Hall Castle 5,2 km
  • Whittington Castle 6,6 km
  • Park Hall Farm Visitor attraction 8,3 km
  • Oswestry Castle 10,4 km
  • Shropshire Falconry Zoo 12 km
  • Chirk Castle 12,2 km
  • Knockin Castle 12,9 km

Public transport

  • adj Lakelands School 1 km
  • opp Lakelands School 1,1 km
  • Stanham Drive Jct 1,4 km
  • opp Watergate Street 1,7 km
  • adj Ellesmere Crossroads 1,7 km
  • Narrowboat Inn 3,5 km
  • Madras Primary School 6,4 km
  • Penley Maelor School 6,5 km
  • Maelor School 6,5 km
  • Three Trees 6,5 km

Other nearby

  • Blackwater Meadow Marina 1,8 km
  • Maestermyn Marina 3,6 km
  • Henlle Park Golf course 8,1 km
  • Oswestry Golf Course 9 km
  • Mile End Golf Club Golf course 9,7 km

Local services

  • The Co-operative Food Cashpoint 1,7 km
  • Cash Zone Cashpoint 8,2 km
  • HSBC Cashpoint 10 km
  • Ellesmere Medical Practice Doctors 1,5 km
  • The Foot Clinic 1,6 km
  • Ellesmere Pharmacy 1,7 km
  • Mere Motors Fuel station 1,9 km
  • RolecEV Charging station 4,4 km
  • Penley Hospital 6,6 km
  • Stans Fuel Station 6,7 km
  • Texaco Fuel station 6,9 km
  • Swan Petroleum Fuel station 6,9 km
  • Overton Surgery Doctors 7,6 km

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Must see

Chester Castle 31,7 km

Cheshire Military Museum 31,7 km

Powis Castle & Garden 32,4 km

Chester Cathedral 32,4 km

Chester Zoo 36,1 km

National Trust

Chirk Castle 12,2 km

Attingham Park 29,5 km

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 30,2 km

Sunnycroft 35,4 km

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 40,1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Colemere - Wem Moss - Shropshire Union Canal 5,3 km

Overton / Owrtyn - Erbistock - Overton / Owrtyn 7,7 km

PRADOE 9,9 km

Chirk - The Aqueduct - Shropshire Union Canal - Chirk 9,9 km

BROGYNTYN 10,9 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Newnes Touring Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Newnes Touring Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Newnes Touring Caravan Park? The peaty, boggy habitat of Fenn’s, Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve (25 minutes’ drive) attracts assorted wildlife, from birds of prey and waders to lizards and colourful butterflies. There are … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Newnes Touring Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Newnes Touring Caravan Park? From R666,36 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.