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
View of the site at sunset
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Pitches overlooking the fishing pond
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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

Motorhome pitches 24
Tent pitches 24
Touring caravan pitches 24
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.9

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100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Enjoyed the views & relaxed feel to the site, definitely will return

Overall 10/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Paul A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

10-amp electric grass pitch

Liked Very friendly & accommodating owner showed us to our pitch & told us about the paths etc to town,
We had a Level hard standing pitch with a great view
Toilets were very clean & modern

Disliked Some of the seasonal caravans looked scruffy & green, always find it odd why people let them get like this & don’t wash them

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, great location, good facilities and friendly owners…

Overall 10/10

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Cathrin M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

16-amp electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely site, great location, good facilities and friendly owners

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great

Overall 10/10

Location
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Value for money
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

16-amp electric grass pitch

Liked Very well cared for site, attentive and professional service. Very peaceful, scenic and only a short walk to Ellesmere. Excellent facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing place to visit and easy access to town of Ellesmere.

Overall 9/10

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Adrian S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding pitch

Liked Exceptional site in every way, so clean, friendly, flat pitches, amazing views, beautiful flowers, easy access to Ellesmere Andrex loo roll!!!

Disliked No shaver point

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site for peace and quiet but within walking distance of town.

Overall 8/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Julian G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

16-amp electric grass pitch

Liked Peaceful site with natural surroundings, great view from our pitch, we asked for a quiet pitch and it was very peaceful, very friendly and helpful on site.

Disliked About 1/4 of a mile of single track road leading to site entrance, we didn’t have a problem but would not like to have met an oncoming vehicle.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, everyone was super friendly. Lovely and clean toilet/showers. Easy walk…

Overall 10/10

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Lauren Y. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding pitch

Liked Great site, everyone was super friendly. Lovely and clean toilet/showers. Easy walk into Ellesmere with some nice pubs!

Recommend to friends Visit again

5 stars

Overall 10/10

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Ann P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

10-amp electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely views and beautiful clean site with modern clean heated toilets and showers. The lady collecting money was very friendly and helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Level pitches in the top field

Overall 10/10

Location
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Raymond W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

10-amp electric grass pitch

Liked Views, site cleanliness and very nice site owners.

Accepted our roof tent.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful haven .

Overall 10/10

Location
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Andrea R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding pitch

Liked Lovely site , loved watching the sunsets from the plot 6 field 1 with added bonus of watching hot air balloons going over in the morning .
We strolled into Ellesmere about a 15 to 20 min easy walk , then had a walk on the canal to the mere ( nice cafe for snacks and drinks ) then upto Ellsmere town for lunch Black lion pub which has a nice beer garden .
Highly recommend this site the shower / toilet facilities where spotless very friendly owners who gave advice on the walk , will definitely be returning at some time .

Disliked Nothing .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Over all what a ideal site for a weekend or bank holiday get away.

Overall 10/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Wifi
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

16-amp electric grass pitch

Liked What an amazing site clean, tranquil and very friendly. The facilities are clean and spacious and well within walking distance. The wardens are lovely people and very informative of the local area. The surrounding area has loads to offer, we visited the British iron works and the Oswestry heritage railway as well as visiting the local pubs for a couple of pints. There are local super markets close, the farm has a fresh produce van that comes onto site in the morning.Even better it’s adults only.

Disliked Needs a reception area ideally, apart from that it ticks all the boxes.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Adults only

Dogs 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 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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

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.

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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

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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
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Newnes Touring Caravan Park? From R735,65 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.