Church Stretton Camp and Fish (Oaklands)

View prices & book 9.6 167 reviews
View across the carp lake to the lake pitches
Peaceful field by the lake
Spectacular location
June 2021

  • Small family-run site and fishery near Church Stretton in Shropshire
  • Ironbridge Valley of Invention half an hour’s drive; Ludlow 25 minutes
  • Three fishing ponds, an air-rifle range and playground on site
Retreat to Church Stretton Camp and Fish – an independently run campsite and fishery set in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – for quiet escapes on long woodland walks or countryside bike rides. Set on 40 acres of meadows, woodland, brooks and lakes, it’s 10 minutes’ drive from pubs, restaurants and shops in Church Stretton, and heather-covered hills in the Carding Mill Valley. And don’t forget the fishing. The site has three fishing lakes suitable for any level of skill, well-stocked with multiple varieties of carp of 20lbs and above, as well as sturgeon, bream, perch, roach, trout and gudgeon. The on-site shop sells camping and fishing essentials (including bait); you can also hire rods and tuition is subject to availability. Even if you’re not a mad-keen angler, there’s plenty to do on site. Other sporty amenities include a wild-swimming lake, where you can also kayak or paddleboard, as well as a rifle range (with rifle hire). And kids can whizz around on electric quad bikes (hire charges apply), or run off energy on the trampoline, swings and slides in the play area. Modern amenities include several shower and toilet blocks (please note there is no hot water on site, apart from in the showers), water points and washing facilities. There is also a communal area for charging your devices. The friendly site owners actively encourage open fires. Free firepits are provided and you can buy firewood at competitive prices (please do not bring your own wood onto the site).

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 3
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 20 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Facilities/activities including fishing and air rifle range are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • 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.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No toilet paper or hand wash provided. The activities need to be booked in advance, they are subject to availability and to extra charges payable on arrival.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Location
10
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10
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9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
7

97% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a highly recommended campsite offering a choice of meadow, lakeside, or woodland pitches. Visitors praise the friendly and helpful staff, the peaceful atmosphere, and the beautiful natural surroundings. Amenities include clean, basic facilities and a popular swimming lake. Many reviewers highlight the availability of campfires and the variety of on-site activities, making it ideal for families and nature lovers. The site is described as a "hidden gem" with a relaxed vibe.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

So much to do and see. great location, fishing, rifle shooting and…

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Lakeside non-electric grass tent pitch (small)

Liked So much to do and see. great location, fishing, rifle shooting and wild swimming
very friendly

Disliked Could do with more showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely go again

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9 out of 10
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Andrew B.

Lakeside non-electric grass tent pitch (medium)

Liked Great location, very laid back, friendly and helpful staff.
Excellent vibes !

Disliked Couldn't get a taxi

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, friendly staff and a 10pm quite time…

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Sarah H.

Lakeside non-electric grass tent pitch (medium)

Liked Lovely site, friendly staff and a 10pm quite time

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff, spacious camping ground, and wonderful location!

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9 out of 10
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8
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10
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Rebecca H.

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (small, wild, woodland)

Liked I loved the option to either camp lakeside or in the forest, we were in the forest and it was really cosy at night with a fire going.
The staff were really helpful or arrival, but also left you to get set up and keep to yourself for a weekend, a perfect host!
The swimming lake was perfect, alongside the sunny weather we ended up having, and it was about 1 minute from our camp set up.

Disliked More toilets needed - at least one more would be better, as it was about a 5 minute walk each time.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely calm site…

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Sarah H.

Lakeside non-electric grass tent pitch (large)

Liked Lovely calm site

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

really good stay

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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1
Pete E.

Lakeside non-electric grass tent pitch (medium)

Liked Lovely clean site with lovely walks.

Disliked Only downside was the wood we bought from the site was damp so struggled to get a fire going!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good family camping lovely location…

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Meadow non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Good family camping lovely location

Disliked Got very busy over weekend

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities, lovely staff and all you need.

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10 out of 10
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Hayley J.

Lakeside non-electric grass tent pitch (large)

Liked Lovely location, all the facilities you need for basic camping. Kept clean and plenty of stuff for the kids and adults to do.
Owners really helpful and friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful site, the forest floor pitches were lovely Friendly hosts, were…

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10 out of 10
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Kirsty G.

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (medium)

Liked Lovely peaceful site, the forest floor pitches were lovely
Friendly hosts, were always around if you needed anything
Will definitely be back soon!

Recommend to friends Visit again

We really enjoyed staying there. Lakes and walks around are really nice…

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10 out of 10
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Andrea M.

Lakeside non-electric grass tent pitch (small)

Liked We really enjoyed staying there. Lakes and walks around are really nice

Disliked I would add shower and put light there

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Church Stretton Camp and Fish (Oaklands)

Harton

Church Stretton

Shropshire

England

SY6 7DL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.50021°N
2.76031°W

Route directions

Don't rely on satnav.

Nearest transport

Coach
14.6 mi Bus Station
15.4 mi Rural Cottages
15.4 mi Rural Cottages
Rail
3.2 mi Church Stretton Rail Station
5.1 mi Craven Arms Rail Station
7.5 mi Broome 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

This is spectacular countryside with easy access to peaceful ambles, quiet cycles and mountain-biking routes. The heather-covered hills of wildlife haven Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd (15 minutes’ drive) are close by for meanderings among views of the Shropshire Hills AONB. County town Shrewsbury (40 minutes) is the birthplace of famed local hero Charles Darwin: take the Darwin Town Trail to investigate his backstory further. The Ironbridge Valley of Invention (half an hour) incorporates museums such as Blists Hill, commemorating the Industrial Revolution, and the pretty market town of Ludlow (25 minutes) has an 11th-century castle to tour as well as a mash-up of Tudor half-timbered houses and elegant Georgian architecture. Geologists can rock out in Wenlock Edge (20 minutes), ancient woodland covering a limestone escarpment and Site of Special Scientific Interest, while anyone who fancies balloon rides over the Shropshire Hills or learning about their history should have at least a few hours at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre (15 minutes).

Must see

Stokesay Castle 5.7 mi

Ludlow Castle 9.3 mi

Much Wenlock Priory 10.7 mi

Enginuity 14.2 mi

Ironbridge Gorge Museums 14.4 mi

National Trust

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 4.1 mi

Wilderhope Manor 4.3 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 12 mi

Attingham Park 13.3 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 15 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

MILLICHOPE PARK 2.6 mi

Church Stretton and Acton Scott 3.1 mi

Caer Caradoc from Church Stretton, via Three Fingers Rock 3.1 mi

Church Stretton - Pole Bank - Carding Mill Valley 3.1 mi

Church Stretton - Caer Caradoc - Hope Bowdler Hill 3.2 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Church Stretton Camp and Fish (Oaklands) have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Church Stretton Camp and Fish (Oaklands) dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Church Stretton Camp and Fish (Oaklands)? This is spectacular countryside with easy access to peaceful ambles, quiet cycles and mountain-biking routes. The heather-covered hills of wildlife haven Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd (15 minutes’ drive) are … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Church Stretton Camp and Fish (Oaklands)?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    Due to COVID-19, arrivals and departures will have to be staggered.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Church Stretton Camp and Fish (Oaklands)? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.