Church Stretton Camp and Fish (Oaklands)

View prices & book 9.4 138 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 National Landscape – 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 140
Motorhome pitches 3
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • Facilities/activities including fishing and air rifle range are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 20 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • 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

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Pitch types & availability

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10
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9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
6

94% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This stunning, spacious campsite offers a natural, peaceful experience with woodland and lakeside pitches. Guests praise the friendly, helpful staff, particularly Chris. Activities like fishing, swimming, and quad biking are popular, alongside enjoying campfires. Facilities are described as basic but clean. Some minor points include the need to bring toilet roll and occasional issues with shower pressure or hot water. The location is excellent for exploring the surrounding Shropshire Hills.

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Lakeside non-electric grass tent pitch (medium)

Liked Viss ļoti patika.Ideāls kempings ,kur relaksēties pie dabas.Mežs,pļava,makšķerēšana.

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Loved it. How camping use to…

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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (medium)

Liked Loved it. How camping use to be. Great for kids to be kids and have freedom

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Great location and site but lacking in toilet and shower facilities.

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5 out of 10
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (medium)

Liked Location. The woodland pitches were beautiful. Owners were super friendly.

Disliked Lack of facilities. One shower between 400 people? Ridiculous.

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The atmosphere & the lovely family…

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Lakeside non-electric grass tent pitch (large)

Liked The atmosphere & the lovely family owners.
The swimming lake was a god send during the hot bank holiday weekend. We decided to sleep out in the open for the weekend and the view of the stars and wildlife sounds are just incredible. We booked to come back before we'd even left.

Disliked Limited shower access when the site is busy but this is something they are working on and is no problem if you're happy to shower during non-peak times of day, or we used the outside shower next to the lake for a rinse off.

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Very friendly staff great personality, lovely…

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Lakeside non-electric grass tent pitch (large)

Liked Very friendly staff great personality, lovely well kept site & great fishing even though it's was very very hot. Will definitely return

Disliked Maybe needs a couple more toilets by the match lake that's all

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Must visit…

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Lakeside non-electric grass tent pitch (medium)

Liked Must visit

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really good pitch, can pick your…

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10 out of 10
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (small, wild, woodland)

Liked Really good pitch, can pick your own anywhere in the woods, they let us find our own fire wood from the forest, very friendly and accommodating 👍

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By far best site for children…

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Lakeside non-electric grass tent pitch (medium)

Liked By far best site for children definitely going back 👌

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site. Absolutely lovely owners that…

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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (medium)

Liked Fantastic site. Absolutely lovely owners that are so hospitable nothing is too much. We had a blast and only wished we could have stayed longer. We we absolutely be back and are already planning our next trip for longer.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet site, lovely lakes.…

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Lakeside non-electric grass tent pitch (small)

Liked Quiet site, lovely lakes.

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

Large (51-200 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 National Landscape. 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

Local events

  • Shrewsbury Folk Festival (Friday, 28 August 2026 – Friday, 28 August 2026)

    Shrewsbury, Shropshire 14.9 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 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.
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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.