Camping at West Midlands Showground

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Grass pitches on site
Grass pitches
The showground
Entrance

  • Peaceful family-friendly site on the banks of the River Severn
  • Shrewsbury sights, restaurants and shops within 15 minutes' walk
  • Half an hour from Ironbridge Gorge and the Shropshire Hills
In need of an escape? Settle in at Camping at West Midlands Showground, a family-friendly Shropshire site less than 15 minutes’ walk from Shrewsbury town centre, where tourist sites and shopping are within easy reach and there’s plenty of green space for kids and the dogs to run around on. Peaceful urban getaways are a dream here: days can be spent wandering the winding medieval streets of Shrewsbury, exploring castle and abbey, strolling around gardens and parks, following the Darwin Town Trail (the evolutionist was born here) and taking boating trips on the Severn. Anyone fishing for a good time should swim back to site and cast a line in the Severn. Part of the Greenhous West Mid Showground, the site’s facilities are pretty basic, but it does have its own fishing rights – plus it's well set for getting the most out of Shropshire and Shrewsbury explores, and finding fab eateries, pubs and ways to pass the time will be a piece of cake. Speaking of cake, there are plenty of restaurants in Shrewsbury for local bites, and barbecues are welcome on site for cooking more substantial meals.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Motorhome pitches 20
Tent pitches 200
Touring caravan pitches 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

96%

would recommend this site to a friend

96%

would stay here again

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Such a shame this site could be lovely bit is run down

Overall 2/10
Location 8
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
mark c. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: The only thing we liked was where this is

Disliked: Dirty rundown site

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Great site, lovely friendly staff. Nothing is too much trouble! …

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Great site, lovely friendly staff. Nothing is too much trouble! Great bathrooms - can't fault it.

Disliked: The only problem that we had is that we did not receive a welcome email, even after emailing the site a few days before enquiring where it was (had no response). We have stayed a couple of years ago and we knew this was the procedure so we didn't have the codes to access the site late at night. We also noticed the site had WiFi but because of no welcome email we did not have the password. It's a minor issue I know, but we found it a bit strange. Luckily Mick the warden gave us the codes for the gates and he did ask us if we had received the welcome email.

There was also a large family on the site who took over the laundry room for the duration of our stay, they washed everything in sight (must have brought the contents of their house with them to be washed). They had clothes and household items hanging all over the room and had bags and bags of washing making it impossible to use the facilities. It was rather inconsiderate of this family.

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Great Location

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Great Location. 5minutes, safe, cycle ride to town centre. Open Space. Wi-fi, water and electric great. Hard standing pitches. Friendly staff. Laundry facilities available.

Disliked: Only 4 showers. Could be a problem when busy. Wasn’t a problem for us.

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Good value with great access to lovely Shrewsbury

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 10
Mark J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Access and walk into Shrewsbury along the river. Only 15 minutes

Disliked: Toilets, cold, concrete- needs updating to make them more welcoming

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Showground camper vanning

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Andrew S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Good level gravel pitch. Our pitch was close to the female toilets & showers. It has wonderful trees & a tidy site. The staff were friendly ,happy & informative. Its great to see the show ground been put to good use & only a short walk into the town. Which is a nice walk by the river Severn .

Disliked: Not a dislike the gents toilets are agricultural in feel but clean & checked by the staff.

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5 stars based on value for money and location!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
ian b. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: very nice staff. quiet, with plenty of areas for dog to run around. shower block and toilets were kept clean. not the most picturesque site, but good value and well positioned for shrewsbury (15 minute walk)

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Excellent lovely site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Enjoyed lovely peaceful surroundings easy to walk into town. Staff really nice and friendly. Definitely be going back.

Disliked: I already read that facility's were basic ,but they were clean so no problems with them.

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Must be the best site for easy access to Shrewsbury

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Ade M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Great site , later than usual check out , very close to the centre , definitely stay again

Disliked: Nothing

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Good base but not up to previous standards in my opinion

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely spot peaceful and not a long walk into the town. Atmosphere is friendly and overall a nice stay. Near the river and a few nice pubs around not far from the site. No issues with noise or rowdy groups.

Disliked: However... Facilities not that good this year we have stayed a several times over the past few years. The old toilet block has all the showers boarded up not sure why ? Which leaves 4 new showers for the whole site .. the bottom field bathrooms not lit at night which I discovered after walking all the way down there. The kitchen area which previously had a fridge/hot water for drinks and a washing up area was all closed off I did ask about this and was told it was only open in high season so a bit disappointing.

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Enjoyed the stay good location easy walk to the town showers lovely…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Enjoyed the stay good location easy walk to the town showers lovely and clean and hot definitely go back

Disliked: Only dislike was the locks on the shower they need attention

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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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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

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

Peaceful

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

Very large (over 200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping at West Midlands Showground

West Midlands Showground

Gravel Hill Lane

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

England

SY1 2PF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.71532°N
-2.76335°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.6 mi Bus Station
4.3 mi Rural Cottages
4.3 mi Rural Cottages
Rail
0.6 mi Shrewsbury Rail Station
6.6 mi Yorton Rail Station
9.9 mi Wem 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

Once Shrewsbury has been well and truly explored (don’t forget a pitstop at The Mount, birthplace of Charles Darwin), venturing out into nature will be a welcome break from bricks and mortar. The site is a little over half an hour’s drive from the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where scenic wanders, horse riding, gliding and paragliding are the order of the day. If those walking boots haven’t seen enough action, make tracks for Buttington (35 minutes' drive) to join the Offa’s Dyke long-distance path and follow 177 miles of England-Wales border – alternatively, rest weary legs with a scenic boat tour along the Severn, leaving 15 minutes away. There’s plenty of history hereabouts, so dive right in with a look inside the fab 18th-century mansion at Attingham Park (and a stroll around the gardens and parkland) or a stop at the spectacular Sunnycroft villa in nearby Telford. Go from finery to industry by trundling along to the Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO site to explore the birthplace of the industrial revolution, making time for the recreated Victorian town of Blists Hill, the Coalport China Museum and the world’s first ever cast-iron bridge. Stay in the past (the very, very distant past) with a trip to Wroxeter Roman City and Vineyard, or return to the present with some modern urban days: Telford is half an hour away and has a snowboard and skiing centre that should keep families entertained, while Birmingham Is a little over an hour and a half from base if a real big-city vibe is needed.

Must see

Much Wenlock Priory 11.9 mi

Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 12.4 mi

Blists Hill Victorian Town 12.5 mi

Ironbridge Gorge Museums 12.8 mi

Iron Bridge and Toll House 12.8 mi

National Trust

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 4.5 mi

Attingham Park 4.6 mi

Sunnycroft 10.4 mi

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 12 mi

Wilderhope Manor 13.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Shrewsbury Town Centre 0.6 mi

QUARRY PARK, AND DINGLE GARDENS SHREWSBURY 0.6 mi

Battle of Shrewsbury, 1403 2.8 mi

LONGNER HALL 3.6 mi

Haughmond Abbey - Ebury Hill 3.6 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping at West Midlands Showground have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping at West Midlands Showground dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping at West Midlands Showground? Once Shrewsbury has been well and truly explored (don’t forget a pitstop at The Mount, birthplace of Charles Darwin), venturing out into nature will be a welcome break from bricks and mortar. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping at West Midlands Showground?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping at West Midlands Showground? From £22.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.