Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp

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The Camping site
Vw poptop small campervan
Family group of vw poptop's
New all weather shelter pod

  • Off-grid campsite with spectacular views over the Shropshire Hills
  • Ironbridge Valley of Invention 25 minutes’ drive; hiking from site
  • Spacious grass pitches in a dark-skies area; shops 15 minutes’ drive
Are you ready for a real off-grid experience? One with spectacular views over hills on the edge of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape, with lots of walking options right from the field… and the chance to see buzzards or red kites flying overhead? If it’s yes to all those questions, then haste ye to Spring Field Dark Skies Camping. On-site numbers are kept low to provide spacious pitches and privacy for all guests and keep the ‘away-from-it-all’ vibe of the place. Facilities are simple: solar power for the electricity and a private water supply. There are blocks with proper flushing toilets, showers and hot hand-washing facilities, plus separate grey and black water disposal is available. Guests are also welcome to unwind in a communal sheltered picnic pod with a TV and phone charging facilities. James, the camp host, can arrange canoe hire experiences along the river Severn directly from the site. If you’re keen to hone your barbecuing skills instead, pick up gourmet treats from the well-known butcher in Much Wenlock (15 minutes by car); only firepits and barbecues hired on site are permitted. Otherwise, there are several traditional pubs serving good grub within about the same distance, and Shrewsbury’s only 35 minutes away for big nights out. By the way, the site’s in a dark-skies area, so if you get a clear night, don’t miss the chance to see the stars glittering in the heavens far above you. It's also eco-friendly: a solar installation provides all electrical supplies, and water comes from an underground aquifer. Keep your eyes peeled, as the open field management attracts many birds of prey. There are many more eco features, including eco-friendly mowers and recycling facilities.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 6
Tent pitches 10
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).
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 8 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.
  • Units heavier than 3500 kg are not allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

French

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

96%

would recommend this site to a friend

91%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

The peace and quiet of the site was exactly what we were…

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

Electric optional grass campervan pitch (four person, small)

Liked: The peace and quiet of the site was exactly what we were looking for. The site was exceptionally clean. The owners were very friendly and welcoming also

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From the manager: We are a small site but we aim to make all of our guests feel welcome.
What ever the weather, there is always something to look at.

That view! The bluebell woods, the taste of the water - so…

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

Electric optional hardstanding and grass campervan pitch (large)

Liked: That view! The bluebell woods, the taste of the water - so pure. Everything they do for the planet. Brilliant. The new toilets are lovely. Owners were so welcoming and couldn’t do enough to help.

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From the manager: Thank you Sarah. It's good to know we are appreciated.
We look forward to seeing you again hopefully.

Great in every way. Brilliant views!

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

Electric optional grass campervan pitch (large)

Liked: Great location, friendly host. Couldn't ask for more!

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From the manager: Thank you Ashley and family and we look forward to seeing you again.
Kind regards
Linda and Malcolm and James

Beautiful views and friendly owners. Great place to see the stars.…

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

Electric optional grass tent pitch (medium)

Liked: Beautiful views and friendly owners. Great place to see the stars.

Disliked: Loud helicopter/airplane noises at night, wakes you up each time one goes over (this is no fault of the owners but something to keep in mind).

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From the manager: We are sorry you were disturbed by a helicopter night time flight.
The RAF do occasionally have nigh time flights but we take comfort that they are brave and keep us safe.
They do need to practice.
Indeed Princes William and Harry trained there.

With regard to facilities, we are only a small, private campsite and not a holiday camp.
We offer peace and tranquility and access to amazing walks and historical sites.
There is a large communal firepit should guests wish for company or even to cook on.

We have new separate ladies and men's showers and all camping drop out and top up facilities.
We are there if guests need anything or just even advice on walks etc.

Great site

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

Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch (maximum 7 metres)

Liked: Absolutely fab site...no showers but looks like they may be in the future as prefabs are in the other fields
Great set up
the serenity is wonderful and the views epic to wake up too.defo be going back in the warmer weather

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From the manager: New separate ladies and gents hot shower facilities and new toilet blocks now fully operational..

Simple, basic campsite in a beautiful location. Lovely walks from the…

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

Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch (maximum 7 metres)

Liked: Simple, basic campsite in a beautiful location. Lovely walks from the doorstep - Wenlock Edge, The Lawley. Friendly and helpful hosts.

Disliked: Nothing all goof

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From the manager: New separate ladies and gents hot shower facilities and new toilet blocks now fully operational

Lovely warm welcome from James. Quiet well set up site, good eco-facilities…

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

Electric optional hardstanding and grass campervan pitch (four person, small)

Liked: Lovely warm welcome from James. Quiet well set up site, good eco-facilities

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From the manager: New separate ladies and gents hot shower facilities and new toilet blocks now fully operational...

Clean, quiet and a great view.…

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

Electric optional grass tent pitch (backpacker, small, two person)

Liked: Clean, quiet and a great view.

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From the manager: New separate ladies and gents hot shower facilities and new toilet blocks now fully operational....

Beautiful views and a very warm welcome from James. Fresh borehole water…

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

Electric optional hardstanding and grass campervan pitch (four person, small)

Liked: Beautiful views and a very warm welcome from James. Fresh borehole water and off-grid living at its best.

Disliked: As stated clearly there are no showers facilities and the loos are basic.

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From the manager: New separate ladies and gents hot shower facilities and new toilet blocks now fully operational.....

Beautiful site with incredible views, on the doorstep of the AONB

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

Electric optional grass tent pitch (backpacker, small, two person)

Liked: Incredibly secluded campsite on the doorstep of the Shropshire Hills AONB, we through-hiked the area and couldn't have stumbled upon a more picturesque view and beautiful, fully off-grid site. The fact that all electrical systems are powered by solar was such welcome information, and the facilities were great. Pleased we made the stop, and will be sure to frequent the campsite again.

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From the manager: New separate ladies and gents hot shower facilities and new toilet blocks now fully operational.....


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

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location 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

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

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 Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp

Kenley

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

England

SY5 6NW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.59519°N
-2.65612°W

Route directions

What3words: decking.above.rocks. Use the B4371 Much Wenlock to Church Stretton, and turn off through Hughley because it has the best access to the site and avoids narrow lanes. There is an automatic electric gate at the top of the access driveway which does not operate between 8pm and 8am. An access code is available from reception for these hours. Please be aware that the gate opens towards you upon arrival.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.9 mi Bus Station
10.4 mi Bus Station
12 mi Rural Cottages
Rail
7.4 mi Church Stretton Rail Station
9 mi Shrewsbury Rail Station
9.4 mi Wellington (Shropshire) 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

If you’re an active family looking for sporty pursuits, whizz around on quad bikes, try an archery session or improve your aim while shooting clays at The Edge Adventure Activities (15 minutes’ drive). Go pony trekking in the Shropshire Hills (25 minutes), or take to the water in a kayak on the River Severn (half an hour). And of course, there are loads of hiking trails to explore on foot or by bike (an electric bike might make some of those hills easier though). Sneak a bit of history into the holiday mix with a potter around the ruins at Wroxeter Roman City (20 minutes), where you can also see a recreated Roman townhouse, and move forward to the 18th century at National Trust - Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill (15 minutes) to admire the Italianate villa built by mega-architect John Nash. To continue the cultural theme, plan to spend a day discovering the numerous museums and attractions at Ironbridge Valley of Invention (25 minutes), where highlights include the chance to get dressed up in period hats at Blists Hill Victorian Town, pull a locomotive down the track at Engenuity or go deep underground in a tunnel oozing with bitumen.

Must see

Much Wenlock Priory 4 mi

Enginuity 7.2 mi

Ironbridge Gorge Museums 7.3 mi

Iron Bridge and Toll House 7.3 mi

Blists Hill Victorian Town 7.5 mi

National Trust

Wilderhope Manor 4.5 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 5.2 mi

Attingham Park 6.2 mi

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 7.9 mi

Sunnycroft 9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ACTON BURNELL 1.4 mi

The Lawley 3.2 mi

PITCHFORD HALL 3.2 mi

Much Wenlock - Wenlock Edge 4.2 mi

WENLOCK ABBEY 4.3 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

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp? If you’re an active family looking for sporty pursuits, whizz around on quad bikes, try an archery session or improve your aim while shooting clays at The Edge Adventure Activities (15 minutes’ … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.