Castle Gate Campsite

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  • Back-to-basics site on a farm 10 minutes' drive from Kidderminster
  • West Midland Safari Park and Go Ape! within a 20-minute drive
  • A 10-minute walk from two riverside food pubs and miniature golf
Keen for a country escape close to Kidderminster? Castle Gate Campsite could be the place for you – wend your way to its Wolverley location to be 10 minutes’ drive from the centre of town, and well within reach of lots of ways to spend Worcestershire days. This working farm site once had its own castle; it’s long gone now, but you’ll still see traces of the walls around the park, and be greeted by two grand gatehouses. With the fancy focal point no more, life proceeds at a rather more sedate and simple level: this is a rural back to basics place, where frills are limited to just a toilet and sink and where neighbours are mostly cattle and horses. To fill up on fresh air, take a little trot around the park, following the trails and seeking out little sunny spots in the wooded areas. You may also want to consider barbecue based cookouts, or leave all the foodie prep to the pros by toddling off to one of the local pubs – there are two rather fine options down by the river, about a half-hour amble away. (If you opt for the Queens Head, take some time to peruse the pub’s team photos to see if you can spot a famed musician among the ranks.)

Site type

Motorhome pitches 5
Tent pitches 40
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 151 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

93% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a popular choice for those seeking a basic, rural camping experience, praised for its peaceful atmosphere and natural surroundings. Visitors appreciate the ample space, the freedom to choose pitches, and the availability of campfires. Clean portable toilets and water taps are provided. The owners are frequently described as friendly and helpful. Minor drawbacks include potential access issues in wet weather and occasional noise from other campers.

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Exactly as described…

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Rosie L.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Exactly as described

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, simple nearly wild site. Helpful…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Quiet, simple nearly wild site. Helpful owners who run the site well.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well maintained site, great owners

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David W.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Clean and quiet, low key place with easy walk to the village

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place grandkids can run around freely

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Russell S.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Excellent site so quiet and campfires are allowed.
Not far to walk into the village pubs.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant setting, quiet and relaxing…

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Helen B.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Brilliant setting, quiet and relaxing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful, natural camp site, perfect to enjoy wilder camping.

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Jess G.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fabulous location. Very nature focused with just the right facilities (portaloos, fresh water etc) to provide the essentials without being commercial.
Loved the clear night sky views and the sounds of owls in the surrounding woodland. Owners were helpful and friendly.

Disliked We were a bit unlucky to have a group of guys on site who drank too much and kept us awake with their antics until the wee small hours. Shame as the owners clearly try to minimise this behaviour. Probably not a regular event.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the kind words
so sorry that these people were to loud
If we had know we would have asked them to quiet down ( we do ask to be contacted in these events ) for future reference
Many thanks
CGC

Open space, clean toilets and quiet…

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Faye D.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Open space, clean toilets and quiet

Disliked Would have stayed longer if they had facilities for a hot shower- this is within expectation because I knew that it was a very basic campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely recommend.

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Lester R.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The location was great, it was of the main drag, woodlands either side and a good size of Greenland to pitch up on. The hosts louie and Holly were fantastic and very friendly. It was the perfect place for me and my grandson ( it was his first time camping at the age of 5). Will definitely go Austin and definitely recommend it. Well done castle gate.

Disliked The only bad point of i had to point anything out is the small driver to the pitch. Maybe a couple of bags of sand to try and level the road as some of the bikes were a little big. But that's it....

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you very much
Glad you enjoyed the stay
Noted and we will see to the track entrance
Thanks
CGC

Would visit again.

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Sean W.

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Liked Nice little site on a slope but there were level enough pitches, not busy (5 other pitches but nothing in earshot of us: I think the slope helps give a level of privacy). Felt rural at night. Having woods to explore and collect firewood was great activity for my little boy. Could hear foxes and saw a monkjack looking back at us from the undergrowth. Pubs easy walk from the bottom of the site (closed road too!), local shop was a few minutes drive (opposite direction). Used a second pup tent which was all in with the cost. Gave us a basecamp to explore the Malverns (45 mins drive). There was a shower (although not advertised) as it is outside and coooooold! Lol.

Disliked Small issue but hand-san had run out in the portaloos.

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Love how peaceful and relaxing it…

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LISA H.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Love how peaceful and relaxing it is here.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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

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

Budget/backpacker Forest Remote location 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Castle Gate Campsite

Keepers Cottage

Lea Castle Farm

Wolverhampton Road

Wolverley

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

England

DY10 3RA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.41273°N
2.23362°W

Route directions

Use the Google Maps location 'Strong Farmed 1988' and access the site from Castle Road.

Nearest transport

Coach
9.4 mi Dudley Bus Station
10.7 mi Raven Hotel
11.9 mi Bearwood Interchange
Rail
2 mi Kidderminster Rail Station
2.4 mi Blakedown Rail Station
3.7 mi Hagley Rail Station
Airport
21.4 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2
21.4 mi Birmingham International Airport
21.4 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1

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 you’ve warmed up on the farm, head off to the Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve 20 minutes away, for walks through the woodland, meadows and orchards that make up the 549-hectare reserve. Tread quietly for glimpses of deer, butterflies and kingfishers; you can always save your yelling for a ride on the ziplines at the forest’s Go Ape! adventure park. If farm life’s given the kids (or, ahem, you) a desire to get hands-on with the animals, take flight to Little Owl Farm Park (20 minutes’ drive), where they (or, ahem, you) can pet chicks and bunnies and make pals with the pigs. Best be keeping your hands to yourselves if you then head on to the West Midland Safari Park (15 minutes) – the beasts here are rather bigger and better viewed from a safe distance. Holiday not complete without hitting a few balls about? Depending on your golfing prowess you may like to swing your way round the 18-hole course at Kidderminster Golf Club, or putt your way round the zany obstacles at the miniature golf course in Wolverley. Train buffs will know Kidderminster as a place to join the steam powered Severn Valley Railway; it’s also home to the Museum of Carpet (a bit niche, this one, but with high praise from past visitors).

Must see

Dudley Zoological Gardens 9.4 mi

Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings 9.6 mi

Witley Court & Gardens (English Heritage) 10 mi

Black Country Living Museum 10.1 mi

Hanbury Hall (National Trust) 11.6 mi

National Trust

Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses 2.6 mi

Rosedene 6.7 mi

Dudmaston Estate 8.1 mi

Hanbury Hall 11.6 mi

Wightwick Manor and Gardens 11.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ENVILLE 4.1 mi

Bewdley - Severn Valley - Arley - Bewdley 4.2 mi

Bewdley – Trimpley – Bewdley 4.3 mi

Upper Arley - Eymore Woods - Trimpley Reservoir - Upper Arley 4.8 mi

ARLEY HOUSE 4.9 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 Castle Gate Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Castle Gate Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Castle Gate Campsite? Once you’ve warmed up on the farm, head off to the Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve 20 minutes away, for walks through the woodland, meadows and orchards that make up the 549-hectare … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Castle Gate Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8:30 a.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Castle Gate Campsite? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.