Smithy Park

9.7 70 reviews
Aerial view of the site
Aerial view of the site
Well-kept touring park
Spacious pitches
Spacious open pitches
Family and friends get together
Playground and mini football pitch
Dogs are welcome to join you
Have a drink while looking out for the kingfishers on site
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Well-kept touring park
Spacious pitches
Spacious open pitches

  • Pretty family-run park on the banks of the River Severn in Abermule
  • Montgomery, Welshpool and Newtown within a 15-minute drive
  • Riverside picnic spots and fishing on site
You're mostly aware of the River Severn as the thing that marks the border of England and Wales, yes? Take a look a little further – well away from the bit with the huge bridges, the UK’s longest river meanders through much of mid Wales, taking in some stunning rural spots along the way. One of those spots is Smithy Park, a family-run touring park right on the banks of the river in a pretty corner of Powys, in the village of Abermule and 10 minutes’ drive from the town of Montgomery. Picnics and drinks by the riverside are popular activities here, as is settling in to spy on local residents (referring, of course, to the ducks, herons, kingfishers and swans that call the river home – maybe even an otter if you’re very lucky). Also resident in the river are plenty of fish, which you’re welcome to try to hook out if you’ve got the right kit; you can try your luck a bit further upstream if you’ve got a permit stashed away too. Smaller travellers without such an interest in the river can be kept entertained at the playground and mini football pitch, or dispatched to the ‘Bookery’ by reception to borrow books, DVDs or jigsaws (and it’s also got a whole pile of info on local attractions, pubs and restaurants for planning purposes). Site staff pride themselves on a warm welcome, and also on warm bathrooms – kept heated on cooler days and kitted out with private cubicles and handy bits such as a free hairdryer. A local bus service runs from the village: the bus stop is 100 metres down the lane from the park.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 26
Motorhome pitches 26
Open now
Opens 1 March

Tourist board rating

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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating based on 70 reviews View breakdown

Peaceful

Voted 71% of visitors View breakdown

94%

would recommend this site to a friend

90%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Little gem of a place!

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

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: We really enjoyed our stay here! All the facilities were great, especially the showers—they were spotless and always clean, which really makes a difference. The whole park was super tidy and well looked after. The pitches were a good size, so we had plenty of space to spread out and relax. The location is lovely and peaceful, with easy access to the River Severn—perfect for a nice walk or just taking in the scenery. For the price, it was excellent value. A really relaxing and quiet stay—we’d definitely come back!

Disliked: Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your fabulous review, glad you had a great time!
Look forward to seeing you again

Beautifully laid out, exceptionally well maintained.

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

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Outstandingly well maintained site. Fully serviced pitches exceptionally well organised. Walkway to the canal and the river a delight, part of a lovely small town. Staff pleasant and helpful, toilet facilities ok. Great location for getting to other places. Loved watching the birdlife feeding at the river behind us.

Disliked: You will hear the traffic from the main road a short distance away. We know the area well and expected that - it fades to the background.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review!
Hope to see you again soon.

Lovely little park, very clean facilities and nice park for the kids.…

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

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Lovely little park, very clean facilities and nice park for the kids. The lady was helpful on arrival as first time going away in a caravan.

Disliked: Nothing.

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From the manager: Glad you enjoyed your 'maiden voyage!'
Hope to see you again, and Thank You for your review.

All facilities excellent…

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

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: All facilities excellent

Disliked: Main road noisy close by

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From the manager: Thank you for your review.
The road can be busy at times.
Look forward to seeing you again.

Nice clean facilities and to friends level pitches.

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

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Nice quiet site, nice walks for dogs.

Disliked: We didn’t dislike anything .

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave your review.
Hope to see you again.

Fabulous site welcoming staff very clean facilities excellent pitches

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

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your fab review!
Look forward to seeing you again.

Great site with great walks. Friendly staff…

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

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Great site with great walks. Friendly staff

Disliked: Showers. To be honest it would have been warmer to shower outside. I think I actually turned blue at one point! The shower block itself was clean and the actual showers were good but it would have been nice to be warm.

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From the manager: Thank you for leaving your review.
We did have some cold mornings recently, and the heating was on.
We wouldn't like anyone to be uncomfortable, if you had popped into reception and mentioned it, we could have turned up the heating.
We hope to see you again.

The site was immaculate and the facilties were very clean. The staff…

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

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: The site was immaculate and the facilties were very clean. The staff were wonderful.

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From the manager: Thank You!
Hope to see you again soon.

Lovely clean park, staff really friendly, facilities are all clean.…

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

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Lovely clean park, staff really friendly, facilities are all clean.

Disliked: Nothing we had a lovely weekend even in the rain.

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From the manager: Really glad the rain didn't spoil your weekend!
Hope to see you again.

Very nice and clean site, staff very friendly and helpful would visit…

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

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Very nice and clean site, staff very friendly and helpful would visit again

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank You for your review, glad you enjoyed your stay.

Features

Dogs 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

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Smithy Park

Abermule

Montgomery

Powys

Wales

SY15 6ND

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.54322°N
-3.23936°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.4 mi Nag`s Head Hotel
3.4 mi Nag`s Head Hotel
3.8 mi Bus Station
Rail
3.7 mi Newtown (Powys) Rail Station
8.4 mi Caersws Rail Station
8.9 mi Welshpool 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

The river, though mighty, isn’t the only waterway around here: the Montgomeryshire Canal is a short stroll away too, with a waterside path that lends itself well to walks or bike rides to Newtown or Berriew, or beyond to Welshpool (which is 10 miles away, so perhaps best to come back by bus if on foot). Alternatively, drive to Welshpool (15 minutes) and then take rides on the Llanfair-Welshpool steam railway or boat trips along the canal to get a taste of the local scenery. The grand Italian-style gardens around Powis Castle (just outside Welshpool) are worth a wander too, for colourful floral displays, ambitious topiary and gorgeous views over the surrounds. Somewhat more crumbling but no less atmospheric are the ruins of Dolforwyn Castle (half an hour’s walk) and Montgomery’s castle and town walls (10 minutes). And though the countryside is splendid around here, sometimes the coast just calls your name – if that’s the case, drive west for an hour or so to get to Aberystwyth, Aberdyfi or Borth for a blast of sea air.

Must see

Powis Castle & Garden 8.1 mi

Stokesay Castle 18.8 mi

Ludlow Castle 24.9 mi

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 26 mi

Much Wenlock Priory 28.8 mi

National Trust

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 17.4 mi

Wilderhope Manor 23.8 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 24.7 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 25.4 mi

Attingham Park 25.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Llyn Coed y Dinas - River Severn - Montgomery Canal 7.1 mi

Welshpool - Severn Valley Walk - Powis Castle - Welshpool 8.9 mi

Corndon Hill and Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle (Shorter Version) 9.1 mi

Corndon Hill and Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle 9.1 mi

Corndon Hill - Priest Weston - Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle 9.1 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 Smithy Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Smithy Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Smithy Park? The river, though mighty, isn’t the only waterway around here: the Montgomeryshire Canal is a short stroll away too, with a waterside path that lends itself well to walks or bike rides … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Smithy Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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