The Rookery

View prices & book 9.3 16 reviews
Level grass campsite
Level grass campsite
Grass pitches sheltered by trees
Treees for shelter and shade
Camping field view
Grass pitch area
Field overview
Site entrance
Plenty to do in shrewsbury
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Grass pitches sheltered by trees
Treees for shelter and shade
Camping field view

  • Small meadow site edging a peaceful village in Shropshire countryside
  • A 25-minute drive to Shrewsbury; 30 minutes to Ironbridge Gorge Museum
  • No-frills camping on a flat meadow; pub and shop nearby
Fancy the idea of sloping off to Shropshire for a bit of back-to-basics field camping? The Rookery, tucked away in the sleepy village of Ryton near Dorrington, south of Shrewsbury, is just the spot for you. Bring the kids and set yourselves up wherever you please on the peaceful camping field shaded by trees, and in the grounds of a handsome country house. This is a small site with a limited number of pitches available in a large meadow, which means lots of space and privacy for everyone. There’s no electricity, and no-frills amenities only stretch to portable toilets and mains water, so you’ll need to bring torches with you to get around after dark. The Rookery is well located for biking along National Cycle Route 81, which goes right through the village (five minutes’ drive) on its way to pretty Shrewsbury, and there’s walking galore to be had on local hills including the Caradoc, Long Mynd and Stiperstones. You can barbecue on site (pick up essentials in Dorrington’s convenience store, a 15-minute walk away) and there’s a welcoming pub too (1.3 miles along the road or a short stroll through the fields), where you can tuck into roasts and burgers.

Campground type

Tent sites 8
Opens May 1
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, May 1 to

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating based on 16 reviews View breakdown

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Voted 90% of visitors View breakdown

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would recommend this campground to a friend

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Quiet, beautiful views, helpful friendly hosts…

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

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Quiet, beautiful views, helpful friendly hosts

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Overall 4/10
Location 4
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Rhys T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: .

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The simplicity and proximity to destinations. Hosts came to greet people too…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: The simplicity and proximity to destinations. Hosts came to greet people too which was a nice touch.

Disliked: Nothing really. Did exactly what it said.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely site, basic(as advertised). Friendly owners.

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

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: A lovely location, friendly owners. Good sized pitches with a great outlook onto the surrounding fields.

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Campsite peacefullly situated in the countryside. Friendly staff + owner well maintained…

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

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Campsite peacefullly situated in the countryside. Friendly staff + owner well maintained campsite and facilities.

Disliked: Nothing

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Quiet…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Roger T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Quiet

Disliked: No shower one ports loo

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Liked that we were the only ones on site. There were some…

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Joanne F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Liked that we were the only ones on site. There were some football goals which my boys enjoyed.

Disliked: Sadly the problem was the chemical toilet which if there was more than just our family it could have been a lot worse. Also there was no proper sink to wash dishes, brush teeth or wash our faces.

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I was sceptical about the lack of facilities, however on arrival I…

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

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: I was sceptical about the lack of facilities, however on arrival I quickly realised that the location and peacefulness quickly made up for this. The owners were very welcoming and made us feel at home. Would definitely recommend and hope to be back soon. Five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Helen was a very welcome host - she helped me put up…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Helen was a very welcome host - she helped me put up my tent.
The Rookery was a lovely paddock with trees in a quiet village location - it was a relaxing stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peacefull

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Darren M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

The Rookery

Ryton

Dorrington

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

England

SY5 7LZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.62501°N
-2.75303°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5.9 mi Bus Station
7.7 mi Rural Cottages
7.7 mi Rural Cottages
Rail
6 mi Shrewsbury Rail Station
6.4 mi Church Stretton Rail Station
11.2 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 feeling active, you can be on the golf course in less than 10 minutes’ drive. There are loads of options for keen hikers too: at Stiperstones National Nature Reserve (35 minutes) you might get to see red kites, skylark and raven as you amble. For long-distance days out in the fresh air, the heathland trails at National Trust - Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd (20 minutes) are suitable for both walkers and cyclists. More into viewing old sights? Buff up on your ancient history with a tour of the extensive remains at Wroxeter Roman City (20 minutes); or wander the impressive ruins of Cistercian Buildwas Abbey (half an hour). Plan to spend a day among the museums, exhibitions and old-world shops of Ironbridge Gorge Museum (half an hour), showcasing life since the Industrial Revolution. Lovely Shrewsbury (25 minutes) is packed with ancient half-timbered houses centred on its medieval abbey and Edward Pugin-designed cathedral built in 1856. Explore the town by following the colourful mini-mural trail around the streets, seek out a traditional beamed pub and settle down with a pint of local beer, or alternatively hop on a cruise down the River Severn.

Must see

Much Wenlock Priory 8.4 mi

Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 10.9 mi

Enginuity 10.9 mi

Ironbridge Gorge Museums 10.9 mi

Iron Bridge and Toll House 10.9 mi

National Trust

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 4.1 mi

Attingham Park 5.4 mi

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 6.3 mi

Wilderhope Manor 7.3 mi

Sunnycroft 11 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CONDOVER HALL 1 mi

PITCHFORD HALL 2.4 mi

The Lawley 2.8 mi

ACTON BURNELL 3.3 mi

LONGNER HALL 5.2 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 campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Rookery have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Rookery dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Rookery? If you’re feeling active, you can be on the golf course in less than 10 minutes’ drive. There are loads of options for keen hikers too: at Stiperstones National Nature Reserve (35 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Rookery?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Rookery? From $15.69 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.