Lower Lacon Caravan Park
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- Family site one mile from the market town of Wem
- Within 25 minutes' drive of Shrewsbury, Ellesmere and Whitchurch
- Two play areas, crazy golf and a supermarket with off-licence on site
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The outdoor swimming pool is open between 05/25 and 09/08 (subject to weather conditions).
- The grocery shop is open between 01/02 and 12/23.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
- 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.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- 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.
- The lead name on the booking must check in with the payment card used. Swimming pool sessions must be booked on site at the pool.
Languages spoken
English
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass campsite (XL)
10 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 80m²
Arrival daysFrom £17.43 (£17.43) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPrimitive grass campsite (large)
7 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 64m²
Arrival daysFrom £18 (£18) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPrimitive grass campsite (no pets, small)
5 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 32m²
Arrival daysFrom £19 (£19) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPowered grass campsite (large)
7 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 60m²
Arrival daysFrom £23.80 (£23.80) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPowered grass campsite (small)
5 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 32m²
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPowered grass campsite (XL)
10 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 80m²
Arrival daysFrom £25.93 (£25.93) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookFHU grass and gravel campsite (super)
7 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 70m²
Arrival daysFrom £27.20 (£27.20) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPowered grass campsite (large, no pets)
7 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 64m²
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
91% would recommend this campground to a friend
90% would stay here again




















Great site clean pitches and facilities. Staff were friendly/ helpful
Powered grass campsite (large, no pets)
Liked Very familiar friendly.
The staff were really helpful and friendly and nothing was too much.
Facilities were close and clean.
Disliked N/A
Recommend to friends Visit again
will definitely return
Primitive grass campsite (large)
Liked Location
Facilities
Pool
Disliked nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great family campsite with fun activities and friendly staff
Powered grass campsite (large)
Liked We had a fantastic weekend! The Green pitches were perfect for our first family camping trip — spacious and close to the facilities, which were clean and easy to access. We really enjoyed the family-friendly disco on Friday night, and the selection of ciders was great — especially the piña colada flavor! The pool was a hit with the kids, and although it didn’t feel heated, it was ideal for cooling off on a hot day. The onsite shop had a good range of food and drinks, and all the staff were super friendly and approachable. The campsite itself was quiet and peaceful, and the other campers were lovely.
Disliked Not much to complain about at all! The only minor thing was that the pool didn’t feel heated as advertised — but since the weather was warm, it actually worked out well for cooling down.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great atmosphere and nicely spaced pitches. Will return
Powered grass campsite (XL)
Liked I chose the XL pitch to ensure lots if space and wasn't disappointed.
Great that the wardens are there to meet you and help you to settle in.
Disliked Na
Recommend to friends Visit again
Highly recommend value for money
Primitive grass campsite (XL)
Liked A fantastic site , friendly staff and easy check in
Toilet blocks immaculate and always being cleaned
Jakks barn was great for us all and the food was great value for money
We will be returning very soon
Recommend to friends Visit again
Outdoor pool, shop and bar…
Powered grass campsite (XL)
Liked Outdoor pool, shop and bar
Recommend to friends Visit again
Ideal for the kids to run about, great sized pitches, friendly staff
Powered grass campsite (large, no pets)
Liked Yes we liked the site, the pitches were huge, plenty of space to run about on pitch and off pitch. Good park for our children and ideally located to walk in to seem
For a drink and Sunday carvery.) The porta-showers were better than the main shower block. Outdoor pool was freezing but to be expected as it wasn’t a particularly warm day, but good fun and would be great in warmer weather, easy to book and provided with own bench / table. Site is old fashioned / dated but overall we enjoyed it and would go back. Thank you
Disliked The toilets were in a poor state on the morning one of the days, appreciate the site was busy but would have appreciated an earlier clean (no toilet roll, ladies dirty products strewn about the place and unflushed toilets
Recommend to friends Visit again
Staff were very friendly.…
Powered grass campsite (large, no pets)
Liked Staff were very friendly.
Disliked Camping toilets were disgusting so walked to the others which were just as bad.
Food very basic.
Group of adults acting like drunk teenagers until 2am on our last night spoilt it. Told to contact security and there was no answer.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great place to camp as a famiky
Powered grass campsite (large, no pets)
Liked Location was great
Place was well organised and safe for young kids
Pitches were spacious
Place was clean
Pool was lovely
Staff were friendly
Takeaway food looked good
Showers were so warm and waterfall heads were great touch.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Very safe and clean camp site. Great location. Would come again!…
Powered grass campsite (large, no pets)
Liked Very safe and clean camp site. Great location. Would come again!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Dogs allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Very large (over 200 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level campground, no steep slopes Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Lower Lacon Caravan Park
Lower Lacon Caravan Park
Soulton Road
Wem
Shropshire
England
SY4 5RP
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.86399°N
-2.70115°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Must see
Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 17.6 mi
Blists Hill Victorian Town 17.9 mi
Iron Bridge and Toll House 18.4 mi
Ironbridge Gorge Museums 18.4 mi
Enginuity 18.6 mi
National Trust
Attingham Park 12.5 mi
Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 13.5 mi
Sunnycroft 14 mi
Chirk Castle 17 mi
Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 22.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
HAWKSTONE 3.3 mi
HODNET HALL 5 mi
Colemere - Wem Moss - Shropshire Union Canal 6.1 mi
The Sandstone Trail S to N (Part 1): Whitchurch - Bickerton 7.3 mi
Battle of Shrewsbury, 1403 8 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 Lower Lacon Caravan Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Lower Lacon Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Lower Lacon Caravan Park?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Lower Lacon Caravan Park? From $23.73 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.