Knowle Donkey Sanctuary Certificated Location

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Pitch spaces
Pitch spaces
Neatly kept pitches
New fencing between pitches with young laurel hedging. the soil bank has been seeded with grass and
Meet the residents
Visitor image of a very friendly donkeys
Neat gravel hardstanding and grass pitch
Newly planted hedges
Peaceful pitches surrounded by greenery
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Neatly kept pitches
New fencing between pitches with young laurel hedging. the soil bank has been seeded with grass and
Meet the residents

  • CAMC members-only site at Knowle Donkey Sanctuary in the West Midlands
  • NEC 15 minutes’ drive and family-friendly Warwick Castle 20 minutes
  • Animals to meet; pub five minutes’ walk and shops five minutes’ drive
Ssssh, don’t let the kids get wind of it, but if you stay at Knowle Donkey Sanctuary Certificated Location, a Caravan and Motorhome Club members-only campsite on a farm 10 minutes’ drive from Solihull in the West Midlands, they’ll get to spend lots of time sharing cuddles with the furry residents at the namesake sanctuary. Along with donkey hugs, at this site (new in 2024 and still maturing; all the basics are in place, including water, Elsan points, recycling and visitor information), you also get neatly maintained gravel and grass pitches with countryside views. There’s also a dedicated dog run, so Fido can join you on your adventures, and free-range eggs and honey from the farm’s hives are for sale on site too (that’s breakfast taken care of then). Barbecues are allowed at the pitches, and there are supermarkets in Knowle and Dorridge (both five minutes’ drive) for picking up provisions; Solihull (10 minutes) is the nearest place for major shopping sprees. If you don’t fancy cooking alfresco, there’s a food pub adjacent to the Birmingham Canal about five minutes’ walk away. The site couldn’t be easier to get to, being less than 10 minutes from Junction 5 of the M42, and only 10 miles from Junction 15 of the M40. Please note: this site is under development and the owners will do everything they can to minimise disturbance to guests while improving the facilities. Also, there is some traffic noise from the A4141 at peak times, but it’s quiet at night.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • 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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Facilities/activities including WiFi are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • This site only accepts bookings from existing Caravan and Motorhome Club members: please provide your membership number in the 'Special requests' box when booking.
  • Electricity is metered on site at £0.38 per kWh and must be paid by debit/credit card or PayPal via the website link/QR code provided onsite.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Dis ontwikkelende CL bied ruim, gelyk harde staanplekke met gerieflike krag- en watertoevoer. Gaste prys die vriendelike eienaars en die lekker donkies. Goed geleë vir kanaalwandelinge en naby kroegies/sentrum. Party padgeraas soms, maar nie steurend nie. Voortdurende verbeterings wys na toekomstige opsies.

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Worth visiting. We will be returning.

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Nicola L.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch (members only)

Liked Kind, friendly welcome. Pitch spacious. Details to go online and pay for electric (if required) was very easy and straight forward.
Loved the fact that we could see donkeys.
Local village not too far to walk to.
Could be used as a base.

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Great location for stop off from…

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Janet B.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch (members only)

Liked Great location for stop off from M42. Small site close to Grand Union Canal with the added bonus of donkeys!

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Friendly welcome from Mark and his…

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Wendy G.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch (members only)

Liked Friendly welcome from Mark and his dogs. Helpful advise on best way to get into town.
Loved meeting the donkeys and very knowledgeable volunteers at Donkey Sanctury.
Pub with good food within walking distance
Very quiet location.
Also Mark was very understanding when we turned up by mistake a week ahead of our booking dates!

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A lovely peaceful site with extra large pitches.

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch (members only)

Liked We only stayed one night as a stopover. There are a small number of pitches with water etc. and electric at extra cost. The pitches are large and the area is on the whole quiet and peaceful with a little traffic noise from the nearby road but this didn't disturb us. This is a very pleasant site and we would have no hesitation using it again.

Disliked I think I would have preferred to pay a little extra and have the electricity included.

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Great site, very quiet. Nice…

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Darren W.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch (members only)

Liked Great site, very quiet. Nice pub close by too!

Disliked Nothing, well maybe the bins could have been emptied more regularly.

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Friendly staff and donkeys…

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Andrew S.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch (members only)

Liked Friendly staff and donkeys

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Excellent site with a great outlook over the Donkey Sanctuary.

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David R.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch (members only)

Liked Just off motorway
Very peaceful
Pitches were very large
Electric available (at cost)
Water on pitch
Great outlook over the Donkey Sanctuary- you wouldn’t know they were there as very quiet.

Disliked Nothing - loved it!
The site is being built up all the time and we were told that there will be toilets coming next.

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The donkeys were gorgeous and the…

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Victoria I.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch (members only)

Liked The donkeys were gorgeous and the site in a great location.

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Easy enough to book and to find. A pleasant night on a level pitch.

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Anonymous

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Liked Good sized pitches with hard standing and grass. Hook up and water on every pitch.

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Kerry B.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch (members only)

Liked Very pleasant, lovey for the children to see and stroke the donkeys as soon as you step out of your motorhome.

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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 Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Knowle Donkey Sanctuary Certificated Location

Warwick Road

Knowle

Birmingham

West Midlands

England

B93 0EE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.37669°N
1.72657°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.5 km B'ham Airport Bus Terminal
10.6 km Holiday Inn
10.6 km Shops
Rail
1.9 km Dorridge Rail Station
3.8 km Lapworth Rail Station
3.9 km Widney Manor Rail Station
Airport
8.3 km Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2
8.5 km Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1
8.5 km Birmingham International Airport

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

After you’ve all stopped fussing the donkeys, local bucket-list attractions include the spectacular and family-friendly Warwick Castle (20 minutes’ drive), with jousting sessions, raptor flying displays and live shows re-enacting major events in British history. Other attractions with a heritage slant include the National Trust properties of Baddesley Clinton, where you can tour Elizabethan interiors, or Packwood House (both 10 minutes), a Tudor mansion with an exquisite topiary garden. And of course, Shakespeare’s birthplace of Stratford-upon-Avon is only half an hour away by car for performances at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and visits to the bard’s birthplace. The National Exhibition Centre (15 minutes) is host to year-round fairs and festivals, while petrolheads can spend time admiring the British bikes on display at the National Motorcycle Museum (10 minutes). And after all that culture, if your kids are asking for more time with furry creatures, Hatton Country World (also 10 minutes) has a petting farm as well as dinosaur trails and soft-play for toddlers.

Must see

National Motorcycle Museum 7.7 km

National Exhibition Centre 8.5 km

Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden 9.2 km

Stoneleigh Abbey 13.5 km

Warwick Castle 13.7 km

National Trust

Baddesley Clinton 3.5 km

Packwood House 3.5 km

Birmingham Back to Backs 15.9 km

Kinwarton Dovecote 19.1 km

Charlecote Park 20.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

PACKWOOD HOUSE 3.5 km

Balsall Common to Fen End Circular 4 km

BADDESLEY CLINTON HALL 4 km

Kingswood - Packwood House 4.4 km

Baddesley Clinton and Haywood Circular 5 km

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 Knowle Donkey Sanctuary Certificated Location have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Knowle Donkey Sanctuary Certificated Location dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Knowle Donkey Sanctuary Certificated Location? After you’ve all stopped fussing the donkeys, local bucket-list attractions include the spectacular and family-friendly Warwick Castle (20 minutes’ drive), with jousting sessions, raptor flying displays and live shows re-enacting major events … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Knowle Donkey Sanctuary Certificated Location?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Knowle Donkey Sanctuary Certificated Location? From R596,56 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.