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Spring Field Dark Skies, Off Grid Secluded hilltop campsite

Shrewsbury, Much Wenlock, England, United Kingdom #s009218

Ways to spend the night

  • Van

  • Roof Top Tent

  • Motorhome

  • Tent

  • Caravan

About this campspace

Eco driven low carbon camping driven by Solar Energy. The site offers open green field pitches for tents, motorhomes, campervans sand small caravans(6m max) with amazing views over the Shropshire Hills OANB. Watch Buzzards, Red Kites, Owls and other birds of prey soaring overhead. Make new friends at the giant communal Fire-Pit, FREE for all campers. A Dark Skies location, used by astronomers. Admire the constellations and shooting stars above or the twinkling lights of Shrewsbury in the distance.
Note, there are NO showers on site. Bring your own shower. Shower tents FREE!

Perfect for...

Eco Aware Off Grid back to basics. Hikers, Cyclists, Families & Couples.

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Your host

Linda Go to map

Amenities

  • Drinking water

  • BBQ

  • Hot water

  • Dishwashing sink

  • Electric kettle

  • Fire basket

About this campspace

Eco driven low carbon camping driven by Solar Energy. The site offers open green field pitches for tents, motorhomes, campervans sand small caravans(6m max) with amazing views over the Shropshire Hills OANB. Watch Buzzards, Red Kites, Owls and other birds of prey soaring overhead. Make new friends at the giant communal Fire-Pit, FREE for all campers. A Dark Skies location, used by astronomers. Admire the constellations and shooting stars above or the twinkling lights of Shrewsbury in the distance.
Note, there are NO showers on site. Bring your own shower. Shower tents FREE!

Food and drink

  • Drinking water

    Water supplies around the field
  • BBQ

    Central Comunal Giant Fire-Pit. Free to use. Firewood available on site to purchase.
  • Hot water

    Hot water heaters in toilets. Sorry, no showers at present.
  • Dishwashing sink

    Open outdoor area for washup. Cold water.
  • Electric kettle

    Available from reception on request free of charge. Requires EH.

Comfort & Fun

  • Fire basket

    Comunal Free to use central FirePit, Private firepits for hire with wood £25.00 p/night
  • Fireplace

    Fire-Pit. cumunal FREE. Private Pir-Pit including bag of wood £25.00 per night.
  • Fire bowl

    Comunal Fire-Pit FREE. Private Fire-Pit including bag of wood £25.00 per night.
  • Firewood available

    Sacks of seasones dry logs can be purchased from reception.
  • Decorative lights

    LED Lanterns around central Fire-Pit area
  • WiFi

    Hi Speed Internet Broadband WiFi FREE across the site.
  • Barrier-free access to pitch

  • Barrier-free access to toilet

Sanitation

  • Toilet

    Flushing clean toilet pods with hot water sinks. Hot water handwash and basin. Toilet Paper provided.
  • Waste disposal

    100% Certified recycled Zero to land fill waste control.

Electricity

  • Electricity

    6A and 16A Eco Solar generated electricity all round the site nearby most pitches. Price is per night.
  • Phone charging station

    Phone charging at reception office.

For RVs

  • RV electricity hookup

    6A and 16A Eco Solar generated electricity all round the site nearby most pitches. (no car charging)
  • RV Dump station

    Black waste chemical disposal sluice. Drive on grey water disposal. Grey water disposal sinks at service area.

Heating

  • Wood burner

    Private Fire-Pits for hire with wood and kindling £25.00 per night. Comunal fire-Pit FREE to use

Pet-friendly

  • Pets allowed

    Max 2 pets per pitch. Dogs must always be on short lead at all times as livestock in adjacent fields.

Family-friendly

  • Animals on site

    Children can visit our small chicken flock and collect eggs. Ask at reception

Parking

  • Parking on site

    Please unload your tent on the Camping Field and Park in the designated car parking area.
  • Bicycle storage

    Secure lockup for cycles at reception. Please ask for this service.

Views

  • Sunrise view

    Get up early to see the sunrise over Wenlock Edge.
  • Sunset view

    Amazing sunsets here over the Shropshire Hills AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty)
  • Forest view

    Site is hidden behind woodland. Woodland Bluebell (April) walk off main driveway access.
  • Hill view

    Panoarmic over the shropshire hills ANOB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty)
  • Mountain view

    Views over the Stipperstones and the Long Mynd
  • Field view

    Amazing views direct from the field. Campsite is in and elevated position.

Seating area

  • Picnic table

    Several picnic tables at the central firepit area and others around the site.
  • Outdoor seating area

    Central Fire-Pit area has huge stones to sit on arround the fire. Picnic tables around the site.

Available pitch types

Select check-in and check-out dates to see available pitches.

Instant book

Small Touring Caravan 6mtrs. Must use 4x4 vehicle!

Bring your own
  • Caravan

Small Caravan single axle must be towed by 4x4 vehicle.
Maximum caravan size allowed on site is 6mtrs x 1250kg. Solar generated electric hookup option. (6A & 16A) 2wd vehicles not permitted.

from € 38.00 per night
Max. people
6 persons
Pitches
2 pitches
9m2

Small touring caravan 6mtrs. must use 4x4 vehicle!

  • Caravan

    With your Caravan

Small Caravan single axle must be towed by 4x4 vehicle.
Maximum caravan size allowed on site is 6mtrs x 1250kg. Solar generated electric hookup option. (6A & 16A) 2wd vehicles not permitted.

Check-in between: 3:00 pm–7:00 pm

Check-out between: 8:00 am–11:00 am

Closing periods: Yearly 31-10 → 01-02 ,
Yearly 31-10 → 01-03 ,
Yearly 01-11 → 01-02 ,
Yearly 01-12 → 31-01

Can guests place their tent/van wherever they wish? yes

Min. number of nights: 1

Child price applies from this age: 5

Child price applies to this age: 18

Guest can book the same day until: 5:00 pm

Size per pitch: 9m2

Surface

  • Grass
    Open Undesignated Grass files camping mostly level.

  • Gravel
    Option of All Weather Hardstanding upgrade. Please book extra if required.

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.

Rules

Maximum of 2 dogs per pitch. Must be kept on short leash at all times due to livestock in adjacent fields. Small Caravans only up to 6m long with 4x4 vehicle.

Pets allowed: yes
Max 2 pets per pitch. Dogs must always be on short lead at all times as livestock in adjacent fields.

Max. people
6 persons
Pitches
2 pitches
9m2

Instant book

Campervan, Commercial Van, Roof Top Tent 4x4 +5m O/A

Bring your own
  • Van

  • Roof Top Tent

Larger Campervans Sprinter / Crafter VW T32 LDV Large 4x4 roof tent vehicles +5mtrs overal size. Large Solar generated electric hookup option. (6A & 16A) Max 3500kg.

from € 30.00 per night
Max. people
6 persons
Pitches
2 pitches
28m2

Campervan, commercial van, roof top tent 4x4 +5m o/a

  • Van

    With your Van

  • Roof Top Tent

    With your Roof Top Tent

Larger Campervans Sprinter / Crafter VW T32 LDV Large 4x4 roof tent vehicles +5mtrs overal size. Large Solar generated electric hookup option. (6A & 16A) Max 3500kg.

Check-in between: 3:00 pm–7:00 pm

Check-out between: 8:00 am–11:00 am

Closing periods: Yearly 31-10 → 01-03 ,
Yearly 01-12 → 31-01

Can guests place their tent/van wherever they wish? yes

Min. number of nights: 1

Child price applies from this age: 5

Child price applies to this age: 18

Guest can book the same day until: 6:00 pm

Size per pitch: 28m2

Surface

  • Grass
    Mainly grass with some gravel areas

  • Gravel
    Option of All Weather Hardstanding upgrade. Please book extra if required.

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.

Rules

Maximum of 2 dogs per pitch. Must be kept on short leash at all times due to livestock in adjacent fields. Small Caravans only up to 6m long with 4x4 vehicle.

Pets allowed: yes
Max 2 pets per pitch. Dogs must always be on short lead at all times as livestock in adjacent fields.

Max. people
6 persons
Pitches
2 pitches
28m2

Instant book

Car Sleeper / Van Sleeper

Bring your own
  • Van

For those who dont like tents, we allowcar / van sleepers! Very popular in the USA and noew here. Feel safe and secure with toilets nearby. Option of All Weather Hardstanding upgrade. Please book extra if required.

from € 22.00 per night
Max. people
2 persons
Pitches
4 pitches
12m2

Car sleeper / van sleeper

  • Van

    With your Van

For those who dont like tents, we allowcar / van sleepers! Very popular in the USA and noew here. Feel safe and secure with toilets nearby. Option of All Weather Hardstanding upgrade. Please book extra if required.

Check-in between: 3:00 pm–7:00 pm

Check-out between: 8:00 am–11:00 am

Closing periods: Yearly 01-12 → 31-01

Can guests place their tent/van wherever they wish? yes

Min. number of nights: 1

Child price applies from this age: 5

Child price applies to this age: 18

Guest can book the same day until: 6:00 pm

Size per pitch: 12m2

Surface

  • Grass
    Open Grass Field

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.

Rules

Maximum of 2 dogs per pitch. Must be kept on short leash at all times due to livestock in adjacent fields. Small Caravans only up to 6m long with 4x4 vehicle.

Pets allowed: yes
Max 2 pets per pitch. Dogs must always be on short lead at all times as livestock in adjacent fields.

Max. people
2 persons
Pitches
4 pitches
12m2

Instant book

Motorhome touring Max 7m x 3mtrs High 3500kg.

Bring your own
  • Motorhome

Small motorhomes max 7metres x 3m high. Max 3500kg.
Solar generated electric hookup option. (6A & 16A extra) Drinking water nearby.

from € 35.00 per night
Max. people
6 persons
Pitches
2 pitches
8m2

Motorhome touring max 7m x 3mtrs high 3500kg.

  • Motorhome

    With your Motorhome

Small motorhomes max 7metres x 3m high. Max 3500kg.
Solar generated electric hookup option. (6A & 16A extra) Drinking water nearby.

Check-in between: 3:00 pm–7:00 pm

Check-out between: 8:00 am–11:00 am

Closing periods: Yearly 31-10 → 01-03 ,
Yearly 01-12 → 31-01

Can guests place their tent/van wherever they wish? yes

Min. number of nights: 1

Child price applies from this age: 2

Child price applies to this age: 18

Guest can book the same day until: 5:00 pm

Size per pitch: 8m2

Surface

  • Grass
    Mainly grass with some gravel areas

  • Gravel
    Option of All Weather Hardstanding upgrade. Please book extra if required.

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.

Rules

Maximum of 2 dogs per pitch. Must be kept on short leash at all times due to livestock in adjacent fields. Small Caravans only up to 6m long with 4x4 vehicle.

Pets allowed: yes
Max 2 pets per pitch. Dogs must always be on short lead at all times as livestock in adjacent fields.

Max. people
6 persons
Pitches
2 pitches
8m2

Instant book

Small Backpacker Tent max 2.5x3m max

Bring your own
  • Tent

Small pitch for Back-Packer, walkers, cyclists and people travelling light. Maximum tent size if 3m x 3 Motorcycles accepted. Use of seperate field if prefered away from Motorhomes and Campervans. Please unload your tent on the Camping Field and Park in the designated car parking area.

from € 20.00 per night
Max. people
3 persons
Pitches
2 pitches
10m2

Small backpacker tent max 2.5x3m max

  • Tent

    With your Tent

Small pitch for Back-Packer, walkers, cyclists and people travelling light. Maximum tent size if 3m x 3 Motorcycles accepted. Use of seperate field if prefered away from Motorhomes and Campervans. Please unload your tent on the Camping Field and Park in the designated car parking area.

Check-in between: 3:00 pm–7:00 pm

Check-out between: 8:00 am–11:00 am

Closing periods: Yearly 01-12 → 31-01

Can guests place their tent/van wherever they wish? yes

Min. number of nights: 1

Child price applies from this age: 5

Child price applies to this age: 18

Guest can book the same day until: 5:00 pm

Size per pitch: 10m2

Surface

  • Grass
    Open field tent pitch

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.

Rules

Maximum of 2 dogs per pitch. Must be kept on short leash at all times due to livestock in adjacent fields. Small Caravans only up to 6m long with 4x4 vehicle.

Pets allowed: yes
Max 2 pets per pitch. Dogs must always be on short lead at all times as livestock in adjacent fields.

Max. people
3 persons
Pitches
2 pitches
10m2

Instant book

Small Campervan -5mtrs, Roof Top Tent vehicle -5mtrs O/A

Bring your own
  • Van

  • Roof Top Tent

Small Camperva VW T5 type. Maximum vehicle tent size is under 5M O/A Open field site with outstanding views over the shrophire Hills OANB. Solar generated electric hookup option. (6A & 16A) Drinking water nearby.

from € 30.00 per night
Max. people
6 persons
Pitches
4 pitches
32m2

Small campervan -5mtrs, roof top tent vehicle -5mtrs o/a

  • Van

    With your Van

  • Roof Top Tent

    With your Roof Top Tent

Small Camperva VW T5 type. Maximum vehicle tent size is under 5M O/A Open field site with outstanding views over the shrophire Hills OANB. Solar generated electric hookup option. (6A & 16A) Drinking water nearby.

Check-in between: 3:00 pm–7:00 pm

Check-out between: 8:00 am–11:00 am

Closing periods: Yearly 01-12 → 31-01

Can guests place their tent/van wherever they wish? yes

Min. number of nights: 1

Child price applies from this age: 5

Child price applies to this age: 18

Guest can book the same day until: 6:00 pm

Size per pitch: 32m2

Surface

  • Grass
    Mainly grass. All Weather Hardstanding upgrade option

  • Gravel
    Upgradable option

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.

Rules

Maximum of 2 dogs per pitch. Must be kept on short leash at all times due to livestock in adjacent fields. Small Caravans only up to 6m long with 4x4 vehicle.

Pets allowed: yes
Max 2 pets per pitch. Dogs must always be on short lead at all times as livestock in adjacent fields.

Max. people
6 persons
Pitches
4 pitches
32m2

Instant book

Trailer-Tent, Large frame family Super size tent Pitch

Bring your own
  • Tent

Towed trailer tent, Family tent. Large 10x8m pitch. 1 Vehicle parking adjacent to pitch. 6A and 16A Eco Solar generated electricity all round the site nearby most pitches. Drinking water supply nearby.
Please unload your tent on the Camping Field and Park in the designated car parking area.

from € 40.00 per night
Max. people
6 persons
Pitches
2 pitches
60m2

Trailer-tent, large frame family super size tent pitch

  • Tent

    With your Tent

Towed trailer tent, Family tent. Large 10x8m pitch. 1 Vehicle parking adjacent to pitch. 6A and 16A Eco Solar generated electricity all round the site nearby most pitches. Drinking water supply nearby.
Please unload your tent on the Camping Field and Park in the designated car parking area.

Check-in between: 3:00 pm–7:00 pm

Check-out between: 8:00 am–11:00 am

Closing periods: Yearly 31-10 → 01-03 ,
Yearly 01-12 → 31-01

Can guests place their tent/van wherever they wish? yes

Min. number of nights: 1

Child price applies from this age: 5

Child price applies to this age: 18

Guest can book the same day until: 5:00 pm

Size per pitch: 60m2

Surface

  • Grass
    Open Grass Field

  • Gravel
    Option of All Weather Hardstanding upgrade. Please book extra if required.

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.

Rules

Maximum of 2 dogs per pitch. Must be kept on short leash at all times due to livestock in adjacent fields. Small Caravans only up to 6m long with 4x4 vehicle.

Pets allowed: yes
Max 2 pets per pitch. Dogs must always be on short lead at all times as livestock in adjacent fields.

Max. people
6 persons
Pitches
2 pitches
60m2

Your host, Linda

Spring Field Dark Skies Camping offers well spaced green field pitches for tents, motorhomes, campervans and small touring caravans. Watch Buzzards, Red Kites, and other Birds of Prey soaring overhead. The Owls at night hooting away. Make new friends at the giant communal fire pit, free for all campers. A Dark Skies location, used by astronomers. Admire the constellations and shooting stars above or the twinkling lights of Shrewsbury in the distance.
Bring your own Shower Shower. Shower tents FREE!

Linda speaks
  • English

  • French

Tips

  • Bluebell walk through the woods, March to late April/May adjacent to site. Not to be missed!

  • Star watching in the Dark Skies. Bring your telescope or good binoculars. Look skyward for that special experiance.

  • Best Pie and Pudding shop in the West Midlands and Shropshire. Paddy Ryans, Much Wenlock. Shrewsbury indoor market voted best in UK 2 years running.

  • Riverside at Cross Houses for food. George and Dragon Much Wenlock best English beer.

  • Riverside at Cross Houses, 4 miles

Sustainability

  • Waste separation

  • Solar panels

  • Green power

  • Solar water heater

  • Water-saving measures

  • Charging station for electrical cars

Genuine "Eco Friendly Site" OFF GRID. Generating our electricity from PV Solar. This is distributed to the EH points throughout the site. Waste water is processed through our own reed-bed living bio-filtration system. Lawn mowers use HVO fuel which is 90% less polluting and 100% renewable. General waste is Certified 100% zero to landfill. Full recycling facilities on site.

Additional info

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.

Rules

Maximum of 2 dogs per pitch. Must be kept on short leash at all times due to livestock in adjacent fields. Small Caravans only up to 6m long with 4x4 vehicle.


Max 2 pets per pitch. Dogs must always be on short lead at all times as livestock in adjacent fields.

Checking in and out

Check-in between: 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
Check-out between: 8:00 am–11:00 am

Closing periods

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