little chickadee Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 (edited) Hi - we're going to the Shrewsbury festival in August and need to stay somewhere in our caravan the night before. Does anyone know Shrewsbury or have any experience of camping there? Any recommendations? We have Children and dogs, so that puts a lot of places out of bounds for us! Cheers Edited July 8, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 I love Shrewsbury, we camped there years ago I can't remember the the name of the campsite but it was on the outskirts of Shrewsbury. I can recommend the Cadfael trial & the Cadfael Experience ( if it's still there). The view from the castle is spectacular and there's loads of Ye Olde Worlde buildings in the centre.Loads of history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 We stay here a lot - not too far from Shrewsbury at all! http://www.dennfarm.co.uk/ It's a very nice site & has a few chickens too! £10 per night including electric - cheap! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 That one looks lovely Emma, but it's adults only I'm afraid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Bramblewood (CS) Open: All YearSite directions DO NOT USE SAT NAV WITHIN 5 MILES OF SITE - APPROACH ONLY OFF THE DUEL CARRIAGEWAY - From the North head to Whitchurch, take the by-pass following the A41(A49) signed to Shrewsbury/Wolverhampton. When on the dual carriageway part of the A41(A49) - (just south of Whitchurch), take the first turn left (after the Antiques Sales & opposite Prees Heath Motor Auctions) signposted Brown Moss Nature Reserve & Ash. In some 1/2 mile take left fork signposted Brown Moss - Bramblewood is 2nd property on your right - double gated entrance before house & opposite Nature Reserve board. From the South take A41 or A49 heading Whitchurch - on duel carriageway section move into right lane and return down the duel carriageway following directions as above - 'after Antiques Sales, opposite Prees Heath Motor Auctions, next left etc'. Coordinates Latitude: 52.9167 Longitude: -2.713673 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Site Contacts Bramblewood Brown Moss Nature Reserve Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 4BU Name Mary Thompson Tel 01948 664863 Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 We have stayed here, near Shrewsbury & it's lovely! http://www.springleafishery.co.uk/caravans.htm Great if you like fishing too! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Shrewsbury is my home town but I can't think of many local campsites. There are one or two on Wenlock Edge which is absolutely beautiful but possibly too far at about 15 miles from Shrewsbury (between Much Wenlock and Church Stretton). There used to be one at a place called Knockin Heath off the A5 towards Oswestry but I think that's gone. There is a touring caravan park at Oxon (just outside Shrewsbury on Welshpool Road) but I dont know what it's like. I'll see if I can find out anymore for you I hope you have a fab time though, I'm probably biased but it is a lovely town to live in and visit. Will you be visiting the Shrewsbury Flower Show too or is the festival on at a different time? x edited to say I found this one. It's 5 minutes from town centre by car. http://www.morris-leisure.co.uk/oxonhall.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 I think I've booked one now. Can't wait. Thanks for all your suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Ooh where is the one you have booked? I notice they have got camping actually at the festival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 http://www.botvylefarm.co.uk/camping/index.shtml We chose the one nearest the festival site. We're staying at the festival campsite during the festival, but just needed somewhere to stay the night before as it's too far to drive from our house in the morning. Really can't wait - it's such a fabulous festival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I don''t know that site but Church Stretton is absolutely beautiful. The hills are stunning. You'll have love it Hope you have a fab time at the festival and that the weather improves dramatically for you x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
