Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp
Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp
4.68 /5
Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp has spacious grass pitches for tents, motorhomes and campervans as well as some all-weather hardstanding pitches. Spot Buzzards, Red Kites, Kestrels and Owls. Wild deer wandering through the nearby fields. Enjoy nights around the giant communal fire pit/BBQ free to use, or hire your own for that special romantic evening. Admire constellations at a Dark Skies location and sunsets from the elevated field.
Hilltop AONB Shropshire Hills - Natures haven, spot Wild Deer, Buzzards, Kestrals and Red-Kites
Environmentally sustainable. Off-Grid Eco green site with solar electric and WiFi - dogs welcome!
Maybe hire a Fire-Pit/BBQ ready loaded with wood and kindling delivered to your chosen pitch.
About Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp
A warm welcome awaits you at this eco-friendly sustainable campsite. Generating all site power from a large PV solar system, creating an off-grid experience, away from the hustle and bustle of towns and cities. As soon as you enter the camping field the wow factor starts. Commanding elevated views over the Shropshire Hills AONB and beyond across the distant Shropshire plain. Grass pitches with some all weather hardstanding across the spacious six acre site, welcoming campervans, tents, trailer tents, roof-tents, motorhomes (up to 7m) and small touring caravans (6m), cars and vans. Expect peace and quiet with great sunsets over the distant Long Mynd and Stiperstones. Free WiFi across the site to keep up with the news or the kids for gaming! Most pitches are near 6 amp or 16 amp solar-generated eco hook-up and water nearby. Here nature is right beside you and so very close if you are quiet! Camper numbers are low for you to enjoy the peacefulness of the location. Ideal for families, nature lovers, bird-watchers and stargazers. Spot visiting wild deer next to your pitch in the early morning. Soaring Buzzards and Red-Kites and at night the Owls hooting from the ancient Oak trees overlooking the site. The campsite is hidden behind woodland away from the noise of roads in a secluded "Dark Skies Area" making it an ideal location for stargazing, bring your telescope or just binoculars. The site is used by local astronomers due to its Dark Skies location. Try to spot some of the constellations above. If it's cloudy, watch the fascinating twinkling lights of Shrewsbury in the far distance. There's a giant communal fire pit free to use and socialise. Seasoned logs available from reception and there are fire pits, BBQs and pizza ovens to hire. Please note that open ground fires are not permitted and private BBQs must be approved by the warden before use, raised off the ground at least 40cm and grass protection heat shields used. Your four-legged friends are welcome to join you on your stay (two per pitch max). Pets must be kept on a short lead at all times as there is livestock in the adjacent fields. The entire site can be reserved exclusively for private functions, parties, events and filming.
All pitches are available from March to 20th October. During winter, the site has a few spaces with views for small campervans and small tents on the hardstanding area.
On site facilities include clean flushing toilet pods with heated hand dryers, (unisex) and large washing up sinks. Please note, there are no showers on this site at present. Black (Elsan chemical) and grey water disposal facilities.
Free WiFi, fresh water and solar generated hookups cover most of the site. Guests are welcome to bring their own shower tent, with water hookup points all round the field. There is also a communal fire pit.
A 15 minute drive from the site is the charming village of Much Wenlock, which offers good shops, pubs and fuel, including The George and Dragon at the bottom of the high street. Other pubs nearby include the Riverside Inn Cross Houses on the River Severn.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 21 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
2 x Grass Backpacker Small Tent 3m Pitches (Optional Electric)
Max 2 people
Small grass pitches suitable for two-person tents 2.5m x 3m max. Unloading area 50-70m away. Fire pit/BBQ's available to hire.
2 x Grass Tent Pitches 6m (Optional Electric)
Max 6 people
Suitable for tents up to 6m. Optional 6A/16A Solar Hookup. Unload area 50-70m away from pitch. Fire pit/BBQ's available to hire.
2 x Grass Large Tent Pitches 8m (Optional Electric)
Max 8 people
Large grass pitches. Suitable for trailer tents and tents up to 8x5m max. Larger, 10x10m pitches available on request. Fire pit/BBQ's available to hire.
4 x Grass Small Campervan/Roof-Tent upto 5m (Optional Electric)
Max 4 people
Grass pitch for VW T5 type campervans up to 5m max O/A. Car & roof-tent campers. Not for LWB vans or 4x4 on this pitch. If you need a full awning with sides, gazebo or a drive-away day room, please add the awning option. Fire pit/BBQ's available to hire.
Grass Small Caravan Pitches 6m O/A (Optional Electric)
Max 4 people
Small touring caravan pitches up to 6m max (excluding tow-bar). Optional 6/16A. If you need a full awning with sides, gazebo or a drive-away day room, please add the awning option. 4x4 vehicle recommended in wet weather. Fire pit/BBQ's available to hire.
3 x Grass Large Campervan Pitches 5-7m (Optional Electric)
Max 6 people
Grass pitches suitable for large vans between 5m and 7m and 4x4 roof tents over 5m. Optional 6/16-EH. If you need a full awning with sides, gazebo or a drive-away day room, please add the awning option. Fire pit/BBQ's available to hire.
2 x Grass Motorhome Pitches 7m (Optional Electric)
Max 6 people
Pitches for Coachbuilt motorhomes up to 7m x 3m. Optional 6/16A EH. Drive on grey water service. If you need a full awning with sides, gazebo or a drive-away day room, please add the awning option. Fire pit/BBQ's available to hire.
2 x Hardstanding Small Campervan Pitch 5m (Optional Electric)
Max 4 people
Small VW T5 type Vans up to 5m max. For car roof tents, sleeper vans, Blipper, Teepee and car campers. Not for LWB vans. If you need a full awning with sides, gazebo or a drive-away day room, please add the awning option. Fire pit/BBQ's available to hire.
Hardstanding LWB Campervan Pitch 5-7m (Optional Electric)
Max 6 people
Hardstanding all weather pitches for larger Sprinter type LWB vans +5m up to 7m and 4x4 roof tents. Optional 6/16A EH. If you need a full awning with sides, gazebo or a drive-away day room, please add the awning option. Fire pit/BBQ's available to hire.
Hardstanding Motorhome Pitch 7m (Optional Electric)
Max 6 people
All weather hardstanding Coachbuilt motorhomes up to 7m, 3500kg single axle. Optional 6/16A EH. If you need a full awning with sides, gazebo or a drive-away day room, please add the awning option. Fire pit/BBQ's available to hire.
Other accommodation
Exclusive Site Hire
Max 30 people
Hire the whole site for a party or event! Accommodating up to 20 tents,10 campervans and parking for up to 30 cars. Up to 3 acres can be hired, dependent on requirements. More information available on request.
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Luke D
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had a great stay with the better half. lovely owners, amazing view. would definitely recommend and will be back.
Site's response
Thank you for staying with us and we are so pleased you enjoyed our peaceful haven. We look forward to seeing you again.
Beautiful site
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Mel G
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We stayed one night on this beautiful site. Glorious views. Basic facilities, as described and excellent value for money.
Site's response
So glad you enjoyed and appreciated our unique site here in the Shropshire Hills. Hope to see you again soon
Amazing view, amazing people
Recommends site
Marjolijn D
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This was our 3rd camping experience in the UK. We loved the warm welcome by Malcolm and the wonderful people that we met. It’s made us feel incredibly at home, even though we were only here for 1 night. The location and especially view were fantastic. We did feel the toilets could be cleaned a bit more regularly. Other than that, we’d highly recommend this place and we hope to be back one day!
Site's response
We are sorry if you felt the toilets were not up to spec but they are cleaned each day after the daily campers leave and before the next arrivals. I supply a loo brush and toilet rolls are always kept stocked. I supply hand wash and anti bacterial gel and even fresh air blocks. It is not possible to go into the toilets between each user and I have to trust that guests use the facilities provided.
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Things to do on site and in the Shrewsbury area
Industrial Revolution Heritage sits all around the site, with plenty of incredible nearby attractions to visit. Roman Mines on the Stiperstones are good for trekking. The Ironbridge Gorge Museum is a 25 minute drive away, offering an insight into early industrial life with recreated towns, exhibitions and historic factories.
A bluebell woodland walk is adjacent to the site for just a 15 minute stroll or to walk your four-legged friend. Bluebells are in bloom April-May.
The site is also on one of the cycle networks Shropshire Hills 70. With wonderful hiking routes and wild swimming in the River Severn 20 minutes away, it is a great spot for outdoor lovers. You can even take canoe trips down the River Severn from Atcham, Shrewsbury and Iron Bridge.
The area is also popular with foodies with real ale trails and foodie trails. You can also head to National Trust - Attingham Park (20 minutes) and discover the Georgian mansion, and picturesque walled garden and walk the deer park. Just an easy 45 minute walk from the site.
Other nearby attractions include:
- Pontcysyllte Canal Aqueduct - Thomas Telford's masterpiece of engineering (a World Heritage site) (40 minutes away)
- Iron Bridge World Heritage Site (20 minutes)
- Canoe hire on the River Severn
- A Ryan and Son a renowned Pie and Pudding shop (15 minutes)
- Shrewsbury Victorian Prison - used in many film sets as it's so unique. Visit the cells. See the original execution chamber and hear macabre stories from the guides (30 minutes)
- River Swimming at Atcham on the Severn
- National Trust - Benthall Hall (20 minutes)
- Jackfield Tile Museum (25 minutes)
- Telford Steam Railway (25 minutes)
- Severn Valley Steam Railway, one of the biggest collections in the country (25 minutes away)
- Dudmaston Estate NT (30 minutes)
- Royal Air Force Museum Midlands, free admission and a very big day out the kids and adults will love (40 minutes)
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