Wrekin Forest Camping
5 /5
Wrekin Forest Camping is set amongst woodland in the heart of Shropshire. Offering wild grass pitches, ready tents and glamping stays from a converted pig arc to furnished shepherds huts. There are two adult only pitches, but the site is family friendly with a large play area and located next to Wrekin Forest Schools, which offers plenty of nature based activities. There is no electricity or wifi onsite making it an ideal escape from daily life.
Off-grid back to basics camping and glamping with fire pits and BBQs
Set in a natural woodland offering family friendly and adult only pitches with dogs also welcome
Just 30 minutes to Shrewsbury and 20 minutes to The Wrekin with stunning views!
About Wrekin Forest Camping
An almost off grid campsite with a true back to basics feel. Set within the woodlands of a idyllic wedding venue surrounded by an abundance of nature and wildlife. Only 25 minutes from Ironbridge and the pretty town of Shrewsbury. Choose one of five wild grass tent pitches located in the central camping field, no electric, no WiFi, but each each has its own fire pit and BBQ, with one trug of logs provided, please bring charcoal. Dog friendly. For a little more privacy Dove Pitch is great for up to eight or Squirrel's Hideaway is the ideal getaway for two (adults only). All are without electric and WiFi, but are suitable for all tents with a fire pit and BBQ on each pitch. One trug of logs is provided, please bring charcoal. Both are dog friendly. Looking for wild camping without the hassle of bringing a tent? Choose from one of the onsite ready tents, provided and pitched by the site. Enjoy stress free camping in Dormouse House, sleeping four equipped with airbeds and chairs as well as pots, pans, crockery, cutlery and a stove and kettle. Squirrels Comfort is the perfect solution for camping in comfort. A ready tent for two (adults only) fully equipped with a double bed and bedding, indoor table and chairs and all the kitchen bits you will need. Outside is your own private fire pit and BBQ. Offering something quirky the Fox's Den is a converted pig arc. Described as basic glamping for two with just a double airbed, gas stove and kettle. You'll be sheltered from the elements but you will need to bring your own bedding, linen and towels. Home to two shepherd's huts, Badger's Hollow and Owl's Nest. Badger's Hollow sleeps three with a double bed and a single fold out mattress and Owl's Nest sleeps four with a double and two fold out mattresses. Each has a small kitchenette with a single gas burner, kettle and cutlery and crockery. All glamping units have their own fire pit and BBQ and for camping you are welcome to use the ones onsite. Additional logs are provided at £5 per trug. Dogs are welcome when camping, but sorry no dogs in any of the provided accommodation. The site also offers exclusive use hire!
Wrekin Forest Camping is open from 29/03 to 15/09.
There are 11 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
2 x Wild Tent Pitches
Max 6 people
Standard pitches set on a wild camping field all without electric. Pitches are 5m x 7m.
Squirrel's Hideaway Pitch (Adult Only)
Max 4 people
A secluded adult only wild pitch measuring 6m x 4m without electric. Suitable for a tent.
Dove Non Electric Grass Pitch
Max 8 people
Secluded wild pitch for larger family groups. Set back from main camping field for privacy and space. Without electric and suitable for tents. Pitch measures 6m x 7m. Dogs welcome.
Rabbit Warren Non Electric Grass Pitch
Max 8 people
A large family-friendly wild pitch measuring 6m x 8m. Without electric and suitable for all tents.
Other accommodation
Exclusive Hire
Max 32 people
Have the site to yourselves! Hiring all pitches and accommodation options.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Telford area
Spend your days exploring the woodland, playing in the large onsite play area with swings, table tennis, a badminton net, football goals and more! Or head over to the neighbouring Wrekin Forest School with a calendar of nature based activities.
If you like walking the The Wrekin is a must see and is just 20 minutes away. Offering stunning views of Shropshire and miles of paths to explore perfect for bird watching and fishing too. The Shropshire Hills are also within an hours drive.
Shrewsbury is just half an hours drive away and is a great day out with medieval houses and the home town of Charles Darwin. Or head to Ironbridge with plenty of museums, including Blists Hill Victorian Town, where you can experience life back in time.
Hop aboard the Severn Valley Railway, an old heritage railway that offers the perfect way to see the local countryside - following the path of the River Severn,
Other nearby things to do include:
- Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World (10 minutes)
- Battlefield Falconry Centre (20 minutes)
- Hawkstone Park Follies (20 minutes)
- National Trust - Attingham Park (25 minutes)
- Blists Hill Victorian Town (30 minutes)
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