The Old School Campsite

Stay in the Shropshire Hills by the England/Wales border at The Old School Campsite, a small, family friendly hideaway. Offering all inclusive package weekends, you can join in on a range of creative and action-packed activities, from casting and macrame to climbing and bushcraft. Guests can choose from a range of cosy bell tents or a vintage caravan tucked behind a former school house.

About The Old School Campsite

Escape to the picturesque Shropshire Hills for your next adventure. This unique site offers unforgettable weekends for families and couples filled with creativity, adventure, and bonding. The perfect opportunity to come together, relax, and explore your creative and adventurous sides. Nestled in the heart of the Shropshire Hills, this gorgeous site provides the ideal backdrop for a weekend getaway. You'll stay in one of the beautiful bell tents or the quirky caravan. There are also grass camping pitches on site. All accommodation comes with everything you will need for a comfortable stay. The 4m tents sleep up to two, whilst the 5m tents can accommodate up to four. Inside you will be provided with beds, bedding, heating, crockery and a kettle for your morning brew. Get your hands dirty with a range of captivating craft activities, from beautiful jewellery and intricate designs to the mesmerizing art of polymer clay. You can even learn the timeless art of bookbinding and create your very own personalised keepsake. Let your imagination run wild crafting whimsical creations that are as unique as you. For bank holiday bookings, enamelling and macrame will also be available. And for those seeking a bit of excitement, sharpen your aim and embrace the art of precision in onsite archery sessions. Connect with nature as you learn bushcraft skills, from building shelters to mastering fire-making, discover the secrets of the great outdoors. Conquer new heights and challenge yourself on the site's climbing wall. Channel your inner marksman and perfect your aim with the site's air rifle shooting. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a first-time explorer, there's something for everyone. These all-inclusive weekends ensure laughter, camaraderie, and a chance to create lasting memories. Start the day with delicious freshly baked pastries, keep your energy up with a packed lunch and at the end of the day's adventures wind down, enjoy a mouthwatering stone baked pizza prepared especially for you. There will also be a BBQ if you are staying for a bank holiday. Spend your evenings stargazing by the campfire, recounting the day's adventures, and forging deeper connections with your loved ones. The all inclusive activity weekends promises a harmonious blend of creativity, adventure, and quality time, all set against the stunning backdrop of nature. Create, explore, relax, bond, and cherish the moments that matter most. Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult for all activities. Dogs can also join you for your stay, with up to two permitted in each of the bell tents.

The site is open for bank holiday weekends as well as 31st May to 2nd June and 26th to 28th July.

Facilities and amenities

Facilities include a very well maintained eco shower and loo block. There is also a washing up area. Laundry can be done if needed. Local maps and information are available for guests. The onsite honesty shop is stocked with food and drink treats and delicious Dairy Dreams Ice Cream, with fire pits, BBQ kits, fire lighters and s'mores kits available.

If heading offsite, the Miners Arms is a five minute drive away for food and drink. A Co-op is also a ten minute drive from the site.

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 11 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

2 x 4m Bell Tents

2 x 4m Bell Tents

Max 2 people

Cosy 4m bell tents furnished with a double bed and bedding, heating, crockery, cooking utensils and a kettle. Shared facilities nearby, pet friendly. Also included are onsite activities and a selection of breakfast, lunch and a dinner.

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3 x 5m Bell Tents

3 x 5m Bell Tents

Max 4 people

Cosy 5m bell tents furnished with a double bed and two single beds and bedding, heating, crockery, cooking utensils and a kettle. Shared facilities nearby, pet friendly. Also included are onsite activities and a selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Other accommodation

4 x Electric Grass Pitches

4 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 5 people

Grass pitches with 16 amp electric measuring 8m x 6m suitable for tents and tourers.

Electric Hardstanding and Grass Touring Pitch

Electric Hardstanding and Grass Touring Pitch

Max 5 people

Hardstanding touring pitch with 16 amp electric measuring 8m x 6m suitable for campervans and caravans.

The Old School Campsite reviews

5 /5

100%

Recommend

3 reviews

Overall

5

Location

5

Value for money

5

Service

5

Facilities

5

Cleanliness

5

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A totally magical activity weekend!

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Dawn P

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Mar 2024

We had the most wonderful time at the Old School Campsite! Me, my partner and our 2 year old went for the activity weekend and loved it. I've not done anything like this before, but the owners made everything easy. We did a diverse mix of activities, some outdoors and some in the cosy craft studio (complete with tea!). We absolutely recommend this trip to anyone, especially with a family. The location is stunning and the stars at night were the brightest I've ever seen. Everything was sorted for you, the bell tent was ready when we arrived, with a lovely double bed and the cot with bedding. There was a nice big box of bits we might need, like pots and pans and plates and bits, and a gas stove outside already set up. We arrived on the Friday evening and brought some campfire beans to kick us off, but all the rest of the food was brought to your tent! Imagine! We had yummy fresh pastries for breakfast, a packed lunch filled with goodies and then a home made pizza in the evening. We all felt very looked after. We chose to do the archery as our first activity, which was so fun, we loved the games like trying to pop a balloon with an arrow! It's pretty addictive and by the end everyone was improving and the friendly competitive spirit alive! Haha. I felt like a Robin Hood! There were all ages getting involved, even my 2 year old tried it. Then we decided to do an indoor activity for the afternoon, so chose Pewter Casting. It was nice to get inside for a bit, and loved how quickly we could get stuck in actually making our bits. I made a tree of life keyring which I'm very chuffed with! Then after a night around the fire and the home cooked pizza, we woke to more pastries (I could get used to this) and then Bushcrafts. We did lots in the 2 hours for this, from making a couple of different types of shelters, making a fire from scratch and then cooking sweet bread over the fire. There was a great vibe with the other families, everyone was helping each other and it was honestly something that I will not forget. It was lovely seeing my 2 year old finding sticks to make our little house. The skills they taught us felt practical and real, not just a gimmick. Which might sound silly to say! All activities are either a short walk from the campsite, or on the campsite itself. This was good with our little one as it's always handy to be able to dash to the loo etc, or pop her down for a nap (although she was far too excited to do that). Both Rachel and Stu are good teachers, and they also run first aid courses so we always felt in very safe hands! So there you have it, we can't fault our trip, amazing lovely small location, lovely friendly owners, tons of different things to try and you don't have to bring all your camping gear… just show up. And last but not least.. there are real loos and a shower. We felt very posh! We miss it already! We'll definitely go on an activity weekend there again!

Beautiful location, fab facilities and lovely owners

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Tom S

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Sep 2023

We stayed in the Bell Tent which was our first experience of glamping and it was spot on! Stuart and Rachel had thought of everything you could possibly need to make our stay as simple as possible. Cutlery, crockery, utensils, BBQ, kettle etc and a very comfy bed with solar-powered phone chargers. It was so peaceful there and you're surrounded by amazing hills and countryside. It is a real escape! Although we didn't have time whilst we were there, there are loads of interesting and unusual crafting and activities sessions available, which we will definitely book next time we stay.

Awesome

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Karen C

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May 2023

Stunning location, thoughtful, friendly and lovely hosts. Everything you need for a perfect break in immaculate accommodation. Totally recommend.