Wrekin Forest Camping
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 but each has its own fire pit and BBQ. For a little more privacy both the Dove family pitch and Rabbit Warren are great for up to eight or Squirrel's Hideaway is the ideal getaway for two (adults only). All are without electric and suitable for all tents. 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 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, indoor table and chairs and a small kitchen area. 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. There is also a log store where you can help yourself to firewood. Dogs are welcome when camping, but sorry no dogs in any of the provided accommodation.
Wrekin Forest Camping is open from 29/03 to 15/09.
Site facilities include showers, toilets, a communal kitchen and seating area as well as a children's play area. Do note there is no electricity onsite and little mobile signal.
The Ugly Duckling serves great food and drink and is only a 5 minute drive from the site. There is a Co-operative Food, Morrisons and Tesco 15 minutes away near Telford.
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 10 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.
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Recommend
Perfect getaway
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Hannah W
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We had the most amazing time at The Wrekin Forest school campsite recently. I came with my daughter and granddaughter and right from our arrival I knew it was going to be good. It's situation, the peace, the beautiful Shepard's huts etc. On further investigation, we found a play area and the Forest school itself, which was great for my 5-year-old granddaughter. The campsite and huts were well equipped, yet incorporated well into the eco ethos. It still felt a back-to-nature experience. We will be back 😊👍
Site's response
Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. We hope to see you again.
Nice little forest getaway
Recommends site
Kevin H
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We stayed in very early season, was quiet and we enjoyed it that way. Can imagine the setup would be especially lovely in the summer! Some nice touches around the place. Spent evenings around the fire pit looking for shooting stars in the night sky. All in all, a nice little getaway!
Site's response
Despite the early season and some of our site still being a little wet, we are very glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope you see shooting stars next time! Judie & Anthony
Wonderful, off grid camping
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Claire B
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We had an absolutely lovely time despite the weather. The campsite is extremely well equipped with lots of items available to use if you forget anything. The hosts are lovely and respect your peace and quiet. The nearby Forest School site is the best we've seen and that's coming from two Forest School leaders! We will definitely be back and I am very excited to do a family camp this summer with my granddaughter. Highly recommend a break away from it all here!
Site's response
We are so pleased you had a good stay. We are delighted you are planning a return visit. Thank you for your comments regarding Forest School. We look forward to seeing you again in the summer. J&A.
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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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