Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp
Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp
4.67 /5
Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp has spacious grass pitches for tents and some all-weather hardstanding pitches for motorhomes and campervans. Enjoy views of the twinkling lights of Shrewsbury. Spot Buzzards, Red Kites and Owls. Wild deer wandering through the nearby fields. Communal fire pit, or hire your own! Admire the constellations at this Dark Skies location. Pre-booked hardstanding pitches or upgrade on arrival if the weathers bad.
Hilltop setting with a bluebell woodland walk - spot Wild Deer, Buzzards, Barn Owls and Red-Kites
Environmentally sustainable, off-grid eco green site with solar electric and free WiFi, dogs welcome
Hire a campfire fire pit/BBQ, a sack of kindling and wood and have it delivered to your pitch
About Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp
A warm welcome awaits you at this eco-friendly sustainable campsite. Generating 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. Undesignated 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 taps 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. Pheasants, Rabbits and Hares meandering silently through the fields. 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. 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. There's a giant communal fire pit free to use and socialise. Seasoned logs available from reception and there are fire pits, BBQ's and pizza ovens to hire. Please note that open ground fires are not permitted and private BBQ's must be inspected before use and raised off the ground at least 40cm and grass protection heat-shields used. 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-wash (unisex) and large washing up sinks.
Black (Elsan chemical) and grey water disposal facilities. Fresh water points around the field.
Free WiFi across the site.
Solar generated Eco hookups cover most of the site.
Please note, there are no showers on this site at present. Guests are welcome to bring their own shower tent (Free)
Communal Fire-Pit/BBQ free to use or hire a private one delivered to your pitch. Pizza ovens also available. Seasoned logs available from reception.
A small number of hardstanding pitches help to keep the site open during the winter and bad weather.
Drive on Motorhome/Campervan Aire service point.
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.
National Cycle trails nearby. Lots of hiking and walking for all fitness levels.
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 20 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
2 x Non Electric Grass Backpacker Tent Pitches
Max 2 people
Small grass pitches suitable for two-person tents 2.5m x 3m max. Unload area 50-70mtrs away from pitch. After unloading, vehicles to be parked in the designated car park. Travelling light? Hire a Campfire Fire-Pit/BBQ ready loaded with kindling and wood.
2 x Grass Tent Pitches Up To 6m (Optional Electric)
Max 6 people
Suitable for tents up to 6m. Optional 6amp or 16amp electric. Unload area 50-70mtrs away near pitch. After unloading, vehicles to be parked in the designated car park. Travelling light? Hire a Campfire Fire-Pit/BBQ ready loaded with kindling and wood.
2 x Grass Large Tent Pitches Up To 8m (Optional Electric)
Max 10 people
Large, jumbo grass pitches. Suitable for trailer tents and tents up to 8m*. (*Larger tents on request) After unloading, vehicles to be parked in the designated car park. Travelling light? Hire a Campfire Fire-Pit/BBQ ready loaded with kindling and wood.
4 x Grass Small Campervan Pitches (Optional Electric)
Max 4 people
Grass pitches for small VW T5 PopTop campervans up to 5mtrs. Suitable for car roof tents (not 4x4), small sleeper vans and car campers. Optional electric. Travelling light? Hire a Campfire Fire-Pit/BBQ ready loaded with kindling and wood.
3 x Grass Large Campervan Pitches (Optional Electric)
Max 6 people
Grass pitches suitable for large campervans between 5m and 7m or 4x4 roof tents over 5m. Optional 6 amp or 16 amp electric. Travelling light? Hire a Campfire Fire-Pit/BBQ ready loaded with kindling and wood.
Grass Small Caravan Pitches (Optional Electric)
Max 6 people
Small touring caravan pitches up to 6m max (excluding tow-bar). EH and water next to pitch. Towing vehicles to be parked in the designated car park area after pitching caravan. Hire a Campfire Fire-Pit/BBQ ready loaded with kindling and wood.
2 x Grass Motorhome Pitches Upto 7m (Optional Electric)
Max 6 people
Pitches suitable for coachbuilt motorhomes up to 7m x 3m. Optional 6amp or 16amp electric hook up. Water next to pitch. Drive on grey water service Aire. Travelling light? Hire a Campfire Fire-Pit/BBQ ready loaded with kindling and wood.
2 x Hardstanding Small Campervan Pitch Optional Electric)
Max 4 people
Small VW T5 type campervans up to 5m Max. Larger campervans +5mtrs please use the Large Campervan pitch option. Suitable for car roof tents, sleeper vans, Blipper, Teepee and car campers. Hire a Campfire Fire-Pit/BBQ ready loaded with kindling and wood.
Hardstanding Large Campervan Pitch (Optional Electric)
Max 6 people
Hardstanding all weather pitches suitable for large campervans (Sprinter etc) over 5m and up to 7m and 4x4 roof tents over 5m. Optional Solar generated electric hookup. Travelling light? Hire a Campfire Fire-Pit/BBQ ready loaded with kindling and wood.
Hardstanding Motorhome Pitch 7m (Optional Electric)
Max 6 people
All weather hardstanding pitch for motorhomes up to 7m, 3500kg single axle. Optional Solar generated electric hookup. Water near to pitch. Travelling light? Hire a Campfire Fire-Pit/BBQ ready loaded with kindling and wood.
4.67 /5
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Best place I have ever stayed by a mile
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Andy M
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If you're looking for a short stay and peace then this is perfect. The views are amazing and the site is very welcoming. The owners were unbelievable and made it perfect. Seriously, the owners are so sociable and helpful. We even got some amazing left over lemon cake from a batch that was too big and it was given as a treat. They were so nice to my kids. I WILL go back. Wow what a clean ,polite, peaceful place. Ps. I never do reviews but this needed to be said.
Site's response
Thank you so much for your kind review. We enjoyed your stay and the fact that you chatted to other guests, making friends and advising on astronomy. We look forward to seeing you again.
Peaceful site with a friendly welcome and beautiful views
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Tracy C
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This is such a great site. Small and friendly, with basic facilities but clean and tidy. Lovely views of the surrounding countryside stretching over to the Shropshire Hills, Shrewsbury and the Wrekin in all directions. Hosts Linda and Malcolm gave me the warmest welcome and were so helpful in advising me, as a new camper, where to pitch. The site is so peaceful and calm, and as a solo female camper I really appreciated their awareness of site security, I felt safe all the time. There are easily accessible walks through the woods right by the campsite, and round the neighbouring fields and the hosts are always ready to point you in the right direction. A gem of a site, can't wait to go back again!
Site's response
Now closed for the winter but planning a new season March 1st 24 onward, Tracy. No plans to make our little site bigger, just keep it small and eco cosy.
Lovely quiet site
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Matt R
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Lovely quiet campsite with friendly owners who were happy to recommend some local walks to tire out little legs.
Site's response
Lovely to meet you and I will find some more walks for you. That stream is lovely in the hot weather.
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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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