Please note that this site doesn't provide showers and so guests must bring their own facilities if required.

Vessons Camping has just 25 private and well spaced pitches within 80 acres of Shropshire countryside. It's the perfect welcoming place to relax - with a laidback approach and few rules. Neighbours are far away and unlikely to bother you! Lovely country views are available from this base in the Shropshire Hills and it's only 30 mins drive to Shrewsbury or an hour to charming Ludlow. Pub within a five minute drive, too.

An 80-acre site with stunning countryside views of the Shropshire Hills

Almost wild camping with spacious and secluded pitches, over 50 metres apart

Welcoming owners with fire pits available - perfect for nights in the open!

About Vessons Camping

Here you'll find an almost wild camping experience in a rural spot, without tarmac roads leading to pitches, but instead with access by driving across the fields. Top views and a very secluded feel await. Grassed pitches without electric are provided for both tent campers and smaller VW style campervans. No fear of noisy neighbours - there'll be a minimum of approximately 50 metres between all pitches! There is a separate four-acre field for families with young children, which proves very popular. Ground campfires and fire pits are welcome, and you can also bring something delicious along to BBQ for dinner! Nothing is too much trouble for your hosts, who will fill your empty water bottles each morning and bring them to your pitch! You can park by your pitch, and the team's farm vehicles are on hand to help if you run into any trouble with the weather.

Vessons Camping is open from 19/05 to 29/09.


Facilities and amenities

Regularly cleaned and serviced portable loos are placed around the site, thoughtfully placed so that campers don't have to walk far.

The Mytton Arms at Habberley is a 30 minute walk from site. Takeaways and restaurants also in the area.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

After starting the campsite back in 2019, my passion is stronger than ever I absolutely love what I do, meeting new people and introducing them to our unique approach to camping! It's the amount of space we give between pitches we don't need rules or curfews or to worry about next door snoring all night as they are too far away for you to hear!

We try to offer a four-star service in a field, nothing is too much trouble for us to enhance your stay. You can relax and soak up our amazing scenery and benefit from the incredibly powerful therapeutic effect of the true nature experience we offer, if you are stressed before you get here you won't be when you leave.

We look forward to welcoming back the increasing number of campers that become regulars, often booking their favourite pitch for a selection of dates throughout the season.

I look forward to meeting you,

Nigel


Map and address

Park address

Vessons Camping,

Lower Vessons Farm, Habberly, Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 0SQ

Coordinates

52.6132, -2.8997 | SJ 39 2

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Vessons Camping is ideal for...

Couples

Large same-sex groups

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 25 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

20 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 8 people

Grass pitches without electric for tents and trailer tents.

5 x Non Electric Grass Campervan Pitches

Max 8 people

Grass pitches for smaller campervans. No electric.


Vessons Camping reviews

91%

would recommend

Overall
4.6
Location
4.88
Value for money
4.56
Service
4.62
Facilities
4.31
Cleanliness
4.62

"The site was considerate for keeping campers at respectful distance for a wild off grid feel"

Andrea C - Jul 2024

"The most spectacular views from your tent ... Huge amount of space between pitches, really peaceful"

Lauren P - May 2024

"Lots of space between each pitch. The kids loved roaming the field for buttercups and bug spotting"

Joanna A - May 2024

"This campsite is exactly what it claims to be - wild camping with exceptional views"

Nathan B - May 2024

"Nigel is a true gentleman that cannot do enough for you"

Neil C - Jun 2023


Bad camping experience

Josh R

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesAug 2024

Don't know where to start with this experience. For the camping site itself, I can't complain, although the lack of communication with the host and his guests was not good. Instructions were unclear on where to go, which led to us ending up in the wrong field, but was correct by the instructions given. Once gaining signal, we called Nigel, to which we were appalled by his manners. We informed him that we got stuck in the mud to which he replied, "not much I can do about that, I'm not there" We were left utterly speechless. Rudest man ever! Don't recommend and will not be coming back.

Lovely site

Jamie C

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VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass Campervan PitchesAug 2024

Really beautiful surroundings, not packed in like sardines, owner was helpful on the phone. My only downside is the lack of showers but I can't let that mark the score down as it is well advertised as having no shower block. Very basic, but if that's what you are looking for, then it's perfect.

Lower Vesson Farm

Will J

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesAug 2024

Basic but brilliant campsite. Wonderful views, extremely quiet and lots of walks from the site.

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FAQ

Check-in is between 11am-9pm and you must vacate your pitch by 10:30am on day of departure.

Yes, up to two dogs are welcome provided they are kept on a lead whilst onsite and are not a breed/crossbreed listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act or any of the following - Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

BBQs are welcome and must be kept raised off the ground. Fire pits and camp fires are also welcome - logs can also be delivered to your pitch from the site.

Yes! One of each can be brought with you free of charge.


Vessons is located in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, so the views are simply stunning and the land is connected to a labyrinth of public footpaths. It's a walkers' paradise!

Take an afternoon stroll to the famous Devils Chair at the Stiperstones, visit the Bog Visitor Centre whilst you are there and and learn about the massive lead mining operations that went on in the area up to the early 1900s.

The historic towns of Shrewsbury and Ludlow are within easy driving distance and the nearest pub is a mile or so. For the perfect Friday night, there's a selection of takeaways too.

Little ones love the sixteen acres of woodland! Being a back to nature site, it's about making your own fun - with wildlife watching, den building and more.

There are hares and rabbits playing in the fields, birds of prey in the sky and foxes and badgers. Shy wild deer can also be spotted at times.

Eastridge Woods is next door where you will find well signed routes for both novice and experienced bike riders which can be used free of charge .

The listing for Vessons Camping was last updated on October 3rd, 2024 at 10:07 AM

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