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.

A small, family run site with cosy bell tents, personalise your holiday with craft activities!

Great onsite facilities including an honesty shop with baked goods

In the scenic Shropshire Hills on the England/Wales border, 25 minutes to Welshpool

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.

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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...

We love the outdoors, camping and waking up in the hills. We are so lucky to be able to live in a place that still blows us away every day with its beauty, we want to share this with you.

We are all about passing on our knowledge of the outdoors and crafts, we love to see you getting enthusiastic about it too. We want you to leave us wanting to do more and with the power and knowledge to go and have a go for yourself. From Rachel and Stu.


Map and address

Park address

The Old School Campsite,

Shelve, Minsterley, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 0JQ

Coordinates

52.5720, -3.0025 | SO 32 97

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The Old School Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Young children


There are 11 accommodation options on-site

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

Max 5 people

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



Interested in staying at The Old School Campsite?

Call 01588 650351 / 07951 274504 to book.

Unfortunately The Old School Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.


FAQ

Check-in is available from 2pm until 9pm. Please let the site know if you are delayed. Departure is due before 11am on your last day.

Yes! Up to two dogs are welcome to stay with you in the bell tents, please just make sure that they are kept on the lead at all times and not left unattended. Breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted. Sorry dogs are not permitted in the Monty Caravan.

You can have a BBQ, though please make sure they're raised off the ground. Sorry, open fires are not permitted.


The all inclusive activity weekend includes 2 activities per person (3 activities per person on a bank holiday). After booking you can choose from:

  • Copper Clay
  • Pewter Casting
  • Book Binding
  • Polymer Clay
  • Archery
  • Climbing
  • Bushcraft
  • Air Rifle

Over Bank Holidays you can choose from:

  • Macrame
  • Enamel
  • Leap of Faith

Subject to availability, you can book onto extra activities at a cost of £25 per person.

You will also be surrounded by stunning walking routes, being in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Stiperstones National Nature Reserve and Nipstones Rock are within a 15 minute drive too.

If you wish to head off site, the famous National Trust - Powis Castle and Garden is a 30 minute drive from the site. Home to a collection of South Asian artefacts, along with stunning ornate rooms and manicured grounds.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Montgomery Castle (20 minutes)
  • Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre (25 minutes)
  • Stokesay Castle (25 minutes)
  • The Quarry (30 minutes)
  • National Trust - Attingham Park (35 minutes)

Interested in staying at The Old School Campsite?

Call 01588 650351 / 07951 274504 to book.

Unfortunately The Old School Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for The Old School Campsite was last updated on October 11th, 2024 at 12:16 PM

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