Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp
Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp
4.72 /5
Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp is in an elevated position overlooking the Shropshire Hills ANOB. Soaring Buzzards, Red Kites, Kestrels and Owls, with wild deer wandering through the nearby fields. Enjoy nights around the giant communal fire pit/BBQ, or hire your own fire pit delivered to your pitch for that special romantic evening. Admire the constellations in this Dark Skies location and dramatic sunsets overlooking the Stiperstones.
Shropshire Hills AONB where you can spot Wild Deer, Buzzards, Kestrals and Red Kites
Environmentally sustainable, off-grid eco green site with solar electric and WiFi. Dogs welcome!
Pre-book your early arrival from 11am or late departure up to 6pm on your last day
About Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp
A warm welcome awaits you from the owners living onsite at this eco-friendly sustainable campsite. Generating all site power from a large PV solar system, creating an off-grid experience, away from the hustle and bustle of towns and cities. The open plan field has elevated views over the Shropshire Hills AONB and beyond across the distant Shropshire plain. There is an optional sheltered field just for tents off the top field which tent campers may choose on arrival. There are grass pitches with some all weather hardstanding across the spacious site, welcoming campervans, tents, trailer tents, roof tents and small caravans up to 6m or motorhomes up to 7m. Cars and small vans are welcome too. Enjoy great sunsets over the distant Long Mynd and Stiperstones. Here nature is right beside you and so very close if you are quiet! Camper numbers are low at this site for you to enjoy the peacefulness of the location. Ideal for families, nature lovers, bird-watchers and stargazers. Visiting wild deer next to your pitch in the early morning! Soaring Buzzards and Red-Kites and at night the Owls hooting from the ancient Oak trees overlooking the site. Please note, the owners aim to keep the field quiet and safe for children. Tent campers can unload near the pitch. After unloading, cars (and caravan towing vehicles) must park off field in the nearby car park. 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. Local astronomers use the site due to its Dark Skies location. Try to spot some of the constellations above. If it's cloudy, watch the twinkling lights of Shrewsbury in the far distance. There's a giant communal fire pit that is free to use with or without site purchased logs. Seasoned logs are available from reception and there are fire pits/BBQs and pizza ovens to hire. Please note, that open ground fires are not permitted. The warden must approve all private fire pits and BBQs for safety before use. Private fire pits/BBQs must be 18" off the ground with heat shields or used in the safe central area. Disposable BBQs can only be used in the central area and not at your pitch. Your 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. 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.
Onsite facilities include clean flushing toilet pods with hot and cold water, hand dryers, sanitiser and soap, (unisex) and large washing up sinks. Black (Elsan chemical) and grey water disposal facilities.
Free WiFi, fresh water and solar generated hookups cover most of the site. Guests are welcome to bring their own shower tent, with water hookup points all around the field. There is also a large communal fire pit in the centre of the site.
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 Real Ale pub. Other pubs nearby include the Riverside Inn Cross Houses on the River Severn.
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 21 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
2 x Grass Backpacker Small Tent 3m Pitches (Optional Electric)
Max 2 people
Small grass pitches suitable for two-person tents 2.5m x 3m max. Unloading area 50-70m away. Fire pit/BBQ's available to hire. Cars should be left in the car park during your stay and only driven to the pitches to drop and collect belongings.
2 x Grass Tent Pitches 6m (Optional Electric)
Max 6 people
Suitable for tents up to 6m. Optional 6A/16A Solar Hookup. Unload area 50-70m away from pitch. Fire pit/BBQ's available to hire.
2 x Grass Large Tent Pitches 8m (Optional Electric)
Max 8 people
Large grass pitches, suitable for trailer tents and tents up to 8m x6m max. Larger, 10m x 10m pitches are available on request. Fire pit/BBQs available to hire. Water and electric is nearby.
4 x Grass Small Campervan/Roof-Tent upto 5m (Optional Electric)
Max 4 people
Grass pitch for VW T5 type campervans up to 5m max O/A. Car and roof-tent campers. Not for LWB vans or 4x4. If you need a full awning with sides, gazebo or a drive-away day room, please add the awning options. Fire pit/BBQs available to hire.
3 x Grass Large Campervan Pitches 5-7m (Optional Electric)
Max 6 people
Grass pitches suitable for large vans between 5m and 7m and 4x4 roof tents over 5m. Optional 6/16-EH. If you need a full awning with sides, gazebo or a drive-away day room, please add the awning option. Fire pit/BBQ's available to hire.
2 x Grass Motorhome Pitches 7m (Optional Electric)
Max 6 people
Pitches for Coachbuilt motorhomes up to 7m x 3m. Optional 6/16A EH. Drive on grey water service. If you need a full awning with sides, gazebo or a drive-away day room, please add the awning option. Fire pit/BBQ's available to hire.
2 x Hardstanding Small Campervan Pitch 5m (Optional Electric)
Max 4 people
Small VW T5 type vans up to 5m max. For car roof tents, sleeper vans, Blipper, Teepee and car campers. Not for LWB vans. If you need a full awning with sides, gazebo or a drive-away day room, please add the awning option. Fire pit/BBQs available to hire.
Hardstanding LWB Campervan Pitch 5-7m (Optional Electric)
Max 6 people
Hardstanding all weather pitches for larger Sprinter type LWB vans +5m up to 7m and 4x4 roof tents. Optional 6/16A EH. If you need a full awning with sides, gazebo or a drive-away day room, please add the awning option. Fire pit/BBQ's available to hire.
Hardstanding Motorhome Pitch 7m (Optional Electric)
Max 6 people
All weather hardstanding Coachbuilt motorhomes up to 7m, 3500kg single axle. Optional 6/16A EH. If you need a full awning with sides, gazebo or a drive-away day room, please add the awning option. Fire pit/BBQ's available to hire.
Small Grass Caravan Pitches 6mtrs O/A (Optional Electric)
Max 4 people
Small classic touring caravan pitches up to 6m max. Optional EH. 4x4 required for winter grass pitches. All weather hardstanding optional upgrade OK for 2WD. Please note. Towing vehicles are required to be parked in the parking area after setup.
Other accommodation
Exclusive Site Hire
Max 50 people
Hire the whole site for a party or event! Accommodating up to 20 tents,10 campervans and parking for up to 30 cars. Up to 3 acres can be hired, dependent on requirements. More information available on request.
4.72 /5
100%
would recommend
"This is one of the best sites I have ever been to"
paul p - Jul 2024
"Small and perfectly formed secluded site tucked away between Acton Burnell and Much Wenlock"
Stephen B - May 2024
"Brilliant for watching sunsets, and gorgeous bluebell carpeted woodland on site"
Peter M - Apr 2024
"If you're looking for somewhere out of the way for a break, this is ideal"
Clare W - Apr 2024
"Appropriately named 'Dark Skies' ... Everything provided was five star"
Lyndsay S - Dec 2023
"From the field you get impressive views across a valley and a wide panoramic view"
Adrian R - Sep 2023
"The owners were unbelievable and made it perfect ... I WILL go back"
Andy M - Aug 2023
"Lovely views of the surrounding countryside ... A gem of a site, can't wait to go back again!"
Tracy C - Jul 2023
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David M
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Great place and location. Off the beaten track but quiet and picturesque. Next year promises showers and hot water washing facilities. Will complete the picture. Linda and Malcolm are wonderful hosts.
Site's response
Thank you for your visit and kind words. We hope to see you again when you are down this way.
Wonderful night
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Zac P
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We booked last minute for a one night stay, wished we could have stayed longer! The location is lovely with beautiful views, the owners were extremely welcoming and helpful. The campsite was so peaceful and had great facilities. We will definitely be returning in the future!
Site's response
We are pleased that you enjoyed camping with us and look forward to your return.
Fantastic
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paul p
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Malcolm and Linda are amazing. Very welcoming, friendly and professional. The site is located in Shropshire's rolling hills and the view is spectacular. It is very clean and the pitches were spacious and very well spaced out, so you feel that you have your own space an your not on top of each other. There is a communal area, which is topped up with fire wood so you can cook and stay warm. This is one of the best sites I have ever been to.
Site's response
Thank you for your kind review. We try hard to give people peace and tranquillity. We look forward to seeing you again.
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Things to do on site and in the Shrewsbury area
Industrial Revolution World Heritage started in Shropshire in the 1790's, with many UNESCO nearby attractions to visit. Roman Mines on the Stiperstones are good for trekking. The Ironbridge Gorge Museum and Blists Hill historic town is a 25 minute drive away, offering an insight into early industrial life with recreated towns, exhibitions and historic factories.
Pontcysyllte Canal Aqueduct - Thomas Telford 's masterpiece of engineering (UNESCO) (40 minutes away). A breathtaking experience awaits you to walk across if you have a head for heights.
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 all the way to Kidderminster.
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:
- Cycle Route, Wenlock Edge Ride 9 miles passes the site entrance.
- 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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