Big Bear Lodge
Big Bear Lodge, Melverley, Shrewsbury SY10 8PH, UK
View on Google MapsA campsite near Shrewsbury
About Big Bear Lodge
Tucked into a spectacularly secluded corner of Shropshire where the Vyrnwy meets the Severn, Big Bear Lodge commands some of the county's finest views – rolling countryside where badgers, foxes and red kites roam, and a resident cuckoo arrives each May. This small, peaceful site (just grass pitches, no electric hook-ups) draws stargazers who relish the total absence of light pollution and wildlife enthusiasts who've spotted woodpeckers, buzzards and tame robins from their pitch. The shower block is compact but thoughtfully done, with rainfall heads and heated towel rails.
Families love the freedom for little ones to run wild, and the 3,500 miles of Shropshire footpaths start practically on your doorstep. Dogs are welcome year-round (on leads), and there's a play area plus barbecue facilities. It's genuinely remote, so those craving creature comforts might find it a touch sparse, but if you want calm, stars and the sound of owls instead of traffic, Big Bear delivers in spades.
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Pitch types
- Non-electric grass tent pitch
Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.
Lodges & pods
- Little Bear camping pod (four person)
- Mammoth camping pod (five person)
- Eagle's Nest camping pod (hot tub, two person)
- Wolf's Paw camping pod (two person)
- Banff bell tent (family)
- Jasper bell tent (family)
- Whistler bell tent (five person)
Facilities
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 15 takeaways deliver to this postcode (SY10 8PH)
Caprinos Pizza - Oswestry
5.0 · Pizza, American
Prezzo Italian Pasta & Pizza - Oswestry
5.0 · Italian, Pizza
Oswestry Kebab House
5.0 · Kebab, Pizza
Arry Plaice LTD
5.0 · Fish & Chips, Pizza
Grill Out
5.0 · Pizza, Kebab
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Morrisons, Oswestry 7.1 miles
- Aldi, Oswestry 7.2 miles
- Lidl, Oswestry 7.4 miles
- Co-op, Oswestry 7.6 miles
- Sainsbury's, Oswestry 7.8 miles
- Tesco, Welshpool 8.6 miles
- Asda, Shrewsbury 11.3 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Opening hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
What visitors say
Had a lovely camping weekend at Big Bear Lodge. The food really is very good, we had a pizza and a breakfast - the omelette was delicious and a nice touch to have it delivered to your pitch, especially on your last day when you've enough to do without worrying about cooking breakfast. The men's shower was cold most of the time, and the washing up sinks and toilet sinks didn't really give out hot water either. The honesty shop was great and reasonably priced and had all the essentials you could need on a trip. Site itself nice and clean, chickens and ducks on the site. Not that many pitches (around 12), so it's a small, family-orientated site that provided a great, relaxing family break. Would very happily return.
2 months ago · via Google
What a lovely find for glamping dead in the middle of the triangle Oswestry-Welshpool-Shrewsbury! On a four day roadtrip we spent one night over in two bell tents (double twins). The tents are well kitted out, bed linnen is provided, but do not forget your towel for the shower :) We made good use of the bbq and fire pit, charcoal and a net of logs are available (honesty box style). If you prefer to order in, Pizza for dinner is an option. You can also book breakfast in advance. All in all a great time for us, highly recommended.
a year ago · via Google
We really enjoyed our stay, everything was as expected and can't complain. The pods are all situated in a sort of semi circle so if you had a rowdy group staying i could see it being an issue as they are all so close together. Breakfast was absolutely beautiful 👌🏻 would highly recommend
a year ago · via Google
I had a wonderful stay at Wolf’s Paw. The place was lovely, but what really stood out was the kindness and helpfulness of the host — they went above and beyond to help me retrieve something I accidentally left behind. Truly appreciated!
a year ago · via Google
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