Camping in Shropshire

Shropshire's hills, meres and river valleys have made it a magnet for camping and glamping, and the county's spread of sites reflects that variety. Around Church Stretton and Clun, small farm campsites and shepherd's huts sit beneath the Long Mynd and the Shropshire Hills, ideal for walkers wanting an early start on the trails. Further north, the Ellesmere area trades hills for lakes and quieter, gentler surroundings.

Elsewhere, places like Bridgnorth, Much Wenlock and Shifnal offer easy access to the Severn Valley and market towns without straying too far from wooded pitches and pop-up meadows such as Jenny Knoll Farm. For something more comfortable, glamping options from Archers' Meadow to Alderwood and Hay and Hedgerow provide furnished cabins and bell tents, while working farms like Severn Valley Alpacas and Woodside Farm add a rural, animal-friendly touch.

Whitchurch and Shrewsbury make sensible bases for those combining a stay with town visits, with smaller certificated locations dotted around for those touring by van. Choosing between them often comes down to landscape: hills and long views to the south, meres and farmland further north.