The Rookery
From £12 For 1 night, 2 adults- Small meadow site edging a peaceful village in Shropshire countryside
- A 25-minute drive to Shrewsbury; 30 minutes to Ironbridge Gorge Museum
- No-frills camping on a flat meadow; pub and shop nearby
Site type
- This site has no on-site shower facilities.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
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Liked: Quiet
Disliked: No shower one ports loo
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Liked: Liked that we were the only ones on site. There were some football goals which my boys enjoyed.
Disliked: Sadly the problem was the chemical toilet which if there was more than just our family it could have been a lot worse. Also there was no proper sink to wash dishes, brush teeth or wash our faces.
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Liked: I was sceptical about the lack of facilities, however on arrival I quickly realised that the location and peacefulness quickly made up for this. The owners were very welcoming and made us feel at home. Would definitely recommend and hope to be back soon. Five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Helen was a very welcome host - she helped me put up…
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Liked: Helen was a very welcome host - she helped me put up my tent. The Rookery was a lovely paddock with trees in a quiet village location - it was a relaxing stay.
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Peacefull
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Liked: Quiet
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Lovely campsite, very peaceful & just what we wanted!!
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Liked: Everything!! It's a lovely peaceful small, family run campsite... which was absolutely perfect for us first time camping with children. The owners of the site were very friendly and welcoming & great with our children. We are already looking forward to going back! Thank you Helen & Jack 😁
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Wonderful stay.
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Liked: Fantastic location, beautiful views, quiet and minimal. I love this kind of campsite as you know you will get a good night's sleep and won't be in a crowded site with hundreds of other we people. I would recommend to anyone who likes no hassle minimalist camping. Would be great for hikers.
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Friendly, clean, well kept camping
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Liked: A quiet, friendly, well kept pitch in a paddock. Basic facilities but clean and serviceable. Pitches are reasonably level. Easy access to the surrounding hills. Perfect for short stays or stopovers.
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Great campsite for people who want no frills quiet camping.
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Liked: Fantastic quiet campsite. Has all the basics you need, but a lovely location with great scenery.
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Even traveling by myself felt secured. Welcoming hosts and secluded pitch. Toilet…
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Liked: Even traveling by myself felt secured. Welcoming hosts and secluded pitch. Toilet clean. Place looked after and quiet. Definitely worth coming back
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Features
No dogs allowed
Portable toilet
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Location
The Rookery
Ryton
Dorrington
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
England
SY5 7LZ
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.62501°N
-2.75303°W
Nearest transport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Must see
Much Wenlock Priory 8.4 mi
Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 10.9 mi
Enginuity 10.9 mi
Ironbridge Gorge Museums 10.9 mi
Iron Bridge and Toll House 10.9 mi
National Trust
Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 4.1 mi
Attingham Park 5.4 mi
Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 6.3 mi
Wilderhope Manor 7.3 mi
Sunnycroft 11 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CONDOVER HALL 1 mi
PITCHFORD HALL 2.4 mi
The Lawley 2.8 mi
ACTON BURNELL 3.3 mi
LONGNER HALL 5.2 mi
Local events
- Camp Bestival Shropshire (Thursday 15 August 2024 – Thursday 15 August 2024)
Telford, Shropshire 20.1 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in Shropshire?
- Does The Rookery have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Rookery dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near The Rookery? If you’re feeling active, you can be on the golf course in less than 10 minutes’ drive. There are loads of options for keen hikers too: at Stiperstones National Nature Reserve (35 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Rookery?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Rookery? From £12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.