The Grassy Shire
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- Tranquil pop-up meadow site on a farm in the gorgeous Welland Valley
- A half-hour drive to Rutland Water, and 15 minutes to Uppingham
- Wild camping field surrounded by woodland, close to shops and pubs
Site type
18
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- 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.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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Reviews
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Friendly owner, nice clean field.
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Basic campsite. Quiet, friendly owner, bins and a portaloo. If you like a wild campsite. Then this is perfect.
Disliked: Nothing.
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Easy to access, instructions easy to follow, site well laid out…
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Liked: Easy to access, instructions easy to follow, site well laid out
Disliked: Not a lot to do locally
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Brilliant no thrills spot; park up and get the barbeque going. It's…
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Liked: Brilliant no thrills spot; park up and get the barbeque going. It's a perfect place to get away from the city. Toilets and water available. More than a few brilliant pubs nearby too
Disliked: Nothing.
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Loved how small and quite the campsite was, with 3 boys all…
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Liked: Loved how small and quite the campsite was, with 3 boys all with additional needs they could get on and have some freedom to explore. Portable toilets where clean, good mobile reception.
Disliked: Grass was long other than the pitching areas which made it a little difficult for the boys to play without getting stung by stingy nettles. Hasn't put us off coming back.
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3portaloos we’re clean and well stocked
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Liked: Natural surroundings…. Literally just a meadow
Disliked: No footpath to village, just road
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Very quite campsite lovely place to stay but obviously in the middle…
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Liked: Very quite campsite lovely place to stay but obviously in the middle of nowhere would recommend spending a night there
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Lovely setting, uncrowded and peaceful. If you're looking for somewhere with basic…
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Liked: Lovely setting, uncrowded and peaceful. If you're looking for somewhere with basic facilities, a wonderfully zero-fuss experience with easy access to villages and gentle walking, you can't fault it!
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From the manager: We appreciate your feedback and really hope that you can stay again next year.
Pitches were really spacious, with plenty of space for the kids to…
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Liked: Pitches were really spacious, with plenty of space for the kids to run around.
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We are glad that you had a good time!
Great, back to basics experience in the beautiful countryside
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Liked: The natural beauty, stars, relaxed approach, space!
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are glad that you enjoyed the site. Rebecca
Simply basic tent pitch up.
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Liked: Well layed out and space between pitches very good, toilets cleaned daily and meat delivery to pitch
Disliked: No shower block, these can be hired and easily plumbed in.
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From the manager: Thank you for staying with us - we are glad you enjoyed it. We have looked at hiring showers but unfortunately they are very expensive and require either a robust mains electricity connection or very large generators. We hope that you can stay again next year!
Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
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
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No hot water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Pop-up campsite
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
The Grassy Shire
Medbourne Road
Near Slawston
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
England
LE16 8FH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
52.54708°N
-0.83289°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Airport
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
Rockingham Castle 5.3 mi
Foxton Locks 7.1 mi
Barnsdale Gardens 12.1 mi
National Space Centre 14.6 mi
Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe 15.3 mi
National Trust
Lyveden New Bield 13.3 mi
Woolsthorpe Manor 19.9 mi
Grantham House 26.7 mi
Staunton Harold Church 29.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Hallaton - Stonton Wyville - Welham - Hallaton 1 mi
NEVILL HOLT 1.9 mi
Stoke Albany - Ashley - Wilbarston - Stoke Albany 4.6 mi
LANGTON HALL 4.8 mi
ROCKINGHAM CASTLE 5.1 mi
Local events
- Global Birdfair (Friday 12 July 2024 – Friday 12 July 2024)
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- Burghley Horse Trials (Thursday 5 September 2024 – Thursday 5 September 2024)
Stamford, Lincolnshire 17.2 mi
- Download Festival (Friday 14 June 2024 – Friday 14 June 2024)
Derby, Derbyshire 29.8 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.
Want to know more about camping in Leicestershire?
- Does The Grassy Shire have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Grassy Shire dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Grassy Shire? There are several delightful and historic market towns to explore round and about, from the mellow-stone charm of Uppingham (15 minutes) and its boutique-lined town square, to the medieval architecture of Oakham … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Grassy Shire?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.