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Foxholes Castle Camping
Foxholes
Montgomery Road
Bishops Castle
Shropshire (Browse area)
SY9 5HA
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Opening Updates
We are currently taking bookings for arrivals from 01/04/2025 onwards.
To enquire about a booking or for more information please contact us
Description
Pitches: 100
Opening Dates next year: 01/04/2025 to 30/09/2025
Foxholes Castle Camping is a relaxed, family-run rural camp-site on a 28-acre smallholding, surrounded by glorious views of South West Shropshire's beautiful hill country. It has two wood clad cabins and three converted Railway Carriages, perfect for adventures throughout the year.
It is an ideal location for families, couples, walkers, cyclists and photographers, and is within a few minutes walk of the lively and popular town of Bishop's Castle.
Tents - Tents and small campervans are welcome on any of our four camping fields, each field looks out over stunning views over the Shropshire Hills and Welsh Marshes. Foxholes campsite have no set pitches so you have the choice of view/pitch to enjoy.
Caravans and Motorhomes - Tourers and large campervans have two fields to enjoy which your tent-ing friends are welcome to join you in. Foxholes Campsite has a few limited premium pitches with electric hook up for an additional £5 per night.
Fire Pits - Barbeques and Fire bowls are welcome on the site as long as they are well raised of the ground to avoid scorching. Also, please do not take wood from the hedgerows, we have worked hard to increase the wildlife at the Foxholes and fallen branches etc. are what makes the bug and bees happy!
Available to hire are our Recycled washing machine drum fire bowls, and sacks of logs. These are hired at a first come first served. Please note that when the ground is especially dry we may decide not to hire out the fire drums due to fire risk.
Toilet and Shower Block - We have a large modern heated, solar powered shower and toilet block. Our toilets are flushed using a combination of harvested rain water and water from an old well.
In addition to the main shower block we have three wet-rooms including an accessible room. Showers are 50p coin operated.
Common room and Washing-up Facilities - The common room houses our five solar heated washing up sinks and a communal Fridge and Freezer for the necessities, like keeping your beer cool!
You will also find a book swap, childrens games and entertainment and information on local events, restaurants and businesses.
The Common room has electric sockets.
fees 2022
CAMPING
WE HAVE 3 NIGHT MINIMUM POLICY BANK HOLIDAYS
and 2 night minimum 2nd and 4th weekends in July for various festivals.
Persons over 13 £10
Persons under 13 £5
under 4years free
Dogs £1
Showers 50p
we do charge day visitors £4
For online bookings please visit our website
6 bed timber cabin Datcha
Eight bed Eco Cabin
Lydham Heath and Plowden Railway Carriages sleeps 2 - dog friendly
All cabins booked through Air-BnB
Please visit our website to make a booking
The site is conveniently situated on the Shropshire Way, connecting it with Bishop's Castle. Foxholes Castle Camping is also within easy reach of the Offa's Dyke long distance footpath.
At Foxholes Castle Camping, we aim to minimise our impact on the environment whilst providing low cost holiday accommodation and benefiting our local community.
Nearby Attractions
Foxholes Castle Camping is situated in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This sparsely-populated area on the borders of England and Wales offers magnificent scenery and excellent walking and cycling.
The nearby town of Bishop's Castle is just ten minutes walk away. It is a friendly and fascinating town offering an interesting variety of shops, a leisure centre and swimming pool, historic buildings and fascinating museums and good places to eat. There are frequent festivals and music gigs, and perhaps best of all, two real ale home-brew pubs.
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| Pitch Types |
 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 Glamping Units |
 Holiday Home Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
 Caravan Storage |
| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool <1 mile |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 Tennis <1 mile |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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Owner Directions
Foxholes Castle Camping is situated on the edge of Bishop's Castle in South West Shropshire. Bishop's Castle is on the A488 about 20 miles south of Shrewsbury, and 35 miles from the M54. Foxholes is on the B4385 Montgomery Road just north of the town. Look for our sign, and follow our driveway for half a mile.
For those with SatNav, GPS or a good map, our grid reference is
SO 324 897 and our lat/long is 52° 30' 03" N 2° 59' 46" W. Our postcode is SY9 5HA.
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Common Questions
Where is the nearest shop to Foxholes Castle Camping? There is a shop within 1 mile
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Is Foxholes Castle Camping dog friendly? YES
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