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Lower Lacon Caravan Park
Soulton Road
Wem
Shropshire (Browse area)
SY4 5RP
Tel: 01939 232376
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Pitches: 270
Open: 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024
01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
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 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
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 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
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| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 TV Room |
 Games Room |
 Evening Entertainment |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool <1 mile |
 Outdoor Pool On Site |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <1 mile |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
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 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport On Site |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Gracielou |
1 review from this member |
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 Well me and my boyfriend had been here before and really enjoyed it. This time we went with our friends and still enjoyed it but found they was just a little bit too strict. We understood that it was a family park and about the noise to a minimum at 11 but when you have adults playing there music at 7:50 in the morning and not being told didn't make us very happy.
All the facilities there were very good but found that the toilets were too far to walk to at night yet the caravans were very close and obviously they have their own toilets. The bar staff by the pool was very polite.
We also found that it was too strict with the way we had to put our tents and cars I think if we was able to pick where we wanted to go you wouldn't have the problem with people complaining.
So overall this is not a good site for if you want a laugh in a group 
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Psychopebble |
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Excellent site in a fantastic location.
On arrival we were given a map and a barrier card (£10 returnable) - there is a strict 5mph speed limit on the site which is adhered to and the wardens do let people know if they are going too fast.
The site is separated into various small 'fields' which each hold around 10 pitches and are surrounded by trees and hedges which give it a small friendly feel - although there are also 2 large tent fields which don't seem as 'cosy'.
The toilet / shower block was large and the hot water was free and plentiful. The toilets were cleaned regularly and are closed from 12. 30-1. 30 for a deep clean. The first night we arrived it was raining so the floor was getting muddy but as if by magic the mud vanished very quickly due to the diligence of the cleaners.
There are staff members driving around regularly and the site has a very safe feel to it.
The children's play area is great and there are also woodland walkways built to connect the fields to the toilet blocks which are great for exploring.
The outdoor pool was fantastic and luckily we had great weather so the kids were in it both days we were there - the bar is next door so we enjoyed a cold beer whilst watching the tiddleypeeps swim!
The shop is very well stocked and is very well priced - often site shops rip you off but this was not the case here. Papers can be ordered in advance for collection.
There are numerous animals around the site which is great for children.
Washing up sinks are 10p each so make sure you have a supply of 10p pieces.
There is a laundrette, plenty of water points.
We will be returning to this site as it close to home but mainly because it has everything we would want from a site.
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Glennonjd |
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Just back from an excellent weekend at Lower Lacon. This is a friendly family site that whilst large is well spread with generous pitch sizes and many fields and hedges and trees spacing up the various pitching areas.
The site is easy to find - as others have noted, it is well sign-posted from 8-miles away! Don't follow the postcode on your satnav, ignore the last right turn instruction and go on a further 300 metres or so. Or get the GPS co-ordinates from the site website.
Check-in is easy and friendly. I like the secure barrier with a key-card available for a returnable £10 deposit. Two friendy wardens showed us to our pitch, offered help and told us about the various facilities. It is also good to know that the wardens are always on duty and their mobile numbers are posted on various key buildings of the site.
The weekend got off to a perfect start with the gent from the neighbouring pitch offering assistance to set-up and a cold beer. The beer went down a treat. Very welcome and maybe we should make this part of an unwritten golden rule for all vanners?!
Our pitch was a size D - 8m x 6m well enough for van, canopy and car. Our hook-up lead was just about the right length but as others have noted, some pitches can be a long way from the hookup post and the site will loan extension leads. The pitches are not serviced but there are plenty of fresh-water points and points to drain grey water and elsan disposal points too.
The toilet and shower blocks are large and clean. Some have noted that there is often toilet paper on the floor - this is not down to disciple or hygiene - simply the type of dispenser the site uses. Most people realise this and they were spotless the weekend we were there. Showers free and lots of hot water. One block has a fold down chair fitted to the shower cubicle wall which is handy to sit on to get dry.
Children will love the variety of animals - friendly alpacas and kune kune pigs that are in many fields dotted around the site. We also enjoyed the free mini-golf for 30-mins or so. The play area is ok but our kids really enjoyed playing in the woods and exploring.
Whilst the swimming pool is outdoors, we were lucky enough to catch a pleasant English summer weekend and went in the pool a couple of times. There are lots of chairs and tables available for all. After 12pm on a weekend the bar opens so you can sit under a shade and enjoy a cold beer whilst keeping an eye on the kids in the pool. Although there is no lifeguard at the pool, everyone was well behaved and even though the site was busy. A key thing for me about Lower Lacon is that the site is so well spread out it never felt too busy.
The café next to Jakks Barn is superb - really excellent quality food and great value. We had an evening meal there on Friday and fed a family of 5 for £13 - the home-made curry was as good as that from any restaurant. The breakfast is also a bargain. The staff in the café really care about the service and the food quality. It has a really nice family vibe.
I have to note that at many sites you seem to get squeezed on drink and food prices - not here. Everything is good value. The drinks in the club and barn at a pub levels with some good offers on.
Jakks barn is kids/family centric with a few machines and activities especially for the kids. Usual thing - kids disco, karaoke, kids bingo.
The Windmill clubhouse is adults only but kids or people with dogs can sit under-cover outside too. Saturday night had karaoke and the attendees were friendly and gave a few good numbers.
Quite a few people with dogs, but all respected the rules and kept them pegged or caged when they weren't being walked. Everyone must have picked up after themselves as there was zero mess.
There are a lot of seasonal tourers on this site and someone must have had a word since previous reviews as the majority are immaculate and well appointed. Quite a few have very nice lighting of a night. I noted many left furniture outside all day and night even when the van is obviously unattended - a credit the secure feeling on the site.
The shop at reception is well stocked and prices are fair. Just note you'll need to order your paper the night before if you want to guarantee one. There's a good supply of camping and caravan spares also. Also a good selection of used motorhomes and caravans in a business near to reception.
Also note the shop doesn't sell suitable meat if you want a bbq. Glad to say we popped into Wem and visited the local butchers on the high street where we bought the tastiest sausages and burgers that grilled a treat. Much better than pre-packed stuff from the supermarket.
Many of the other campers and seasonal owners gave a friendly wave and a 'hi' as they passed or at the clubhouse. The site mixes tents and caravans well. AS others noted the 'keep it down after 11' rule is well respected and we slept great both nights.
Thoroughly enjoyed this weekend and I'm sure we'll be back. If it were an hour closer to home I would be snapping up a seasonal place there.
Thanks too to the friendly family on the adjacent pitch. Our kids were all of the same age so they clicked well all weekend and we enjoyed their company too.
It's a pleasure to meet a site that knows it's core market - families and friendly groups - and caters for them well. The staff from the wardens, café, reception, shop and bars are very friendly and enjoy their jobs.
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Pdfoxy |
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Enjoyed a 2 night stay at this site, could do with more showers, very hard ground, normal tent pegs will not do. Shop on site and cafe with take away service and swimming pool
A good well kept site, local attractions near by, only 1 mile from Wem nice village with co op store, cafe, hardware store and fish and chips shops.
Would go again in quite season only. Could be too busy and waiting too long for showers in busy season.
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: MAAB |
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This was our first time in a touring caravan and they managed to get us in at very short notice. We were guided to our pitch by a very helpful and friendly steward. Beautiful setting. Our girls 2 and 5 years were so excited and I felt safe with their surroundings.
We even managed a day at the outdoor pool and we felt like we were in Spain! Especially with the bar being close to hand. Lovely relaxed setting with plenty for the children to do.
Price per night was good but if you don't use the evening bar (e. G. Due to small children)you might feel you are paying for something you are not using.
Park very clean, no complaints. We are hooked and will be back.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Kotisan |
3 reviews from this member |
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It's fully stocked; Club house, children's bar and entertainment, crazy golf, heated pool [it was the first day it had been turned on when we went and was freezing - I'll give it the benefit of the doubt], nice and handy location, well stocked shop, friendly greeting staff.
It's looking a bit tired, dirty [paint peeling off buildings, furniture, mildew on canopies], building materials and refuse left scattered about.
The toilet blocks weren't sufficient for the amount of people who were there and long queues regularly occurred. Not a day passed without them stinking, mess on toilet seats and toilet paper left all over the place - there are plenty of park wardens about - they should maintain them hourly and build at least another toilet and shower block.
10p for hot water in washing up area, that's barely warm.
Be aware: you will need rock pegs! Electrical hook ups can be upto 25 metres from the EDGE of your pitch, but the shop will loan you an extension for free but a £25 deposit will be required.
The site is very nearly there and if the management were to focus on these issues rather than just driving around chatting [which is nice, nothing wrong with that] they could have a real gem on their hands.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Brumiegazza |
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Great park for the family, have been to this site around 5 times now, and the kids always have fun.
Us adults always have a walk down to Wem, and all the locals always make you welcome.
Unfortunately this year it was quite windy, where we were pitched, shame everytime we visited prior, the sun was good to us.
On-site shop, was regularly visited by the kids, crazy golf, was used plenty.
Good security on site, making it a very safe site.
BBq's and pets allowed, on site entertainment was plentiful, however, on the Saturday night, the two guys playing didn't play much for the kids
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Lizzie66 |
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Stayed for three nights at this site over the bank holiday. This site could be such a lovely site if some thought and effort was put into it. It is a very large site situated in a lovely area.
Easy access and staff were very helpful, easy check in and warden ensured the pitch was ok. We stayed on the purple area, the furthest field from the entrance. We paid £10 refundable deposit for the barrier. The field was uneven in parts but the pitch was a good size, room for the van awning and car.
The toilet/shower block was quite far away and considering the amount of people on the site were not bad, but could have been cleaner.
The site is split into different areas, one being the family area which is off the main through road around the site. The position of this area on the site is an accident waiting to happen. This field is not fenced off and children were running onto the road and also riding straight out on there bikes.
There is an area fenced off where there are 'no dogs' shame they didn't change these areas which would make it a lot safer for children.
There was no lighting on the field where we stayed so very difficult walking the dog at night (take a torch)
The main thing that lets this site down is the seasonal caravans (not all I must hasten to add) Some of them looked more like residential not seasonal. You could not help but pass them as they are situated in full view of the road.
I don't think we will be going back to this site unless there are some changes made there.
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Slates |
3 reviews from this member |
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Got back from a 3 night stay yesterday and as luck would have it enjoyed some very good weather.
For short weekend getaways we like to be no further than 40-50 miles from home, so this site fitted the bill nicely.
The site it self is easily accessed and well sign posted. Upon arrival we were greeted by very friendly staff in reception who made checking in effortless, the warden who again very friendly then showed us to our pitch, and offered help with our awning (lovely chap). The pitch we booked was a perfect size for our 6 berth caravan and awning, the ground is hard, so we'll be sure to use rock pegs next time.
There are many good points about the site
* Superb little site shop - Selling all your needs at competitive prices for a site shop
* Well spaced pitches, there was no feeling of being on top of one another.
* Good facilities for the children, play area, crazy golf and many animals.
* Adult only bar, great if you wanted a quiet drink & Jakks Barn for a drink with the kids in toe with entertainment
* Security, wardens often about and a barrier system in operation on entrance, barrier pass is £10.00 but refunded on return
* Take-Away and Cafe on site, seemed reasonably priced. But only used the Take-away on departure day for breakfast but extremely nice.
The only negative as far as I seen was that there's not really enough showers for the size of the site. Yes later in the day there was signs of a little mess, but I would say that's more to do with those who throw toilet paper about than the cleaners. Treat it as you would your home toilet and it will be more than fine.
The site is in close proximity to Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Market Drayton. We spent the day in Shrewsbury and had a great time looking around the old town and all it had to offer. Wem is the closet village and good for local things like Co-Op, Butchers, Chippy or Chinese. Or indeed a train trip to Shrewsbury.
This is a great site for us for a very quick getaways 1hr 20mins and as my little niece gets older will enjoy all the more.
Its now circled in our book for future visits
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Dave040570 |
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After reading the reviews on this site I was wondering what to expect from our stay with friends. We was greeted by friendly staff at the reception and given directions to our pitch. The pitches are not well marked so keep a lookout. A warden met us and was very helpful about the site.
We went into the family bar as it rained on the Friday night entertainment was ok and drinks was well priced.
A stray dog got into our tent early the next morning we phoned the warden and it was dealt with quickly, no complaints at all.
Showers are few but we were there on Easter bank holiday and did not have to wait at all. Toilets were a bit messy but I have seen a lot worse.
The pool needs some tlc but was not open, hopefully this will be sorted soon.
Kids loved the crazy golf which is still free of charge.
Wardens was great no noisy kids which was a great result after some reviews.
Pitch sizes are good with plenty of room as long as you book the right size no complaints.
Now would I go back, yes we will and are booking for a long weekend in a few weeks.
Overall this is a good site yes it can look a bit messy in parts but don't most places if you look for it.
Just one last reminder. Don't forget the rockpegs
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